I was cleaning the bike the other day and I noticed a wire was split behind the headlight on the left hand side of the bike right at the connector. It almost looks like someone intentionally cut it. I'd post a photo but I have no image host account. Based on following the wire through and the OEM diagrams, I have narrowed the wire down to the clutch microswitch.
I'm not sure how long the wire has been compromised but I am noticing zero difference in how the bike is performing.
What does the micro switch do? What is being compromised performance or safety wise with this being disconnected?
I looked up the cost for the part and it is like $85 new. To save money I will try and find on ebay.
The switch allows you to start the bike in gear as long as the clutch is disengaged (pulled towards grip). If it is just a broken wire why not just repair the wire?
Now it makes sense. I used to be able to start the bike in gear with the clutch lever pulled in and now I can't.
I thought of just fixing the wire, and it is possible, but to get access to splice wires and re-add connector will take more work than plug and play a new/used part.... i think. i will weigh it out.