Broken neutral safety switch

[Gregory Scott 16248]

I think my neutral safety switch broke on my 99 Interstate. The green (N) light will not go out in any gear. I can get the bike to start and run. Do I just need to replace the switch or is there something else that has broken or need to be replace?

Thanks, Greg

[Earl43P]

Shorted wire coming out of the front transmission cover?
The switch provides a ground path for the light so if its wire is pinched=light on.
Give that a good visual inspection.

[RonW]

Sounds like the clutch diode or here went south. When it does the neutral light stays ON.

[gordonv]

Trying to think this through, would the bike run/drive if the neutral light is on?

I suppose it would run, even when you're in gear. This of course is a safety issue.

[Bighead]

Had that happen once. When riding in the rain. Once it dried out (2days later) it started working normally again.