Would neutral light not working stop bike from starting?

[vtchequers]

Bike is in neutral and turns over but won't start or sound like it wants to.
Would a blown neutral bulb stop it from starting?

The bike is an 83 Honda Nighthawk 650.

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[Funkstar De Luxe]

Have you checked the clutch switch? Does the fuel pump prime?

[PhillipM]

It may do if the bulb is part of the circuit to make sure you're not in gear before starting, not sure on that specific bike, but have seen if before, as above though, check the side stand switch too, which often does the same thing.

[wildone63]

A 1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 wont have a fuel pump or a sidestand switch,and a blown neutral light bulb definetley wont stop it from running.
Its probably some ignition or fuel supply problem.

[vtchequers]

Took a closer look at the wires. Think I may have found some problems?




Seven pin connector has nothing to connect to, two loose wires that have nothing to connect to and chocolate boxes!


Apart from the red one, none of the connectors have anything to connect to. same goes for the loose wires, apart from indicators.



Chocolate box that isn't protected from the elements. good job I have it under a cover!


Another chocolate box and loose wire that has nothing to connect to!


Another connector with nothing to connec to, more chocolate boxes and two wires with nothing to connect to!

There is a two wire connector on the fuel tank but it also has nothing to connect to!!

[OldGermanHeaps]

Was the bike running before it stopped or has someone been messing around with it in the interim?

[vtchequers]

Bought it like that around four and a half years ago. I bought it and did nothing with it till recently. It does turn over but wouldn't start. Think it might have something to do with no power to the neutral light, amongst other things.

[vtchequers]

The left and right handlebar switchgear are from an 82 Nighthawk, as are the starter motor and round headlight. I'm thinking the main wire harness is from an 82 model.

[myvision]

Neutral light went on my Thundercat I now have to pull the clutch in to start it.
Have you tried that?

[CoolHands]

You should rename this topic ‘Shed wont start’ and go from there.

[vtchequers]

It won't start with clutch in.

I've named it Right pain in the arris, or it doesn't rain but pour

[OldGermanHeaps]

You need a wiring diagram, a multimeter and to get back to basics.

[vtchequers]

OldGermanHeaps said:

You need a wiring diagram, a multimeter and to get back to basics.

I've got a multimeter, Haynes manual and a crimping set which includes wire connectors from alfords. reasonably priced too!!
Also got myself the correct switchgear for left and right and a replacement headlight lens complete with removable bulb. the one I got with the bike is a sealed unit, I don't like the idea where you can't replace the bulb, if and when it blows

I'm still toying with the idea of buying a second hand wire harness from the bay or buying some of those multi pin connectors, and try and finnish what the previous owner tried to do.