Neutral problem

[Bikerman883]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I just purchased a 91 yamaha warrior and have a hard time getting it to neutral unless I shut the engine off and shift. I tried adjust the clutch cable and no different. Also the neutral light doesn't light up, is that the neutral safety switch not working? The bulb is good and works when grounded.

 

[sparkymichigan]

These engines are a bit tough to get into neutral. The engine oil cooler seems to be the only help for this problem. It won't fix it it it seems to help.

Try grounding the wire that goes to the neutral switch, located just below the shifter. If it lights, the switch is bad.

 

[Marcus]

I had this problem on my 87. However the linkage was shot so I bought an msr shifter for a yz250 and went direct shift now I can find neutral super easy

 

[WarriorNewbie]

Direct shifter does help a TON!

 

[jeffsyfm350x]

Direct shifter does help a TON!

Yup thats for sure!!

 

[bones]

direct shifter will help ... and/or you can remover the shift star and use a round fill make to neutral position a little bigger

 

['00 WO-YA!]

Stock shifters are chintzy! Ditch it and either make one like I did or buy the YZ shifter.

 

[Bikerman883]

Ok, stupid question, what is a direct shift and what does it do besides make neutral easier

 

[YAMAHAULER]

It bolts directly to the shift shaft
eliminates the linkage like the stock shift lever has

 

[YAMAHAULER]

Check out this item I found on eBay:

End time: Aug 31, 2013 10:06:05 AM

Item: Yamaha YZ125 YZ250 05 06 07 08 09 Shifter Shift Pedal Forged Aluminum

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=151093696433

Alt URL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-YZ12...ter-Shift-Pedal-Forged-Aluminum-/151093696433

(Sent from eBay Mobile for Android)

 

[Bikerman883]

Thanks for the help and info, ordering the shifter now. Also realized today it needs wheel bearing and a upper ball joint. Awesome and helpful forum

Thanks,
Chuck