couple of electrical problems

[BigWillie]

I recently had a couple of electrical problems come up. First my neutral indicator only comes on occasionally. This keeps me from being able to start the bike and let it warm up while I get my gear on, unless I want to sit and hold the bike up. Next, every time I wash it the check engine light comes on. It will stay on for a while then go off then come back on. I can't find anything wrong anywhere.
I guess my question is has anyone else run into these issues and what might be causing them? My dealer has already ordered a new neutral switch, but the check engine light is starting to bug me.

 

[wildrooster]

some bike go crazy around water my honda ace had an issue but so far the rocket has not

 

[BigWillie]

The first time the engine light came on I was at my bro's house when I went down for Bike week. We washed the bikes and my light came on when we left. I checked the oil and water levels and they were fine. Bike was cold when it happened. It went out a while later after I had shut it down while someone was gassing up for our ride. It stayed out the rest of the day then came on again when I was heading home. Went out for a while then came on again. Keeps doing it and I can't figure out why. MY brake light sticks sometimes also. I just don't know when that happens. I am going to take it to Jeff for the neutral indicator but I don't want to have to leave it for a week while they check out the other things. All this happened right after I did the customer survey from Triumph about how I liked the bike.

 

[Pig9r]

You might prop the gas tank up and remove the side covers and pull the wiring harness connectors apart and put some dielectric grease in them.

 

[wildrooster]

Jeff will make it good I know you have had issues with your bike but to be honest after hearing it now I dont have the foggiest idea. A loose connection could be to blame or as you mention water could be the issue I have yet to have any problem I am hoping that it remains that way I love the bike but if I get too many problems I will have to drop it and get another so far all problems I am to blame just a simple fix but I am a freak for any problems to be fixed asap

 

[BigWillie]

I checked them Saturday and they were all still good to go for that. I can't find anything that might be wrong with it. I guess I need some type of computer program and a cable to attach the bike to my laptop so I can diagnois (I can't spell) these problems. Maybe something that will help me make it perform better also. (practicing my excuses to buy the Tuneboy for when my wife ask).

 

[Pig9r]

Two more reasons-- there is a group buy going on and the value of the dollar compared to the AU dollar makes it an even better deal right now.

 

[BigWillie]

Jeff will make it good I know you have had issues with your bike but to be honest after hearing it now I dont have the foggiest idea. A loose connection could be to blame or as you mention water could be the issue I have yet to have any problem I am hoping that it remains that way I love the bike but if I get too many problems I will have to drop it and get another so far all problems I am to blame just a simple fix but I am a freak for any problems to be fixed asap

I am not to worried about it. I know Jeff will make it good no matter what it is. I just don't want to have to leave the bike there for a week while they check it out. It is my main transportation and it is a long trip to make twice in a car. Don't mind riding up there, just having to drive back then drive back up to ride home. Three hours in a car is 2 hours and 45 minutes longer than I am comfortable.

 

[wildrooster]

I know I cant stand not to see her when I am at work a couple of weeks ago I was worried I had to put her on a trailer to go up there but I know a fix will make you feel better about riding

 

[CrazyTed]

Why not just stop by your local auto parts store and have them use their code reader on it? It works just like a car does. You can then at least get an idea what system has the loose wire.