Motorcycle Repair: twinstar, cmsnl, clutch lever


Question
Bill....1978 Twinstar 185....where is the netural switch located? I have the diagram but can;t find it on the bike. I am also trying to locate the front brake switch.
Any help is much appreciated.

Answer
Allan, the switch contact is on the end of the shift drum..

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cm185t-twinstar-1978-us_model1043/partslist/E++16.htm...

You should find the wire to it under the left rear engine side cover

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cm185t-twinstar-1978-us_model1043/partslist/E++11.htm...  Look for the green/red striped wire, branching off of the stator.

Front brake switch feeds through the handlebar lever bracket. You will have to take the clutch lever off the bracket to allow the switch to be replaced.

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cm185t-twinstar-1978-us_model1043/partslist/F++03.htm...   #6

Bill Silver