On occasion when my bike is running in nuetral the reverse light will start flashing does anyone know what this means? Aside from the flashing light I haven't noticed any differences, but I'd like to know what it is telling me.

Cheers.
Jeff

 

Mine does the same thing. I'd also like to know!! Anyone? (my 2001 Raptor did not do this...only the 2002...so what changed between the 2 models?)

 

your turn signal is on he he. Really though does the flash seem to have a pattern or does it just flash at random.

 

Mostly random, and when revving the engine in nuetral.

 

Ill cvheck mine as soon as the garage warms but Im thinking a safety issue so if you stop while duning "billybob the village idiot" wont run into you. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

More than likely your problem stems from the switch located just above your rear brake lever. Your brake lever has a connector that runs to the switch, and the switch sticks. THis will make a lot more sense after you take a good look at the set-up. Simply lube this switch up. Worked for me.

 

I posted about the same thing a while ago. No one knew what the problem was back then, either. I haven't figured it out, but it is the same situation as yours. Only does it while in neutral, revving or warming the engine. It is a steady blinking, not a random thing which would be associated with a loose connection. I have found that if you engage a gear it stops the blinking right away. However, putting it back in neutral and revving the engine will start the blinking again. I also had an '01 Raptor, it did not do this. I haven't found any ill effects from the blinking, but it is strange.

 

I have also noticed this on my '02 raptor. It's not a random blink there is a pattern to it. It only does it in neutral, ideling or reving, I've seen it before, during and after a trip out. I'm not sure what it means but I figured it was like a check engine light and just wrote it off as maybe it's because it was colder out and running a little lean. not sure though?

Garyc660r maybe right also. But if it is a switch sticking wouldn't it just be a steady light and not blinking?

The truth is out there.