I asked about this in my project thread but wanted to get some more info.
1971 CB500, just installed a new battery and put power to it for the first time in about 30 years.
I *THOUGHT* that the oil and neutral idiot lights didn't work and planned on pulling the sprocket cover to check. But... then I was cycling the key switch last night when it was dim in the garage and saw them flash, but only when I'm in between detents on the key switch.
What would cause the oil and neutral idiot lights to flash when I'm in between detents on the key switch but not stay illuminated when the key is in the RUN position? They also flash briefly when going from RUN to the PARK position on the switch.
I sprayed contact cleaner in the ignition switch and checked the connection at the plug. I have NOT pulled the sprocket cover to check the switches, but if they're flickering between detent positions, that means the circuit is probably good, right?