Pic - what is it?

[DaveR]

While working on the non road ready 79 GS1000 this electrical/mechanical gadget appeared from under the crud. What is it and should it have a cover? I've looked at the manuals, honest.
Thanks, DaveR

[7981GS]

Gear position sensor? And yes it is covered with a rubber coated cap.

Daniel

[Souske]

Flux capacitor

[rustybronco]

# 35 In this drawing.

http://www.alpha-sports.com/spst/1979%20GS1000N,EN/33.gif

It's the switch to indicate what gear the bike is in. or at least what's left of it...

[Rover]

So that would make it a GS1000L?

[DaveR]

Thanks! It's amazing then that it still works. This bike is full of surprizes.
I think it's an N - spoke wheels, single disc and choke knob on steering head.

[Big T]

Neutral light switch

[oohsam]

Flux capacitor

lol! set it to 1.81 jiggawatts and u will be fine!