Cannot go in gear without bike cutting off.

**OneWheeledGT** · 11th June 2015, 19:49

Hey guys,
I have an issue with my 2003 Suzuki GSX250. Everytime I start it, then put it in gear, it cuts out. I'm just wondering what the problem is so I can sell it and upgrade

Just hoping it's something small.
Thanks

**Akzle** · 11th June 2015, 19:53

sidestand switch

**caseye** · 11th June 2015, 19:56

Originally Posted by Akzle

sidestand switch

Slash,is it still down?
Most likely that Akzle got it in one, possibly get away with disconnecting it, cleaning it thoroughly, then putting it back in, often works.

**FJRider** · 11th June 2015, 19:57

Originally Posted by Akzle

sidestand switch

A scooter rider that has never used a clutch ... maybe .. ??

**FJRider** · 11th June 2015, 19:59

Originally Posted by caseye

Most likely that Akzle got it in one

Lucky guess ... if he is (unlikely) correct ...

**tigertim20** · 11th June 2015, 20:09

sidestand switch be your first check.

**OneWheeledGT** · 12th June 2015, 10:05

Thanks for the help. And yeah, the stand's down, and I've been riding dirt bikes for years and this is my first road bike...never even ridden a scooter before

**Vinz0r** · 12th June 2015, 21:08

Put the stand up and you'll be set!

**Brett** · 13th June 2015, 17:34

As above, they are fitted with switches that kill the engine if it is kicked into gear while the stand is down.

**FJRider** · 13th June 2015, 17:40

Originally Posted by OneWheeledGT

e...never even ridden a scooter before

Renew or increase life insurance. you might need it ...

**OneWheeledGT** · 13th June 2015, 19:52

The stand is up. I'm not that stupid.

**Mike.Gayner** · 13th June 2015, 20:47

Originally Posted by OneWheeledGT

Thanks for the help. And yeah, the stand's down,

Originally Posted by OneWheeledGT

The stand is up. I'm not that stupid.

Uh, you sure about that?

**haydes55** · 13th June 2015, 20:48

I had the same problem. For me, the solution was going over the wiring, several wires leading to the dash had worn through and had earthed on the bracket. Once they were repaired and double insulated, it worked fine.

My bike would start fine, but die if the clutch got pulled in or side stand went up.

Do any other lights come on that shouldn't? When it happened to me, my indicators were lit up on the dash.

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