Cannot go in gear without bike cutting off.

[OneWheeledGT]

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]

sidestand switch

[caseye]

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]

sidestand switch

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

[FJRider]

Most likely that Akzle got it in one

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

[tigertim20]

sidestand switch be your first check.

[OneWheeledGT]

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]

Put the stand up and you'll be set!

[Brett]

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

[FJRider]

e...never even ridden a scooter before

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

[OneWheeledGT]

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

[Mike.Gayner]

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


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

Uh, you sure about that?

[haydes55]

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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[NinjaNanna]

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

Just because it's up doesn't mean the switch isn't #$^'d and the electronics thinks it's still down. Try disconnecting the switch.

[Akzle]

Fucksake. Clocked this thread, Post #2.

[Maha]

Fucksake. Clocked this thread, Post #2.

You're so clever, seriously should look at blogging all your knowledge so that others can marvel at you and just lean back in their chair and say wow! :msn-wink:

[jonnyk5614]

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

GSX250 doesn't need the clutch in....

[jonnyk5614]

I'd say side-stand switch might have moved a bit so that the side-stand isn't flicking it.

[caspernz]

Why is it that some days I check in here and instantly feel like a genius? :rolleyes:

[Tazz]

Has anyone thought to mention the side stand switch? Just an idea I had.

[caspernz]

Has anyone thought to mention the side stand switch? Just an idea I had.

Could also be the anti-clockwise preload on the yellow powerband...

[Tazz]

Could also be the anti-clockwise preload on the yellow powerband...

Sound. You also want to make sure you use the correct talk wench and not make the mistake of dialing in anti-static preload instead of anti-clockwise.

[Akzle]

widdershins, ma niggaz.

[caspernz]

Sound. You also want to make sure you use the correct talk wench and not make the mistake of dialing in anti-static preload instead of anti-clockwise.

Thank you, and will it be easy enough to find the correct way to set the rebound on the cup holder? I've only got the old USB1 version...


widdershins, ma niggaz.

No comprende mein herr. Ich bin nur ein eisenbahnknotenpunkthinundherschieber.

[Akzle]

No comprende mein herr. Ich bin nur ein eisenbahnknotenpunkthinundherschieber.

I'm only responsible
for what I say, not
for what you
understand...ma nigga.

[Daffyd]

I had the same problem with my Beemer. The mounting screw for the sidestand was loose.

[Tazz]

Thank you, and will it be easy enough to find the correct way to set the rebound on the cup holder? I've only got the old USB1 version...

You'll need a BMW manual for cup holder rebound. It's just after the recommended croissant fillings chapter but if you hit the factory colour coded scarfs you've gone too far.

I'd also suggest using an Atari diagnostics unit for your USB1 interdimensional socket. Make sure you get the tangible version though as the la foutaise version has high rates of testicular cancer discharge in its capacitor nodes.

[Banditbandit]

And don't forget to check the interlocking matrix between the side-stand, the bike frame and the place of rest when the said motorcycle is leaned over.

It is essential that the matrix is positioned correctly.

[caseye]

And don't forget to check the interlocking matrix between the side-stand, the bike frame and the place of rest when the said motorcycle is leaned over.

It is essential that the matrix is positioned correctly.

You lot are all leaning the wrong way.

[caspernz]

It all seemed so much easier in them olden days. Nowadays by the time I've plugged the Xbox into the bikes' diagnostic port and run the full check it is almost beer o'clock...

[Tazz]

Have you tried feeding your eggsbox a high fibre diet? Speeds up the check and also makes it pass those checks regularly.

[caspernz]

And don't forget to check the interlocking matrix between the side-stand, the bike frame and the place of rest when the said motorcycle is leaned over.

It is essential that the matrix is positioned correctly.

I have a hard enough time working out which way to face some days my good man. The pack rack should have heated grips, never mind that interlocking matrix on my side stand...


You lot are all leaning the wrong way.

My wish is for bikes to have side stand on both sides, so I can get off more way than one.


Have you tried feeding your eggsbox a high fibre diet? Speeds up the check and also makes it pass those checks regularly.

My plane station is still on baby formula, and what with a bit of 1080 mixed in it's gone all squirrelly on me. Time to see axlerods' vet I reckon.

[Tazz]

My wish is for bikes to have side stand on both sides, so I can get off more way than one.


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[jonnyk5614]

And don't forget to check the interlocking matrix between the side-stand, the bike frame and the place of rest when the said motorcycle is leaned over.

It is essential that the matrix is positioned correctly.

Carry the 3.....

[Banditbandit]

You lot are all leaning the wrong way.

I lean by upsetting the dynamics created between the rotational directionality of the energy source, the vector of the total motorcycle combined with the rider, and gravity. I upset this dynamic by the application of energy-as-force to the simple lever positioned on the direction-controls mounted on the top of the direction-control/vertical stabilizer mechanism attached to the central mounting lattice. I control the direction of lean by applying force on the simple lever on the side of the bike identical to the direction I want it to lean.

How do you do it?

[Tazz]

How do you do it?

Move my wine cooler bag full of bricks to the other side of the handle bar. I thought that's what everyone did :confused:

[OneWheeledGT]

Fixed it. Clutch plates sticking together. Had to start it, push it, put it in gear, pulled in the clutch, rear brake then gave it shit and it freed the plates.

[jonnyk5614]

Fixed it. Clutch plates sticking together. Had to start it, push it, put it in gear, pulled in the clutch, rear brake then gave it shit and it freed the plates.

Strange - did the bike not "try" to move then stall before?

[Brett]

Strange - did the bike not "try" to move then stall before?

Small engine, easy to stall ?