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  • styxer

    #1

    Dies in first gear

    I have a gs650gld, but for the life of me can't help my roommate get his bike running right. Its a Yahama Seca II (please don't hate me, its his bike). anyway, its starts up fine, but then dies as soon as you put it in first gear. Any thoughts? I already eliminated the clutch cable as the culprit. I don't want him to give up on biking, thats why I ask.
  • nimrod

    #2
    Has it got a cut out on the side stand?

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    • styxer

      #3
      Do you mean the kickstand? I'll check, but it does run. It's wierd, casue it wouldn't work, so we left and went for a drink to let it cool down. Then it worked fine. The thing works one minute, then it doesn't. It's like a moody child.

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      • Guest

        #4
        Sounds like a safety switch for the kickstand.

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        • Jon78gs1000

          #5
          Sidestand switch

          Try to unplug the Sidestand Switch. I had a 400 Maxim with the same problem.

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          • styxer

            #6
            Wow, we are a couple of idiots. You guys nailed it on the head. It just happened that every time we ran into this problem the kickstand was down. I can't believe it was that simple!!! Thanks for the help, I have to go run head first into a wall!! I am so wee tod did.

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