Stalling when put into gear. - SV650.org

13-01-13, 04:30 PM

Thought I'd start the bike up today as its been sat for a few weeks in the garage.

When I pushed it outside I noticed it was pretty heavy, but figured the brakes had rusted a bit or something. Anyways I went to drive it back into the garage and as soon as I put it into gear it lurched and stalled. I then couldn't get it back into neutral.

I fiddled with the clutch cable at the lever a bit and got it to go back into neutral but when I tried again it just did the same.

Anyone got any thoughts? Is it because its cold and its been standing? Is it related to it being heavy to push? Does the clutch need more adjusting or something? It was fine before I stopped riding it about 6 weeks ago.

Thanks, was a bit disappointed today as the weather was lovely

13-01-13, 05:07 PM

Side stand down?

13-01-13, 05:08 PM

If only so simple! It feels the same though.

Biker Biggles · 13-01-13, 05:08 PM

Either-----Its cutting out when you put it in gear because the sidestand is down,or more likely from what you say the clutch is dragging and it is stopping with a jolt as the gear engages.If so you need to adjust the clutch properly down at the sprocket end.

13-01-13, 05:10 PM

Kk thanks I'll give that a go (or rather find someone to do it for me!)

Could the cold / standing have done that do you reckon?

Biker Biggles · 13-01-13, 05:11 PM

If it feels like the sidestand issue but the stand is up,it may be the cut out switch is crudded up.Try giving it a clean or pushing the sidestand right up to make sure it activates the switch.

13-01-13, 05:13 PM

Will give that a go also, thanks again.

mikerj · 13-01-13, 07:08 PM

The sidestand switch wouldn't cause the bike to lurch forward - that symptom points to a sticking/dragging clutch.

13-01-13, 07:50 PM

Adjust your clutch at the worm drive.

muzikill · 13-01-13, 08:12 PM

Use the clutch adjust thread on this forum and give the whole area a clean and lube while your in there.

13-01-13, 04:30 PM	#1
Sabarius Guest Posts: n/a	Stalling when put into gear. Thought I'd start the bike up today as its been sat for a few weeks in the garage. When I pushed it outside I noticed it was pretty heavy, but figured the brakes had rusted a bit or something. Anyways I went to drive it back into the garage and as soon as I put it into gear it lurched and stalled. I then couldn't get it back into neutral. I fiddled with the clutch cable at the lever a bit and got it to go back into neutral but when I tried again it just did the same. Anyone got any thoughts? Is it because its cold and its been standing? Is it related to it being heavy to push? Does the clutch need more adjusting or something? It was fine before I stopped riding it about 6 weeks ago. Thanks, was a bit disappointed today as the weather was lovely

13-01-13, 05:07 PM	#2
Bordtea Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stalling when put into gear Side stand down?

13-01-13, 05:08 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Stalling when put into gear Either-----Its cutting out when you put it in gear because the sidestand is down,or more likely from what you say the clutch is dragging and it is stopping with a jolt as the gear engages.If so you need to adjust the clutch properly down at the sprocket end. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

13-01-13, 05:11 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Stalling when put into gear If it feels like the sidestand issue but the stand is up,it may be the cut out switch is crudded up.Try giving it a clean or pushing the sidestand right up to make sure it activates the switch. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

13-01-13, 07:08 PM	#8
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	Re: Stalling when put into gear The sidestand switch wouldn't cause the bike to lurch forward - that symptom points to a sticking/dragging clutch.

13-01-13, 05:10 PM	#5
Sabarius Guest Posts: n/a	Kk thanks I'll give that a go (or rather find someone to do it for me!) Could the cold / standing have done that do you reckon?

13-01-13, 05:13 PM	#7
Sabarius Guest Posts: n/a	Will give that a go also, thanks again.

13-01-13, 07:50 PM	#9
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stalling when put into gear Adjust your clutch at the worm drive.

13-01-13, 08:12 PM	#10
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Use the clutch adjust thread on this forum and give the whole area a clean and lube while your in there. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

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