Problems and advice needed

[hellsbells38]

Hi - have not been on here before so hi to all ...
Am new to biking and don't know a thing about em, but want to learn...
Had to get my bike trailered off to local garage as broke down today and wondered if anyone had had similar problems?

Bike was running fine then began coughing and spluttering - checked petrol, that was OK (had not run out), started off again and bike would not go over 40 mph on the flat
Bike seemed to be making a 'clicking' kind of noise (as well as the coughing) from back end and on top of that it now refuses to go into nuetral from 1st and brake light on constantly - aaagh - any ideas...?
Sorry if this sounds vague - but like I said I'm a bit clueless...
(Think I posted this in the wrong place first - sorry)

[FerretFing]

Hi, a good place to start is to tell everyone what bike you have (including year)

[hellsbells38]

Oh yeah - that might help
2006 Suzuki GZ Marauder 125

Sorry just getting used to this...obviously had a totally 'stupid' moment and probably the first of many...

[iooi]

When you say petrol was Ok, do you mean there was some in the tank? If so how much, could be needs fuel tap switching to reserve.
Other noise could be loose chain, this can also cause problems changing gears. But sounds more like clutch may have gone.
At least its in the right place now to be fixed.
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Just because my bike was A DIVVY, does not mean i am......

[hellsbells38]

Thanks
Its in the repair shop now - hope its nothing too serious but will place a post when I know whats wrong.
Typical - was just getting used to riding (as am a learner) and enjoying it without being too nervous and now its broken...
Thanks again