Yamaha SR125 stalls on engaging 1st Gear

[Bagpuss]

My Yamaha SR125 stalls on engaging 1st gear. Engine is ticking over fine, clutch in and down into 1st. Then the engine cuts. Haven't got a haynes or manual for the bike. Is the clutch knackered or does it need adjusting.

I'm new to these forums so please be gentle

[iCraig]

It could be a dodgy side stand switch or something.

Its just probably wear and tear, there designed to stop u riding off with it down, you might have to get a new one etc.

I doubt it would be the clutch as it would lunge forward when your clicked it into gear or just wouldn't go etc.

[Frost]

dragging clutch. get the back wheel off the ground, rev it when its not in gear and see if the back wheel turns.

[DaveS]

Sometimes my TZR125 does this when its first started and very cold.

Have you tried letting it idle for a few minutes first to warm up?

..DaveS

[Supersport]

Sounds like the clutch is dragging. Have you checked the cable for the correct freeplay? Too much slack will cause this.

[Bagpuss]

I was being a complete helmet and leaving the stand down!

[tony532]

i still do that now mate after riding for a year

[iCraig]

[RickHolt]

Same bike, same problem. Right outside my girlfriends house with everyone watching, was there for ages before someone screamed at me to put the side stand up. I still do it all the time.

[Flip]

I'm speechless

[Bagpuss]

I only just got the heap. I'm brand new to this motorbike malarky and wasn't really thinking, fortunately I wasn't in a public place just siting on my drive.

I won't be doing it again in a hurry.