Bike Dies after first gear

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slymoosehead · Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:35 pm

Hey every1, I just joined forum and i'm a complete motorcycle noob. I just bought a 05 ninja250 last week it keeps shutting down after first gear. I pull clutch all way in, kick down to first gear, then slowly release the clutch, then bike jerks foward few inches then dies. What is wrong w/ bike or mayb i'm just starting bike wrong. Please help. Thanks

ofblong · #2 Unread post by **ofblong** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:14 pm

sounds to me like your not giving it any gas as you let the clutch out. Have you taken the MSF course? have you ever driven a stick shift vehicle?

slymoosehead · Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:53 am

I have never driven a stick shift vehicle before. I wish I can take the MSF class but my work schedule is making that impossible. I will give a lil gas when releasing the clutch and c. Thanks for replying

Johnj · #4 Unread post by **Johnj** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:23 am

I'm also thinking that you need training. Have you tried Riders Edge at a Harley Davidson dealer?

slymoosehead · Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:28 am

Thanks, ofblong. I gave it a lil gas and it works. I do need to work on my shifting. It gets very jerky when i shift, especially when I down shift. I certainly do need training. Thanks for the link on that, johnj. Found that there is a class very close to my house. Thanks guys for help