No drive...

[adekeys]

ok so got a er-5 for the wife when she passes her test next year....

it starts and runs fine, but as soon as you release the clutch in first gear the engine stalls

have tried moving the rear wheel on its own to see if anything like the brakes were binding but all seem to run smoothly

also trying to engage second is almost impossible

is there either something wrong with the gearbox or something with the clutch?

Thanks

[megawatt]

Clutch is dragging

Check cable, release mechanism and if necessary strip and clean clutch.

[adekeys]

if the clutch was dragging would the back wheel not spin all the time??

[Stu]

Moved to the right section

Check the side stand switch

[Tango]

Will it run ok with the bike on the centre stand? If it cuts out with no load then it could be a shagged gearbox.....

[adekeys]

ok thanks guys for the quick reply, didnt know older bikes had a sidestand switch

last time i ran it had it on the centre stand but the sidestand was still down

[Tango]

ok thanks guys for the quick reply, didnt know older bikes had a sidestand switch

last time i ran it had it on the centre stand but the sidestand was still down

Yeah.....Sidestand switches have been standard on most bikes for well over 20 years now.......

[JRH]

Also on Kwaks you can't engage 2nd gear till you are actually moving. Helps on selecting neutral when stationary.

[MR_W]

Also on Kwaks you can't engage 2nd gear till you are actually moving. Helps on selecting neutral when stationary.

That is bloody clever and sounds like something I bloody need.

Can find the gf's sense of humour easier than neutral.

[Hoggs]

Also on Kwaks you can't engage 2nd gear till you are actually moving. Helps on selecting neutral when stationary.

That is bloody clever and sounds like something I bloody need.

Can find the gf's sense of humour easier than neutral.

 

Kwaks are amazing

[RantMachine]

Also on Kwaks you can't engage 2nd gear till you are actually moving. Helps on selecting neutral when stationary.

That is bloody clever and sounds like something I bloody need.

Can find the gf's sense of humour easier than neutral.

 

Kwaks are amazing

Hmm... don't think mine does that. Will have to try it after work!

[Grumpy Old Git]

GF or selecting second????