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peterjems · 11-27-2009, 04:14 AM

I have a 1987 Savage SL 650 one cylinder motorcycle. It hasn't been driven in at least 5 years and has been outside, covered. I recently cleaned it up and started the engine which runs well and changed the oil & filter. My problem is that when I engage the transmission (first gear)and release the clutch the engine dies. When the transmission is in nuetral and I release the clutch, the engine continues to run. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

seruzawa · 11-27-2009, 06:31 AM

Put the side stand up. If it still dies replace or remove and jump the side stand engine kill switch.

11-27-2009, 04:14 AM	#1
peterjems Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Motorcycle problem I have a 1987 Savage SL 650 one cylinder motorcycle. It hasn't been driven in at least 5 years and has been outside, covered. I recently cleaned it up and started the engine which runs well and changed the oil & filter. My problem is that when I engage the transmission (first gear)and release the clutch the engine dies. When the transmission is in nuetral and I release the clutch, the engine continues to run. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

11-27-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,393	Put the side stand up. If it still dies replace or remove and jump the side stand engine kill switch. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

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