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Hello everyone. I just bought a 97 600 katana this past weekend. This morning I took it out for a quick spin and it seemed to be running fine. This afternoon however the bike starts right up, but the engine dies as soon as the bike is put into gear. There seems to be plenty of tension in the clutch. I have not worked on street bikes very much and I am not sure where to start. Any help would be appreciated.
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Make sure the sidestand is up. There's a safety switch which will cut out your engine if you don't.sigpicLife throws you curves......enjoy the ones you get when riding.
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agree with the diagnosis
so many roads so little time 
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Umm... Why hasn't anyone suggested you put the kickstand up?
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Welcome to KR. Kickstand!Think safe, ride safe.Comment
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They have all said it. But, welcome to KR.
Check the spring tension on the kickstand. If it is worn, you may put it up, but it will fall down a bit and hit the switch. Also, the bolt may be loose. Check those and you should be fine. If that doesn't fix it, you may have a bad switch or short on the wiring.2006 GSXR 600 Gone to Gixxer heaven
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You, um...are putting it in gear with the kickstand -up- right?Originally posted by Wild-Bill View PostUmm... Why hasn't anyone suggested you put the kickstand up?__________________
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Looks like we all have forgot once or twice!!! LOLComment
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Just did it last week...__________________
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Does anyone elses kickstand have to be up and over the exhaust, someone told me it shouldnt be like that.Comment
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