I just bout a 1994 suzuki katana and it starts and idles fine, i put a new battery in it, but when i go to shift into first gear it dies instantly? can anyone help me please
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You more than likely have an issue with the kickstand switch or clutch lever switch. A lot of the time the bike requires you to have the kickstand up or the clutch in when you go into gear, i would check both of those.
If it is an issue with the clutch the bike would lurch forward when put into gear, is that happening?
whats happening is your clutch plates are sticking together. try tightening up the clutch cable a bit. im not sure if it is cable, it may be hydraulic? if it is, then bleed the clutch to get any air out of the system. if that doesnt work, then try an oil change. sometimes old, thick oil wont let the clutch plates seperate, and you get that jerking when your engine is cold. use a light oil. maybe 5-30 or 10-30. a light oil will make it easier for the clutch to disengage.
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