Engine cuts out when put in gear

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[quote author=unfazed link=topic=9697.msg98647#msg98647 date=1378155940]
[quote author=Dead Eye link=topic=9697.msg98631#msg98631 date=1378152617]
To be honest I really don't expect it to be a mechanical fault due to one test that I did

- Engine off, in 1st, clutch pulled in - won't start

Bike has to be in neutral if the the side stand down to start.
With the bike in gear, the side stand must be up and the clutch must be pulled in to start.
Since it starts in neutral and the side stand tests correctly then the next test must be the clutch switch
Bypass the clutch switch by removing the wires to the clutch switch and connect them together with a piece of wire.
Does the engine start? If it does replace the clutch switch.
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Have you tried starting the bike with the side stand up, if it should start try engaging gear (with side stand up) it should not stall, also if you have a centre stand try engaging gear with the bike on the centre stand and the  engine off, try turning rear wheel it should not turn, now pull in clutch, wheel should now turn.
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Yes, bike starts fine on the centre stand with the side stand up - when you try to engage a gear, it cuts out

Didn't think about trying to move the rear wheel with the engine in gear and clutch pulled in so thanks for that tip