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Originally Posted by Davis937
OK ... I'm definitely a noob so probably not doing something right. Even when my bike is properly warmed up (... say I've been riding for 20 - 30 minutes), I've had a problem with my engine dying when I'm stuck at a stop light. Normally, I'm in first gear with the clutch fully engaged at the stop ... a couple of times the engine went off (like I switched on the kill switch). On a couple of other occasions (long light) ... I was waiting in neutral for the light change when the engine died. In both those situations, I was able to start the bike up quickly before the light changed (definitely stressed out though). I get anxious with this because I deal with some hills and traffic lights (so I worry about rolling backwards if I end up losing my friction zone -- if the engine dies). These engine dying incidents happen only occasionally, but it's definitely in my head now to the point that I try to keep my throttle revved while I'm waiting for light changes. Was wondering if I need to have my bike looked at ... any suggestions or comments are welcome. BTW ... I have a 2007 ninja ... just bought it three weeks ago used ... haven't had a mechanic look at it yet. Thanks!
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I didn't think it was possible to keep the clutch fully engaged at a stop. I would think the engine would die just from that. I hope that was a typo.
As for the second thing, it sounds like a fuel problem. Were you low on fuel and/or stopped downhill? In any case, you should get a mechanic to diagnose it.
You don't need to worry about rolling back. Use the rear brake lightly to keep the bike from rolling back and give it a little extra gas. You can do the same thing in a car with the emergency brake.