Motorcycle Repair: 99 Yamaha V Star, yamaha v star, forward controls

Question
 I have a 99 V Star 650 with 7000 miles on it.  I took off a set of forward controls and put the stock controls back on.  Now whenever I put the bike in gear it stalls.  It doesn't matter if it is first or second gear, it stalls instantly.  It had no problems prior to this. What can you suggest for me?  Thanks!

Answer
Hi James.
 The problem you have is with the sidestand cutoff switch or the clutch safety switch.  One or the other is bad and needs to be replaced.
Test them both and see which one is bad. Either replace it or bypass it and that should end your problem.

Good luck.
FALCON