Starting up after stored for winter

I had my F4i stored in my budies garage for the winter, had the battery removed for most of the winter and have left it on a trickle charger.

Now for the problem, the bike starts up no problem yet the problem I'm having is when I put the bike into gear and release the clutch, the bike just dies... I tried it twice and can't figure it out...

anyone have any clues?

Thanks

Is your kickstand down???

I think there is a clutch switch too that will act similar if it is bad. Not sure where it is or how to check it since mine works like a f**king champ, but someone will come across this thread with an answer...good luck.