bogeyman

hi all , first post on here.....ive just bought a 2000 model fazer 600 mint cond, bought it without seeing it, perfect in every way.....apart from today as its the first time ive rid one of these, started up perfect....as i put the gear into 1st the engine stalled ???? done this all the time, so my question is ???? is there a safety feature i need to know about ?????? many thanks ray