I'm changing gears pretty badly, any pointers?

[JonJ678]

This is on a CG125, L plates and all. It seems to be a remarkably tolerant little machine so far.

The main issue is changing up from first to second. Either I pull in the clutch, move my foot, and let the clutch out slowly - in which case the engine sounds worryingly close to stall and accelerates away slowly. Or I let the clutch out quickly, the bike goes into gear with a lurch and picks up the front wheel.

Neither is ideal. Fear of stalling while trying to pull away is pushing me towards the lurch-and-mini-wheelie option. I'm sure it's meant to be smoother than that though.

Suggestions?

 

[JonJ678]

Ah. That pretty much covers it, thanks. The issue seems to be opening the clutch quickly while opening the throttle to ward off stall. Faster engine speed then slowly let the clutch out seems reasonable.

Cheers

(I thought I'd failed my CBT - pass bar can't be very high)