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Nov 13, 2017 | 02:00 PM

Nomad1963

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Kill Switch

Just wondering who uses the kill switch on the handle bar to shut the engine down. I typically do not, I only use the key switch...

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:23 PM

hbsoldier3

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I do, every time I shut the bike off.

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:28 PM

rwven

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From: North East, MD

I use the kill switch.

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:33 PM

Cygnusx51

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From: Olean, NY

I use it also.

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:38 PM

judgedelta

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From: Mississippi

I do not. I'm sure that I'm not as smart as some, but I consider it an excellent way to go off and leave the ignition switch on. I can see no use for it except in an emergency.

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:39 PM

Weeboy1

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I don't unless gliding up to the gas pump or border guard station.

Nov 13, 2017 | 02:40 PM

son of the hounds

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From: Idaho Panhandle

I do not. It was placed there so if you crash in front of me, I can shut off your motorcycle quickly by locating the right handle bar. I do not have to search your entire bike for the ignition key location. Who wants a redlined Harley next to you when you are trying to apply pressure to a wound and trying to talk to the rider?

Also they fail,just like kick stand switches. When they fail, you have a very heavy push bike. I had a R75/6 with a failing kill switch. I've been on the road when others have been unable to make the kill switch contact due to corrosion and or grit.

Some brands the contacts are barely large enough to handle the current. As they wear, they become more troublesome.

So I will not, but if you do, so be it.