Yep....the MSF teaches to use the kill switch. Just took the class today!! The reason is related to repetative motions so that in an emergency you will do it without having to decide to do it. In an emergency, you don't want to remove a hand from the handlebars to turn off the ignition switch. I have always used the kill switch w/out any trouble.

 

maybe i been doing it wrong?use the switck all the time never had any elect prob that some say by using keyswitch

 

Killswitch, always. Old habits are tough to break.

 

Kill switch cause its safer as people have mentioned.

Clutch in on neutral cause them lights say "N" but don't always mean it. Course you can roll the bike to be sure as well.

 

Kill switch always.

I'm not terribly fussy about being in Neutral.

 

I also use the kill switch unless I am working on the bike or warming it up then I will just reach over and turn the key switch off. Never had a broblem with it.....(were is that wood to knock on?) I agree that it is good practice to get in the habit of using the kill switch, for emegency situations.

 

Safety, developing a safe habit that's all. Just forget once and start that sucker in gear and you'll be pulling the clutch in foreever.

 

Earlier 06 Dynas (produced in 05) had a problem with false neutral (did a recall). That is probably why they tell you to use the clutch when starting. Killswitch every time.

 

Failure to pull clutch while the motorcycle is obviously in neutral can cause serious injury or death. Failure to utilize run/kill switch when turning off your bike will cause serious injury or death. Changes in the upcoming 2007 owner's manual.

 

This is the most surprising string I've ever seen. I've never heard of anyone using the kill switch on a regular basis. As for the MSF telling us to do it regularly, it sounds like they've been preaching it so long, they've bought into it. They have always taught to practice using the kill switch so you'll do it when you need to...ok, personally the last thing I'd be concerned about in an emergency is killing the bike. But I know the kill switch is there, on all 8 I've owned, and the half dozen I've borrowed or rented. Used it only when I went down in dirt riding and the bike was laying there running. Maybe the kill swich is now designed for regular use, but it doesn't make sense. On none of the bikes mentioned have I ever had an ignition problem, but I can sure see that the kill switch would wear out regularly, and even potentially damage other parts. If the bike forces you to use the kill switch, there's a wiring problem.

Last month when the dealer went over all the controls of my '06 Wide Glide, he pointed to the kill switch and said 'don't use it for turning the bike off' with a concerned look on his face. I said 'never have' in my knowing, much experienced voice. Now I want to tell him about this string, and opposite recomendations. [&:] He is in sales though; the only one who knows is the mechanic specializing in the electrical system.