Question about switch key?
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Road Captain
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Question about switch key?
I know that there is not supposed to be any dumb questions. I hope this is not one. I HAVE read the owners manual. Is it OK to turn key about half way between OFF and LOCK to keep key from popping out like when I am getting gas or somewhere I don't want to lock the fork? I don't want to be drawing any current from battery and I also don't want to be picking my key up from off the ground. I have a 2009 Super Glide. Is this what maybe you people do in this situation?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Road Master
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From: Lake Jackson, TX
If you are paying at the pump and don't want to take the key out then leave it on. The battery won't go dead that quickly. I have accidently left mine on for 20 minutes before and it started right up with no problem.
How long does it take to fill the tank, 2 minutes?
Turn off the switch on the bars to shut off the fuel pump. All of the lights combined doesn't draw that much power.
I wouldn't put the key in between.
My .02. I'm sure there are those who would be appalled to suggest this.
How long does it take to fill the tank, 2 minutes?
Turn off the switch on the bars to shut off the fuel pump. All of the lights combined doesn't draw that much power.
I wouldn't put the key in between.
My .02. I'm sure there are those who would be appalled to suggest this.
Road Master
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I've always wondered if the key would still work for locking/unlocking the bike if the internal pin was ground off. Does anyone know if this internal pin has to be there? I think it's only there to keep the key from falling out, in which case a modified key would allow you to lock/unlock the bike and then place the key in your pocket. No worries about it dropping, and no chance of it scratching up the frame. Thoughts?
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If you are paying at the pump and don't want to take the key out then leave it on. The battery won't go dead that quickly. I have accidently left mine on for 20 minutes before and it started right up with no problem.
How long does it take to fill the tank, 2 minutes?
Turn off the switch on the bars to shut off the fuel pump. All of the lights combined doesn't draw that much power.
I wouldn't put the key in between.
My .02. I'm sure there are those who would be appalled to suggest this.
How long does it take to fill the tank, 2 minutes?
Turn off the switch on the bars to shut off the fuel pump. All of the lights combined doesn't draw that much power.
I wouldn't put the key in between.
My .02. I'm sure there are those who would be appalled to suggest this.
LOL
Sammi
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From: Seattle, WA
Perfectly safe to leave the key 1/2 turned off. I do that all the time when I have to stop for a draw bridge. I almost dropped the key into the Puget Sound one day while wearing thick gloves. The draw bridge had metal grating on it. I turned off the engine to wait for the bridge and my keychain saved my a$$ from having to get a tow truck.
I always turn it to the 1/2 way point now, especially while filling up or waiting at a bridge.
While I tend to agree with Romark, I prefer to kill all electrical current while refueling. Leaving the ignition on while handling gasoline seems to be an unnecessary risk, IMHO. But that's just my opinion.
I always turn it to the 1/2 way point now, especially while filling up or waiting at a bridge.
While I tend to agree with Romark, I prefer to kill all electrical current while refueling. Leaving the ignition on while handling gasoline seems to be an unnecessary risk, IMHO. But that's just my opinion.
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Road Master
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Point noted.
Is taken aback better than appalled?
Is taken aback better than appalled?
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Taken aback is less severe than appalled.
If I were appalled I doubt I'd be in any condition to reply to your post.
Sammi
If I were appalled I doubt I'd be in any condition to reply to your post.
Sammi
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I’m glad to see somebody post about the key popping out…..that irritates me. I don’t mind pulling it at a gas station, but there are times that I wish I could stick it in there and it would stay.
I have a helluva time with this key on my new Dyna. It seems to always be hard to turn. Maybe I need some graphite in there or something.
I have a helluva time with this key on my new Dyna. It seems to always be hard to turn. Maybe I need some graphite in there or something.