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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bswearingen
threads like this make my head hurt
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 952dave
When I park, I just leave it in gear, then dump the clutch, it might take a couple of times to get use to it.
This = funny, will try this method later.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Give it a cold shower.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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The whole process is way too complicated I just get off the bike and have someone else do it
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Headlights are on as well as dash lights when you turn off by handlebar switch. I have been doing this since I baught it and have yet to forget but I don't have the security so I have to lock it with the hey which reminds me to turn ignition switch cause I have to in order to lock. DO what you want it probably not going to matter much or it would be a big issue ppl talk about and its not.

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On the 2011's you don't need to use the key if you have the key fob with security. I have been just turning the ignition to the off position and walking away. Bike won't start unless the key fob is within 2 feet. Just concerns me that the manual states to use the stop switch first. Seems dumb to me and can leed to you forgetting to turn the ignition switch off..... which equals a dead battery.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Dealer turns mine off by key all the time so I guess its not that bad for it
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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I just put it in first hold the brake,give it a little gas and let the clutch out.Its the best way and you engine will last longer.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 952dave
When I park, I just leave it in gear, then dump the clutch, it might take a couple of times to get use to it.
Funny!!!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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I like to ground the tip of the sparkplug to the cylinder. If it was good enough for Lawnboy in the early 60s, it's good enough for harley today.

But seriously...it's your bike, shut it off any way you want. You have our permission.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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I just use the auto shutoff feature when you lay the bike on its side. My back hurts from lifting it up every time I ride it, but it's worth the hassle instead of just hitting the kill switch that's so far away from my hand placement.

Seriously.....kill switch and then key. Safer.
 
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