How do you turn off your Dyna?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,382
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From: Kennewick, WA
Me, I just leave the ignition turned to "ignition" and the "off/run" switch to "run". . Did this by filing the nub off the key so I could removing it in the "ignition" position. I rerouted the red ignition wire to a toggle switch above the horn. This is the only thing I use to to turn the bike on and off besides hitting the starter button.
As far as the "off/run" switch drawing power over time, I wouldn't know as I keep a battery tender hooked up whenever return home and park in my garage.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 14
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From: Ghazni, Afghanistan
WAIT..... you can turn off your bike? I thought it had to run all the time... FML. No wonder that exhaust change out sucked so much...
Now, its kill switch, ignition, then key? or key, clutch.....I'm confused. I'm just going to keep pumping premium in her, as the constant sound of her running puts me to sleep.
Now, its kill switch, ignition, then key? or key, clutch.....I'm confused. I'm just going to keep pumping premium in her, as the constant sound of her running puts me to sleep.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,390
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From: Western KY
I wonder if there is any truth to this? I know any modern vehicle has a constant power draw on the battery just for alarms and the like, I just don't understand what an ungrounded kill switch could add to it.
Me, I just leave the ignition turned to "ignition" and the "off/run" switch to "run". . Did this by filing the nub off the key so I could removing it in the "ignition" position. I rerouted the red ignition wire to a toggle switch above the horn. This is the only thing I use to to turn the bike on and off besides hitting the starter button.
As far as the "off/run" switch drawing power over time, I wouldn't know as I keep a battery tender hooked up whenever return home and park in my garage.
Me, I just leave the ignition turned to "ignition" and the "off/run" switch to "run". . Did this by filing the nub off the key so I could removing it in the "ignition" position. I rerouted the red ignition wire to a toggle switch above the horn. This is the only thing I use to to turn the bike on and off besides hitting the starter button.
As far as the "off/run" switch drawing power over time, I wouldn't know as I keep a battery tender hooked up whenever return home and park in my garage.
Last edited by refuzeandrezizt; Sep 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 871
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From: ohio
Having owned mine for 5 months i read the owners manual last night and i see it says to use the kill switch.
But no i just reach around and turn the key off. that movin the switch to the tank is on my to do list
But no i just reach around and turn the key off. that movin the switch to the tank is on my to do list
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 871
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From: ohio
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,100
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From: New York
If you can't remember to turn off the ignition, you might also forget to lock it or to take off your helmet in church or whatever, I would ask your weed dealer if he has something a little lighter.