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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:04 AM
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This fall when wearing heavy gloves I somehow hit the kill switch while rolling down the road, this ever happen to anyone else? Or am I the only dumba$$.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:06 AM
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Yes, You are the only dumb ***.
Hope this helps
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:11 AM
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I've done it in a torrential downpour trying to hit the 4 way flashers (yes I know it's illegal but you couldn't see more than 2 ft in any direction and I didn't want to get hit from behind). Just turn the kill switch back on and the bike comes back to life.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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It happens. I haven't done it on the big bikes but had several occurances on trail bikes in the rough stuff.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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Yes in the past 35 yrs of riding probably 10 times or so . And that's about how many times I ever used it . It's more of a dumb *** button that could be used for something better. Like open a garage door .
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
Yes, You are the only dumb ***.
Hope this helps
Ranger, my morning coffee just went all over the computer screen! Ha!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by uklauren
I've done it in a torrential downpour trying to hit the 4 way flashers (yes I know it's illegal but you couldn't see more than 2 ft in any direction and I didn't want to get hit from behind).

I'll bet not one cop would pull you over for running your hazards in heavy (or moderate) rain. I'm sure he would be thinking "That's a smart biker trying to stay visible in bad conditions".
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
Yes in the past 35 yrs of riding probably 10 times or so . And that's about how many times I ever used it . It's more of a dumb *** button that could be used for something better. Like open a garage door .


I agree....worthless and never use it. I have never hit it while on the road but have accidently hit it while getting off the bike with heavy gloves on.
 
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I never have...yet. But I've hit the left turn signal instead of the horn MANY times.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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No, never on my Harley's, however I did hit it on my Can Am ATV on a particularly bumpy steep grade once. Ron
 
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