stopping the engine
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From: Indianapolis
RE: stopping the engine
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I always leave it in gear, turn it off at the key switch I don't use the kill switch on the hand grip.
I always leave it in gear, turn it off at the key switch I don't use the kill switch on the hand grip.
As to gearing, I usually have it in neutral unless I'll be parking on an uneven surface for some reason. If so, then I'll leave it in gear.
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From: Montgomery Al
RE: stopping the engine
I slide in sideways into my shop, doing a controlled burn on the rear tire.
When I smack the rear wall at about a 30 degree lean angle, and the rear tire propels me back to the front of the shop, I grab both brakes and let off the throttle.
It usually dies right there about 2 feet from the door.
Then I turn the switch off.
When I smack the rear wall at about a 30 degree lean angle, and the rear tire propels me back to the front of the shop, I grab both brakes and let off the throttle.
It usually dies right there about 2 feet from the door.
Then I turn the switch off.
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RE: stopping the engine
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From: Stanwood, WA
RE: stopping the engine
07 manual tells you to use the handlebar switch to turn off the motor. I used the ign switch once at a gas station and don't ask me how, but I clicked it from run to off, then run and it popped at me. Clutch in and neutral after motor is cut. That's personall preference though...doesn't make any difference.
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RE: stopping the engine
When I ride my bike to work I run the front tire against the building and give the throttle one big twist. This creates alot of smoke and noise. When I walk in the office everyone hollers good morning Chuck without looking up. I get away with it because I am the Vice President. ( rank has it's privledges) HaHa HeeHee Ha Hee Ha HeeHa Ha.......CJ
I almost forgot, I turn the ignition switch off and leave it against the building in gear. I don't lock it because everyone in our small town knows I am crazy and no one today would knowingly **** off a crazy man by stealin his bike. Ha Ha Hee Hee Ha Ha Hee Hee...
I almost forgot, I turn the ignition switch off and leave it against the building in gear. I don't lock it because everyone in our small town knows I am crazy and no one today would knowingly **** off a crazy man by stealin his bike. Ha Ha Hee Hee Ha Ha Hee Hee...