Once in a while a thread hurts!
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RE: Once in a while a thread hurts!
The ONLY time I use the kill switch is when I am returning home a bit too late and don't want to wake anyone (Mainly the wife). I will generally shift down to second and then to neutral as I turn in the driveway and hit the kill switch at the same time and coast down 320 feet of driveway.
As for normal circumstances I see not need to use the kill switch the key takes care of it all for me. Why could't HD engineers just put the damn key and switch together and on the tank as it is on the Wide Glide.
As for normal circumstances I see not need to use the kill switch the key takes care of it all for me. Why could't HD engineers just put the damn key and switch together and on the tank as it is on the Wide Glide.
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RE: Once in a while a thread hurts!
ORIGINAL: Matrix
The ONLY time I use the kill switch is when I am returning home a bit too late and don't want to wake anyone (Mainly the wife). I will generally shift down to second and then to neutral as I turn in the driveway and hit the kill switch at the same time and coast down 320 feet of driveway.
As for normal circumstances I see not need to use the kill switch the key takes care of it all for me. Why could't HD engineers just put the damn key and switch together and on the tank as it is on the Wide Glide.
The ONLY time I use the kill switch is when I am returning home a bit too late and don't want to wake anyone (Mainly the wife). I will generally shift down to second and then to neutral as I turn in the driveway and hit the kill switch at the same time and coast down 320 feet of driveway.
As for normal circumstances I see not need to use the kill switch the key takes care of it all for me. Why could't HD engineers just put the damn key and switch together and on the tank as it is on the Wide Glide.
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RE: Once in a while a thread hurts!
They teach you to use the kill switch in MSF class. I hit the ignition switch when I get ready to climb off the bike. Occasionally, I accidentally hit the kill switch with my glove and don't realize it. Then try starting it. WTF? About that time, I check the kill switch.
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I never use the (emergency) kill switch either.
I never use the (emergency) kill switch either.
Ya'll keep sayin (emergency kill switch), wtf, what kind of emergency would require me to need a switch to shut down the engine. To call it an emergency switch so you don't use it is just a way to ignore the fact that you can't remember to turn it off.
All it takes to remember is to leave the key on till the battery won't start the bike a couple of times, after that you will remember to turn it off. I practiced this until I got it right; lucky for me I did it in my driveway.
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RE: Once in a while a thread hurts!
ORIGINAL: DenimStreet
Then you should call it the "live" switch....Because, if she's like my wife,you couldn't live with her if you woke her up!
ORIGINAL: Matrix
The ONLY time I use the kill switch is when I am returning home a bit too late and don't want to wake anyone (Mainly the wife). I will generally shift down to second and then to neutral as I turn in the driveway and hit the kill switch at the same time and coast down 320 feet of driveway.
As for normal circumstances I see not need to use the kill switch the key takes care of it all for me. Why could't HD engineers just put the damn key and switch together and on the tank as it is on the Wide Glide.
The ONLY time I use the kill switch is when I am returning home a bit too late and don't want to wake anyone (Mainly the wife). I will generally shift down to second and then to neutral as I turn in the driveway and hit the kill switch at the same time and coast down 320 feet of driveway.
As for normal circumstances I see not need to use the kill switch the key takes care of it all for me. Why could't HD engineers just put the damn key and switch together and on the tank as it is on the Wide Glide.
Damn Frank, what is your wife's name? It sounds like we are married to the same lady. LOL
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RE: Once in a while a thread hurts!
Yep - I've noticed this forum, in particular, is filled with a lot of folks who post up seemingly off the top of their head - with no facts or data to back up anything they say. It sure can be dangerous to someone who is looking for some valid info. I know there is no "post responsibly" policy and that you shouldn't believe everything you read, but not every newb to this place knows that.