Kill switch question
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From: THE MARITIMES Canada
RE: Kill switch question
ORIGINAL: YUCK
Sam,,,,not that I have a kill switch,,,I'm just curryass,,,and killing time....Y
Sam,,,,not that I have a kill switch,,,I'm just curryass,,,and killing time....Y
ORIGINAL: Sam
Well I've been selling Harley's for over 20 years and the only only adviceI can give you, is.........find a new mechanic
ORIGINAL: floydpink
I feel a little dumb asking this but since a mechanic said it, I am somewhat curious;
While having some electrical work done, I was chatting with the service guy who was saying to never shut off the kill switch on the handlebars as this is the first component to break normally. He said to keep it always on and only shut off on the tank switch. I am not sure if I believe him and also have a warranty to cover it in the event he is correct.
I feel a little dumb asking this but since a mechanic said it, I am somewhat curious;
While having some electrical work done, I was chatting with the service guy who was saying to never shut off the kill switch on the handlebars as this is the first component to break normally. He said to keep it always on and only shut off on the tank switch. I am not sure if I believe him and also have a warranty to cover it in the event he is correct.
.................Damn that bike of yours looks good Yuck
Tourer
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RE: Kill switch question
I believe that the kill switch was originaly enforced by OSHA. Got to have those safety buttons to be safe in case your hand slips off the clutch...i'm sure you can think up many reasons the kill switch could be used...also it's handy when you park sometimes just being able to keep both hands on thehandlebars anduse the killswitch. I use mine most of the time, just have to remember to cut the main switch off so your lights won't stay on. What ever you like or get use to using.
I don't think there really is a right or wrong way to turn your bike off.Ă
I don't think there really is a right or wrong way to turn your bike off.Ă
Road Master
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From: Hampton, VA
RE: Kill switch question
ORIGINAL: pococj
To turn the ignition power completely off, use the key switch. I can think of at least one reason for this sequence; thekill switch is designed to break the current flow with minimal damage to the contacts, while the key switch design doesn't protect the contacts from the arcing as it breaks.
To turn the ignition power completely off, use the key switch. I can think of at least one reason for this sequence; thekill switch is designed to break the current flow with minimal damage to the contacts, while the key switch design doesn't protect the contacts from the arcing as it breaks.
Tourer
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From: Cape Canaveral, FL
RE: Kill switch question
I believe the reason for using the handlebar switch first, is that it allows the computer to reset.
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Road Master
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From: Currently the pig country of Arkansas
RE: Kill switch question
I use my kill switch to alert me if I'm in gear during start...
I normally park on flat ground and leave the bike in neutral. I then use the tank switch to shut it down.
When I do park on an incline and leave it in gear, I use the kill switch. Since I only usethe kill switchwhen I shut down when in gear, it isnow a simple reminder that a normal habit pattern was changed.
Edmo
I normally park on flat ground and leave the bike in neutral. I then use the tank switch to shut it down.
When I do park on an incline and leave it in gear, I use the kill switch. Since I only usethe kill switchwhen I shut down when in gear, it isnow a simple reminder that a normal habit pattern was changed.
Edmo
