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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 02:46 PM
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Handlebar kill switch is all I have on my 18 Heritage.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 06:25 PM
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Handlebar kill switch is all I have on my 18 Heritage.
So you have no ignition switch???
 
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Seriously...they all do that. Not initially in the 17s, but Harley made the change, and it’s in their map,updates as well, to prevent stalling.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 08:17 PM
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Seriously...they all do that. Not initially in the 17s, but Harley made the change, and it’s in their map,updates as well, to prevent stalling.
No. Not to the level of mine.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 05:39 AM
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So you have no ignition switch???
No. Just the FOB and handle bar switch.
 
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No. Just the FOB and handle bar switch.
I wasn't aware of that obviously, as of 19 touring bikes with FOB still have an ignition switch. Must have been a cost saving thing.
 
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
Seriously...they all do that. Not initially in the 17s, but Harley made the change, and it’s in their map,updates as well, to prevent stalling.
My 17 FLHSX didn't and my 19 does not. Is there any documentation of this anti stall feature in the map or how did you come by this info?
 
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I wasn't aware of that obviously, as of 19 touring bikes with FOB still have an ignition switch. Must have been a cost saving thing.
The physical key(s) that came with my ‘18 Heritage only works the fork lock and saddlebags locks..... Takes some time to get use to just flipping a switch when getting on or off....
 
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Yeah, and once you get used to it then switch to an older model you tend to flip the switch and leave the ignition on. I have done this when riding my wife's 2010 Tri Glide. Luckily haven't left it on for very long.
 
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Originally Posted by Redrodyankneck
I wasn't aware of that obviously, as of 19 touring bikes with FOB still have an ignition switch. Must have been a cost saving thing.
Its really an "ease of operation" thing...ignition integrated into the Run/Stop switch only turns on with key FOB in close proximity to the bike...only 1 button to turn On or Off to operate the bike.
 
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