The on/off switch provides another circuit. In the secondary electrical system, if there is a direct short. The switch is a redundant system from blowing fuses and causing other problems.

 

I heard that the OFF / RUN switch was a $800 dollar option, then they just made it standard equipment and added 1k to the price of the bike. [8D]

 

The only time I use it is on a slight incline while parking the bike... leaving it in gear and turning the switch off... then lettingout the clutch...

Normally I don't use it... it's the first Harley that I've had that had one...

There is only three buttons I know locations of for sure... left and right turn signals and the starter button...

All others just get in the way... lol... but they look cute!

Charlie D.

 

BINGO!!!!

We have a Winner.....

 

ı use ıt for backfire

 

In the MSF course they advised us to alway use the Kill Switch to turn off the bike.

Barry

 

I always use the kill switch, it's just easier to get to than the key is.

 

True, but you still need to be sure and turn off the ignition key (or switch) unless you want to become an expert at 'push starting' your bike.

I've seen that happen before, where someone used the 'kill switch' to turn off the ignition, but forgot to turn the key/switch to 'off'. [8D]

 

I always turn the key off but after I get off the bike.

 

I don't think I've ever used the kill switch.