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Old May 30, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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So... again, when I parked the bike and put the cover over it, I left the headlight on. Yes, AGAIN.


Is there a way to hook up a chime like in a car to remind me that the main switch is on when the engine is off?
 
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Old May 30, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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I've done that a few times too. Once you get stuck out of town in a parking lot
somewhere, and have to wait 2 hours for someone to come and rescue you,
it kind of stops you from doing it again.
 
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Old May 30, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt0987
So... again, when I parked the bike and put the cover over it, I left the headlight on. Yes, AGAIN.


Is there a way to hook up a chime like in a car to remind me that the main switch is on when the engine is off?
It's called the radio. If it's still playing as your walking away the bike is still on or get into a routine before getting off the bike. Or last one. Use the main switch to shut it off.


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Apparently I am a slow learner.
 
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Originally Posted by batman.
It's called the radio. If it's still playing as your walking away the bike is still on or get into a routine before getting off the bike. Or last one. Use the main switch to shut it off.


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Note the photo of the bike. Road King Classic. No radio.
 
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Use the keyed switch to turn it off, not the hand control kill switch. It's a learned habit.
 
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As mentioned, use the ignition switch.
 
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Originally Posted by Matt0987
Note the photo of the bike. Road King Classic. No radio.
Sorry on my phone and mobile site so no pics.

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Ummm..... The big bright light on the front of the bike?? How do you cover it and not notice that?
 
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Ummm..... The big bright light on the front of the bike?? How do you cover it and not notice that?
I was wondering the same thing.
 
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