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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 04:38 AM
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Always turn the ignition switch off first when shutting down and last when starting up. Using the "kill switch" in the wrong order can mess up the ECM, idle, starting, etc. I read from one poster.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Tactical111
Always turn the ignition switch off first when shutting down and last when starting up. Using the "kill switch" in the wrong order can mess up the ECM, idle, starting, etc. I read from one poster.
Not sure why anyone uses the kill switch. I never touch it on my Harley or any other one of my bikes. It's a safety switch in case you go down or need to shut bike off in a emergency.
 
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