Run Switch vs. Ignition Switch

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Sep 7, 2010 | 10:21 PM

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geezer glide 56

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I remember when there wasn't a run/stop switch on the handlebar...But that was back when motorcycles had points and carburetors...I still turn the engine off with the key switch...With all of the computers on automobiles I wonder why they don't shut them down with a run/stop switch?

Sep 7, 2010 | 11:01 PM

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BLK08ROCKERC

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I use the ignition switch not the kill switch and here is why, the ignition switch is much more robust than the kill switch. I have seen kill switches wear out due to being used so often.

Sep 8, 2010 | 03:09 PM

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gaber6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BLK08ROCKERC

I use the ignition switch not the kill switch and here is why, the ignition switch is much more robust than the kill switch. I have seen kill switches wear out due to being used so often.

Hmm probably a pretty good reason. Which one is easier/cheaper to replace down the road, though?

Sep 8, 2010 | 03:17 PM

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pit1600

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always use ignition switch. It"s made for and the kill switch is made is case of emergency.

Sep 15, 2012 | 09:30 AM

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mgmmgm

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Insulated gloves

Or....hit N and reach down and pull off your plug wires.

Sep 15, 2012 | 10:17 AM

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HDCat

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I knew an old school biker years ago who would leave it in 1st gear and just pop the clutch to kill it. Ha, ha... BTW, on my 08 UC I use the ign to turn off the engine and would use the handlebar mounted "kill switch" for an emergency.

Sep 15, 2012 | 10:19 AM

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hattitude

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Originally Posted by mgmmgm

Or....hit N and reach down and pull off your plug wires.

That will void your warranty.......

Sep 15, 2012 | 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hattitude

That will void your warranty.......

And possibly void your bowell

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Sep 15, 2012 | 10:42 AM

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PosterPerfectPhoto

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Originally Posted by hattitude

That will void your warranty.......

Maybe, but it would be a real kick in the azz.

Sep 15, 2012 | 11:03 AM

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blarg

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Run stop run stop ign off ign off acc ign acc ign left turn signal right turn signal both turn signals shifr into second gear and honk the horn twice.

It unlocks the unlimited gas cheat codes on all Harleys.

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