I rarely use the kill switch. Maybe if parking on a hill and want to leave the bike in gear.

Also, I never come back to my bike to find a dead battery.

 

I have been using the kill switch because that's what I used on my carbed bike, however, I have read where you should not do that with a fuel injected bike. The reason given was that the weight of your hand on the throttle, even just slightly can keep the throttle open very slightly and after doing it several times, the ECM "learns" that the slight opening is the closed throttle position when actually it isn't. Over time it causes an increased idle speed. I'm now trying to get in the habit of using the key ignition switch using my right hand so I have to take my hand completely off the throttle to shut the bike off.

 

I seem to be using the kill switch quite often on my newest bike but I seldom used it on my previous bikes. I also always park in first gear. I think I usually parked in neutral in the past. It's hell getting old.

 

i always use the ignition switch, it's a harley, not a friggin rice burnin' suzuki.

 

Only recently started using the ignition switch. Kept leaving the lights on.

 

Always use the kill switch. That is what I was taught long ago. I am sure on these bikes, where the ignition is up top, you are fine. It is a good idea though to use your kill switch if your ignition key is down on the side, that way you are not leaning down with the bike running, etc... Since everyone does not come from the same gene pool, you have to keep it simple across the board.

 

Absolutly right on the '08 and newer TBW bikes. Use the ignition switch.

 

+1

Is what the manual says.
Is what the Service Manager says.
Is what the Riders Edge says.

Kinda hard to argue with the experts on that one.

 

You're right, bet that doesn't end the conversation however. After all, who knows best, the construction worker who buys one, or the engineer who designed it?

 

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