Picky Picky
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Vancouver Island B.C.
How about a data log that shows the ecm remembers 7.7% TPS% @ 0 rpm from a TBW bike that has been using the kill switch to shut off the bike? The reading should be 5%, which is what the ecm actually uses for 0. It also shows a higher TPS voltage than it should.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Daytona, Fla.
Hello & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
I have a small question and need imput.
Do you shut your engine down by using the switch at your thumb? or do you use the larger on/off where the key is inserted. Ultra Classic 08. I was told by two different dealers that there was a proper way and it made a difference in the life span of said switch
Thanks
I have a small question and need imput.
Do you shut your engine down by using the switch at your thumb? or do you use the larger on/off where the key is inserted. Ultra Classic 08. I was told by two different dealers that there was a proper way and it made a difference in the life span of said switch
Thanks
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
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 almost always use the thumb switch, even on my '08. Keeps it clean and also makes it my first move in an emergency (all modern production bikes have the kill switch at that location).
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Indianapolis,Indiana
than whats the kill switch for
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Joined: May 2007
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From: South Fla.
I dump the clutch to stop the engine then shut off the kill switch then shut off the ign then put down my kickstand. I was told never put down the kickstand first because tilting the bike before killing the engine using the kill switch will cause oil to build up in the combustion chambers and then bend my rods when I start my bike. This is how the dealer told me to do it. :/ WTF