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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Ignition switch...When I learned to ride in the 60s most bikes did not have a kill switch.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Engine (kill) switch...read about it in your owner's manual.



same here
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by houstonhdguy
Kill switch...all the time.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Ignition switch.... my dealer specifically told me NOT to use the kill switch.... even though that's what the manual says to do.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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I'm not sure how they shut off my bike after I crash. I'm usually unconscious.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Ignition switch on the tank... 100% of the time
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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Kill switch for me.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Kill swithch every time. Unless I have a brain fart.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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BOOK SAY TO USE THE KILL SWITCH FOR ON & OFF
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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I agree with Geezer Glide. Having started riding in the 60's i've always used the key switch. Just like my car. 249000 miles and only 1 ignition switch replaced at 248000.
 
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