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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Ignition Switch 99% off the time, Kill Switch if I'm in a position where I need to hold clutch and front brake at the same time. Like parking on a steep hill with two up.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by METALKAT
Ignition Switch 99% off the time, Kill Switch if I'm in a position where I need to hold clutch and front brake at the same time. Like parking on a steep hill with two up.
Pretty much the norm with those I run around with.

Why wear out two switches, to perform one function?
Not like you turn off two switches to turn the lamp off at home.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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always main switch for me. I only use the kill swich when i park my bike with first speed.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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pit1600... that babe in your avatar is SMOKIN' hot. Got any more pics to share?
 
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Kill switch on right grip always....
 
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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i always use the key to turn off my streetglide. those who are more familiar with the metric bikes tend to use the hong kong switch at the right grip. annoys the hell out of me when a friend rides my bike and uses that damm thing. i'd disable it if it wouldn't make the idiots push the starter button instead.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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The manual says to use the kill switch, so that's what I do.
 
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pit1600... that babe in your avatar is SMOKIN' hot. Got any more pics to share?
Oh my gawd... Garcou's avatar is smokin' hot too! WOW!
 
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I use the Kill switch so I don't forget where it is in case of an emergency.
 
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