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View Poll Results: How do you turn On/Off your Harley
I use Emergence Handle Bar On/Off Switch and Ignition/Headlamp switch
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I use Ignition/Headlamp Switch ONLY - leave Emergence Handle Bar On
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Ask 10 people this question, and 5 will do it one way, 4 will do it the other and the last one will say "what handlebar switch"
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Both.
Ignition switch then the kill switch. Just what I always do. No particular reason why.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Just depends on my mood and the situation. I use both, but usually its the ignition switch. I know what the manual says, but.......works either way.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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The kill switch is redundant in a modern motorcycle.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by trackadaptor
I have been told by no less than 3 Tuners, to leave the Handle Bar switch On, and leave it alone as they have seen troubles with it if used to much.

I used it on my 98 wide glide from 98 to 2010 never a problem. On my 10 street glide I use the kill switch.
I had read that earlier bikes if the throttle was open when shut off it set that as zero. So I think many started using the ignition so the hand was not on throttle when turning off.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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I leave both switches on all the time so they won't go bad, I just remove my seat and disconnect the negative battery teminal to shut it down.
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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I always use the kill switch and have on every bike I've ever owned in the last 35 years. This leaves both hands on the bars until the engine stops.

I just looked at my manual and it says to always use the engine stop switch at all times.
 
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I use the ignition switch only. Why? To make sure my hand is not on the throttle for one. And, why take a chance, if the handlebar switch does go bad you're stranded. Rather wear out 1 switch than 2.
 
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Originally Posted by ezriderpgh
I use the ignition switch only. Why? To make sure my hand is not on the throttle for one. And, why take a chance, if the handlebar switch does go bad you're stranded. Rather wear out 1 switch than 2.
1. you should know where your hand is

2. i guess i'll just ride wheelies - better to wear out one tire instead of two

i use the kill switch. if it breaks, i'll fix it. if i'm stranded, i'll call AAA or hump it to a gas station. BFD.
 
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My dealer recommended using the kill switch as he said if you don't use it it may become faulty.
My Dealer said the same thing and made a big deal about it too. Service guy said something about just using the ignition switch is hard on the newer bikes electrical system, it was all new to me.
 
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