View Poll Results: How do you turn On/Off your Harley
I use Emergence Handle Bar On/Off Switch and Ignition/Headlamp switch
192
61.54%
I use Ignition/Headlamp Switch ONLY - leave Emergence Handle Bar On
121
38.78%
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Poll On/Off Switch
Account Retired
Joined: Oct 2009
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It's more of a legal issue, IMO, but I'll capitulate on that point. I guess a rider could be in neutral and stationary, and while his hand is moving toward the ignition switch to turn it off a meteor could land on the shifter causing it to go into 1st gear, thereby causing the bike to lunge forward and run over a pedestrian. Joking aside, I do see the point, but I think it is more a legal than a safety issue.
Actually, my manual says little about the on/off switch except to use it to switch the bike off, but I still say that's a legal point. If they didn't, that guy who had the meteor land on his shifter, as well as the pedestrian he ran over, could sue HD for making him engage in an unsafe activity by turning the ignition off with the ignition switch.
Anyway, if the bike falls over the bank angle switch in the TSSM would shut the ignition off automatically.
Actually, my manual says little about the on/off switch except to use it to switch the bike off, but I still say that's a legal point. If they didn't, that guy who had the meteor land on his shifter, as well as the pedestrian he ran over, could sue HD for making him engage in an unsafe activity by turning the ignition off with the ignition switch.
Anyway, if the bike falls over the bank angle switch in the TSSM would shut the ignition off automatically.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 474
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OK, for those of you who insist on using the kill switch, have you ever left the ignition on in a hurry? I tried using the kill switch, taught by the dealer, but left the ignition on once. Never will use the kill switch again. Also, if you don't use the kill switch you will never look stupid when you can't start the bike because it is on.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,156
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From: Nebraska
Im sorry ....but if you cant figure out thats the reason your bike wont start......ur a window licker and probably should head back to a pedal bike.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,229
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From: Oklahoma
I use the ignition switch only. I think if I used the kill switch, I might inadvertently leave the ignition switch on (in my garage) and run the battery down.
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