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Jul 3, 2012 | 02:00 PM

#11

cbears

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From: Topeka, KS

I normally turn off all my switches when I park the bike. I'm really not sure why.

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:06 PM

#12

BADBREW

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From: Oak Ridge Tn, about 20 mi from US129

Always on since I bought it - 2010 flhtk. Turned it off once. Had to take my hand off the throttle, turn it on, get back up to speed and engage. I use the cruise a lot tho, and just adjust up and down as needed even when riding in groups. Never saw a reason to turn it off since then.

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:27 PM

#13

beary

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From: Edmond Oklahoma

I turn mine off, but I don't think it hurts to leave it on because I leave it on in all my cars and have never had a problem in the last 40 years.

Beary

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:37 PM

#14

Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

My master switch is on all the time.......and I use the cruise every chance I get, I love it.

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:37 PM

#15

Jrsess

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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.

Since I got my SG in 2007 my cruise has been on.

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:40 PM

#16

Rock Chalk

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From: Queen Creek, AZ

not sure i've ever turned it off either.

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:41 PM

#17

klaybus

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From: Southern Nevada (Pahrump)

Off unless using it. The orange glow is distracting for me...

Jul 3, 2012 | 02:51 PM

#18

plutnicki

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From: New Hampshire

I turn the switch off, for same reasons as other's, I dislike the orange indicator that remains illuminated on the tach. I really don't understand why they did that, is the light on the rocker switch not enough?

I can't think of a single reason, other than that personal preference, to turn it off.

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Jul 3, 2012 | 03:05 PM

#19

TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

[quote=icepick;10022733]I keep mine off except when I am going to use it because I don't like looking at the red light glowing in my speedo. quote]

+1 on that. I doubt keeping it powered up does it any harm though.