Maybe a dumb question!!!
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It's pretty simple actually. The lawyers made them put that in the manual in case some dumbass is too simple minded to realize his bike is in gear when he reaches for the ignition switch with his left hand.
Most people look for the green light , then turn it off with the ignition switch.
the procedure in the manual is about liability, not damaging the bike.
Most people look for the green light , then turn it off with the ignition switch.
the procedure in the manual is about liability, not damaging the bike.
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I have a 2010 Electra Glide Classic and I was wondering if there is a proper way to shut down the engine. The manual says to turn off the engine run switch and then the ignition switch. Does it matter if you shut off the ignition switch first? Does it do any damage if it is turned off before the run switch? I shut down the bike with the ignition switch and someone told me that you can do damage to the electrical system but I don't believe him.
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well, there is a neutral safety switch on the 2007 and up models. and it will only start in gear if you have the clutch pulled in. a neutral only start would be less safe. if you stall it in an intersection, you are a sitting duck while your sitting there going back and forth from 2 to 1....
Last edited by skratch; Aug 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM.
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[QUOTE=carrmat;10193668]Do a search, lots of threads on this and just as many opinions on the topic.
Do a search on shutting off your motorcycle?
Jeezus, Joseph and Mother Mary....just reach up and turn that great big switch in the center of the handlebars. It'll shut down sure as cow $hit splats when it hits the dirt.
Do a search on shutting off your motorcycle?
Jeezus, Joseph and Mother Mary....just reach up and turn that great big switch in the center of the handlebars. It'll shut down sure as cow $hit splats when it hits the dirt.
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I'm buying you a beer if I ever run into you. Great response.
Do a search, lots of threads on this and just as many opinions on the topic.
Do a search on shutting off your motorcycle?
Jeezus, Joseph and Mother Mary....just reach up and turn that great big switch in the center of the handlebars. It'll shut down sure as cow $hit splats when it hits the dirt.
Do a search on shutting off your motorcycle?
Jeezus, Joseph and Mother Mary....just reach up and turn that great big switch in the center of the handlebars. It'll shut down sure as cow $hit splats when it hits the dirt.