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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by okcjetmech
Just curious
You said..and most bikes had a safety switch on the side stand (which Harley didn't see fit to use until '07),
I have a 13 FLHTK I have yet to see a Harley with a jiff stand ignition cut out switch......?
Has anyone else seen one, I suppose other countries my require it..
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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That answers that question then
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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I don't use the kill switch or the ignition,except when starting.I drain the tank to avoid electrical problems.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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you guys have way too much time on your hands
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Ok, I'm convinced, for the last few days I have avoided using the kill switch and today I found myself doing 215 mph while returning over 100 mpg.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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I have always done....ignition on, wait, kill switch on, wait, hit starter. Off is...kill switch off, ignition off. Thats on my current 12 Ultra as well as my 03 Nighttrain. And both are straight out of the manual. I was told you need to do it in that order so the ECM can run it's self diagnostic before firing.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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This pretty much sums the whole issue up.....from beginning to end.

 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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I was told the kill switch wasn't as durable as the ignition switch, and when they go bad they can get stuck in the OFF position.
 
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Originally Posted by geezer glide 56
I always use the key switch...Motorcycles did not have a handlebar run/off switch when I started riding.
It's amazing us ol farts have survived all of this "new tech". Maybe we need to start a thread on how to kick start a pan!!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 02:51 AM
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Mobile 1 fer shur......
 
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