Still using the 'Kill Switch'?

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Sep 12, 2012 | 09:10 PM

#131

geezer glide 56

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Quote:

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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Sep 12, 2012 | 09:12 PM

#132

okcjetmech

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That answers that question then

Sep 12, 2012 | 09:24 PM

#133

piper59

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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.

Sep 12, 2012 | 09:31 PM

#134

booch

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you guys have way too much time on your hands

Sep 12, 2012 | 09:41 PM

#135

Pondskipper

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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.

Sep 12, 2012 | 10:33 PM

#136

HedgeHog77

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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.