Still using the 'Kill Switch'?
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In general the riders I see who use the kill switch vs the ignition/key leave their lights on when stopped for fuel or other times where securing the bike isn't an issue. As the guy who does most of the work for just about everybody I ride with, I seem to replace batteries more often for these folks.
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I've got a very nice old pan, I keep it under my shovel. 
It is amazing, isn't it, page after page of kill switch vs. ignition switch. Wonder if they know about preheating their brakes on cold days ........ 
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I'll go to my room now properly chastised.
But I am still not going to use my "engine off/run switch"!
Of the numerous bikes I have owned, two had "kill switch" failures which left the bike unable to start. Note that these bikes did not have "engine off/run switches" just the "kill switch' which probably is the difference.
Oh, and I am switching to Mobil 1, will now believe that loud pipes save lifes and impress available women and that helmets do more damage than good.
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Originally mandated to help first responders stop an running engine in an accident.
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No $hit, I didn't know that. Guess that's a good idea. Easier to find the kill switch on the handlebar than trying to find the key or ignition switch.
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From: Naples, Florida
While helping a buddy put in a jokey shifter I was looking at the kill switch on the handle bar and the on of switch with the key. It doesn't make any sense that we are suppose to use the on of key switch and not the kill switch. His is up under the handle bars not on the neck near the tank like ours or on the tank for some.
Does it?
Does it?
