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How do YOU turn it off?Sportster Models |
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07-01-2008, 09:43 PM
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Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC
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Re: How do YOU turn it off?
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07-04-2008, 04:14 AM
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Ride: 1995 FLHTC
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Location: Ontario
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Re: How do YOU turn it off?
I am a novice rider , only been riding since 1998.
When I took my motorcycle course I was told the KILL switch was to be used for EMERGENCY use only. Thats what I have done. I have never used the kill switch except in error. I have always used the ignition key to shut down the bike. |
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07-04-2008, 01:46 PM
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Ride: 2005 Sportster XL1200C
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Re: How do YOU turn it off?
I was told by the dealer upon picking my sporty up, use the kill switch first and then the ignition key. It would never occur to me to use the key first, as on my '05 the ignition is located in front of the gas tank. Not a very convenient location, IMHO.
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07-23-2008, 12:25 AM
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Ride: '03 Road Glide
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Re: How do YOU turn it off?
I didn't reply to this post when it was current (I always used the key to turn on and off), but when I had my (new to me) 03 RG in for repair, the indy noticed me turning it off with the ignition switch and gave me what for. He said he's seen (and had happen to him) ecm's get fried by transient voltage when the ignition switch is turned off while carrying the fuel injection current. He said that when you turn off the kill switch, you've cut the power to the fuel injection system, which (and here I'm not sure what he meant, so if it sounds really dumb it's me not him talking) will prevent the aforementioned spikes.
I don't know if it's true, but being new to fuel injected motors, I figure I'll do it his way. Makes no difference to me, as I have to learn a new way anyway. I'm used to the key hanging under the gas tank, which I have to admit, I still reach for occasionally. If this argument is nonsense, I'd appreciate being set straight.
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