KillSwitch?

[Bigbatman]

Have heard rumours of both, so I will throw it out here......


Is it better to use your killswitch to turn the bike off, or just to use the key?

:-?

[gitarjunky]

You won't hurt the bike either way. I got into the habit of using the kill switch so in an emergency, thats the first thing I'll naturally go for. Its quicker that reaching for the key.

[TwistGrip]

Originally posted by Bigbatman
Is it better to use your killswitch to turn the bike off, or just to use the key?

Let me ask you why you think it would matter?

You can also put the sidestand down in gear and it'll die... they're all doing the same thing, roughly... just depends whether you want to: remember to leave it in gear; remember to take your key with you; or build a habit of using the killswitch.

Either way, it's off.
EB

[copperdopper]

I like to just drop it and let the tip over sensor shut her down...

Seriously though I used the kill switch once and when I went to start it for the life of me couldn't figure out why it wouldn't fire.... Now I just stick to the dang key

[Darth Lefty]

FINE-C... and the opposite when shutting down.

[99x]

I don't know what FINE-C is. Maybe

First
I
Noogie
Everyone's
Crotch?

I think I'll avoid you on group rides :p

[Darth Lefty]

Fuel
Ignition
Neutral
Engine cutoff
Clutch (& Choke if you have it)

[Kyoseki]

I've always used the killswitch, the only issue I've ever had with mine was slipping when I got on and putting all my weight on the red switch which receded into the housing a bit.

10 minutes with a screwdriver later and it was back to normal.

[Bigbatman]

So.... It basically doesn't matter then which method you use! I had heard rumours, but then again, rumours are normally rubbish

Thanks

[Kyoseki]

People will try to come up with all kinds of silly reasons as to why their way is "right" when the truth is it simply doesn't matter.

Do whatever you feel comfortable with, I use the kill switch, if the key's in the bike, then the bike is on - headlights and idiot lights remind me to take the key out of the ignition.

If it was off with the key in the ignition, then I'd probably forget it :)

[Jrod]

Originally posted by 99x
I don't know what FINE-C is. Maybe

First
I
Noogie
Everyone's
Crotch?

I think I'll avoid you on group rides :p

i laughed

[Darth Lefty]

FINE-C is what they teach you in the MSF and it's pretty good as a general rule. In reality, the switch is just one more safety interlock. It's what separates "electronics are on" from "electronics are on and engine is armed". If you don't think you need it, well, okay. I can see how you could live without it. It's especially helpful if you have a serious problem and lose the transmission or clutch or brake or throttle, because then you really do need to kill the engine and probably don't want to be reaching for the center of the bike, or turning off your brake lights.

Cars have the same thing in a different form; you have a key position that turns on some low-power things (radio, windows). Next detent turns the ignition on, plus anything that relates to the engine (AC system, radiator fans), and beyond that is the starter switch.

Some car companies are now getting rid of the idea of the car being on but not the ignition. The 08 Altima coupe is going to come with a wireless key you keep in your pocket. Walk to your car, press a button on the door to unlock it, get in, push the engine ignition button, off you go. I suppose it simply combines the ignition and starter.

[TwistGrip]

Originally posted by Darth Lefty
Some car companies are now getting rid of the idea of the car being on but not the ignition. The 08 Altima coupe is going to come with a wireless key you keep in your pocket. Walk to your car, press a button on the door to unlock it, get in, push the engine ignition button, off you go. I suppose it simply combines the ignition and starter.

Ahhh, but most of these keyless, push-button equiped cars can also be put in an "Accessory" mode by pushing the start button without having a foot on the brake. On the last Benz I had it switched things on (nav, gauges, windows) but didn't start the car. If you step on the brake pedal and press the button simultaneously, the car fires up.

Some mfr's are making "stop" buttons, while others make you push the "start" button to shut off the engine. Is that confusing?

Stop it.
-EB

[Darth Lefty]

Frankly I'd rather have a key in the column.

[CC_05_SV]

you could just let it run till it's out of gas. Holler

[psssniper]

BBM

I told you never to listen to Todd's motorcycles theories!!

ps you left your boots here and I am putting them on ebay wed am

[Bigbatman]

I think you are right. But please don't sell my boots.

[Ikazuchi]

When I test road the BMW K1200S, the sales guy told me it was better to turn the bike off with the key. I don't know if...
1) He has any f'n clue what he's talking about.
or 2) This only applies to Beemers.

...but it struck me as odd. Never got a real reason why. Something he heard from BMW.


Personally... I never use the switch... Why add an extra step in turning off the bike?

[sandie]

Originally posted by Darth Lefty
Fuel
Ignition
Neutral
Engine cutoff
Clutch (& Choke if you have it)

awwww...you make a coach proud :batlash:

[pAint]

The honda manual to my RR said to leave the killswitch to the "on" position and to always use the key.