[Gas Man]

In another thread... NW said...

First of all, you should use the ignition key to turn the engine off, not the emergency switch.

I have always used the engine switch and not the ignition to kill my bikes...

What do you use and why...

Pro's & Con's

 

[ne1469]

the kill switch is a milisecon faster to use........ its like the difference between using a remote on your TV or getting up to change the channel...... :lol: :lol:

 

[jmr]

I've always used the kill switch.

I was told that it was a good idea because you build up memory of where it is, so in the event that you really need it you don't have to think about it.

 

[Gas Man]

I've always used the kill switch.

I was told that it was a good idea because you build up memory of where it is, so in the event that you really need it you don't have to think about it.

Good point! and :welcome:

 

[JK_DILLA]

Both, but the ignition more than the kill.

 

[TOMMYTOM]

I always used the ignition switch mainly just to prevent wearing out the contacts in the kill switch. Most of them being plastic with small metal spring tabs inside- I've had them develop weak tabs and had to play with the switch to get good contact after a while. (this being on atv's with a similar design kill switch)

 

[No Worries]

I'll use the kill switch when I park on a steep slope and have my hands occupied with the clutch and brake, otherwise always use ignition switch. Like any electric switch, either can cause trouble, but the ignition switch less so. Plus, like Tommytom says, there's a reason they call it an emergency stop switch.

 

[pickle.of.doom]

I try to use the kill switch, because if the fan needs to run for an extra minute or so it will.. I know some models the fan will keep going even with the ignition turned off and key out, but not mine.

 

[Gas Man]

That is a good point Pickle... my 9R would run till it cooled regardless of ignition position!

 

[twisty]

I have to touch a ground wire to the frame....oh wait that was my TL.:lol:

 

[bulldog]

kill switch i dont take the key out till i am ready to leave my bike then i just lock the handle bars :2cents:

 

[jeeps84]

It depends on which bike. I usually just turn the key off on most bikes, then remove it and I'm off.

On my Slammer. The kill switch is easier to get to.

 

[No Worries]

If you use the ignition key to turn off the engine, you may not leave the key in the ignition. Not that I've ever done that. I sometimes use the kill switch to hear if my fan is working when my engine is hot. But the water pump is not circulating fluid then, so the engine isn't really cooling.

 

[jeeps84]

If you use the ignition key to turn off the engine, you may not leave the key in the ignition. Not that I've ever done that. I sometimes use the kill switch to hear if my fan is working when my engine is hot. But the water pump is not circulating fluid then, so the engine isn't really cooling.

True. Just the radiator gets the benefit of daring the battery.

 

[snadamo]

I use the killswitch...no reason other than its easier to get to.

 

[jeeps84]

I use the killswitch...no reason other than its easier to get to.

Call me lazy but that's more effort. Leave the switch on and turn off the key off. One step.

 

[JK_DILLA]

so does anyone blip the throttle when shutting the bike off? i have a habit of doing this on carburated things.

 

[jeeps84]

so does anyone blip the throttle when shutting the bike off? i have a habit of doing this on carburated things.

Why would anybody want to load unneeded fuel in the carbs?

 

[No Worries]

so does anyone blip the throttle when shutting the bike off? i have a habit of doing this on carburated things.

Depends on who's walking by.

 

[snadamo]

Depends on who's walking by.

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