My dealer told me to always use the kill switch when shutting her down. so i have been since i bought the bike in June. I was on a ride over the weekend with a bunch of my Harley Buddies and they saw me do this and yelled at me. they said that i should NEVER use the switch on the bars unless it is an EMERGENCY. What do you guys do? I am a bit confused.

 

Use It ,and your finger will automatically go to it in a emergency with out looking. Don't use it ,and you will have to look for it in a emergency

 

Well, evidently I have been doing it wrong too! I always use the kill switch. Maybe someone with more Harley knowledge can explain why I shouldn't.

 

When my ignition was on top of the tank I used that. On the bike I have now the ignition is forward and low on the front frame rail. I've developed the habit of using the kill switch and then reaching down to the key. Admittedly I'm using two switches to accomplish one thing. Oh well!!!!!!

 

sorry about this thing posting 3 times......i heard that the kill switch could wear out.....but i ignition could too right?

 

Obviously I am in the wrong..... I always use the ignition.

Reason: If I use the kill switch, I will sit there for an good half hour wondering why in the he!! the bike won't turn over![:@]

I am a creature of habit, and fear change!

 

Well on that principal....you'd never use your turn signals,lights and horn.

 

I use the switch....

 

I always use the kill switch...just easier to use and the way I told.

 

That's just ridiculus.