OK To Leave Cruise Switch & Lights On???
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01-11-2008, 12:43 PM
OK To Leave Cruise Switch & Lights On???
Probably a stupid question. I use my cruise control a lot (got some carpel tunnel in right wrist), thus I leave the switch on the dash in the on position, all the time. I also never switch off my driving lights (more visibility is better), so that switch is on all the time. Every time Ipick upthe bike from havingservice work, both switches have been turned off by the service tech. Anything wrong with leaving the switches in the on position??
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01-11-2008, 12:46 PM
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RE: OK To Leave Cruise Switch & Lights On???
All a switch is a contact. When you leave it to the on position the circuit is closed when you switch it to the off position the circuit is open. Unless there is something on the other side like a motor or a bulb that has a life limit it doesn't hurt anything.
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01-11-2008, 01:16 PM
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01-11-2008, 04:17 PM
RE: OK To Leave Cruise Switch & Lights On???
Actually, you should turn them off before starting. The extra current draw, especially from the lights, can draw down the battery and make starts harder than they need to be.
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Probably a stupid question. I use my cruise control a lot (got some carpel tunnel in right wrist), thus I leave the switch on the dash in the on position, all the time. I also never switch off my driving lights (more visibility is better), so that switch is on all the time. Every time I pick up the bike from having service work, both switches have been turned off by the service tech. Anything wrong with leaving the switches in the on position??
Probably a stupid question. I use my cruise control a lot (got some carpel tunnel in right wrist), thus I leave the switch on the dash in the on position, all the time. I also never switch off my driving lights (more visibility is better), so that switch is on all the time. Every time I pick up the bike from having service work, both switches have been turned off by the service tech. Anything wrong with leaving the switches in the on position??
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01-11-2008, 04:31 PM
RE: OK To Leave Cruise Switch & Lights On???
Make that 3 in agreement with bobbyg. Leaving everything on at startup is adding additional draw to the battery that isn't needed for a better start. Switches are cheap to replace if they go bad but a starter operating on low power heats up and works harder.
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01-11-2008, 04:40 PM
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RE: OK To Leave Cruise Switch & Lights On???
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Just turn the "driving lights" (passing lamps?) off at night. They are usually crooked and blind your buddies. In some states you will geta ticket.
Just turn the "driving lights" (passing lamps?) off at night. They are usually crooked and blind your buddies. In some states you will geta ticket.