Would like an ignition reminder beeper
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Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
****!The reason the MSF guys teach you to use the kill switch is because the **** on Harleys have the key under the seat or someplace stupid like that so using the kill switch is easier.
johnny80s
Turtle Gears
If he can't remember to turn off the key then he won't remember to hook that up.
This thread is just too funny.
Except thats not funny.The reason the MSF guys teach you to use the kill switch is because the **** on Harleys have the key under the seat or someplace stupid like that so using the kill switch is easier.
CAJW
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No wiring to the bike needed for this idea. MSF insists we teach kill switch usage (engine cut off to be technically correct) because new riders are learning new habits. The rule of primacy is what you learn first, you learn best and you'll instinctively go for the kill switch in an emergency and not have to move your hands off the bars. This is one of those arguments that won't be won, but I learned to ride on a dirt bike with no key so a kill switch is a natural and I still use it every time.
No wiring to the bike needed for this idea. MSF insists we teach kill switch usage (engine cut off to be technically correct) because new riders are learning new habits. The rule of primacy is what you learn first, you learn best and you'll instinctively go for the kill switch in an emergency and not have to move your hands off the bars. This is one of those arguments that won't be won, but I learned to ride on a dirt bike with no key so a kill switch is a natural and I still use it every time.
worldbound4now
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Amazing that some people live in areas where they feel they can walk away from their bike with the key in it. ****, I don't even do that in my garage out of fear of theft. Just amazing!
RiderCoach Lar
FJRm'd and dangerous
As I'm reading through the thread, I'm thinking the exact same thing. Then I see CAJW has posted it already!
I'm not sure whether I should be happy or terrified that someone thinks like me :blink:
I believe the thought is, develop the habit so you instinctively do it without having to remember. It's really only intended for those who occasionally forget things or can't immediately recall everything they ever learned, especially during an unexpected emergency
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SnowAviation
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This has definitely turned into an interesting topic.
I have used my FJR kill switch 3 times and all were accidental, twice on the highway.
The first time was in traffic and very scary, now it's #1 on my emergency engine-out
checklist. <_<
With so many ways to kill the engine, kickstand, key, and tip over, I just can't see
a realistic need for a manual kill. Once on my KLR650 I killed the battery trying
to start it with the damn kill switch off, didn't think of it, cause I never use it.
I've been thinking of disconnecting it and using the switch for some other function,
maybe a disco ball - that'd be cool.
I have used my FJR kill switch 3 times and all were accidental, twice on the highway.
The first time was in traffic and very scary, now it's #1 on my emergency engine-out
checklist. <_<
With so many ways to kill the engine, kickstand, key, and tip over, I just can't see
a realistic need for a manual kill. Once on my KLR650 I killed the battery trying
to start it with the damn kill switch off, didn't think of it, cause I never use it.
I've been thinking of disconnecting it and using the switch for some other function,
maybe a disco ball - that'd be cool.
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Good news for you Snow. You can't kill your battery from cranking your FJR with the kill switch off, because the kill switch (like the side stand safety relay) also Inhibits the starter motor!
But I agree. I can't think of a really good need for a kill switch on a modern murdercycle, especially one with a clutch.
But I agree. I can't think of a really good need for a kill switch on a modern murdercycle, especially one with a clutch.
ionbeam
2 FUN
New England Dragway requires one that is hooked up to a lanyard if you run quicker than 11.2x seconds or over 119 mph....I can't think of a really good need for a kill switch on a modern murdercycle, especially one with a clutch.
It is also handy to have when you road test your cruise control for the first time
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