Kill Switch

[bob109]

I would think that one at times; could become preoccupied and after using the kill switch; forget to turn off the ignition. Walks away... comes back to a dead battery. Especially if you're at home.

I'll continue to use the key.

Believe me! It does happen! Ask me how I know

[xgringo]

I would think that one at times; could become preoccupied and after using the kill switch; forget to turn off the ignition. Walks away... comes back to a dead battery. Especially if you're at home.

I'll continue to use the key.

I agree. I do it when I am leaving and go back to lock my shed and close the gate because I know that I'll be right back.

[53driver]

Well, the radio keeps playing after using the ECOS, so if that's still going on, I turn the key.
I also do a "post-flight walk around" looking for anything unusual and those bright a$$ lights will usually remind me to turn off the ignition.

YMMV.
Cheers,
Steve

[Circle-5]

Thank you for all your advice and opinions. I do use the third engine cut-off method on occasion - the kickstand - but always involuntarily. As for actuating switches on a regular basis to clean the wipes, I'm glad some of you do it. Knowing that makes me feel slightly less OCD.

Now I'd like to discuss that annoying dust that builds up between the windscreen and the dashboard ...

[53driver]

Now I'd like to discuss that annoying dust that builds up between the windscreen and the dashboard ...

Not enough "wind" accumulated.....

[tiltingf6b]

It's all about location, as a young motorpickle rider I was told that in an emergency I could shut down the motorcycle without taking my hands off the steering wheel - thus the EMERGENCY kill switch.

[tiltingf6b]

Use it to exercise it and use it to train your self to know how to use it for an emergency. OK! No mechanical reason to only turn your bike off with the kill switch. Lay the bike on its side and the lean angle switch will kill the bike. Whatever.

What he ^ said !

[imscots]

The kill switch is there in the event of an accident. Even the handbook says to leave it in the run position. In case of an accident sometimes the engine is screaming, so the switch is there so it can be killed instantly. Use the key only at all times.

[Circle-5]

Thank you imscots – that makes sense. I did not realize the handbook was provided so we could read it. Mine has a plastic shrinkwrap around it, so I thought this was to discourage us from looking at the pages. I learn something new every day on this forum!

[3Chief]

I use the kill switch on all three of my bikes and both quads every time I shut them down. I've never left the key in the ignition doing so...don't ask me about leaving them in the lock for the saddles bags tho...