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11-19-2012, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Colorado Springs
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Is leaving the run switch on OK?
For some reason lately, I've been leaving my ignition switch on. I shut the bike off with the run switch on the handlebars and just jump off. Anywho, me or a buddy has always caught it until yesterday when I came outside to a dead battery. Can I just use the ignition switch on the tank to shut the bike off and leave the run switch on all the time?
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11-19-2012, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cottleville, MO
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11-19-2012, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chief
For some reason lately, I've been leaving my ignition switch on. I shut the bike off with the run switch on the handlebars and just jump off. Anywho, me or a buddy has always caught it until yesterday when I came outside to a dead battery. Can I just use the ignition switch on the tank to shut the bike off and leave the run switch on all the time?
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That's what I do with mine! 
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11-19-2012, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tennessee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chief
Can I just use the ignition switch on the tank to shut the bike off and leave the run switch on all the time?
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Have done just that since the late 90's without a single negative issue.
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11-19-2012, 10:19 AM
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Harley Rider
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Bryan, Tx
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Yes you can
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11-19-2012, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: NorthWest Louisiana
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That's what we're her for son !
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11-19-2012, 11:15 AM
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Riding With Respect
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Lake Tenkiller,Oklahoma
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Every time I am in a situation where I have to use the switch on the handlebar, I forget that I used it and can't figure out why the bike won't start. Just me I'm sure.
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11-19-2012, 11:35 AM
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Armed&Conscientious
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Southern Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lakerat
Every time I am in a situation where I have to use the switch on the handlebar, I forget that I used it and can't figure out why the bike won't start. Just me I'm sure.
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No, not just you, me too! 
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11-19-2012, 01:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: michigan
Posts: 294
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The MSF class I took says to use the kill switch to shut off the bike. Their reasoning was that if you needed to use it in a hurry, your hand would know where to go instinctively.
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11-19-2012, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 938
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Same here, since taking the MSF class we were taught to use the kill switch and then turn off the ignition. However, my indy tech just turns off the ignition and leaves the kill switch on, so when I pick up the bike all I do is turn on the ignition, wait for the fuel pump and start the bike. Out of habit I turn off both.
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