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I used to think I was an electrician, but when it comes to understanding the difference between the kill switch by the throttle and the key switch knob, I'm lost.
I've had 3 Harleys now with a combined mileage of over 200k miles and I've never used the kill switch by the throttle. On the Dyna, I just turned the key and the power was off. On 2 Electra Glides, I always used the key knob. When I turn it on, I wait till the engine and security lights go off then I push the start button.
To me, a switch is a switch. A switch in a circuit has to be able to handle the amperage and be the same amperage if in series with other switches. I've heard many of you guys say not to use the key knob but to use the kill switch. How is one switch better than the other for removing power from the engine?
Which leads me to ask why I need 2 switches.
I searched and couldn't find the answer.
I've had 3 Harleys now with a combined mileage of over 200k miles and I've never used the kill switch by the throttle. On the Dyna, I just turned the key and the power was off. On 2 Electra Glides, I always used the key knob. When I turn it on, I wait till the engine and security lights go off then I push the start button.
To me, a switch is a switch. A switch in a circuit has to be able to handle the amperage and be the same amperage if in series with other switches. I've heard many of you guys say not to use the key knob but to use the kill switch. How is one switch better than the other for removing power from the engine?
Which leads me to ask why I need 2 switches.
I searched and couldn't find the answer.