just been told ( by honda dealer ) that my Honda's on/off switch should only be used in "emergencies" and ignition is what should be used for turning bike off.... something to do with screwing with the computer ... Now , that got me thinking bout my harley.  Anyone got a clue about what i am talking about  ?  Cause i dont

i spose i tend to use whatever is convenient .. if that makes sense .... ie whatever switch comes to mind first when i stop ...... so i take it Scotty that you havent heard of this , or have an opinion. i assume the Honda guys were serious about the Honda, so it just lead me to thinking about harley. I can see me reading the manual

The stealer told me to use the key and not the switch when I picked up my 07 Sportster.

He didnt explain and I didnt ask ( Doh ) as he had just started my bike and I was too busy drooling over the sound of it. ( My 1st Harley )

 

 

The dealer told me that it is cheaper to replace a worn out 20 cent switch than to replace an ignition switch. I assume he meant over time?

You still have to turn the ignition switch off anyway.

 

I was taught the 'kill' switch is for emergencies. The explanation:  "over time the switch will wear and may not function when needed".

Be it true or false I got into the habit of using the ignition switch and the bonus is, as I already have my hand on the keys, I don't leave them behind.

Interesting....
I always use the kill switch, on all my bikes always have. 1 reason is saves accidental hitting the starter while in gear
(yes I am aware new bikes have safety built in but some of us like older bikes)

Always turn off with Ignition Switch as hand is on it caus the fucker has a habbit of falling out

dont use Kill Switch very often as you could walk away and come back to a bat flatery..............

With the advent of Trottle By Wire (TBW) it is recommened to turn the motor of by the on of switch rather and the kill switch. The reason being is if you still have your hand on the throttle when you hit the kill switch and the throttle is applied even a little the computer system remembers the last position the throttle was in when the kill switch is applied.  When the motor is restarted it applies that throttle position and you get a high reving idle.  Always turn the bike off via the on of switch to avoid this problem, and no doubt more models will be using TBW in the future as I think some Hondas do.

I have got into the habit of switching the on/off switch with my right hand so it's no where near the throttle to avoid the problem.