groundhog
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I can't believe there's a debate about this ? Surely it has to be key every time. As said by others there's no danger of leaving the ignition on, or leaving the key in the bike.
PHX 10 said:According to MSF, its good muscle memory to use the red engine shut off switch on the right side of the handlebar to kill the engine. This habit is taught so you will be able to shut the engine down in event of a runaway eng or such emergency. In the 1970's that red switch was mandated on all motorcycles sold in the United states to create a form of standardization so a rider can shut down any eng in a hurry as the switch is at that point always in the same location and always red.
If you ever have taken a gun safety course you will know not to put your finger in the trigger guard until you are ready to fire the gun. It's the same principal, hit the red switch then turn off the key. This habit will make you a safer rider and therefore is the proper way to shut down a motorcycle.
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The ten automatically shuts off if you lay her down, no sense acting like the green river killer with modern bikes. ::004::trikepilot said:Dammit, I knew I was going at this all wrong. I have been just laying Fancy on her side (so she can rest!) and then let her choke and gag to stop.
Happened to me once last time I laid it down on a trail, I was thinking why didn't it shut off like the previous time.Don in Lodi said:My crash had my right leg pinned beneath the bike, the red switch was right in front of my nose. And no, the tip over switch did not work as advertised.
Now that is funny! I don't care where you're from!JRE said:I wonder how FredBGG would do it? ::017::
(Too soon?) ::015::
Ya right. with this group you thought you had the final?scott123007 said:I thought I'd add this final straw.