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**drgibson** · 11-05-2008, 10:48 AM

Well I worked on it all afternoon day before yesterday and nada. I come home from work yesterday and decide to button it up to take it to the dealer when I decided to try it again. While trying to start it I hit the kill switch to make sure that it wouldn't turn over with it on, it didn't. After I turn it back on I try again and when I added some throttle the lights blinked off and on so I worked the kill switch back and fourth and the dang thing started right up. It is still dying once in a while but not if I hold the Kill switch down. So now I have something to tell the dealer.

**Clint** · 11-05-2008, 12:15 PM

Sweet! It's good to finally have an answer.

pinky44 · 11-05-2008, 06:22 PM

Glad you found the problem.

Aussie Steve · 11-06-2008, 06:23 AM

You know those things are not worth using. I believe I used mine just a few times and then had a bit a of a problem with it. I fixed it...some crud under the contacts and have never used it again.

omegajim · 11-06-2008, 06:10 PM

that's how you can tell a new rider - they shut the bike off with the kill switch, turn off the ignition then later - wonder why the bike won't start.

**Clint** · 11-06-2008, 07:09 PM

I don't use mine, either, but I did make the point to learn the habit in case of an emergency. That's really the only reason MSF teaches to use it.

KD57 · 11-07-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

that's how you can tell a new rider - they shut the bike off with the kill switch, turn off the ignition then later - wonder why the bike won't start.

**intimid8er** · 11-07-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

that's how you can tell a new rider - they shut the bike off with the kill switch, turn off the ignition then later - wonder why the bike won't start.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

I don't use mine, either, but I did make the point to learn the habit in case of an emergency. That's really the only reason MSF teaches to use it.

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Originally Posted by KD57

I'm confused?

Did I miss something?

**drgibson** · 11-07-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

I'm confused?

Did I miss something?

Yep...

The boat.

omegajim · 11-07-2008, 11:20 PM

the first bike I bought - some time back, I thought it was neat to shut the bike off with the kill switch.

The kill switch on this particular honda was very handy to the driver's right thumb.

However, later on, when you forgot you shut off the bike with the kill switch, you turn on the key, crank the bike and IT DOESN'T START.

Then you frantically wonder "what the heck just happened, the bike was just running."

and sure enough, you eventually remember the kill switch is in the off position.

Then you promise, TO NEVER USE THE DAMN KILL SWITCH AGAIN.

PerfectStranger · 11-14-2008, 02:14 PM

On my Rebel I always used the ignition key to turn the bike on/off, the kill switch was always 'on'...never used it. On my M50, the kill switch also turns on/off the EFI. My current procedure on the M50 is turn on the ignition, turn on the kill switch (EFI) and then start it up. Shut down is reversed: kill switch to 'off', turn off the ignition.

Would there be any problems if I just left the kill switch 'on' and only used the ignition? Not sure if it will mess up the EFI somehow.

Tks,
Matt

11-05-2008, 10:48 AM	#21 (permalink)
drgibson Grandpa Before My Time Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 11,240	Well I worked on it all afternoon day before yesterday and nada. I come home from work yesterday and decide to button it up to take it to the dealer when I decided to try it again. While trying to start it I hit the kill switch to make sure that it wouldn't turn over with it on, it didn't. After I turn it back on I try again and when I added some throttle the lights blinked off and on so I worked the kill switch back and fourth and the dang thing started right up. It is still dying once in a while but not if I hold the Kill switch down. So now I have something to tell the dealer. __________________ *Real Men Drift on Two Wheels.*

11-05-2008, 12:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Sweet! It's good to finally have an answer. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

11-05-2008, 06:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
pinky44 Fifth gear streak Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: 1983 GS 550m kat / 1991 GSX 600f Location: Nottingham,England Posts: 1,315	Glad you found the problem. __________________ Whatever you ride ride safe and keep the rubber on the ground and the shiny side up. hostmydomainnow.com/

11-06-2008, 06:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
Aussie Steve In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,782	You know those things are not worth using. I believe I used mine just a few times and then had a bit a of a problem with it. I fixed it...some crud under the contacts and have never used it again. __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!!

11-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	that's how you can tell a new rider - they shut the bike off with the kill switch, turn off the ignition then later - wonder why the bike won't start. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

11-06-2008, 07:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	I don't use mine, either, but I did make the point to learn the habit in case of an emergency. That's really the only reason MSF teaches to use it. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

11-07-2008, 11:20 PM	#30 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,432	the first bike I bought - some time back, I thought it was neat to shut the bike off with the kill switch. The kill switch on this particular honda was very handy to the driver's right thumb. However, later on, when you forgot you shut off the bike with the kill switch, you turn on the key, crank the bike and IT DOESN'T START. Then you frantically wonder "what the heck just happened, the bike was just running." and sure enough, you eventually remember the kill switch is in the off position. Then you promise, TO NEVER USE THE DAMN KILL SWITCH AGAIN. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

11-14-2008, 02:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
PerfectStranger TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: North Coast of Ohio Posts: 574	On my Rebel I always used the ignition key to turn the bike on/off, the kill switch was always 'on'...never used it. On my M50, the kill switch also turns on/off the EFI. My current procedure on the M50 is turn on the ignition, turn on the kill switch (EFI) and then start it up. Shut down is reversed: kill switch to 'off', turn off the ignition. Would there be any problems if I just left the kill switch 'on' and only used the ignition? Not sure if it will mess up the EFI somehow. Tks, Matt __________________ Geography is where it's at.

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