Turn it off - SV650.org

BanannaMan · 28-07-09, 04:59 AM

No right or wrong answers here..
Just curious as to what others do...

So How do turn your bike off???

(I use the key)

28-07-09, 05:21 AM

Key only . I used to use the Killswitch and the key , but for some reason my bike instructor on my DAS told me off for using kill switch and gave me a valid reason for it (which I have forgotten since) and have used key only since then .

Richie · 28-07-09, 05:27 AM

key from now on....

Aparently the kill switch on the Aprilia RST is a week point, So I was told.

on the SV I used the kill switch and Key. only because of the alarm would set after 30 seconds and I was still mucking about with other things, ie getting helmet & gloves off.

BanannaMan · 28-07-09, 05:36 AM

I have a mate who is so emphatic about using the killswitch, everytime we go on a rideout, I know before the day is over he will sneak over to my (parked) bike and turn the killswitch off .

28-07-09, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

Key only . I used to use the Killswitch and the key , but for some reason my bike instructor on my DAS told me off for using kill switch and gave me a valid reason for it (which I have forgotten since) and have used key only since then .

Mine did exactly the same but didn't give a reason and I had far too much already going on in my tiny brain, I didn't have enough remaining capacity to ask him why.

I use the key but as a gross act of defiance towards my instructor, I might start using the kill-switch. That'll learn 'im.

Bri w · 28-07-09, 06:35 AM

If you use the kill switch you may leave the key in the ignition and walk away.

I switch off with the key, and take it out at the same time - Pavlov's dog.

Personal choice i guess

STRAMASHER · 28-07-09, 06:55 AM

Key.

But i'll use the killswitch with it still in gear if I'm parking it on a slope or dodgy ground.

Thankfully I have never stopped it by riding into another vehicle although THEY have used ME to slow down/stop on numerous occassions!

Last time was waiting for a ferry, when some Dutch dude rammed us. Kept it upright and was undamaged.

My topbox and rack scored and dented the bonnet (hood

) on his new Vectra (small compact saloon

). Result.

Servo brakes and idiots don't mix!

28-07-09, 07:20 AM

always with the key

28-07-09, 07:26 AM

Key, the killswitch is there for an emergency, hence kill-switch, where as the ignition has an "on" and an "off"

also, it reminds me to grab my key

28-07-09, 07:27 AM

btw, LOL at crashing it into a tree or nearby building

works if you crash into a car too

View Poll Results: How do turn the bike off ????
With the key	64	75.29%
the killswitch	6	7.06%
sidestand (bike in gear)	8	9.41%
random: any of the first 3	3	3.53%
crash into a nearby tree or building	2	2.35%
keith_d	2	2.35%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

28-07-09, 04:59 AM	#1
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Turn it off No right or wrong answers here.. Just curious as to what others do... So How do turn your bike off??? (I use the key) __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

28-07-09, 05:21 AM	#2
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turn it off Key only . I used to use the Killswitch and the key , but for some reason my bike instructor on my DAS told me off for using kill switch and gave me a valid reason for it (which I have forgotten since) and have used key only since then . Last edited by xXBADGERXx; 28-07-09 at 05:22 AM.

28-07-09, 05:27 AM	#3
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: Turn it off key from now on.... Aparently the kill switch on the Aprilia RST is a week point, So I was told. on the SV I used the kill switch and Key. only because of the alarm would set after 30 seconds and I was still mucking about with other things, ie getting helmet & gloves off. __________________ My Flickr photos

28-07-09, 05:36 AM	#4
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Re: Turn it off I have a mate who is so emphatic about using the killswitch, everytime we go on a rideout, I know before the day is over he will sneak over to my (parked) bike and turn the killswitch off . __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

28-07-09, 06:35 AM	#6
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Turn it off If you use the kill switch you may leave the key in the ignition and walk away. I switch off with the key, and take it out at the same time - Pavlov's dog. Personal choice i guess __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

28-07-09, 06:55 AM	#7
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: Turn it off Key. But i'll use the killswitch with it still in gear if I'm parking it on a slope or dodgy ground. Thankfully I have never stopped it by riding into another vehicle although THEY have used ME to slow down/stop on numerous occassions! Last time was waiting for a ferry, when some Dutch dude rammed us. Kept it upright and was undamaged. My topbox and rack scored and dented the bonnet (hood) on his new Vectra (small compact saloon ). Result. Servo brakes and idiots don't mix!

28-07-09, 07:20 AM	#8
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turn it off always with the key

28-07-09, 07:26 AM	#9
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turn it off Key, the killswitch is there for an emergency, hence kill-switch, where as the ignition has an "on" and an "off" also, it reminds me to grab my key

28-07-09, 07:27 AM	#10
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turn it off btw, LOL at crashing it into a tree or nearby building works if you crash into a car too

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