Key? Or Kill? - SV650.org

20-08-04, 01:58 AM

Hey,

I was parking my bike in the garage the other day and I wondered... I never use my 'kill switch'. I always have my bike in neutral, on it's side-stand, and turn it off with the key. Should I be using my kill switch when the bike is like this? Then turn the key off? What do you do? Thanks,

Mitch

20-08-04, 07:41 AM

I always use the key.

20-08-04, 07:45 AM

I cant remember why but I think you dont use to kill switch. I guess if you then turn the key off to its fine, but doesnt the kill switch leave certain circuits running....this is a question for someone who know what they are talking about.

One stupid (although Id like it pointed out why its not and its me that is

) feature related is the hazards which only seem to work when the key is on. Shouldn't they really work at any time (unless the key is actually removed I guess so they dont get accidently put on when the bike is unattended....ok, Ive probably answered my question. The ignition need a 2 position on I guess like in a car)?

20-08-04, 07:45 AM

The kill switch is there for emergencies and whilst you should test it periodically you shouldn't really be using it as the primary method to shut down. That's not what it's designed for.

Imagine the fun you'd have if a well worn kill switch was stuck in 'kill' mode!!!

BillyC · 20-08-04, 07:46 AM

The kill switch is for emergencies only - that's why it's big and red.

The SV isn't too bad, but other bikes have quite pathetic efforts for a Kill Switch... apparently they're quite delicate and constantly using them can cause them to wear out - meaning that they either may not kill the engine when they are used in anger, or your bike may not start because the switch is broken.

20-08-04, 07:54 AM

I use the key to turn mine off. Makes more sense to me.

Somewhat related - Anything wrong with shutting it off (via the key) in gear?

20-08-04, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron_T

Somewhat related - Anything wrong with shutting it off (via the key) in gear?

I hope not as mine is perpetually stuck in gear!!!!

20-08-04, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron_T

I use the key to turn mine off. Makes more sense to me.

Somewhat related - Anything wrong with shutting it off (via the key) in gear?

Shouldn't do any harm I don't think. If I know I want to leave it in gear (on a hill etc) I often just lower the stand which kills it. Otherwise I use the key.

20-08-04, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

I hope not as mine is perpetually stuck in gear!!!!

lol
I just like to leave mine parked in gear

Mekkid: actually doing that ****es me off for some reason. Probably cuz whenever I do it it's on accident

20-08-04, 08:29 AM

Why does Nick Spring to mind when the words Kill Switch come out to play,

View Poll Results: How do you shut your SV off?
Turn the key to the 'Off' position.	56	82.35%
Use the kill switch.	9	13.24%
or both	3	4.41%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

20-08-04, 01:58 AM	#1
MitchC Guest Posts: n/a	Key? Or Kill? Hey, I was parking my bike in the garage the other day and I wondered... I never use my 'kill switch'. I always have my bike in neutral, on it's side-stand, and turn it off with the key. Should I be using my kill switch when the bike is like this? Then turn the key off? What do you do? Thanks, Mitch

20-08-04, 07:46 AM	#5
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	The kill switch is for emergencies only - that's why it's big and red. The SV isn't too bad, but other bikes have quite pathetic efforts for a Kill Switch... apparently they're quite delicate and constantly using them can cause them to wear out - meaning that they either may not kill the engine when they are used in anger, or your bike may not start because the switch is broken. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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20-08-04, 07:41 AM	#2
Moo Guest Posts: n/a	I always use the key.

20-08-04, 07:45 AM	#3
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	I cant remember why but I think you dont use to kill switch. I guess if you then turn the key off to its fine, but doesnt the kill switch leave certain circuits running....this is a question for someone who know what they are talking about. One stupid (although Id like it pointed out why its not and its me that is ) feature related is the hazards which only seem to work when the key is on. Shouldn't they really work at any time (unless the key is actually removed I guess so they dont get accidently put on when the bike is unattended....ok, Ive probably answered my question. The ignition need a 2 position on I guess like in a car)?

20-08-04, 07:45 AM	#4
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	The kill switch is there for emergencies and whilst you should test it periodically you shouldn't really be using it as the primary method to shut down. That's not what it's designed for. Imagine the fun you'd have if a well worn kill switch was stuck in 'kill' mode!!!

20-08-04, 07:54 AM	#6
Aaron_T Guest Posts: n/a	I use the key to turn mine off. Makes more sense to me. Somewhat related - Anything wrong with shutting it off (via the key) in gear?

20-08-04, 08:29 AM	#10
SteveH Guest Posts: n/a	Why does Nick Spring to mind when the words Kill Switch come out to play,