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Should you turn motorcycle off with kill switch?
Some folks think that using the kill switch often will melt wiring, wear out the switch, or confuse the ECU or harm the engine. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you use the key or the kill switch to turn off your motorcycle, or even the side stand, for that matter.
Is it bad to leave your bike in first gear?
You want to leave your motorcycle parked in 1st gear. I know your friends tell you to leave it in neutral, but the only time your bike should ever see neutral is when you start it. Not at a stop sign, not in traffic, not when you park, only when you start it. Anything else could potentially get you in trouble somehow.
Is it bad to stall your motorcycle?
Simple answer will be: No, Stalling will not cause any damage to your motorcycle. All that has happened in the stalling process is – your engine has come to a halt due to not generating sufficient power required to keep the rear wheel moving.
What is a Kill Switch on a bike?
Engine kill switch: Kill switch is used in bikes to make it easy for the rider to turn on and off the engine without the need to reach for the key .This saves both time as well as fuel but despite this many people ignore it and continue to waste fuel at traffic signals.
Should I use the engine kill switch or ignition key?
If you’re going to restart your bike after switching it off (say at a signal), then use the engine kill switch. Case 2. If you’re not going to start the bike again for sometime (say while parking it), then switch off the bike using the ignition key.
Can you turn off a motorcycle engine directly by key?
Switching off an engine directly by a key is equal to switching off a computer from its power source without shutting it down. There is something called ECU (engine control unit) in your motorcycle which controls literally everything, from engine fueling to sensors.
How often do you use engine kill switch at traffic lights?
There is absolutely no harm in using engine kill switch at traffic lights or as frequently as you desire. I’m using it from last 4 years to turn off the bike every time at signal or similar case. Case 1. If you’re going to restart your bike after switching it off (say at a signal), then use the engine kill switch.