Hi guys,
There are three controls on my monster that I still can't figure out, so I was wondering if you could help me?
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Firstly, the "P" on the ignition. What does it do? And how do I access it? (because I cannot for the life of me get the key to turn to the "P" position)
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Secondly, this dial to the right of my left handlebar switch? It obviously adjusts something, but I can't figure out what.
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And lastly, this switch on the top of my right handlebar switch? I can't figure out what this does either.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Mark
1. P turn the key to P and you will have parking light (shitty way to drain your battery)
2. our bikes don't use a choke but it's very similar to it , it's used to raise rpm on cold start
3. thats the kill switch
Awesome, thank you!
The "Kill" switch is a handy one to get used to using !! ???
Imagine a clutch malfuction, and you are unable to disengage! Or worse a throttle jams open ?? :o
Its no accident that the switch can be reached without taking either hand off the bars or letting go of any of the levers! ;)
Just shoot the thumb out and the bike is neutralized. [thumbsup]
It helps too if you have a sticky clutch and neutral can be difficult to get, so instead of jumping up and down on the gear lever just "kill" the motor and neutral will be a breeze with no damage to selectors and stuff inside. With the money you can save on not having to fix stuff you can buy more [beer].
Thanks for that extra bit Dragon.....that was a good lesson regarding not finding neutral!
Yes thanks Dragon. Didn't know about these uses for the kill switch. I just like hitting other people's switches and watching them scratch their heads! [laugh]
I have first hand experience of that dratted park light. It's only a smidgeon of a turn from the lock position. I did it one evening. Came back to bike after 12 hour nightshift to dead battery - had only had the bike a week and didn't know what I'd done. Why do bikes need a 'park' light anyway?????
Quote from: heatherp on February 19, 2009, 12:59:52 AM
Why do bikes need a 'park' light anyway?????
Just in case you break down somewhere dark.. or need to stop somewhere dark for a short time, something like that [thumbsup]
Quote from: heatherp on February 19, 2009, 12:59:52 AM
Yes thanks Dragon. Didn't know about these uses for the kill switch. I just like hitting other people's switches and watching them scratch their heads! [laugh]
I have first hand experience of that dratted park light. It's only a smidgeon of a turn from the lock position. I did it one evening. Came back to bike after 12 hour nightshift to dead battery - had only had the bike a week and didn't know what I'd done. Why do bikes need a 'park' light anyway?????
Some stupid car oriented F#%*k from the ADR type of angle maybe ?? ???
About as useful as the proverbial on a bull !! [roll]
Park light is a leftover from the european design rules
Quote from: heatherp on February 19, 2009, 12:59:52 AM
I just like hitting other people's switches and watching them scratch their heads! [laugh]
note to self: keep your distance from heatherp on the wsbk trip ;)
Quote from: heatherp on February 19, 2009, 12:59:52 AM
Yes thanks Dragon. Didn't know about these uses for the kill switch. I just like hitting other people's switches and watching them scratch their heads! [laugh]
I know what you mean heatherp I do that to a friend of ours, cause he has a tendency to hit your kill switch when you are riding along the bastard :o
+1 dragon on the kill switch and with finding neutral I will remember that one [thumbsup]
EGAS
Quote from: egas1 on February 19, 2009, 03:13:36 PM
he has a tendency to hit your kill switch when you are riding along the bastard :o
OMFG!
I'm trying that with Dos next time we ride! that is an important skill to have! ;D
The kill switch flick is a good one when your racing too! [thumbsup]
You get them the first time coming into the braking area of a corner and then the second time when they see you coming and miss their brake lever when they try to cover the switch. [evil]
Leads to some interesting tactics whilst racing, looking out for a commando attack on your R/H handlebar. ;D
That's like mates of mine(yeah, OK, so I did it once or twice) that used to swim above you when diving and turn your air off !! either that or they would unclip your flippers...bastards !! ;D [evil]
FLIPPERS dont you mean FINS, that will cost you a beer [wine]