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The MSF class also taught me to use the kill switch to turn the engine off. But, I noticed the other day while leafing through the owner's manual that there is a note... "Although the engine stop switch stops the engine, it does not turn off all the electrical circuits. Ordinarily, the ignition switch should be used to stop the engine."
It was the "ordinarily, the ignition switch..." statement that I thought to be odd. My guess is that Kawasaki was trying to get the point across that the battery is still being used when the key is in the "ON" position, so don't rely on the "engine stop switch" to turn the bike off.
Later in the manual, in the "Stopping the Engine" section, it gives these steps:
- Close the throttle completely.
- Shift the transmission into neutral.
- Turn the ignition key to "OFF".
- Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface with the side stand.
- Lock the steering.
Notice no mention of using the "engine stop switch". Hmm... maybe we need a poll on this?
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