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  • #46
    Guys I've stopped using the switch ... why ? let me tell you why , it has costed me to fix it up , count is twice now ... 1st time i believe the contacts got loosened due to excessive usage which it shorted the electricals so the bike refused to fire up by any means .... push start also didn't work . , This was what the SVC told me ... charged me 585bucks for transportation and fixing it... 500rs was for the transportation ... the distance 3km .

    Second time ...

    not the switch's fault but still . it seems water got in to that module and again fried my electricals ... same problem but a mech fixed it for 50bucks ...
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    • #47
      Three and a half years of using it atleast 9-10 times during my daily travel... Not a single prob ever...
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      • #48
        With my (limited) knowledge, I would say -

        Engine kill switch does not harm bike's engine but can drain battery based on how long ignition remains on.
        If battery drains out or becomes weak, bikes having no kick start, won't fire up.

        As someone just said, use it wisely only at traffic lights.
        For chit-chatting, parking etc better use engine-kill-switch followed by ignition key.

        But, I did not get "emergency usage" of engine kill switch.
        Let's say, a fall is imminent & one kills its engine using switch.
        Considering one is riding his bike say at 30 kmph on some gear; won't it be bad for transmission if one does not use bike's clutch as bike is still in gear & in motion???
        Won't it jerk just the way it does when we leave leave clutch without giving acceleration???

        If so, I feel it is more dangerous than letting engine be On only.
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        • #49
          guys I am pressing my brakes,then dump the clutch to off my bike for past 1 year without using engine kill switch.Will it damage the bike??As till now I didnt face any problem.
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          • #50
            Originally posted by The Zmaniac View Post
            But, I did not get "emergency usage" of engine kill switch.
            Let's say, a fall is imminent & one kills its engine using switch.
            Considering one is riding his bike say at 30 kmph on some gear; won't it be bad for transmission if one does not use bike's clutch as bike is still in gear & in motion???
            Won't it jerk just the way it does when we leave leave clutch without giving acceleration???

            If so, I feel it is more dangerous than letting engine be On only.
            This is the only emergency that I can think of
            Originally posted by L.P. View Post
            In india,GOD forbid if any kind of mishap happens the bike keeps running and due to which some time it rotates and hit the rider..so as soon as something happens it can be used to kill the power immiditely..
            there is abs no problem in using it..
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            • #51
              Engine Kill Switch in Passions and Splendors

              Hi All,

              Recently I saw a guy who has fixed a Engine Kill Switch in CBZ Xtreme. The engine kill switch comes very handy when we have to wait in signals. How easily it can be fitted in Passion Pro and Splendor Pro, even being the largest selling motor cylces, these bikes miss this useful feature. Will there be any problem in fixing the engine kill switch. Hope this thread will be an useful one for those who desperately want to fix the Engine Kill Switch in their bikes.

              Regards,
              Ashwhin.

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              • #52
                Thread approved and merged
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                • #53
                  Originally posted by ashwhin View Post
                  Hi All,

                  Recently I saw a guy who has fixed a Engine Kill Switch in CBZ Xtreme. The engine kill switch comes very handy when we have to wait in signals. How easily it can be fitted in Passion Pro and Splendor Pro, even being the largest selling motor cylces, these bikes miss this useful feature. Will there be any problem in fixing the engine kill switch. Hope this thread will be an useful one for those who desperately want to fix the Engine Kill Switch in their bikes.

                  Regards,
                  Ashwhin.
                  There are going to be millions of CBR150R riders who'll be asking this same question soon! Someone need to catch that CBZ Xtreme owner, and fast!
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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by neoakshay View Post
                    There are going to be millions of CBR150R riders who'll be asking this same question soon!

                    How much is a million?

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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by punarvasu View Post
                      How much is a million?
                      You know how much. WHAT is your deal mate? Chill out a lil..
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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by neoakshay View Post
                        There are going to be millions of CBR150R riders who'll be asking this same question soon! Someone need to catch that CBZ Xtreme owner, and fast!
                        OT : Lol!..
                        Hi neoakhay. I hope you will be first CBR150R owner, will come with this question. Seen your buying suggestion(250 or 150) post in 250R ownership thread.
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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by satheez_7 View Post
                          OT : Lol!..
                          Hi neoakhay. I hope you will be first CBR150R owner, will come with this question. Seen your buying suggestion(250 or 150) post in 250R ownership thread.
                          Hey, thanks mate! Have already booked the 150R, but looking for advice from other bikers just to be sure the additional 32k is worth it for the 250R.
                          A good rider has balance, judgment, and good timing. So does a good lover!

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by neoakshay View Post
                            There are going to be millions of CBR150R riders who'll be asking this same question soon! Someone need to catch that CBZ Xtreme owner, and fast!
                            Apart from the perticular owner , if you need help from some other too then check these topics .

                            Engine switch off button. - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/20701-engine-switch-off-button.html
                            Wanna know whats wrong with your bike or or looking for the best mechanic in your town? Ask here!


                            Want to install 'Ignition Kill Switch' - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/20353-want-install-ignition-kill-switch.html
                            Wanna know whats wrong with your bike or or looking for the best mechanic in your town? Ask here!


                            Will add engine kill switch to my bro's CBR150R soon .
                            Last edited by Above_All; 05-02-2012, 11:46 PM.

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                            • #59
                              Like someone who asked above, i always press the front brake and dump the clutch... My friend has been doing that since the last 57000km with no trouble at all...

                              is it harmful?
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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by plasmabhai View Post
                                Like someone who asked above, i always press the front brake and dump the clutch... My friend has been doing that since the last 57000km with no trouble at all...

                                is it harmful?
                                Your friend is too lazy to take the hands off the accelerator and turn ignition key off?

                                Stopping bike by releasing clutch is not at all recommended, as it causes more stress on the clutch, gears etc.

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