Re: [ST] shutting down the ST

[simonb <simonb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 2004-03-07 at 17:42, simonb wrote:
> On Sun, 2004-03-07 at 12:07, simonb wrote:
> > On Sun, 2004-03-07 at 11:38, Mike Bostock wrote:
> > > In your message regarding [ST] shutting down the ST dated Sat, 06 Mar
> > > 2004 09:06:21 -0500, CAPT Howard S. Serlick USNR said that ...
> > > 
> > > >CHSS- Dave and All:
> > > >CHSS- 	In this instance forget what the MSF taught you when 
> > > >CHSS- it comes to shutting off the engine. You shut down 
> > > >CHSS- using the key. Otherwise you loose data that should be 
> > > >CHSS- stored to the engine management system for the next 
> > > >CHSS- reboot/restart.
> > > 
> > > Hi Howard
> > > 
> > > This has been stated numerous times on this list.  However, where is
> > > the evidence to support this?  I frequently use the kill-switch -
> > > invariably when I arrive home and have to temporarily park the bike
> > > on a steep slope with an awkward camber necessitating both feet
> > > firmly on the ground, bike in gear and holding it on the front brake,
> > > thus cannot get to ignition switch.  I have *never* had a problem
> > > restarting.
> > 
> > I'm with Mike on this one. Have you ever actually looked at the wiring
> > diagram of the ST to see what actually happens when you hit the kill
> > switch? Thought so, because if you had you would realise that the
> > circuit is the same.
> > 
> > HTH.
> 
> Rod has just emailed me. I have to point out mine is a 2003 model..


Looking at the 99 model. The kill switch is wired in series with the
ignition switch.


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