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Hello,
I have read some of the posts regarding your impressions on the validity and safety behind the cut off switch for the sidestand. As a previous Helix owner, I liked having the engine able to run while on side or center stand. The Helix also had a parking brake. And the tranny had some give to it so I could "goose" it to warm it up faster while not engaging the tranny. I could do this off the bike. The while on the bike, I would hold the brake, while giving it the throttle to aid in its warm up.
I understand the concern of safety and liability, but at some point, we have to take responsibilty for the coffee we spill on ourselves and not blame the restaurant.
If someone other than me, my child for instance, were to touch the throttle to the extent it would engage the tranny and run away - that is my fault. My fault for allowing him near my running bike and its throttle control, and my fault for not previously engaging the parking brake.
I guess this would all be moot had there been a Neutral switch installed. Hit Neutral and "goose" away.
I have read some of the posts regarding your impressions on the validity and safety behind the cut off switch for the sidestand. As a previous Helix owner, I liked having the engine able to run while on side or center stand. The Helix also had a parking brake. And the tranny had some give to it so I could "goose" it to warm it up faster while not engaging the tranny. I could do this off the bike. The while on the bike, I would hold the brake, while giving it the throttle to aid in its warm up.
I understand the concern of safety and liability, but at some point, we have to take responsibilty for the coffee we spill on ourselves and not blame the restaurant.
If someone other than me, my child for instance, were to touch the throttle to the extent it would engage the tranny and run away - that is my fault. My fault for allowing him near my running bike and its throttle control, and my fault for not previously engaging the parking brake.
I guess this would all be moot had there been a Neutral switch installed. Hit Neutral and "goose" away.