Motorcycle Kill Switches

Motorcycles have always been a rather dangerous means of transport, and there are many various devices meant to save the life of a rider and avoid injury in case of an emergency. A kill switch is one of such devices. To put it simply, it's a safety mechanism used to shutdown power to a machine as fast as possible. This mysterious red button on a handlebar draws the attention of anyone who looks at a bike for the first or second time, and it has to always be at the rider's hand when the right decision has to be taken immediately.

For instance, imagine a motorcycle running at high speed, and its throttle has got stuck in the open position because of a jammed cable. RPMs are high, and turning the throttle handle brings no effect. There may simply be no time and possibility to take the hand off the handlebars and turn the ignition key. Another situation, a bike gets laid down while its engine is still running, and gasoline starts leaking onto the road. In such situations, the kill switch is really life-saving.

What exactly does it do on a motorcycle? Breaking the circuit of the ignition system, the kill switch stops the motor. On many modern bikes, it also cuts off the fuel pump. Meanwhile, other electrical systems such as turn signals and lights are still working, which makes using a kill switch very convenient for a short break at traffic lights, a brief talk with a friend, or some other situations. Using a quality, properly connected kill button even several times a day doesn't harm the engine. And in our online catalog, you will find lots of such products. Manufactured according to high quality standards, our motorcycle kill switches, repair kits, and ignition switches are reliable and convenient to use.