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BayAreaCelt

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I mean, self inflicted this, technically but..

Reaching out to turn down the overly toasty seat and heated grips, my un-tactile goretex gloves decided to brush against the engine kill switch, which is handily located right in front of said heating controls. Gloves give zero tactility and feedback, at least, thicker goretex ones.

Helpfully, this then proceed to kill my f**king engine completely at 70mph while I was going through the narrow Caldecott tunnel at peak rush hour this morning. THANKS BMW FOR NEARLY UNALIVING ME.

Hazards on, coast to the side, brake in (as there is no other easy quick way to switch on when coming to a stop) and wait precariously with cars inches from my left leg.

Ah the joys, of Stevie Wonder designed motorcycle interfaces. FML. Never tell the missus this. 15 minutes of waiting to accelerate up to speed into a slight gap, heart pounding as the rush hour intensifies.

Bear in mind, CA or at least North California commuters drive like... insert colourful metaphor of your choice. Fun, it was not.
 
Sorry this happened.
The kill switch on both my BMW bikes (C650 and K1600) are quite 'heavy' to operate, likely to prevent precisely what happened to you: accidental engagement. Is the one one the 400 so easy to press?
 
Maybe just mine is, lordy it was terrifying for a moment. Kill switches on my big bikes (Rocket 3, Explorer 1200, street triple and others) all required a serious clunk of it, this felt like I brushed against it while trying to drive and not die in traffic, didnt feel like the switch engaged.

On the bikes, its easy. Clutch in, press switch - dont lose speed... Scooter. No.... feckin stop and brake in chums!
 
BayAreaCelt said:
I mean, self inflicted this, technically but..

Reaching out to turn down the overly toasty seat and heated grips, my un-tactile goretex gloves decided to brush against the engine kill switch, which is handily located right in front of said heating controls. Gloves give zero tactility and feedback, at least, thicker goretex ones.

Helpfully, this then proceed to kill my f**king engine completely at 70mph while I was going through the narrow Caldecott tunnel at peak rush hour this morning. THANKS BMW FOR NEARLY UNALIVING ME.

Hazards on, coast to the side, brake in (as there is no other easy quick way to switch on when coming to a stop) and wait precariously with cars inches from my left leg.

Ah the joys, of Stevie Wonder designed motorcycle interfaces. FML. Never tell the missus this. 15 minutes of waiting to accelerate up to speed into a slight gap, heart pounding as the rush hour intensifies.

Bear in mind, CA or at least North California commuters drive like... insert colourful metaphor of your choice. Fun, it was not.
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Living in Vallejo I am familiar with your situation. They do not play in that tunnel. Remember the fire.
 
I do! And I been commuting through that tunnel for 11 years now, seen a few car accidents and fires in there. Glad as I am for the heated grips while its been in the low 30s in the mornings (icy!), im not such a fan of the placement of the controls...
 
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