I use the key like most of everyone on here. I never leave it in gear, always neutral when I park. When I get gas, I use the center stand so I know I am packing it full of fuel, other than that, I usually use the side stand. The only time I use the side stand to kill my bike is for its intended purpose, when I am trying to put it into gear to go and I forget to put it up. Never used the kill switch, don't see a need for it unless the bike goes down and is still running.