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chewie 09-16-2008 02:50 AM

Push button starter - info sought
 
Was it motoyoyo's bike I saw it on? I dunno...

Somewhere I saw a push button starter, would appreciate linky's and thoughts? :)

One thought that comes to mind is security, ooh - just had another...cost?

RoLoo 09-16-2008 03:02 AM

...my 12S already has a factory push button starter...
...me thinks your bike has one also... :)

...you may check your right handlebar...





...so ; there is no need anymore to bother your neighbours in other to give you & yer bike a firm push start...

chewie 09-16-2008 03:15 AM

Very funny...

I just went to bed and realised I asked the wrong question.

I meant, is there a button thingy that replaces the key, I thought I saw one somewhere shaped like the roundel...obviously there'd be some other sort of security device...

...so I guess I'm thinking about a twin button start for my twin or am I just going mad?

RoLoo 09-16-2008 03:58 AM

...sleep well...!




...maybe you will wake up with much better ideas... :D

squall_line 09-16-2008 05:24 AM

You may be thinking of some of the people with spare keys that have a big, round head on them with a roundel on it. It doesn't replace the ignition, it's just a key with a different head.

Personally, I've always found it to be rather stupid that some bikes don't need a key to be able to ride them (*cough* HD *cough*). Who the f came up with that idea?

Not sure I'd want to see bikes like some of the new cars, which only require the key to be in your pocket to be able to start them. EWS ring fault, anyone?

throttlemeister 09-16-2008 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squall_line (Post 4183719)
Not sure I'd want to see bikes like some of the new cars, which only require the key to be in your pocket to be able to start them. EWS ring fault, anyone?

Meet the Kawasaki Concours. :)

chewie 09-16-2008 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoLoo (Post 4183607)
...sleep well...!




...maybe you will wake up with much better ideas... :D

I slept well, but still feel dumb ; )

Quote:

Originally Posted by squall_line (Post 4183719)
You may be thinking of some of the people with spare keys that have a big, round head on them with a roundel on it. It doesn't replace the ignition, it's just a key with a different head.


Thats what it was - thanks...aah well, onwards and upwards.

AntonLargiader 09-17-2008 02:07 AM

Here's some keyless technology for older bikes:

http://www.motogadget.com/en/frameset.html?gclid=CLK2_6a3qJUCFQykagodNSNRkQ

Not all that secure, of course, but what older bikes are? If you're willing to give up the fork lock, this is as secure as the BMW ignition switch (i.e., not).

Highlander179 09-17-2008 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squall_line (Post 4183719)
Personally, I've always found it to be rather stupid that some bikes don't need a key to be able to ride them (*cough* HD *cough*). Who the f came up with that idea?

Oh, but there is some precious comedy value you in it for you. Twice this summer I took a ride out into the boonies and pulled up for gas, only to find some leather clad accountant and his girlfriend in matching costume asking for a Bic pen to pick the lock on the gas cap. Sucks when you leave the house with a full tank and no key, and just drive until you need gas, but cant open the cap. :D


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