Push button starter - info sought

[chewie]

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]

...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]

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]

...sleep well...!




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

[squall_line]

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]

Originally Posted by squall_line

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]

Originally Posted by RoLoo

...sleep well...!




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

I slept well, but still feel dumb ; )

Originally Posted by squall_line

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]

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]

Originally Posted by squall_line

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.