Failed Key-Fob ended 7500km Trip short

Man, what a load of crap, what's wrong with a keyed ignition switch? Another reason I wouldn't buy one of these, nor the k1600gt I've been lusting after, just something else to go wrong. Like the move to digital controls and touchscreens on appliances, a huge hit to reliability.
 
Thanks for that. Will try it shortly.
 
I have no problem starting bike with manual key, no matter which direction I place the key. But no way can I start it with fob in red light off position. That key is a little taller than manual key but still no go. Will keep manual key under seat.
 
@maurice, On my France model, I have just redone the test and the bike starts with the fob lit in red or green ...
 
@ maurice
No, I don't have any saddlebags and I put the fob underneath, where you can feel 2 small marks in the rear splashback
 
@ maurice
No, I don't have any saddlebags and I put the fob underneath, where you can feel 2 small marks in the rear splashback
Thinking bags get in the way. Never found the proverbial 2 bumps. Found 1! Thanks.