Failed Key-Fob ended 7500km Trip short

[Tripps]

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.

 

[maurice]

In my experience, your statement is not accurate. I have taken and shared a video of how I start my bike using the standard (spare) key. I don't think it is as much trouble or as finicky as you suggest. I hope this shows how I successfully start my bike (and have done so for the past month or so) since my key-fob died.

Thanks for that. Will try it shortly.

 

[maurice]

It was on the left rear fender.

I just edited my post. Missed it. Thanks.

 

[maurice]

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.

 

[AzRocketman]

Hide spare / manual key on bike. Enough said.

 

[F6C]

@maurice, On my France model, I have just redone the test and the bike starts with the fob lit in red or green ...

 

[maurice]

@maurice, On my France model, I have just redone the test and the bike starts with the fob lit in red or green ...

So with fob showing red you put fob on left of seat and it starts? Do you have bags?

 

[technoguppy]

So with fob showing red you put fob on left of seat and it starts? Do you have bags?

As soon as I get my fob from the dealer ( Sept 15th or so), I'll make another video using the FOB (red light per User Manual and battery removed) to see how it works.

 

[F6C]

@ 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]

@ 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.