Chet, it is simply not a problem. It is a feature but really it is something that does not impact any C-14 owner.
First of all, you have to have a bike that was started with a fob (the normal way) and lose it while riding. The bike has to detect the fact that the fob has fallen out of range. Then when you shut the bike down, there is a 10 (I believe) second window in which the bike can be restarted, still without a valid fob in range. So let's think about how someone would steal the bike: you would have to lose the fob while riding, then park the bike, shut it off and get far enough away that a person lurking could reach the bike and start it in that 10 second time frame. Further, that person would have to either ride off extremely quickly or disable the owner- after all, how far away could you be in 10 seconds? Hell, most of us C-14 owners are so old that we can no longer run except on great occasion and even then only to get to a bathroom.
C'mon folks, this is simply not a real issue. The darn bike is so robust and reliable that we have to look for things to worry about.
As far as that Fred thing of long ago, that was about removing the ignition switch housing and turning the ignition switch without the key. STILL the bike would not start but it would crank. Big deal- so if a thief brings tools and works on my bike's ignition for a while, he or she can then crank the starter but NOT START the bike. You can do that with any vehicle on the planet with nothing but a pair of wire cutters (engage the starter). Sounds like a lot of work for no return unless someone really gets his / her jollies from cranking other people's vehicles and then leaving them where they are.... ?
Brian
Brian
I too would like to know, but more along the lines of what I would need to do to prevent this. Eventually this will find its way to the net, I agree with Jim, I wouldnt want this info on this forum. I would like someone such as Brian (BDF) to have the info so maybe he can upgrade his KIPASS Bypass switch to also become a disable switch. If Fred has some insight I would hope he is working on a fix, along with mama Kaw as well..... Maybe a keyed battery disconnect and associated bypasses to keep the clock and associated items powered.