Ignition delete

[alex13b_]

Hey guys, finally just about finished my street fighter project. Took the bike out for a spin to the gas station and during the fill-up I broke the flimsy key off in the ignition! I was already planning on removing the ignition and cutting the supporting bar to fit a new set of gauges in so I'm not that upset. My question is, can I wire in an on/off switch (hidden of course) to replace the key? I have a general idea but I want to make sure the bike doesn't freak out or anything. It's a 2001 600

[arsenic]

There is a safety diode in the 98+ ignition switch. If the bike is hot wired, the diode will burn out in about 30 seconds and the bike won't start again. I'm sure there is a way around it, but it's not going to be that simple. I can't give you any advice. I've never tried it, so I have no idea. It's not a "flimsy" key, it's a key. Settle down Thor.

[92xjunker]

+1, hidden switches are useless, if they look hard enough, they will find it.

[skjeflo]

Not sure how the diode will effect it, but you might want to consider a RFID system rather than a hidden switch. Next time I have my bike out of service for a while I will be adding in a system to my bike.

Mine is based on the work done by a guy who goes by D'Ecosse on several forums, especially the SVrider and Triumph forums.

RFID D'Ecosse search

[Purplehaze]

It's not a "flimsy" key, it's a key. Settle down Thor.

[alex13b_]

Thanks for everybody's help! I had no idea about that safety feature. The key broke off on the handle so hopefully I can just get a duplicate made. And I said it was flimsy because I was just comparing it to my Kawasaki key but it was still my fault. Guess I was overly excited to be riding it!

[maniac1886]

If you can fish it out, you can take both halves to a locksmith and have a replacement made. Ask me how i know....