khare123 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have a few questions and would appreciate some advice from someone that can point me in the correct direction. The Bikes the police and ambulance service use have a swich fitted wich allows the bike to keep running whilst the key is removed, for the purpose of powering the lights that they leave on, as soon as the bike is dropped into gear it automatically kills the bike. my questions are; Can you buy premade kits, if so what are they called? if not is it possible to make it happen yourself, possibly using a transistor from the neutral light? I only have a basic knowlege on electrics/electronics and would appreciate any help. thanks, kyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I doubt the vehicles you mention have such a device. The ignition key must be in proximety of the ignition lock as there is a chip in the key that must match the numbers in the vehicle's computer. If the key isn't there the engine won't run. Police BMW motorcycle have a lock to hold the throttle off idle to ensure the engine runs fast enough to charge the battery. The BMW charging system doesn't charge at idle and the lights and radio will drain the battery in no time. Again later machines must have the key near the ignition barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khare123 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 my yamaha ybr 125 dosnt posess that kind of ingnition tech, so in your opinion if this possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted May 2, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2013 Anything is possible. Electrically its easy. The question for me is why bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khare123 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 i am fitting a new exhaust and wont be able to warm my bike up before work were i do at the moment, the neighbours have a newborn. id have to take the bike into the street to warm up, and due to the area its not a smart idea to leave the keys in the bike while i lock up etc and there is allways the fact that its just another gadget haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted May 3, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 3, 2013 You do realise that "warming up" is actually bad for the engine. Its better to start and go but keep it steady for a mile or 2. Def better for a 2stroke and certainly beneficial on a 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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