Mod- Simple Hidden Keyless Ignition

You can use a zener diode if/when you know what voltages are being put out by the alternator.
 
Another issue on the Diode off the regulator is the voltage drop across the diode. ?Usually in the 1.5 volt range, meaning your charging voltage will be a volt lower.....These old bikes are marginall enough without dropping the voltage a whole volt to the battery....
 
Why not just use a metal toggle switch as your ignition,
with a momentary switch that discharges a capacitor.
Hook the capacitor to the switch body, so that if someone tries to turn it on without hitting the momentary switch they get the living shit shocked out of them :D

That should do the trick
 
SONIC. said:
Why not just use a metal toggle switch as your ignition,
with a momentary switch that discharges a capacitor.
Hook the capacitor to the switch body, so that if someone tries to turn it on without hitting the momentary switch they get the living shit shocked out of them :D

That should do the trick

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that will probably make them cranky and then they might try to damage the bike.
following this to see if a compatible solution raises its head.
cheers, stevo.

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The idea of this intrigues me, but trying to keep up with the entire conversation makes my head hurt. I personally want to remove the keyed ignition, since I don't want to combine my bike key with all my others while riding down the highway at 60MPH, but want more security than just a toggle switch somewhere.

I'll be rereading this thread a few more times
 
More info in this RFID? what kind of key does it use? Like a turn key or a key that just has to be close to the ignition?
 
I've considered RFID just for the simple fact you can get chips implanted under the skin for cheap. Could be fun that way
 
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification.

You can see it in use in a lot of corporate buildings where a keycard is needed to enter a door. Rather than swiping the card, the card (which contains an RFID chip) is moved in close proximity to sensor (usually 10mm or less). The sensor reads the key and if the code is registered with the received, the door unlocks.

The same technology can be used to trigger a relay which allows power to flow from the battery to the rest of the bike. It's an option I include in the wiring harnesses I make (see my signature for the link).
 
RFID would be excellent for security, since it's digital.

I've also considered using a magnetic lanyard kill-switch. But then I have to always cary the magnet and place it in a particular part of the bike... At least it's not digital and thus easier to install.
 
Don't the vast majority of motorcycle thefts involve a couple of guys and a van? Unless it's chained to something unmovable, it doesn't matter what locks, switches, or alarms are on it. They're just going to pick it up, put it in the van, and drive away slowly. If they have a torch, even the chain won't help. I believe it's very rare for a thief to start a bike and ride off on it.

I share your annoyance with keys. I plan to just use the kill switch.
 
MotoGadget actually makes an RFID "ignition" switch. You can even sew the chip in your gloves.

http://motogadget.com/en/electrics/rfid-ignition-lock-m-lock/m-lock-rfid-zundschloss.html
 
Actually did the rfid...
(testing out some circuits)
Didn't think to use a latching relay...
yeah, hit a big bump, bounce off the seat, and the bike died...
Ended up just using a rf on/off.
 
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