New BMW's and Keys

I think that might be taking "traditional styling" a wee bit too far.

Different keys for steering lock and ignition..... so 1960's.

regards,
CrazyCam

 

We got three keys with the RAV4, two full function and one just a key, all
plated brass.

Theo

 

While I agree, and it would piss me off, it wouldn't annoy me enough
to not buy the bike I wanted, I'd probably harass the dealer to throw
in the extra key free *if* I *knew* about it beforehand.

It's more likely that I'd find out on delivery when it was too late
like you, hence I'd be a pissed off customer from day 1 and be very
willing to be niggly about correcting even the slightest fault. For
the sake of a hundred bucks cost (at most and that's assuming it has
electrickery in it) I think BMW is shooting themselves in the foot on
customer sat - PARTICULARLY given it's an adventure tourer - it's not
a supersports which is far less likely to be a long way from a dealer
in the event of an issue.

I've only bought a limited number of new bikes (mostly buy recently
second hand) but in the last 6 years - Cagiva Gilera and Yamaha(x2)
have all provided 2 keys. Most of the second hand bikes have come with
two keys as well (although I found the spare key to a bike I owned 25
years ago the other day I stored that one FAR too safely !

JL

 

I didn't think so either. Fug, that R is ugly, and what's with the UJM
engine?
Love the brochure
http://www.motorcycles.bmw.com.au/common_content/models/motorcycles/K1200R/K1200R_brochure.pdf
"Respect", "This town ain't big enough for the both of us", "Testosterone in
your tank", "Mean streets", "Sex: Male", "Have your own way", Loved that,
shows the rider passing a chick in a 1960's Lincoln convertible, even she
looks bored, "Life is an action movie".

I think I want to puke now. Please tell them to get a new ad agency.

Theo

 

In the old days, before keys had inbuilt electrickery Mercs used to come
with two "levels" of keys.

The "owners" level key opened everything, and the other level was for
opening the driver's door, and driving, but wouldn't open the boot or
glove box, for valet-parking situations.

regards,
CrazyCam

 

By tapping it in with the mode switch on the left handlebar.

Theo

 

I don't know about new ones but Triumphs and BSAs didn't even have keys in
the '50s.

Theo

 

Even Guzzis went to one key in the '90s. But now that BMW have set the
standard for one key....
We only got one electronic and a normal key for the Renault 19 back in '94.
They wated $200 for a spare key then. The key was the only thing on the car
that didn't fail.

Theo

 

Just like the 1967 230S in my shed.
That was pretty much standard for european cars.

Theo

 

Err, let me rephrase that from Guzzi went to "one key" to "same key".

Theo

 

Just like a current Guzzi, except you don't need to take the tank off.

Theo

 

Yup, the Jags all had it from the late 60's although the preceding
models (like my '63 Mk2) didn't

JL

 

errm, umm, <madly tries to think of excuse and fails> It was a typo I
tell ya a typo <sigh> No I don't believe that one either

Maybe I might have meant meant, <cough> 15 years ago.

JL
(the bike I owned 25 years ago didn't have a key...)

 

In aus.motorcycles on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:18:43 +1000

<eyes the 1976 Yamaha>

So 1970s.

Zebee

 

In aus.motorcycles on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:23:32 +0930

Clearly you need a Guzzi you do!

2 valves per head: check
pushrods: check
Easy to get at: check

You have to go loopframe to get one set of points though.

(and you can't have mine!)

Chains? Whassat?

The electrics on my Guzzis appear to be German...

Zebee

 

Thanks John,

I never thought to ask does this bike come with 2 keys.

Boxer

 

Zebee, that is a bitsa, with quite a few yamaha parts.

My genuine Yamaha, 1978 model was the same in the 3 or 4 years previous
and had the same key for the ignition and the steering lock.

regards,
CrazyCam

 

Aye, and in Scotland, most times of the year, that meant they were
thoroughly immobilised.

regards,
CrazyCam

 

Thankfully, Angie has not had the notion of an old Jag.

regards,
CrazyCam

 

;-P

Bastard !

Actually:
http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/3300752271288080_1.jpg
or
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DELTEK-MINIBIKE_W0QQitemZ270141127081QQihZ017QQcategoryZ102690QQcmdZViewItem


JL
(deckson/deltek frame with a 90cc Honda Ag bike engine, would mono off
the throttle in every gear in low range and all bar top in high
range