New 700ST question

[gkgeiger]

While I'm patiently waiting for my bike I was wondering, what are the functions of the battery lock? My Rad has a 3 position lock, one to operate the bike, one to lock the bike (no power), and one to remove the battery.

 

[TMH]

IIRC (mine is out in the shed) the battery lock on the R1U 700 ST is just to lock the battery in place. So 2 position locked or unlocked. You do not need to have the key in the battery lock to use the bike.

I also recall that there is the choice to use a password in the display to 'lock out' the use by someone who does not know it (bike won't power up). You can choose to use this feature or not.

 

[gkgeiger]

Not what I wanted to hear. I’d rather turn a key then have to enter a code.

 

[TMH]

Remember, you don't have to enter a code - you can choose to use password 'lock' or not.

I most hate the bikes where you need to turn them on with the key, and then leave the key in!

 

[gkgeiger]

On my Rad you can remove the key at any one of the three choices. When I stop at a place where I will be leaving the bike unattended, I just turn the key and lock it, remove the key and walk away after putting a lock on the bike. I guess it’s one of those to each his own,