Scrambler 1200 Scrambler Keyless Ignition Problem

Is a key really that much of a problem?
I test rode a 1200 XE and a BMW XR900, which also had keyless ignition - put me off both bikes.

 

If it's a weak battery issue, then the message pops up (often intermittently during the ride) but has no affect on the running of the bike. I'm sure you already know that it's possible to start the bike, leave the fob behind and experience no running issues (other than the fob message)...until you turn off the ignition and find you can't restart it

My fob battery lasted about 5 months from new – and changing it cured the messages. Obviously a fault with the fob as described earlier in this thread, is another matter.

I really like keyless to be honest - and at least on the Scrambler you can leave the fuel cap unlocked so the key remains in your pocket. Let's not mention the steering lock

 

Just bought a1200XC Scram brand new, picked up last week, exactly the same problem. Happens after a ride and so far seems to recover after a while. Went for a ride out today, stopped briefly and it wouldn’t see the key at first. 10 minutes of faffing and it came back. Got home, and put it in the garage before switching off, then same thing. I’ll be on to the dealer tomorrow. It’s not even a week old yet.

 

Only had my XE for a couple of weeks and not had a issue yet,..
Always had keyless on my GS and never had any trouble whatsoever, so hoping for the same result with triumph....

 

Best of luck! It’s connecting again now as it seems to do after being left for a while.

 

Take a look at the thread 'Speed RS Keyless Shenanigans'. It's a lengthy discussion but was finally resolved in the last few recent posts. Turned out to be nothing more than the key fob battery not making good contact.

 

Cheers, will do.

 

I had the same issue, replaced the battery and made sure that it made a good contact. No more low battery light coming up since then.

 

That’s a very good point, I’m just changing to a Scrambler XE from a Rocket 3 and I think I will still to phone & key on separate sides of my jacket. I did have problems with the fob when I first got the Rocket but recently it’s been fine, battery life is about 9 months!

 

Most of you need to tell us where you got the bikes from so we can avoid those in the future.
I was told that a chap on a scrambler could not start his bike at a village petrol station, owner told him to push it away from the garage, and the bike started.

 

Interesting thread. My Harley is keyless too, but there’s a very simple procedure to start the bike should the key be lost or fail in some way. You simply key in a code via the switchgear (using a default or user-selected 5 number sequence).

Its a brilliant and foolproof solution. Surely Triumph could programme something similar?

 

I do not understand keyless systems. Bikes have always been a great life style without all this useless technology. If someone could come up with a means to get back to a key operated bike, they end up being very wealthy.