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The ignition switch has to be in the ON position in order for the bike to fire up. Additionally, if the bike has the security system, then the fob has to be within range. The ignition switch itself is keyed. It can be locked in the OFF position, although you can also leave it unlocked and thus it would be "keyless".
I'm not sure if this is what you're getting at, but the ignition is not like a car where the key has to be in the ignition when it's running.
Last edited by BlackFLHR; Apr 14, 2011 at 06:23 PM.
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