No I think I'm going to replace the ignition either with a stock one, or some type of switch. I can't run the main ignition wires through the USB they would melt it from powering the accessories/etc. Being a techie I always thought a fingerprint scan would be the best ignition but they are too expensive. I'd like more than just a switch though.. I guess I need to think some more. I'm also not sure if it will restart after being cut on, I don't think so but stalling has never been a problem for me at least. I'll test that out when I get back to the shop

 

You could pull one of those finger scanners off one of those cheap gateway laptops we have them at my work theyre pretty awesome i dont know how you could go about doing it but that would be a cheap way to do a print scanner ignition if you could get it to work and you could find one of those laptops pretty cheap used online... just throwin that idea out there. let us know if its possible would be a cool mod for anyone afraid of losing their bike to some of those bastards out there

 

are you going to try and sell this concept?

 

Neat idea, but Im a little confused. How did the theifs steal your bike with a screwdriver hammerd into the ignition? I can't count how many bikes came into my dealership from ppl trying this same thing and it not working leaving the owner with his bike but the ignition hammerd out. Stock ignitions work the same way as your USB, a certain amount of current is taken out and the computer doesn't get the full 12v signal thats originally sent to the cylinder.

 

You would need the whole laptop to use a fingerprint scanner, operating system to control the input, memory to store it, processor to analyze. It'd be a huge pain trying to do that DIY.

 

I've considered it, I only know the specifics of the 2001-2006 f4i but I could make kits if I wanted.

 

He didn't hammer a screwdriver into the keyhole, he took a steel flat tool like a rod and hammered the whole cylinder down out of the back. After that theres just a plastic slot you can turn to operate the ignition. And yes I implemented the same feature that exists in the ignition to control the voltage, the only difference is I can take the USB with me. So unless a thief carries diodes and resistors around in his pocket he's outta luck.

 

I want something like this but one that accepts my own flash drive. May be a bit awkward in cold weather but if it helps protect the old dear from unscrupulous thieves I'd be happy to flash my drive in any kind of weather. Not sure what would be the best place to mount the socket though. Any thoughts?

 

i think you should patent this idea if it hasnt already been done before.

 

I have an 03 f4i, how much you thinking?