Keyless ignition - how secure is your GS??

[UK Jon]

My car has keyless entry and like the GS, keyless ignition. However there is video evidence available on the internet showing that it can be broken into, ignition re programmed and driven away in 7 seconds. I know nothing about the keyless ignition system now available on BMW Motorrad models, so is there anything stopping scum from removing the seat, accessing the diagnostic port, reprogramming the key and riding off?

Regards

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Ask Nutty

 

[Nutty]

You need the key to remove the seat.

If someone wants your bike, keyed or keyless, they will take it.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Chain it to a tree

 

[bikemad]

FFS the more techno these things get the more problems that exist,when I looked into vans some are notorious for theft too it seems we cannot have a secure vehicle 2 or 4 wheels

Await the Lithuanian ebay seller to have a 14/15 plate keyless GS in bits soon

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

You mean this http://hackaday.com/2012/07/07/keyless-bmw-cars-prove-to-be-very-easy-to-steal/

Manufacturers really do need to up their game when it comes to computer security. Everything can be hacked given enough time but a couple of minutes is ridiculous.

In fairness to the keyless system the key system isn't any more secure. You just have to reprogram and pull the wires from the microswitch and join them. Tape the new fob close to the sensor and your done. Failing that you throw it in the back of a van or even pretend your breakdown assist recovering a bike!

 

[Giles]

One of the best ways to secure your car nowadays is the old fashioned, back to basics steering crook lock!

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

One of the best ways to secure your car nowadays is the old fashioned, back to basics steering crook lock!

I still use those on the car & van

Great visual deterrents

Weigh a ton though

On the bike, if I'm away I always carry a 1.5m chain and lock and always use it overnight at hotels, unless the bike can be garaged

Again weighs a bit - but secures the bike