Chomping At The Bit...

[Cormanus]

Did anybody notice in that video the little red flashing light at the bottom of the tach? Wonder if that's a factory security system light? (Obviously not available here). Also, I could swear that somewhere I've seen a picture or video of a CB 1100 that had an amber light at the bottom of the tach spelling out the letters ETC. Either somewhere on planet earth there are CB 1100's with Electronic Traction Control, or, waiting for my 2014 to arrive is causing me to have some very imaginative dreams!

Yes saw the light ( at 4:02 in the vid) and wondered what the heck? Also seen the ETC lit up like you are talking about but don't remember where

Man, that red EX is just stunning...STUNNING!

Yes saw the light ( at 4:02 in the vid) and wondered what the heck? Also seen the ETC lit up like you are talking about but don't remember where

Man, that red EX is just stunning...STUNNING!
Some (maybe all, I don't know) Hondas in Australia are fitted with the factory HISS—Honda Ignition Security System. Your key has a chip which must be recognised by the bike for it to start. When you take the key out, the red light blinks to indicate the system is active. It blinks for 24 hours and then stops, although the system remains active. You can turn it off.

From [url=http://world.honda.com/Tokyo2005/safety_ecology_security/]Honda's website:

Quote:H.I.S.S./Anti-Theft Ignition Switch Helps Prevent Tampering and Theft

[H.I.S.S. (Honda Ignition Security System)] This is Honda's unique, electronically controlled security system. A chip in the original ignition key recognizes signals from the Engine Control Unit and sends a special ID verification signal. If the signals do not match, the engine will not start.
From the CB1100 manual:




I think you can replace 2 keys. After that, if you need a new one, you have to get a new ignition system.

So why doesn't the US have this system?