Motorcycle keys seem to delight in vanishing, but if your machine is of a certain age, getting going again is as simple as a slip of wire and a bit of tape. Hot-wiring a machine isn’t just a black art reserved for thieves. We’re strong believers in knowing your machine from top to bottom, and knowing how your ignition works is no different. Besides, if you think we’re teaching sticky-fingered thieves how to poach your bike, you’ve never met the internet.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com