I’ve had 3 Hondas with this keyless system and done 10’s of thousands of miles with them, never had a problem. You have to press the knob in to wake it up before trying to turn it.
Switch, push down before you turn. Never had a problem. Handles very very well , power perfect for a scooter. I’m 6’, bars height and width beats any scooter out there, screen small neat looks good and works well, only raise it in rain. Like having real forks.Honda reliability, reasonable service charge. Forced to give up my 1150 GS. Maybe not thrilling but it is still quick and fun.
Yes had a Yamaha scooter. Yes you have to push the button in to wake the system up With the yamaha there is a definite click when you press the button in.
To all the people talking about replacing key fob batteries on every single YT video about the ADV350 starting issue - the issue described in this video is 100% nothing to do with the battery, take it from me. Also, Jack Wednesday, why are you turning the ignition switch without pressing it in first? To your keyless ignition, it's like changing gear on a manual bike without activating the clutch.
2 years with Sh125i keyless as yours, never had a single issue with it whatsoever, if anything it's me who forgets to push it first before turning lol. Please don't sell it, it's a great scooter many can't even afford to own or not available where they're from.
I had the same problem with my Honda starting the engine. However, I realized after my friend told me that...to start the engine, you need to push the rear brake lever harder..You can't just push the brake lever a little bit..it has to be a lot harder...try it tell us the result.
I read about it, but in my case no matter how hard i pushed. It would not start for up to 10 minutes. Sucks when it happens. New machine and all. Just hope Honda will find a solution and do some kinda recall.
Relating to the key issue. I have the Forza 300 version and have had no issues with the key. Do you know that you can turn the fob off? This can happen in your pocket by accident and may be the cause of your issue. On my fob there are 2 buttons, the lower one has a key symbol on it. If you press and hold it it will eventually turn the led from green to red and this effectively locks the fob (ideal when you are say in a cafe and your bike is just outside the window and you dont want it to be nicked when in range of the fob). To make the fob active again press and hold again until the led turns back to green from red.
Also had no issues with my 2019 adv 150. Never had the FOB not work. Only thing that took a bit to get used to is that if you park it by putting the kickstand down(shutting off the bike) and you want to restart it and you put the kickstand up, it won't immediately let you restart, you have to "press" the knob for it to reset and let you start the motor. But I've never had any issues with the FOB.
On your last visit to bury hill as you were stopped by the entrance to leave , i just turned up on the blue 24 model . Got mine 2nd week of Feb , now with 1700 miles on it , no problem with key yet !! Found plenty of floods over the passed weeks never got me feet wet once
I took the bike down to the RLNI station down at Littlehampton ( good excuse for full english brekkie at the lighthouse next door ! ) the reason i did that was to see if all their radio , radar , equipment would upset the starting procedure on the bike , no luck , started up no problem , sorry but i did try
I bought one about a year ago. Exactly same issue with key/ignition. But it's such a fun and practical and value machine I personally can forgive this fault. Recommend big Givi screen, big top box and it's super practical. Understand the key frustration though. I'd like a TMAX but they're retail is 14k! ADV was 5.8k... I love it. 😊 Thanks for reviewing and sharing thoughts! 👍
I own same bike and i agree with every word. Had about 2K km and 3-5 times it would take up to 10min to start. It's a known problem. All over the web if you look. And i believe Honda has to do something about it. Make a recall repair/replace, whatever... I also purchased a different windshield. But mine is clear and bigger. Touring type. Cause i feel too much drag on my entire torso when go over 110km/h, which i do regularly during season. So, thank You for the rev again! Drive safe and have fun!
My 24 plate ADV 350 in Pearl falcon grey was delivered last Saturday and I've so far covered 33 miles due to pants weather, im looking to get out on it tomorrow morning as soon as possible!. I really like it so far and I've just fitted an 'EasyBlock security system to it and I'll be using it for my daily 34 mile commute to work during the summer months. I've just noticed that KIA GT line S parked on your drive as I've got a 22 plate one exactly the same! Great car!
some Barcode Scanners are the problem which can interfere with KeyFOBs you can also have the same problem with immo chips in the keys (no matter if car or bike). so even if you have a normal key and u have an immo chip inside and can have the same problems....... thats not an honda only related problem, it targets all manufacturers but you can simply type in your keycode at those Hondas and start even without the KeyFOB
I hope Honda fixes the radio interference problem. I've had several cars with keyless ignition and have never had this problem, so it is fixable. I see the trickle charge plug under the seat, the small optimate 2 is brilliant for keeping bike batteries in new condition.
I had same problem with this key knob not turning. But that was a battery problem. And I think all users have same issue when it happens. What I can complain is that motorcycle did not warned me before journey. I bearly got back home. Anyway keyless is a FANATASTIC feature. What I do not like in ADV 350 is poor wind protection, short windscreen (accessories ones look ugly), too short driver seat, irritating single-cylinder metalic noise.
I've had mine for just over a year done about 8k miles. Have had the very same problem with my bike , has happened about 6 times. . last but one time i called garage out he fiddled with it put it on the centre stand and it turned straight away, just my luck. he seemed to think i was using too much force on the knob be gentle he said, anyway he replaced the bike battery although there was nothing wrong with the battery better to do something than nothing. After about a fortnight it happened again for 15 minutes i struggled with it and then i pressed both buttons on the remote and it turned. Dont know if it was just coincidence or what . took it to honda the next day for the second time at least and the mechanic sprayed it with wd 40 and said it was fine. Im upset with the bike and upset with the Honda dealerships who just fob you off. I dont think having a key is the solution Honda should be replacing the knob on bikes with this issue as obviously not all adv 350 are having this issue. like you I wouldnt buy another one unless Honda started to address the problem.
Have you tried pushing the knob down (like a button) before turning it ? Works for me on the forza. Pushing the knob tells the scooter to "look for" the key signal. On your video, at 6:10, you don't do it, you just force the knob to turn.
If you have a keyless scoot with a fob one thing i can suggest is put a duracell in the fob and put a spare under your seat for peace of mind..also carry the underseat key on the keyring with your fob
I had a similar experience with key security and starting on an expensive Can Am Spyder RTS a couple years ago. Key was chipped and the chip had to talk to a security module about a metre from the key hole. Always caused a non start when you actually wanted it to start. Maybe put the fob next to the security module. On my current Kymco that place is marked with a symbol on the bodywork above glovebox. On the two Kymco scooters I now own and both have fobs, I have never had a starting issue. One is the AK550 and other the Agility 300. Both always start first time.
I had the same problem it is not the key. The problem is with the ignition switch, Honda substituted it and I never had that problem again. They have to change the switch and give you a new set of keys.
Thank you for this video. I’m a new driver, no license yet. I’ve rode quads and I’m riding an ADV 160 I’m 45 and taking it very easy on the bike. I will be taking a course soon to get my license. Thank you for this video. I intend on purchasing this bike once I am licensed
I watched another RU-vid video ( can't remember the title ) that showed the knob locking and unable to turn if the seat/fuel switch is slightly off-centre ; just as the switch will not work if the knob is not in the correct position , the knob will not turn if the switch has some play and is not not quite central , being directly under the control knob it could easily be brushed slightly to one side while switching off . I don't know if this helps but thought it worth mentioning .
I have a Forza 350, LOVE THE FOB! I may be wrong, but I think you have to press the dial downwards as you turn it. Not doing so could have damaged it. Only heard of one other person having that problem. So it may be you, not the bike at fault. Apart from that, good review.
Oh s**t, there is me just thinking about changing up/down to one from a 700 Integra ( with precious key! ), and the last thing i want to hear, you tell us!!!
My new 2021 pcx 125 key did this, I call honda UK up and the dealer. The second bike SH350 key kept failure (with new key batteries. Told the dealer again. They should have a removable slim key in the fob like sym have.
Likewise, i think keyless ignition is a gimmick, especially on a motorbike & potentially unreliable. Having said that, i have a 22 plate Forza 350 & touch wood it's been ok so far - i notice though, your remote key is different to mine. And of course, if the remote or battery dies - you don't go anywhere. Keys please !
Triumph's introduced keyless ignition and then retracted it after many, many complaints from users - Honda need to listen to their users and do the same
Thats interesting. You’re ADV 350 is rated at 21BHP out here in Thailand the same bike is rated at 28.3 BHP with 23lbs of torque. Maybe the UK is getting a down-tuned model. 21BHP is incredibly low for a 350cc
Does it ever happen when you start the bike at your driveway ? Or does it only occur in the vicinity of shops or stores where frequenties may disturb the FOB ?
I never had any issues with my XADV 750 with keyless I’m getting one of these at the end of the month hopefully it will be ok , funny we have the same car as well 😂 hope to see you at Rykers Cafe
@@jackwednesday did you manage to push the immobilizer button on the remote by mistake (eg in the pocket) to prevent it from starting? I finally figured out that that was my problem when I had exactly this issue. I then held down the immobilizer button until it lit green and then all worked again.
I’ve got the 750 version and I enjoy riding it more than my 1250GS, the only thing stopping it from being my only bike is lack of cruise control. Does the 350 have the option of using a PIN code to start like the 750?
No PIN code sadly. The 750 looks a monster, would love to have a test ride on one. Ironically I often take this out as opposed to my other bikes also, even considering doing the Hastings May Day run on it this year so I can chuck the jacket under the seat, the helmet in the top box and walk around all day like a non biker!! Great bike. Just that bloody fob issue!
@@jackwednesday I was curious so downloaded the 350 Manual. And you can indeed start the bike if the Smart Key isn't working. I'm reading page 123 and it explains how to start the engine if the Smart Key is lost/broken..... Here's a snippet After the last ID number is input, the ignitionswitch ring and the Honda SMART Keyindicator go off, and when they come onagain the ignition switch is unlocked.Turn the ignition switch to the (On) positionwithin 6 minutes. You can start the engine.To lock the ignition switch, turn the ignitionswitch to the SEAT, (Off), or (Lock)position, and press and hold the ignitionswitch for 2 seconds. The ignition switch alsolocks automatically when the ignition switchhas been in the SEAT, (Off), or (Lock)position for about 6 minutes after the IDnumber is successfully inputted.When the ignition switch is locked, theignition switch ring goes off.To unlock the ignition switch again, repeatthe procedure for unlocking the ignitionswitch.
I've just had to put new tyres on year and a half old 2400 miles tyres have cracked on both front and rear tyre walls,replaced with Michelin city grip 2.
Your FOB / Startup Switch. Is it as simple as you are not sitting on the seat. It may have a sensor in there somewhere that only picks up on your weight on the seat?? I have the same with a Yamaha, not a Honda. The worst thing is that it isn’t or doesn’t happen all the yime!! 😮
Look how much better the Yamaha has triple tree hook up to front wheel ... ...no question on build quality when you see where Honda skimped on front end build !!!!! Strip them down and look !
@@MarkLoris Honda has better build quality than Yamaha that for sure. I had nmax and pcx before I could compare it, Honda wins in price , power , performance and maintenance. The only plus Yamaha has is both wheel abs.
Try the ivnition on the xmax. It doesnt lock when u want it to, does when u dont. Cant 11:12 get fuel cap open, beeps when u leave it on, then Again when yoh dont lockvthe steering.geeeesh. Its a terrible thinvnon the xmax (2023 onwards at least)
