BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 33

A spare key attached to the
same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could
"irritate" the electronics, in
which case the enabling signal
for ignition, fuel supply and
starter is not issued. Under
these circumstances the mo-
torcycle will refuse to start.
Consequently, always keep the
spare key or keys separate from
the ignition key.
Similarly, physical force could
damage the ignition key's inte-
gral electronics. If this happens,
you will not be able to start the
engine.
Electronic immobilizer (EWS)
Spare/extra keys
You can obtain spare/extra
keys only through an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
keys are part of an integrated
security system, so the retailer
is under an obligation to check
the legitimacy of all applications
for spare/extra keys.
If you want to have a key
barred, you have to bring along
all the keys that belong to the
motorcycle.
A key that has been barred can
subsequently be cleared and
reactivated for use.
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