LiveWire S2 Del Mar, Mulholland, Alpinista Key Replacement

Quick answerThe S2 bikes, the Del Mar, Mulholland and Alpinista, have no ignition key. Propulsion needs an assigned fob nearby or your PIN. A metal key is still supplied: LiveWire's S2 owner's manual says it is for the fork lock, and the same manual uses a key at the back of the bike: in the seat lock of the two-up seat, or in the fender cowl behind a solo seat. We cut and repair that mechanical key at the bike. Fobs are assigned by a LiveWire dealer.

LiveWire S2 Del Mar, Mulholland, Alpinista key quick facts

LiveWire's 2025 S2 owner's manual says the key supplied with the motorcycle is for the fork lock.
The fork lock is in the triple clamp on the right side, and the system will not allow propulsion while it is engaged.
To remove the two-up seat, the manual has you insert the key into the seat lock, turn it clockwise and lift the seat from the rear.
Key fobs are electronically assigned by a LiveWire dealer, and only two can be assigned at any one time.
The manual says to replace the fob battery every year with one of the same size as the cell removed, fitted negative side up.
The PIN can be changed with the ignition on and the fob present, under Settings, General, Change Security PIN.

LiveWire S2 Del Mar, Mulholland, Alpinista key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2023-present	S2 Del Mar	key fob for propulsion; metal key for the fork lock and the seat or fender cowl lock	yes	Lock and fob details as in the 2025 S2 Del Mar owner's manual.
2024-present	S2 Mulholland	key fob for propulsion; metal key for the fork lock and the seat or fender cowl lock	yes	The 2025 S2 owner's manual covers the Mulholland together with the Del Mar and Alpinista.
2025-present	S2 Alpinista	key fob for propulsion; metal key for the fork lock and the seat or fender cowl lock	yes	The 2025 Alpinista manual has the same fob assignment and PIN change wording as the Del Mar.

Fob, PIN and the OFF/RUN switch

LiveWire's manual calls it keyless activation. With the security fob present you set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN. If the fob is missing or dead, the PIN disarms the security system instead. Carrying the fob away from a bike that is already on does not shut it down, but the display shows a NO FOB alert once the bike starts moving without it.

When parked and switched off with the fob out of range, the manual says the propulsion system and the OFF/RUN switch remain disabled. That is the immobilizer on an S2. Nothing about it involves the metal key.

Need a key for your S2 Del Mar?

Call or text with the year and where the bike is parked.

Call (805) 429-8452 Text your year, make and model

Or read first: all services · common questions · about us · contact details

What the metal key is for on an S2

The bike rides without it, so the metal key is easy to forget about. The manual gives it these jobs.

Fork lock: turn the fork to the full left position, insert the key, turn it to the right, and remove it. Turn it to the left to unlock, then check the bars move freely through their full range.
Two-up seat: the key turns clockwise in the seat lock and the seat lifts from the rear. The helmet locks are hooks under this seat, and latching and locking the seat secures the helmet.
Solo seat: the seat itself is held by two screws, not a lock. The helmet locks sit under the fender cowl behind it, and the cowl has a key cylinder: key in, turn clockwise, lift the cowl from the rear.

A locked fork means no propulsion

The fork lock on an S2 is tied into the electronics. The manual states that it has a sensor and that the system will not allow propulsion while the fork lock is engaged. A Del Mar that lights up normally but will not go may simply have its fork lock on.

This is the situation where a lost metal key actually strands an S2. With the fork locked and no key, the bike cannot be ridden and is awkward to wheel onto a truck. Opening the lock and cutting a key where the bike is parked avoids a recovery.

Things that catch S2 owners out

Fob batteries. The S2 manual does not ask you to buy a named cell. It tells you to fit a battery the same size as the one you take out, negative side up, so open the fob and read the cell before going to the store. It also recommends doing this every year.

The fob's serial number is on a reusable label in the fob packaging and inside the fob. Keep the label with your paperwork.

If the fork lock key starts to bind or needs wiggling, deal with it early. A key that snaps in a locked fork lock turns a small job into a larger one.

Lost key, lost fob or both

Lost metal key: we come to the bike, confirm ownership with your photo ID and the registration or title, and make a key for the fork lock and the seat or fender cowl lock. A broken key in the fork lock is extracted on the same visit.

Lost fob: use your PIN to ride and contact a LiveWire dealer, since replacement fobs are bought from and assigned by the dealer. Lost fob and no PIN: the bike needs the dealer, and we can still release a locked fork so it can be moved there.

Where to find the key code

Check the front pages of the owner's manual and the delivery paperwork for a recorded key number, and keep any tag that came on the key ring. The fob serial number is separate and is printed on the label in the fob packaging and inside the fob. If no key number was recorded, a LiveWire dealer can help with the VIN and proof of ownership, or the key can be made from the lock.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

LiveWire S2 Del Mar, Mulholland, Alpinista key FAQ

Does the S2 Del Mar come with a key?

Yes. It does not start the bike, but LiveWire's manual says the key supplied with the motorcycle is for the fork lock, and a key also opens the two-up seat lock or the fender cowl behind a solo seat.

My S2 Mulholland turns on but will not enter propulsion. What should I check?

Check the fork lock first. The manual says the system will not allow propulsion while the fork lock is engaged. Then check that the fob is with you and its battery is good.

What battery does the S2 fob take?

LiveWire's S2 manual says to install a new battery of the same size as the one removed, negative side up, and to replace it every year. Read the marking on the old cell.

Can you make a new fob for my S2 Alpinista?

No. Fobs are assigned by a LiveWire dealer and only two can be assigned at a time. We handle the metal key, the fork lock and the seat or cowl lock.

More LiveWire models

Services for this bike

Electric Motorcycle Keys: Zero, LiveWire and EnergicaElectric motorcycles still have keys, and they are tied to the bike's electronics more closely than on most gas bikes.
Motorcycle Steering Lock Explained: How It Works and JamsA steering lock, called a fork lock by Harley-Davidson, is a bolt that holds the front end turned to one side so the bike cannot be wheeled away in a straight line.
Adding a Spare Motorcycle Chip Key: Who Can Program It?First check that your bike has a chip at all: many Japanese motorcycles sold in the US use a plain key, and a spare for those is simply cut.
Motorcycle Key and Lock Care: What Makers RecommendKeep water and grit out of the locks, use a small amount of a dry or lock-specific lubricant instead of oil, and replace a worn key before it fails.

Where we come to you

Sources

Page last updated November 14, 2026.