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Title: The hideous bulky key Post by MrBrownTX on 11/01/11 at 15:57:56 So my bike has this hideous big black plastic key that has this built in round cap that flushes up against the key hole, perpindicular to the key itself. It makes the key ridiculously bulky and uncomfortable in my pocket. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379685_2592091763696_1296698151_3153315_2076587790_n.jpg Has anyone had a normal flat key cut? Does it cause problems being different? Would it be ok to get a normal key for this bike? I live in the middle of nowhere and teach at a middle school in a small Texas town so I normally just leave the key in it all the time but I get worried some time some dbag might steal my key. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by Serowbot on 11/01/11 at 16:01:27 My bike key ain't bad,... but my car key was huge... I took care of that with a bench grinder... ;D... |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by verslagen1 on 11/01/11 at 16:12:49 This round cap must be something the PO added... not standard issue. Yank it off it iritates you. ;D |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by arteacher on 11/01/11 at 16:16:50 I think it's kind of cool. 8-) |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by MotoBuddha on 11/01/11 at 16:40:06 Looks like it came from a bus depot locker. ;D Anyway, you can find the key code on the bike (it's on one or more of the locks) and get an ordinary flat one made. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by jandaso on 11/01/11 at 16:47:28 My old atv used to have a key like that. Just cut that round stuff and make it look like a normal key. I always thought that round thing was so the user wouldn't get dirt or mud inside the key hole. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by MrBrownTX on 11/01/11 at 17:31:20 Ok, thanks for the responses. I'll cut it down to size for now. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by Boofer on 11/01/11 at 18:36:03 273423223D3036343F60510 wrote:
Versy, the round cap keeps moisture out of the ignition in rain. ATVs come with them a lot. Like you said, "Yank it off." Reminds me of the service station restroom key with a boat paddle attached so you don't lose it or steal it. ;D |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by Boofer on 11/01/11 at 18:41:38 A question. Are there motorcycles that have the chip embedded in the key? If so, we may need to qualify our advice to modify them. A key for my car is about $80 at the dealer (with programming). I got one for $65 at my locksmith without the wait or the attitude. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by MotoBuddha on 11/01/11 at 19:20:18 We're talking about a budget bike designed more than 20 years ago. We're lucky it has digital ignition and a disk brake. So a chip embedded in the key? Mmmmmmmmm, I doubt it. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by built2last66 on 11/01/11 at 20:13:24 Girls don't really like harley's they just think they're the only motosickle... |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by drums1 on 11/02/11 at 09:28:00 I wouldn't be leaving the key in my bike....not where I live, anyways. The bike would be gone in a flash. I have just a regular flat key, and the 1 came with bike, with the plastic cover. No big round thing like that, though. I'm sure it's there to keep moisture out while riding. I never ride in the rain, so I don't need it. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by MrBrownTX on 11/02/11 at 14:16:13 Yeah, Drums i don't plan on riding when there is rain in the forecast so I won't be worried about cutting that crap off. I used to ride in FL many years ago and a freaking microburst tornado type thing blew across the road in a sudden thnder storm and took me off the road with it so I avoid rain now, I was scarred by that. The HD keychain came from the PO too, lol. I thought it was ironic and I haven't found a better free replacement yet. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by built2last66 on 11/03/11 at 07:49:08 If you can slip that piece of rubber off intact I'll take it.. I broke the plastic piece off of my key, and I think that rubber sealer is kinda neat... |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by sbaugz on 11/03/11 at 14:25:21 to answer one of your original questions- yes you can have a different key made. I took mine to the local locksmith and he made me a pair of keys for $5 each including cutting them. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by SuperSavage on 11/03/11 at 20:39:52 If you don't like it, cut it off with an exacto knife. You leave your key in your bike when you park it? Really? :-? That's just asking for it. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by Boofer on 11/03/11 at 20:55:58 64465D466B5C4D4D4148290 wrote:
I didn't ask about a 20 yr old bike. I asked if there were any bikes out there who have a chip in the key. I have read about some models of higher end bikes with a key fob that activates to ignition, I think. It wouldn't be good for a Noob to go remodeling a hundred dollar key. |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by houstonbofh on 11/08/11 at 15:12:33 I do not know of any, but it would not surprise me on the newer bikes. It would require a computer controlled ignition, however. That is how they work... On the orriginal note, however. Get a key here... http://www.keysnuts.com/ |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by MrBrownTX on 11/09/11 at 07:23:44 787F6563647F7E727F7678100 wrote:
LOVE IT!!! |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by babyhog on 11/09/11 at 10:02:09 393E2422253E3F333E3739510 wrote:
Oh no, this is too cool. I gotta have one... a RED one! http://www.keysnuts.com/images/gemstones.JPG?434 |
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Title: Re: The hideous bulky key Post by MotoBuddha on 11/09/11 at 10:08:04 406D6D646770020 wrote:
I didn't ask about a 20 yr old bike. I asked if there were any bikes out there who have a chip in the key. I have read about some models of higher end bikes with a key fob that activates to ignition, I think. It wouldn't be good for a Noob to go remodeling a hundred dollar key. [/quote] Tell ya what, if I ever run across a noob here on the Savage board asking about modifying the key for high end late model bike, I'll pass along your warning, as well as suggesting he/she is asking on the wrong board. ;D |
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