DaveTheAffable Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I swore it would never happen to me. It did. Stopped at a friends, threw a lot of loose stuff in my helmet bag, and closed the locked side case.... with the key in it. No... I don't have the plastic key. No... never got a second key. Yes... 2nd key on order and will be at dealer Wednesday. I was only 35 minutes late to work after I got a ride home from my friend, and drove the cage. Arrrgh.. Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I swore it would never happen to me. It did. Stopped at a friends, threw a lot of loose stuff in my helmet bag, and closed the locked side case.... with the key in it. No... I don't have the plastic key. No... never got a second key. Yes... 2nd key on order and will be at dealer Wednesday. I was only 35 minutes late to work after I got a ride home from my friend, and drove the cage. Arrrgh.. I never lock a case with it open and never heard of doing that. Link to comment
DaveTheAffable Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 I never lock a case with it open and never heard of doing that. Well... I've given you a new experience...LOL. There is a reason I have kind of gotten in that habit; At work, I get off bike and leave left side case open, but locked. I take my personal stuff, and some clothes into a locker room and leave them there. On my way to office... 200 feet away... I drop off a couple of items back into the side case (which is already locked) and simply close it up knowing my keys and other personals are in the locker room. Today, I stopped in driveway at friends home. I pulled helmet bag out, locked side case but left it open and empty. I went in and saw friend, returned and tossed bag with a few items and KEY into side case, and closed it. Stupid. Never again. It would be nice if there was a mechanism that PREVENTED the lock from being locked while case is open, but it's really no different than the trunk of a car. Link to comment
Ponch Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 You have. I will never do that. I do have a spare key, but it is at home. I did have the plastic key, but it broke in my wallet. I guess getting replacement plastic or real keys is expensive? Link to comment
Bud Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Can't do it on my old RT. Have to have the key to lock the lid. Link to comment
Bud Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 My ridding buddy bought a new 2014 HD Street Glide. Started it up, rode to town, shut it off, went and had coffee and then, when he tried to start it again realized the key fob was in his garage and the bike won't start w/o it. Link to comment
eddd Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 My ridding buddy bought a new 2014 HD Street Glide. Started it up, rode to town, shut it off, went and had coffee and then, when he tried to start it again realized the key fob was in his garage and the bike won't start w/o it. Ah! The benefits of modern high tech conveniences. Link to comment
smiller Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 My ridding buddy bought a new 2014 HD Street Glide. Started it up, rode to town, shut it off, went and had coffee and then, when he tried to start it again realized the key fob was in his garage and the bike won't start w/o it. Then he must not be very observant For the above reason just about every keyless system I've ever heard of will display a warning to the driver if the fob is out of range, including HD I would expect because that function is especially important on motorcycles. Or maybe they left out the 10-cent warning light but if so that would be really bad. Link to comment
Huzband Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I've locked myself out of my truck a couple of times. Thank technology for OnStar. And having them on speed dial on my cell phone. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 On the Harley it can be bypassed with the right code sequence in the radio. One of my riding buddies rides an Ultra Classic. Lost his fob somehow while riding. After stopping for gas...whoops. Called his dealer and they talked him through the unlock series. Link to comment
DaveTheAffable Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 You have. I will never do that. I do have a spare key, but it is at home. I did have the plastic key, but it broke in my wallet. I guess getting replacement plastic or real keys is expensive? Yup.... about $60 a key.... and a multi day wait while it comes from GNW. (God Knows Where) Link to comment
Deek Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I swore it would never happen to me. It did. Stopped at a friends, threw a lot of loose stuff in my helmet bag, and closed the locked side case.... with the key in it. No... I don't have the plastic key. No... never got a second key. Yes... 2nd key on order and will be at dealer Wednesday. I was only 35 minutes late to work after I got a ride home from my friend, and drove the cage. Arrrgh.. Didn't know that was even possible! How did you do that? I take a spare ignition/case key with me on my old dogtags when I tour, but don't bother for local riding...I think I'll start taking my dogtags even on the local riding now! Link to comment
BoisePilot Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I use the low tech method of using a zip tie to hold a spare key on the frame somewhere behind the plastic out of sight where I can get it without a key or tools. When I travel with friends we exchange spare keys. So far in 36 years I have not needed either method. I know this is simple advise but simple is what I do best. Link to comment
eddd Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I use the low tech method of using a zip tie to hold a spare key on the frame somewhere behind the plastic out of sight where I can get it without a key or tools. When I travel with friends we exchange spare keys. So far in 36 years I have not needed either method. I know this is simple advise but simple is what I do best. CONTEST TIME! First one to find the key on BoisePilot's bike wins a 2004 R1150RT! Link to comment
smiller Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I did the same thing as BoisePilot. With regard to theft, I'm not sure if my R1100RT would have been in danger if I left the key lying on the seat. Link to comment
Bullett Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 It takes a special kind of brilliance to figure out how to do that. Congratulations! Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 The guy I bought my first R1100RT from had taped a spare key to the inside of one of the mirror housings. Thus, if he really needed it, he could just pop off the mirror and there it was. Link to comment
DavidMantle Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Never thought it possible but some of the solutions show utter brilliance in the simplicity. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Never thought it possible but some of the solutions show utter brilliance in the simplicity. Are you calling (some of) us simple?!? or brilliant? Link to comment
eddd Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 The guy I bought my first R1100RT from had taped a spare key to the inside of one of the mirror housings. Thus, if he really needed it, he could just pop off the mirror and there it was. I used that place on my R1100RT. I've only had to resort to the hidden key one time, but it was with my truck. It was in the gas station when I was filling up. I stepped up on my nerf bar to clean the windshield and bumped the locking switch with my body. No problem...I've got a spare key. It had been so long since I hid the key I couldn't remember front or back, right side or left side. I spent several minutes crawling around trying to find it. Link to comment
Bud Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I use the low tech method of using a zip tie to hold a spare key on the frame somewhere behind the plastic out of sight where I can get it without a key or tools. When I travel with friends we exchange spare keys. So far in 36 years I have not needed either method. I know this is simple advise but simple is what I do best. CONTEST TIME! First one to find the key on BoisePilot's bike wins a 2004 R1150RT! Well, if it is like mine, it is behind the black plastic triangle held on with a zip tie! Link to comment
greiffster Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 CONTEST TIME! First one to find the key on BoisePilot's bike wins a 2004 R1150RT! I've got spare keys on the bike and all of the cars. I usually use the magnetic key lockers. I can barely find them when I need to, and I know where they are. Link to comment
BoisePilot Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Why would anyone want to steal my old 2004rt? With all the super cool new motorcycles out there I figure I am protected by poverty. PS I have to really look for the key to occasionally verify it is still there so I don't worry about someone finding it by chance. Thanks for the laugh. Link to comment
Bud Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Why would anyone want to steal my old 2004rt? With all the super cool new motorcycles out there I figure I am protected by poverty. PS I have to really look for the key to occasionally verify it is still there so I don't worry about someone finding it by chance. Thanks for the laugh. Are you saying I did't win the bike????? Link to comment
Skywagon Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 when I had my 1150RT I seem to accidentally store it just above the license plate where you unlock the top box....when I couldn't find my key I knew where it was. After a whil I just put one of the little slim metal wallet keys in there and just left it. Nobody every bothered to take it. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 One time my bike was being serviced at the dealer, but I was not going to pick it up during business hours. I paid them over the phone, and they asked how I wanted to deal with the key. I just told them to put it in that secret hiding place under the rear rack. The guy sounded confused, so I added, "you know, where we put the key in to unlock the rear seat?" He just laughed and said he would take care of it. Bike was right where it was supposed to be when I stopped by to lick it up later. Link to comment
DaveTheAffable Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 It takes a special kind of brilliance to figure out how to do that. Congratulations! if that comment was meant for me, thank you! There is only one thing I work harder at than being stupid, and that is being affable. I ordered my new key at Irv Seavers in Southern California on late Friday afternoon, and the dealership had it this morning(They're closed on Mondays). So, all is well that ends well. Link to comment
Bud Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 One time my bike was being serviced at the dealer, but I was not going to pick it up during business hours. I paid them over the phone, and they asked how I wanted to deal with the key. I just told them to put it in that secret hiding place under the rear rack. The guy sounded confused, so I added, "you know, where we put the key in to unlock the rear seat?" He just laughed and said he would take care of it. Bike was right where it was supposed to be when I stopped by to lick it up later. That's where I usually find it when I can't find it anywhere else. Funny on how easy it is to forget where it was last. But then again, the joke in our house is: "Nancy, where is my chainsaw?" Her reply "Can't you hear it running?" Link to comment
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