Question about switch key?
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Gloucester County, Southern NJ
I have a round dot of black Velcro on the fob and the frame to keep the fob from banging around when I ride. It also keeps the key from falling out when it's turned off but want to keep the key in.
Someone here, I think, does the same thing but with a magnet. The magnet did not work too good for me. I like the Velcro better. It takes a tiny bit more effort to pull off which is fine by me.
Someone here, I think, does the same thing but with a magnet. The magnet did not work too good for me. I like the Velcro better. It takes a tiny bit more effort to pull off which is fine by me.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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I don't think I've removed my key since I bought my bike 14 months ago. I just turn it to the halfway mark so the bike is off and the key is retained and walk away. I'm counting on the security system to keep my bike from riding away without me.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Norwalk, Ohio
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...treet-bob.html
Then do this, I'm still researching the fine little details before I do mine. Till then I just turn it back a bit to keep it falling to the ground. Stupid location.
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Then do this, I'm still researching the fine little details before I do mine. Till then I just turn it back a bit to keep it falling to the ground. Stupid location.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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I usually pull it, have turned it enough times where it has fallen out that it.... makes me mad. So now just pull it. Like the velcro/magnet idea, though not sure if it is as much trouble setting up as pulling it when I turn it off... Oh well...
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Gloucester County, Southern NJ
Yea those velcro kit installs can be a bitch a times! J/K LOL!
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Sweden
Is it such a big deal to take the key out and stuff it in yer back pocket when you leave your bike to go pay for the juice?I never leave the alarm fob with the key,its in my front pocket in my jacket and the key has a rubber keyfob on it so doesnt scuff the frame while riding..scuffs lol..its a motorcycle ....
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Maryland
Is it a big deal to remove the key - no. Could it be more convenient - yes. Other models have the option to turn the bike on/off without the key. It would be nice to have the option on my FXDBI, I'm just not sure I want to go through the effort to install a dash mounted switch. It would be nice to be able to turn the bike on and then pocket the key, as the frame of my bike has scratches from the key chain.
So, for those in the know, I ask my question again. Is it possible to alter the key to allow it to be removed from the fork cylinder in the run position?
So, for those in the know, I ask my question again. Is it possible to alter the key to allow it to be removed from the fork cylinder in the run position?