Crapped-out Key FOB??
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Brownsburg, IN
It doesn't "need" the key, the key stays in because of the "knub" on the key. Like posted above, if you just grind down the knub so the key is a smooth cylinder you can put the key in, turn the bike on, take the key out with the switch still in the on position.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Gloucester County, Southern NJ
Yep I know about grinding the nub off. When I first got my bike the dealer told me absolutely not to do it. He said there is something in the ignition that will not work if I do that. BS or not, I'm happy to leave the key in the ignition. I still need to reach down to turn it on, then reach back down to turn it off. Why add reaching into my pocket to drop the key in and then again reach in to pull the key out?
I like how my brother in law's Road king works. Use the key to unlock the ignition then it can be turned on and off with the key.
I have a circle of Velcro on the back of the fob and on the frame. When I turn the ignition on I press the fob onto the Velcro. If I forget to do that the wind will do it for me.
I like how my brother in law's Road king works. Use the key to unlock the ignition then it can be turned on and off with the key.
I have a circle of Velcro on the back of the fob and on the frame. When I turn the ignition on I press the fob onto the Velcro. If I forget to do that the wind will do it for me.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Thats a great idea, doing that for sure once I get the new fob.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Gloucester County, Southern NJ
Can't take full credit for that idea. I heard about someone here who used a magnet but the magnet did not work so good for me, so in my mind velcro was the next natural step. It's been a year and it works flawlessly.
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