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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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Well I finally got around to grinding the nub off my FXDB key, allowing me to remove the key from the ignition after turning the bike on and I have to wonder...why did I wait so long to do this stupid mod?!?! It literally took a matter of seconds and is hands down one of the best mods I've done yet. No more annoying key chain flapping in the wind, dulling my frame. Just turn the bike on, put the key back in your pocket and off you go. If you have a Dyna that requires you leave the key in the ignition when riding, DO THIS MOD! You will not regret it.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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I think I might have to do this...only thing I don't like about my bike is the key setup.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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Do you have a link to this mod...Or more details I am a newb around here

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by drnk_n_publick
Well I finally got around to grinding the nub off my FXDB key, allowing me to remove the key from the ignition after turning the bike on and I have to wonder...why did I wait so long to do this stupid mod?!?! It literally took a matter of seconds and is hands down one of the best mods I've done yet. No more annoying key chain flapping in the wind, dulling my frame. Just turn the bike on, put the key back in your pocket and off you go. If you have a Dyna that requires you leave the key in the ignition when riding, DO THIS MOD! You will not regret it.
To each their own I guess, I don't like the stock key location either but I won't grind the nub down. I just wouldn't feel comfortable doing this as if you misplace your key after and ride out somewhere there would be no way to turn the ignition off. I just use some polish to fix up the frame and keep it from dulling.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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I wonder why the MoCo chose to use a different lock for the FXDB? The key is removable on my '10 FXDC. I checked the parts catalog, and sure enough, it's a different part number.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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To each their own I guess, I don't like the stock key location either but I won't grind the nub down. I just wouldn't feel comfortable doing this as if you misplace your key after and ride out somewhere there would be no way to turn the ignition off. I just use some polish to fix up the frame and keep it from dulling.
I feel the same way, but then again you could always loose you keys to you car , granted the car wouldn't be on. Just a chance you would have to take. What I'd worry about is walking off after I get off the bike and it still be on(lights) and draining the battery.I like the idea , just have to think about it a bit more b4 I commit.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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I just zip tied a lock pouch near the key switch, and lengthened the fob to key with a leather lace. I place the fob in the pouch and snap it when I ride.

 
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Well I like the idea too but also have worries, like draining the battery etc. But as most of us have 2 keys you could mod one of them and leave the other original, then you have both options
 
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I did this mod a couple of years back and it becomes second nature to turn the bike on and off.....Great mod, simple, fast and free.....
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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I ride with just the bare key in the lock, no fob. When I get where I'm going I just remove the key and put it in the watch pocket on my jeans. Haven't lost it yet(famous last words).
 
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