VRod Ignition
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From: Ottawa, CANADA
I ride in a ll kinds of weather (excepet snow/ice), and Reaper has no issues. Your bike won't either. Just be more careful when the weather sucks.
As for parking it in the open. I use a disc lock, and lock the forks and ignition. Reaper also has the factory ignition disabler/silent alarm (no siren, but the lights flash and she won't start if it isn't turned off by the fob), so I set that every time as well. I've heard of people covering their Harleys with other manufacturers' covers. I've never felt the need for that, but it can't hurt. I would go with a waterproof one if I went that route.
Enjoy your bike,, and ride the hell out of it every chance you get!
Cheers!
As for parking it in the open. I use a disc lock, and lock the forks and ignition. Reaper also has the factory ignition disabler/silent alarm (no siren, but the lights flash and she won't start if it isn't turned off by the fob), so I set that every time as well. I've heard of people covering their Harleys with other manufacturers' covers. I've never felt the need for that, but it can't hurt. I would go with a waterproof one if I went that route.
Enjoy your bike,, and ride the hell out of it every chance you get!
Cheers!
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From: NW Ontario
Congrats on the new ride, I'm sure you'll have many memorable rides on it. As someone already stated: "Ride smart and ride safe"! Make sure you have full coverage on the bike (collision; fire & theft; liability) and forget about it. Use the fork locks whenever its unattended outside of your property and stop worrying. Thieves go after bikes that are easily accessible and unlocked.
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I'll try to be a little more on topic.
I have had this happen on both my vrods. Each time it took a lot of jiggling while pushing and pulling the key trying to find that sweet spot. Maybe some spray graphite to add some lube if you have to. I really don't recommend wd40 unless that is absolutely the only thing you can find as that will attract more gunk.
Good luck
I have had this happen on both my vrods. Each time it took a lot of jiggling while pushing and pulling the key trying to find that sweet spot. Maybe some spray graphite to add some lube if you have to. I really don't recommend wd40 unless that is absolutely the only thing you can find as that will attract more gunk.
Good luck
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Get a little can of WD-40 or lock lube and give a squirt or 2 into the slot and let it sit a while, poke the key in and start wiggling to see if things free up for you otherwise it's new switch time
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Not many V-Rods here, it will be a learning experience. If you get the key out I would find a good cover for it. Welcome to the forums from west MI.
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i ride in a ll kinds of weather (excepet snow/ice), and reaper has no issues. Your bike won't either. Just be more careful when the weather sucks.
As for parking it in the open. I use a disc lock, and lock the forks and ignition. Reaper also has the factory ignition disabler/silent alarm (no siren, but the lights flash and she won't start if it isn't turned off by the fob), so i set that every time as well. I've heard of people covering their harleys with other manufacturers' covers. I've never felt the need for that, but it can't hurt. I would go with a waterproof one if i went that route.
Enjoy your bike,, and ride the hell out of it every chance you get!
Cheers!
As for parking it in the open. I use a disc lock, and lock the forks and ignition. Reaper also has the factory ignition disabler/silent alarm (no siren, but the lights flash and she won't start if it isn't turned off by the fob), so i set that every time as well. I've heard of people covering their harleys with other manufacturers' covers. I've never felt the need for that, but it can't hurt. I would go with a waterproof one if i went that route.
Enjoy your bike,, and ride the hell out of it every chance you get!
Cheers!
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I ride in a ll kinds of weather (excepet snow/ice), and Reaper has no issues. Your bike won't either. Just be more careful when the weather sucks.
As for parking it in the open. I use a disc lock, and lock the forks and ignition. Reaper also has the factory ignition disabler/silent alarm (no siren, but the lights flash and she won't start if it isn't turned off by the fob), so I set that every time as well. I've heard of people covering their Harleys with other manufacturers' covers. I've never felt the need for that, but it can't hurt. I would go with a waterproof one if I went that route.
Enjoy your bike,, and ride the hell out of it every chance you get!
Cheers!
As for parking it in the open. I use a disc lock, and lock the forks and ignition. Reaper also has the factory ignition disabler/silent alarm (no siren, but the lights flash and she won't start if it isn't turned off by the fob), so I set that every time as well. I've heard of people covering their Harleys with other manufacturers' covers. I've never felt the need for that, but it can't hurt. I would go with a waterproof one if I went that route.
Enjoy your bike,, and ride the hell out of it every chance you get!
Cheers!
