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Dec 21, 2010 | 07:03 PM

#11

Faast Ed

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From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)

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Originally Posted by kozy22

I want to put my reg./ and insurance in it, but I'm not sure because any H-D key will fit.

Has anyone had any issues with that or am I worrying too much

Right now I keep it in a grifter box on the plate, but with the softbrake coming I don't think I want to keep the grifter box

I'm not sure they are totally waterproof for putting papers in. Bad storms happen.

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My SIG fits in there, but I don't understand why you left the box keyed with a blank. How can you be able to pay top dollar for an HD part and not pay the $20 or so to have it rekeyed so only YOUR bike key fits it?

Just wondering.

Not sure I'd be real comfortable about storing something of great value, on a bike that's already a target for thieves. Once in their garage, your new key won't be an obstacle for them.

Nobody gonna be stealing insurance papers or a few wrenches. They are gonna be looking at the bigger saddlebags for a nice leather, or the bike itself.

Dec 21, 2010 | 08:23 PM

#12

KumaRide

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From: Newcastle, Ca.

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Originally Posted by kozy22

Worrying too much. Keep ins papers, reg., some tools, some cash just in case. Some one will steal my helmet, the gf's $300 helmet, our jackets laying on the bike, way before rifling through a little tool box.

Keep ins, reg papers and the cash in a plastic baggy to keep dry.

Dec 21, 2010 | 09:30 PM

#13

gforrest2

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Originally Posted by KumaRide

Good point.

Also, seems like H-Ds get a little more respect and people don't mess with them like they would a metric bike.

Makes sense...if you were caught in the act, who would you rather face off against - a burly biker or a squid on a rice rocket?

Last edited by gforrest2; Dec 21, 2010 at 09:34 PM.

Dec 22, 2010 | 12:31 AM

#14

dub976

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From: ChiTown burbs

I keep the basic paperwork in mine inside a ziplock bag. I have had my lock open up (exc. vib) on me while riding needless to say my tool kit went bouncing down the road.

Dec 22, 2010 | 05:55 AM

#15

brenn

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From: Kentucky

Quote:

Originally Posted by kozy22

You can get a real key lock for it in any hardware store - Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. or others have taken theirs to a locksmith to get a lock that matches their ignition key. Takes about a minute to replace the lock.

Dec 22, 2010 | 07:12 AM

#16

jwilson77

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From: Cleveland

I bought a replacement tubular lock off of Ebay for mine; around $7 and 5 min to change. I have two different keys now, but it won't vibrate open as others have mentioned.