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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Your better off just recording the Key number, either keep it in your wallet, or on your registration or something. If you loose the key, you bring your ID, Registration and key number to a locksmith and they whip you up a new key.

I lost my keys in May at 14k feet in the snow outside of Lake Tahoe, Gave my code the following morning to a local lock man, and I was good to go. Since I had my Garage door opener on me, Didnt even loose my house key. Was just to my bike.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Yeah, carrying around your key number and then tracking down a locksmith, getting a ride to his joint, provide he is open for business is a lot better idea than hiding a key somewhere on your bike.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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I keep mine under THE SMITH&WESSON
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Do not look under the tailight!
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Damn too late someone has been there!

 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I don't think you could fit a booger under that lens.
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JW1200
I don't think you could fit a booger under that lens.
Nawww....under the tail light....behind the license....aww never mind! Hehe!
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I attached a spare key to the tip of one of my spark plugs. That way, if I ever need it, I just borrow a spark plug socket and retrieve my spare key.
My engine is a bit noisier since I hid it there, but my mechanic told me it's because of the higher compression now.
And no, I'm not going to tell you what cylinder I hid it in!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by krwould
Nawww....under the tail light....behind the license....aww never mind! Hehe!
OOOoooo, IC...........But what I said is true anyway! lol
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Under the gas cap( few would look there) behind the licence plate. Taped under the seat, but why not a spare in ya wallet,small enough,
 



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