Spare key

[Rebel]

Do you carry one? It's never occurred to me before but I do now after visiting a friend the other day, who lives about 30 miles away. As I pulled up I saw another mate just leaving on his ZX6R so jumped off for a quick chat, not paying attention to where my key went. Much later that evening it's time to go but where the hell is my key? After hours of searching through leaves on the (long) driveway, and everywhere else i'd been, I had to face defeat and crash on the couch.
In the morning when I went online to work out the journey home I was gutted to find out it involved 4 changes of train and a cab ride from the station. It was going to take half the day, then repeat to come back and pick up the bike. Well there goes my saturday
So I was just enjoying a last coffee before setting off for the station in full leathers and boots when I noticed a chafing on my shin under the boot. That's right, there was my key slipped down through a hole in the pocket between leather and lining. How relieved was I
So to help someone out there avoid a similar bummer, the moral of this long boring story is always carry a spare key because without a key youre bike is going nowhere and you might be a lot further than 30 miles from home.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

Or have your key on a keyring that you always put in the same pocket. Haven't lost a key in over 30 years.




I'm going to lose my keys today, aren't I?
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[TheSmiler]

Although I agree never carried a spare key, there are other simple ways of starting a bike if you know how even been taught one before, not saying on forum as you don't want to inform thieves.

Also heard of a company before not sure not sure who offhand can't remember the name. Basically they had a small compartment in the sole of motorcycle boots where you could store a spare key.

Now ya wouldn't loose that key.

[Rebel]

Yeah usually I do, a Honda keyring, zipped into my jacket pocket, but this time I was in a hurry and not everyone is captain sensible, especially me.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

It should be OK, I've been hit by the ghey and decided I'm too cold to take the bike today.
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[pinkyfloyd]

I have my main key on a fob with the alarm switcher offer. That gets attached to my mail keyring as soon as I get off the bike. On the main keyring that stays zipped in my pocket is my spare key.

Thinking of getting another one cut and leaving that in the house but have not gotten around to it yet.
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[chris-red]

I locked my key under my seat once.
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[Rebel]

Go for it Pink, cover every eventuality, not sure about putting them on the same keyring though. Thats like having all your eggs in one basket.

[pinkyfloyd]

[Rebel]

What you need is a spare immobiliser fob.

[DrDonnyBrago]

[Walloper]

I have a spare key in the spare room.

I hope this helps.
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[TheSmiler]

[Redoko]

Main Bike key is always separate.

Spare bike key is attached to my keyring that has all my other keys on it.
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[willis1337]

Definately if riding abroad (or v long way from home). Swap spare keys with a mate who is with you (presuming you are not touring alone).
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[Minty]

Place spare key in latex glove. Spray WD40 into glove. Fold glove up. Duck tape glove somewhere on the motorcycle in a nook & cranny.

Thats what I've heard.

If someone happens to find mine then fair play to them.
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[andys675]

[doggone]

Have heard tales of insurance not paying out if you aren't able to send them both keys after a vehicle was stolen.
Because they think you left it insecure with a key in.

[Minty]

[iooi]

[Villers]

I have heard of the insurance two keys thing but Ive owned bikes with only one key in the past, so by that rationale a bike without 2 keys is uninsurable! Also despite the million and one probing questions the vampires ask Ive never actually bee confronted with the question of 'how many keys do you have'.

Ive actually been the victim of key vanishing on a previous occasion. I lost my CBR6 key, somehow. Ended up needing 2 new keys and a new ECU. If it hadnt been for the fact I had made a copy of the original key (not knowing about the HISS) I would have needed a new barrel, new seat lock and new tank.

If you only have the one key but have an immobiliser from the factory (such as HISS where theres a coded chip in the key for a transponder to pick up) I would suggest getting another key if possible just in case, or failing that get a copy cut and it will save you needing new locks at least

Carrying a spare key with me? Not likely!
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[Walloper]

Just give them any old key they sure as shite wont be checking if it fits.
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