Key Mod

[Lamonster]

While some of you guys are figuring out how to put alarms on your Spyder I'm figuring out how to leave my key in the Spyder. ;D

:click:
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/3/6915585831.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/7804449)http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/3/6915585787.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/7804448)

[jeuchler]

That's a cool mod, Lamont. :bigthumbsup:

Get back here and give us more info! (Netami??)

[barb36jack31]

I like the looks of that mod. Give us somemore info, please!

Jac H.

[matusky]

That's awesome! Looks like you took a fluid cap and got creative! :bigthumbsup:

[Lamonster]

That's awesome! Looks like you took a fluid cap and got creative! :bigthumbsup:


Yep, it was a billet oil cap that I found at PepBoys in Daytona. ;D :bigthumbsup:

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/3/6918130198.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/7805057)

[morgcl]

thats good lamont

[jebkaylor]

Looks great, but I have way to much crap in my pockets already!

[Lamonster]

Looks great, but I have way to much crap in my pockets already!


The idea is not to put it in your pockets. I keep my spare in my wallet and if I want to remove this key I'll just throw it in the trunk and use my spare to get it out. :doorag:

[BlackWidow]

OK,
Why would you want to do that? I don't understand.

You do alot of things that makes sense but this just seems like a "'cause I can" type mod.

Can you still open the trunk and seat?

[Lamonster]

OK,
Why would you want to do that? I don't understand.

You do alot of things that makes sense but this just seems like a "'cause I can" type mod.

Can you still open the trunk and seat?


Yes I can still open my trunk and seat. As a matter of fact I put a rubber gasket in so now I can push and turn and it will stay turned so that you don't have to hold the key to open the trunk or the seat. :doorag:

I've done some sort of key mod on every bike I've owned and most folks think it's pretty cool when they see it.

This is the mod I have on my 109.

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/3/7019403682.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/7809221)http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/3/7019403626.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/7809220)

[tfjunkie]

:spyder:
Played in the rain today.

[2faston3]

Lamont:

How about this... A key mod that is a key yet looks like an empty ignition. Talk about fooling everyone 8)

Just sayin....

That I would buy!

2faston3

[Wijllie]

now you spoiled his next prototype :p

[2faston3]

Ooooops ;D

[Wijllie]

Ooooops ;D

Great idea though...!

[Lamonster]

:doorag:
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/3/7715472753.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/7844346)

[daddydarko]

How did you secure the key to the cap?

[Lamonster]

How did you secure the key to the cap?
JB weld

[trikester]

Yes I can still open my trunk and seat. As a matter of fact I put a rubber gasket in so now I can push and turn and it will stay turned so that you don't have to hold the key to open the trunk or the seat.




I also got tired of holding the key down while opening the trunk so I just screwed in the latching bolt on the trunk a few turns to compress the trunk's gasket a little more. Loosen the lock nut, turn the latching bolt and re-tighten the lock nut - simple. Now the lid springs up just enough to stay unlatched when I push and turn the key. An added advantage is that it will seal even better now. :cheers:

Frank

[bjt]

I also got tired of holding the key down while opening the trunk so I just screwed in the latching bolt on the trunk a few turns to compress the trunk's gasket a little more. Loosen the lock nut, turn the latching bolt and re-tighten the lock nut - simple. Now the lid springs up just enough to stay unlatched when I push and turn the key. An added advantage is that it will seal even better now. :cheers:

Frank


I did that too when I first got my Spyder but after a few months, I think the trunk weather seal has lost a little elasticity and trunk is back to two hand operation again. Instead of screwing the latch in a little bit more and further compressing the trunk weather seal, I am thinking about doing the spring over the latch pin mod. (http://www.can-amtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2473)

[kalavera]

so is there a part number/model number for this billet oil cap?

What does the back look like?

I know you JB welded the key in place. I was just looking to see how you put it all together (with reference pics).