I can remember seeing a picture of a key with a hole in it, somewhere on the forum. However, I'm not sure if it was 'through the chip', destroying it, but I did notice, in the photo ( that I can't seem to find right now ) the drilled hole was off to one side, if I am not mistaken.
Either way, be careful, those keys are expensive.
Also note that when I picked up my keys (two came with my RS 2010), plastic covers came over the metal key section. The keys snapped into them. On the bottom of them was a hole for a keyring to fit through.
I have not put my Spyder keys on a keyring using the plastic holder, as I think it is possible it could come out if you are unlucky. I just keep my Spyder key separate from my other keys. I also like having the ignition clear and clean of other keys getting tossed around.
FWIW, I've never had the key come out of the key holder thingy. Now granted, I don't have them clipped to my belt and walk all over creation tempting fate. But the key snaps very solidly into the holder thing.
Anyway, never had a problem losing the key while off the Spyder during a ryde. Don't think I'd want to take my chances hoping I missed all the critical components in the key when drilling it.
FWIW, I've never had the key come out of the key holder thingy. Now granted, I don't have them clipped to my belt and walk all over creation tempting fate. But the key snaps very solidly into the holder thing.
Anyway, never had a problem losing the key while off the Spyder during a ryde. Don't think I'd want to take my chances hoping I missed all the critical components in the key when drilling it.
Just my feelings on the matter.
I wouldn't take a chance on drilling the key either. Glad to hear you've had good luck with the key holder. I agree with you, that it is a solid fit.
I've ridden my Spyder for 15 thousand miles now and have never lost a key...... Unless I forget to put it in it's black case. It fits very securely in it's black case. I like it.
Previous owner of a 2008 Spyder SM5. Current owner of a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star Venture
The keyholders have served us well for two years. I don't like other keys on a ring to scratch the console. Our keys (and holders) do stay in our pockets when not on the Spyder though, on a fob, not hanging from a belt clip. We don't keep too many other keys on that ring, just the saddlebag keys.
-Scotty 2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine) 2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes 2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
The keyholders have served us well for two years. I don't like other keys on a ring to scratch the console. Our keys (and holders) do stay in our pockets when not on the Spyder though, on a fob, not hanging from a belt clip. We don't keep too many other keys on that ring, just the saddlebag keys.
In the pants pockets, not the jacket. Too many keys get locked in the trunk after the driver stips off a jacket and throws it in the trunk. Now, if you are in the habit of also stripping off your pants when you get off of the Spyder, you should stick the key somewhere else!
In the pants pockets, not the jacket. Too many keys get locked in the trunk after the driver stips off a jacket and throws it in the trunk. Now, if you are in the habit of also stripping off your pants when you get off of the Spyder, you should stick the key somewhere else!
In the pants pockets, not the jacket. Too many keys get locked in the trunk after the driver strips off a jacket and throws it in the trunk. Now, if you are in the habit of also stripping off your pants when you get off of the Spyder, you should stick the key somewhere else!
You say that like it was a bad thing?
Also, forget the purse, for the same reason. Nancy did that and cost me a four hour round trip back home on my BMW to get her spare key, which now stays in my (pants) pocket. Good time for the noobs to search up the "emergency trunk release" threads.
-Scotty 2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine) 2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes 2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
In the pants pockets, not the jacket. Too many keys get locked in the trunk after the driver stips off a jacket and throws it in the trunk. Now, if you are in the habit of also stripping off your pants when you get off of the Spyder, you should stick the key somewhere else!
+2 I don't even use the key cover anymore at this point. I just carry the key in my pants pocket whenever it is not in the ignition.
The keyholders have served us well for two years. I don't like other keys on a ring to scratch the console. Our keys (and holders) do stay in our pockets when not on the Spyder though, on a fob, not hanging from a belt clip. We don't keep too many other keys on that ring, just the saddlebag keys.
The keyholder is there for a purpose. So far it has never failed us. Why try and cause a problem with the key when there is no need? Carry the key in it, take the key out to use it, put it back in the keyholder when done. No fuss no bother.
Also a good idea when going a bit away from home to carry the spare key securely on your person just in case you lose or lock the other one.
Last edited by Dudley; 02-10-2010 at 10:53 PM.
2008 GS SE5 in 2008
Traded at 43,000 miles for a left over
2010 RT SM5 in 2011
Traded at 57,000 for a left over
2014 RTS SE6 in 2015, which has 35,000 miles
Oct 19th, 2017, totaled 2014 RT while killing a Javaline
Dec 12th, 2017 drove a 2017 F3L home. What an awesome machine!
I used a hot sodering iron and went through the head just about where the metal meets the head in that little rounded indentation. The sodering iron will melt right through the plastic and the metal key is open right there.
I have to admit though, the plastic sheath it came with hasn't failed me yet and it's been 2 years and you risk scratching the console... I did.
Just a thought.
We are a happy THREE Spyder family!
My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
What is wrong with the key holder it comes with? I have a ring through that and I attach other keys to it. Why anyone would want to drill a hole through the key handle and risk destroying the key's sensitive 'chip' is beyond me...plus, as per Lamont's picture, it looks horrible.
I have never had an issue with the key and its sheath...I've even been at home watching TV and fiddled with snapping the key in and out...probably thousands of times...never an issue.
The key sheath is really cool and quite functional. No other cars/bikes I've ever seen have this setup...definitely unique...very cool...
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My response:
Until now I did not know about the holders as I did not get them with mine. I would not want a bunch of keys up there either but a key for the GIVI bags would be nice along with my lucky Budwieser Green Lizard bottle opener key ring. (That keyring has made a lot of miles on a lot of bikes with me)
So, off to the dealer to get a couple of holders.
Sounds like an excuse to go for a ride!
To Doc: Ahhh Yes, that whole "Magnetic RI"
I dont think it works quite like in that Bones episode when it sucked the gun out of the FBI guys hand from 10 feet away but I see your point.
I never had the key fall out of the plastic holder, but both of them broke where the hole was in the end of them. One went into the trash at Deals gap and one disappeared on a ryde somewhere. Forrest had a solution to this problem.
Stopped by the dealer today and ordered a key holder.
$11 Wooh!
It was a good chance to talk shop with them though.
If you bought the Spyder new, each key should have had a keyholder. If not, BRP owes you 2 holders without cost...unless that has all changed on new Spyders.
2008 GS SE5 in 2008
Traded at 43,000 miles for a left over
2010 RT SM5 in 2011
Traded at 57,000 for a left over
2014 RTS SE6 in 2015, which has 35,000 miles
Oct 19th, 2017, totaled 2014 RT while killing a Javaline
Dec 12th, 2017 drove a 2017 F3L home. What an awesome machine!
If you bought the Spyder new, each key should have had a keyholder. If not, BRP owes you 2 holders without cost...unless that has all changed on new Spyders.
He bought it from Dave01 and Dave said the holders broke.
Spyder Keys and keyring
and then just clamping the key in them
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