Just drilled a hole in it the chip is were the metal meets the plastic. I have Drilled 4 keys now for 2 my bike and 2 for the wife's bike they all work.
I think the reason people want to put a ring through the key because it can be easy to forget the key is still in the ignition. I've done it a few times myself.
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I have my key holder attached to the alarm fob (in pocket while riding). The setup also has a quick disconnect from my main key ring (in trunk while riding). I never forget the key because the fob is connected to the holder. When done, the whole setup gets connected back onto the main ring.
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I like the automatic theroy. (I dont like extra steps if they can be avoided.)
Here is what I ended up with thanks to all the suggestions on the board
First I drilled a hole in the key. 3/16 right at the top just missing the grey area.
I tried one and it worked fine so I drilled the other one as well and it also worked fine. (This way all my extra keys can be on one ring.
To avoid the possible issue of things flopping around while riding, I simply added a bit of industrial strength velcro from Wally world to the back of the alarm remote and the console where the remote hangs natually.
I just insert key and start as normal. The velcro catches the remote on it's own and keeps the flopping at bay.
Now my Green Lizard can enjoy the ride!
Again, thanks for all the feedback. I kind of used all your ideas to come up with my own.
This is exactly how these forums are suppose to work!
Yeah, get your holders...they more than do the trick...plus, when you're bored, you can sit around and listen for that 'sharp' clicking noise you get when the key locks in...cool...
The key holder really eliminates the need to drill an ugly hole in the key...you'll be happy with the holder...I wonder why they didn't give you the holders in the first place?
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Originally Posted by RShrimp
All very good info.
Lots of "Why not use the holder" replies.
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!
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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.
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Don't trust the BRP key holders! I lost a key 1 week after getting the bike while it was hanging from a belt loop along with my other keys. Either I didn't had it snapped in all the way or it caught on something. It was a $95 lesson!
Right now my plastic holder is mated to the ID lanyard we got at the owners rally so its less likely to hook on anything. My wife carries the extra key on her person when we travel.
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I just bought my 2008 Spyder. It did not come with the key holder just the key. Where can i buy the holder? The dealership won't return my calls. Maybe because in my message i called it a "thingamajiggy".
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Theft is theft here in New York. I'm not sure if leaving the keys in a vehicle is treated the same in all States though. Some research may be wise...
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...
Simple answer.
I like having my Garage door opener FOB handy when I pull into the driveway. Ugly? In the eye if the beholder....
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Originally Posted by Dragonrider
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key fob
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