Spare key storage.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I have to be missing something ..... do people not wear pants with pockets anymore ? Spare key is always in the pocket .

It's one less thing to clutter a pocket or get left behind on the bathroom sink the only day you need it. Storing it on the Spyder means it'll always be available. I take it you've never left home without it! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

True, but everything in life is a risk. How great, in reality, is the risk that someone who knows which Spyder is mine, and does not own a Spyder, and wants to steal a Spyder, is going to be reading this thread? Pretty minuscule risk in my estimation.

Just passing on a suggestion my friend. :bowdown:

 

[RICZ]

WOW!! For a simple subject, it sure got heated fast. It's come down to the politics of "have the key on your person" vs "hide the key on your bike." I cant wait until this election is over. :gaah:

 

[Little Blue]

Spare Key

I keep a spare key for my Spyder on a lanyard that is worn around my neck.
No problem with 'a pain in the neck' set up.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

WOW!! For a simple subject, it sure got heated fast. It's come down to the politics of "have the key on your person" vs "hide the key on your bike." I cant wait until this election is over. :gaah:

I can see nobody has included a prison pocket yet! Can that be thrown in the vote here? :nopic:

 

[knobby]

I like the idea of using a hidden unchipped key that would allow you to unlock the storage compartment that hides a chipped key.

 

[Adventurer]

A follow up question on un-chipped keys, will they unlock the frunk the same as the OEM key, ie pushing down on the key while in the ignition and turning towards the frunk icon?

It seems they would since that is all mechanical as far as I know vs software/chip dependent like actual ignition procedure.

 

[billybovine]

Maybe I’m making a simple problem more complicated. I have been looking for a place to hide a spare key for my RT. After several evaluations I finally realized that on the right side of the dash I have a blank cover that pops off. I simply wrapped the key in a plastic bag slipped it in and put the cover back on. One thing I didn’t think of until this morning Is will the programming from the spare key interfere with the programming of the key in the ignition. I’m not very good at explaining this but I hope you understand what I’m trying to ask. Thanks so much, Peter

The Spyder key does not have a battery in it. So the range is extremely limited. I tested my 2013 ST and found the range is about 1.5 inches max. I assume yours will be the same. The chip is different but the technology is the same.

 

[Donbmw]

A cut standard key will unlock everything and will also turn the power on for everything but you cannot start the engine.

 

[billybovine]

Here is a picture of my unchipped key. JMA ZA 9P1. Don't have to grind the corners off.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

A follow up question on un-chipped keys, will they unlock the frunk the same as the OEM key, ie pushing down on the key while in the ignition and turning towards the frunk icon?

Yes. You just need to make sure the head of the X270 is cut back to near the shape of the OEM key to allow it to go deep enough to turn to unlock.

Just for the fun of it, I held my chipped key next to the X270 and turned on the ignition with the X270. The code was read from the OEM key and the Spyder started right up. Then I put the chip key in my pocket and drove away! Well, I didn't actually drive away, just pretended I did!

 

[knobby]

A cut standard key will unlock everything and will also turn the power on for everything but you cannot start the engine.

Oh-Oh, I was hoping that an unchipped key would not turn on the dash. Therefore, I assume you could then release the electric parking brake and roll the Spyder away!!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Oh-Oh, I was hoping that an unchipped key would not turn on the dash. Therefore, I assume you could then release the electric parking brake and roll the Spyder away!!

I never gave it any thought but you are correct. That's why even the unchipped key needs to be kept where an unscrupulous passerby won't likely find it.

But the parking brake being set isn't a real deterrent anyway. Think of all the discussions here about how to release the PB when the PB motor doesn't work!