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Spyder Keys and keyring
- Thread starter RShrimp
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bikeguy
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Dudley
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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.
wyliec
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He bought it from Dave01 and Dave said the holders broke.
Dragonrider
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Use the holder - I have mine on a ring, clipped to my belt - just pull it out of the holder to use…
dave01
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Thats what I was doing until the rings broke off the holders. I guess I am harder on keys than most people are.
pps:pps:pps:Spyder man
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SpyderGirl
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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.
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.
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!:2thumbs:
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!:2thumbs:
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
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?
As far as the MRI strength goes, they're up to 3 tesla, but there are other factors beyond the tesla that determine the quality of the film. For many reasons, I now refer for motion MRI as it gives us a lot more information. As far as the magnet pulling metal across the room...yes, this can happen!
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?
As far as the MRI strength goes, they're up to 3 tesla, but there are other factors beyond the tesla that determine the quality of the film. For many reasons, I now refer for motion MRI as it gives us a lot more information. As far as the magnet pulling metal across the room...yes, this can happen!
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!
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.
SpyderWolf
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Great solution RShrimp! Thanks for posting the pictures of what you did to solve your problem. :thumbup:
Desert Spyder
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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.
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.
shannonnichols
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Key Holder
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". :joke:
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". :joke:
SpydeRider2010
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your dealerships Parts Dept. can help you with that. it's the sleeve that fits over the key. 
Bob Denman
New member
Question: If you drill a hole in the key for a ring, are you exposing the electricals inside to moisture and dust and problems?? :shocked: :dontknow:
mick ruhdorf
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key fob
Hi all i got around this problem by buying a rubber key protector for a bmw car key only cost about 6 bucks.
cheers mick
Hi all i got around this problem by buying a rubber key protector for a bmw car key only cost about 6 bucks.
cheers mickSimilar threads
