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« on: May 18, 2010, 05:01:26 PM » |
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I was adjusting the trunk latch because mine requires you to push down really hard, and I placed the keys inside the trunk. Then I decided to test my handy work. It was a little lose, so I decided to open it back up. However, the trunk was locked, so I started digging in my pockets for the key. I couldn't find it there, so I started looking all over the garage for the keys. I finally realized that I left them in the trunk.  The bad thing is that I don't have a spare key. I been meaning to get one, but I always forget to bring the key when I go to the dealership. Looks like I will be getting a couple of copies made once I get the key code of the saddle bag lock..... |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2010, 05:14:11 PM » |
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Locked mine up on a weekend trip into the Carloina's . Called a locksmith who was there in less than 30 minutes and it took him less than 3 minutes to open it .... $75.00  I bitched about it not takin' over 3 minutes he said " You're not paying for my time you are paying for my skill " . Dude was right and we rode on.  |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 06:11:21 PM » |
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Same exact thing here Joe... locked the key in the trunk at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, $75 later I had my key back. Got to the Rally, found a vendor that was making keys, got 3 spares made. The flat kind that fit in my wallet real easy. Gave one to the wife, just in case. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 06:45:17 PM » |
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i have my main key, one on my wifes key ring(she always brings her keys), one on my buddies key ring. same for the trailer and hitch. been there done that, but not again!!   |
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 06:53:35 PM » |
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had the opposite problem at DOTS
could not close the trunk
Could not ask for a better bunch of people who stepped up to help
Rusty Hard6 and Warlock came to the rescue
It was a little teenie battery from one of those flick lights that are no bigger than a pencil eraser was wedged in the lock
Glad you got it fixed.
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 07:05:55 PM » |
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I have an extra key hidden on the frame of the bike with plastic wire tie....... Lost mine on a trip once..... That's enough.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2010, 07:16:38 PM » |
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....Im confused
...how do you go to the Honda Dealer....and not have yer bike key ? .. ???
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2010, 07:48:19 PM » |
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 Thought I'd done that  then I found the key in my helmet lock done that twice over the years 
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2010, 07:59:19 PM » |
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Those that know me.... know it is easier for me to just leave the keys IN THE BIKE and not risk losing them.. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2010, 08:10:03 PM » |
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Been there, done that. Locksmith was cool about it. Offered to right it up so I could tunn it into my insurance. I laughed and say, I did it, I'll pay. Had copies that afternoon.
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2010, 05:57:19 AM » |
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Thought I'd done that then I found the key in my helmet lock done that twice over the years WOW MOM, glad I'm not the only one I stopped locking my trunk after that and also had a few keys made. I cut the fat part off of one and stuck it in my wallet! |
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2010, 06:41:08 AM » |
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Keep my spare keys in the side cover, I cover them and glue them in with black silicone. Looks like a blob to anyone looking for a key. It takes a little digging to get them out but they are concealed and there if I need them.
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2010, 08:13:24 AM » |
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Ya know, I have a spare key to the Valk as well as any other locking device that is on the bike laced in my Boots. Ever since a good friend of mine on a ride to Italy thought he lost his keys took apart his entire ignition system to hot wire the bike and then reached into his pocket and found the keys. While he was busy taking apart the ignition system we were all looking in the grass to find a set of keys he never lost. I relized having only one key with you in some of the remote areas of the Alps was not agood idea and laced them into my bootlaces, kinda like we used to with Dogtags.
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2010, 08:25:03 AM » |
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I took a small wire and hung a spare key in my over full resevoir with the cap on the whole thing is invisible. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2010, 08:41:12 AM » |
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I feel much safer about locking up my keys now--No more trunk-SuperValked it.
I for one wish it did not lock without the key.
Some good ideas on stashing the keys though.
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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2010, 08:50:29 AM » |
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this may be a stupid statement, but you know that by turning the key to the counterclockwise position
the truck will open with the handle under the trunk.
i didn't know that for quite a while.
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2010, 11:39:41 AM » |
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I found the keys in my pocket when I went to put my pants in the laundry last night. I think I need to start getting some more rest lol!
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« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2010, 12:26:02 PM » |
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I've always (since my first car) kept spare keys for my bike, car, and truck in my wallet. This system has come in handy about 5 or 6 times over the years.
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« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2010, 01:04:05 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2010, 02:42:11 PM » |
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How do you adjust the latch??? Mine has been hard to close for a long time and am not smart enough to figure it out. Thanks.
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« Reply #21 on: May 20, 2010, 10:36:59 AM » |
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I used to keep keys in wallet but now I put the wallet in my trunk when riding. I don't like the way it feels while riding.
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« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2010, 02:44:22 PM » |
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this may be a stupid statement, but you know that by turning the key to the counterclockwise position
the truck will open with the handle under the trunk.
i didn't know that for quite a while.
I didn't know that till I read your post. Very cool. Thanks bro. Jabba |
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« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2010, 06:57:02 AM » |
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How do you adjust the latch??? Mine has been hard to close for a long time and am not smart enough to figure it out. Thanks.
Two screws on the upper section of the lid allow you to slide the hook up or down to adjust the trunk. |
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Paul Carver
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« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2010, 05:24:42 PM » |
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Thanks a lot. I looked at those screws but it didn't look like they were adjustable with slots.
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