mrgeoff
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My 99 CT..."Liahona"
Augusta, GA.
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« on: June 23, 2017, 10:28:34 PM » |
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Hey, just wondering...I find that riding my bike (99 CT) for an hour or so, when I park it and remove the Ignition key, the key feels really quite warm...almost hot...Is this normal...??? Of course, the temperature out here now is in 90*F+...Once had a 2004,1300 C, VTX that the Ignition Sw. crapped out due to heat...I have always worried about this problem on my Valk...It never was an issue with my 2006 1800R VTX...Is there a way to insulate the Ignition Sw. from the Sw. cover housing...??? Is this some thing I shouldn't worry about...??? Just curious...!!!
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2017, 01:14:19 AM » |
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I suppose the heat could be from the engine, but I'd take a look at how much current you might be pulling through it. Have you added highway lights or any other accs?
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Houdini
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VRCC #28458 - VRCCDS#144
Allen, TX
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2017, 10:22:19 AM » |
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In the Texas 90+° heat the key in my IS can get hot, the key in my standard gets quit warm. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2017, 10:39:17 AM » |
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I recently made a key out of a chrome knob like many have posted. Hot ? Holy crap ! I need gloves just to remove it. But it has been close to 120* for almost a week now. My key ring never got near this hot. I guess the knob doesn't dissapate the heat well.
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Harryc
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2017, 04:12:06 PM » |
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But it has been close to 120* for almost a week now.
Can you actually ride in that heat? I've seen those cooling vests, do you use one? |
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sandy
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2017, 04:23:12 PM » |
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But it has been close to 120* for almost a week now.
Can you actually ride in that heat? I've seen those cooling vests, do you use one? I've ridden in 115 but I carry a 100 oz Camelback and drink every 10-15 miles. |
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2017, 04:28:03 PM » |
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But it has been close to 120* for almost a week now.
Can you actually ride in that heat? I've seen those cooling vests, do you use one? I ride every day. Mostly just 20 minutes to work and 30 home. But we have made many trips thru the desert in this kind of heat. For me I find a soaked sweartshirt under a mesh jacket works best. Lasts about an hour, then gotta soak it down again. Mostly we only do this we are riding to somewhere cool. 300 miles of desert is pretty brutal. Last few trips I`ve been pulling my trailer with a cooler of ice & water. How these poor bastards came across this area on horses and wagons, I don`t know. (120* isn`t usually the worst of it) |
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Harryc
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2017, 05:22:56 PM » |
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But it has been close to 120* for almost a week now.
Can you actually ride in that heat? I've seen those cooling vests, do you use one? I ride every day. Mostly just 20 minutes to work and 30 home. But we have made many trips thru the desert in this kind of heat. For me I find a soaked sweartshirt under a mesh jacket works best. Lasts about an hour, then gotta soak it down again. Mostly we only do this we are riding to somewhere cool. 300 miles of desert is pretty brutal. Last few trips I`ve been pulling my trailer with a cooler of ice & water. How these poor bastards came across this area on horses and wagons, I don`t know. (120* isn`t usually the worst of it) I'm in awe  . I get toasty on the Valk above 90*F. Lol. Then again we have high humidity so .... |
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2017, 10:09:28 PM » |
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It gets warm here in Vegas on occasion. I also ride every day to work and back. I do use a cool vest if I'm going to be riding more than 45 minutes in the height of the day.
To answer you question about the key being hot, it does get a bit warm but I've always figured that's engine heat.
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Brian
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2017, 05:17:11 AM » |
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Sillyolebear, if you find that a new switch is in order, two new keys come with it. The Honda lock cylinder only reads one side of the double cut key. Your Honda dealership can cut you new keys with one side being the new key pattern the other side being the old. This way one key will still operate the gas cap and all the other locks, the key orientation is the only thing you need to worry about instead of carrying two keys.  |
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