Who here has forgot to remove the key when parked? - Page 9

rogue · 05-20-2009, 03:32 AM

It's rare when I leave mine. It's either clipped to a belt loops or it's cliped to my helmet which is always with me when I'm out riding (I don't leave it on the bike).

When I'm at home, it's almost always clipped to my helmet. Every once in a while I'll drop it on one of my desks or on the counter in a rush (usually to the bathroom) then have a panic attack looking for it later.

Gas Man · 05-21-2009, 03:49 PM

What key? I don't need no key on the HD unless I want to lock the forks or bags.

Rider · 05-21-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

What key? I don't need no key on the HD unless I want to lock the forks or bags.

No key? How do you turn the ignition on? Is there a key fob that you have to keep in your pocket like some of the newer cars?

Gas Man · 05-21-2009, 08:28 PM

similar... all hd's can go keyless.

There is a knob on the steering head that you simply turn... that turns on the ignition and shit.

On the other hand, dudes without the security you could just take off on their bike. With mine you could turn on the ignition but not start unless the fab is within like 18" of the bike.

Then if you want you can lock the knob and steering at the same time with the key.

Its a HD thing

racedoll · 05-21-2009, 10:05 PM

The keys are always in the bike, unless we are out riding then I remember to pull them. But at home they are there and at my Mom's house where my brother used to live I would pull them. I could never be too sure about him.

Cutty72 · 05-22-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

similar... all hd's can go keyless.

There is a knob on the steering head that you simply turn... that turns on the ignition and shit.

On the other hand, dudes without the security you could just take off on their bike. With mine you could turn on the ignition but not start unless the fab is within like 18" of the bike.

Then if you want you can lock the knob and steering at the same time with the key.

Its a HD thing

I noticed that the other day when I was looking at a Muscle. Kinda cool, have to use it a bit to see how I like it though. I like having an actual key.

Gas Man · 05-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Oh you have a key and can lock the ignition knob every time if you want. But i tell ya, its not hard to get use to not using a key.

LeeNetworX · 05-25-2009, 12:38 PM

Never done it.

On more than one occasion I've noticed a fellow co-worker leaving their key in their ignition and have brought it inside for them.

tlstreak · 05-29-2009, 07:06 PM

I hardly ever even remove it. Maybe if im going into eat somewhere crowded. Otherwise I just leave it in the bike or in the seat lock.

Of course I live in a pretty laid back area.

CrazyKell · 05-31-2009, 10:02 AM

I'm really bad for this.

I've left it in at Friday the 13th (huge thing in Port Dover, Ontario where thousands ride for the day every Friday the 13th).

I'm getting better though!

View Poll Results: I have left my key in the bike when parked...
Never	17	13.93%
Once	20	16.39%
More than once	61	50.00%
shit... where the fuck ARE my keys	17	13.93%
Tater's Whore of an ex-wife doesn't need keys... just alcohol.	7	5.74%
Voters: 122. You may not vote on this poll

05-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#82
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	What key? I don't need no key on the HD unless I want to lock the forks or bags. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-21-2009, 08:28 PM	#84
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	similar... all hd's can go keyless. There is a knob on the steering head that you simply turn... that turns on the ignition and shit. On the other hand, dudes without the security you could just take off on their bike. With mine you could turn on the ignition but not start unless the fab is within like 18" of the bike. Then if you want you can lock the knob and steering at the same time with the key. Its a HD thing __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#87
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Oh you have a key and can lock the ignition knob every time if you want. But i tell ya, its not hard to get use to not using a key. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-21-2009, 10:05 PM	#85
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	The keys are always in the bike, unless we are out riding then I remember to pull them. But at home they are there and at my Mom's house where my brother used to live I would pull them. I could never be too sure about him.

05-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#88
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Never done it. On more than one occasion I've noticed a fellow co-worker leaving their key in their ignition and have brought it inside for them.

05-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#89
tlstreak As Seen On TV Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE TN Moto: 01 929 Posts: 54	I hardly ever even remove it. Maybe if im going into eat somewhere crowded. Otherwise I just leave it in the bike or in the seat lock. Of course I live in a pretty laid back area.

05-31-2009, 10:02 AM	#90
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I'm really bad for this. I've left it in at Friday the 13th (huge thing in Port Dover, Ontario where thousands ride for the day every Friday the 13th). I'm getting better though!