I finally made a cut off key and really think it stands out too much on the gas door or the cubby lock.
My solution:
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I would take it with me after locking a helmet there, not likely a casual passerby would ever even notice it.
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I finally made a cut off key and really think it stands out too much on the gas door or the cubby lock.
My solution:
Attachment 5386
I would take it with me after locking a helmet there, not likely a casual passerby would ever even notice it.
The picture that you posted shows it in the lock for the helmet lock, so I can't comment on how it looks in the gas door or the cubby lock.
I made two such keys with the knobs, one for the cubby/gas cap (it normally stays in the cubby lock and I only move it to the gas door when gassing upo) and one for the saddlebag lock. I measured them and tried them to get them just the perfect length so that the knob fits nicely and looks built-in. After that, I did the epoxy to make the key solid in the knob.
I made one each for the cubby lock and the saddlebag lock. They stay in 90% of the time. Take them out when I leave the bike for an extended time. I never thought about the gas lock. The saddlebag one was the main reason. No one has a clue, except other owners.
Where do you guys get your keys made? Honda said they'd make my keys for free but would charge me $48 each for the blanks. Do lock shops and department stores carry the right blanks?
Lowes, a 27R will operate the locks but not the ignition. Just a few bucks.
I made one for the gas tank, one for the cubby and they stay in all the time. Once you cut them they aren’t long enough to start the bike and I figure only an F6B owner would know where the saddlebag lock is to open them. Typically I would never leave anything of value on my bike so I don’t get overly concerned regarding security.
is a dealer the best place to get a knob?
Lowe’s keys are a hit and miss. Just came from there. Got 2.
They both work in one direction. Have to mark which side is up.
But cheap is the key.
Got mine here ...
https://www.cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail...io_knob/302366