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I didn't like to grab a key to get the left saddlebag open, so I made this permanent key by taking a hacksaw to a spare key and using Gorilla Epoxy to cement it into a Gibson Les Paul speed knob. I borrowed (stole) this idea from someone on this forum if I recall. I'd guess you could do the same with any object. Like a spark plug, or ?
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Necessity is the mother of invention. :thumb:
Just make sure you put the key in so the volume is ALL THE WAY UP!
make sure to turn it to 11! too :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaSteve
On the B, the volume knob is always in your right hand.
So far, after turning it around a dozen times...it has held up.
Most, me included, have used a Goldwing radio knob. Mine have held up well, even in the tight rear lock for the saddlebags.
Made a 2nd one for the ignition...looks even better than the photo. Someone needs to 1-up me on the creativity here.
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I thought the Honda keys had a microchip transponder in the top plastic?
I don't think so, SeaSteve. I made copies of mine using blanks from Home Depot (intending to make a radio knob one for the saddle bags one day) and the copies work fine in the ignition.
You guys leave those in the lock at all times?
I don't know about a chip, but there are keys for the bags, etc. that won't work in the ignition because they are shorter.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaSteve
Jason
I leave my converted volume keys in my gas lid and glove box lock, it looks better, easier access but I also don't leave my bike parked outside over night
Agree. Mine still work in the ignition because I never got around to cutting them off shorter to install the knobs. :)
Depends. In my garage, or a safe area like Blue Ridge, GA (2 hours north of Atlanta) yes. If in unsafe areas like Philadelphia, DC, Austin, or Baltimore, - no. Made one for the gas door. Now I can't stop. I was shocked how well the epoxy holds
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These are available at Stew Mac guitar parts (authentic Fender/Gibson). The ones on eBay are just fine and cheaper. The Remington shotgun shell ends would be different. They are on Etsy for $22/pair. Some ideas...
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I leave a short "modified" key in the glove box lock and a long "modified" key in the saddle bag lock. I used the OEM Honda chrome radio knobs so they "sort of" blend in with the locks. When I park in an unsafe place I take them all out, along with all the removable accessories, and lock them in the saddlebags using my ignition key.