Keeping it with your key is a good way to make sure it comes along for the ride. I'm guessing heavy rain won't get it wet and kill it, my key sure gets wet sometimes. Keeping it from bouncing as you do it a must. Quote: "I went from having to shut the bike down and get off to unlock, to simply pushing a button." That is comparing the locks to the stock set up, I'm talking about compared to the dummy key which does not require removing the ignition key to open bags. Have you made any plans for what to do with a dead bike battery like I had last week, can't even take the battery cover off without opening the bags. I'm thinking you might need a pig tail from the battery so you can give it a jump if needed. I think the battery tender lead might work for that.