Where are my... keys! - Page 2

Peanut_EOD · November 1st, 2011, 03:18 PM

I locked my helmet to my ZX-6R at Bike week in Daytona. I realized after at least two hours that I had left my keys dangling under the tail section of my bike. It was in a parking lot backed into a space right next to the sidewalk. When I realized what I had done I was about 10 blocks away and I pushed my way through a sea of drunk and dumb! As I approached my bike I could see my keys glistening in the sunlight from across the street.

akima · November 1st, 2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

I locked my helmet to my ZX-6R at Bike week in Daytona. I realized after at least two hours that I had left my keys dangling under the tail section of my bike. It was in a parking lot backed into a space right next to the sidewalk. When I realized what I had done I was about 10 blocks away and I pushed my way through a sea of drunk and dumb! As I approached my bike I could see my keys glistening in the sunlight from across the street.

It's actually kinda nice running through a crowded street wearing full gear. For some reason it's socially weird to do it: people stare

It's nice to just let go, and do it anyway.

EsrTek · November 1st, 2011, 05:43 PM

Left my keys in the bike the first long ride I took.. stopped at a State Park and went to the outhouse on the other side of parking lot. I then took in the sights for about 15mins.

Got back near my bike and started looking for keys in pocket, and freaked when I couldn't find them, ran back to outhouse to look (not there) so ran back to bike. At this time there where 3 other bikes parked near mine, all 3 of them 2 up. Only thing going through my mind at the time was me picturing one of those passengers on the other bikes just taking off on mine. Luckily for me they did notice the key in ignition and sat there watchin the bike till I got back, even asked me a few questions to verify it was my bike, but the helmet in my hands kinda gave it away.

Since then I still have left my keys in my bike at the house overnight... I have since added a orange cord to the key that sits on my wrist when on bike... this way if I go to get off bike w that still on, I can go no further than standing next to it

Mr.E · November 1st, 2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

I keep clicking and nothing is happening!

Do you mean checking

akima · November 2nd, 2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EsrTek

Since then I still have left my keys in my bike at the house overnight... I have since added a orange cord to the key that sits on my wrist when on bike... this way if I go to get off bike w that still on, I can go no further than standing next to it

That safe?

I was thinking of adding a big and bright keyring to my keys, but then I realised, if even then I still forget my keys, the bright keyring will draw thieves to my bike like flies to a light.

FrugalNinja250 · November 4th, 2011, 10:38 AM

From what I understand, most thieves take our bikes by picking them up and physically tossing them into the back of a truck. At that point, the only things keys in the ignition would do is give the thief an extra set of parts to sell, mainly the locks, and even then the thief could get a code key cut from the other locks anyway.

But, that being said, I don't leave my key in the ignition out of habit. Early on there were a couple of times I "lost" my key, only to find it in the seat lock after half an hour of frantic searching.

RedCromwell · November 5th, 2011, 07:36 PM

I've forgotten the key in the ignition twice while parked at work. And both times it was due to me being distracted from my normal "dismount" routine.

My biggest noob mistake relating to the key was when I pulled it out of the ignition and dropped it down between the steering fork.

It happened within a month of me getting the bike and I was freaking that the key would somehow fall into the engine.

Havok · November 5th, 2011, 11:02 PM

I left my keys in my fazer, left the damn thing turned as well while i ate lunch, came back out hit the starter and click click click. Push starting a fazer sucks. I have done it 4 times now

Kevin2109 · November 6th, 2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Havok

I left my keys in my fazer, left the damn thing turned as well while i ate lunch, came back out hit the starter and click click click. Push starting a fazer sucks. I have done it 4 times now

ALMOST as bad as pushing your bike 4-5 times because it ran out of gas

akima · November 6th, 2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Havok

I left my keys in my fazer, left the damn thing turned as well while i ate lunch, came back out hit the starter and click click click. Push starting a fazer sucks. I have done it 4 times now

left it turned?

I don't get it.

Mountain Dew · November 6th, 2011, 03:09 AM

^Left it turned on.

akima · November 6th, 2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

^Left it turned on.

Oh, wow. Are you deaf? Was your fazer really quiet? Wow!

Mountain Dew · November 6th, 2011, 03:54 AM

I think he means the electricals not, not the engine. :P

akima · November 6th, 2011, 03:58 AM

Oh! Ok: That makes sense

November 1st, 2011, 03:18 PM	#41
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	I locked my helmet to my ZX-6R at Bike week in Daytona. I realized after at least two hours that I had left my keys dangling under the tail section of my bike. It was in a parking lot backed into a space right next to the sidewalk. When I realized what I had done I was about 10 blocks away and I pushed my way through a sea of drunk and dumb! As I approached my bike I could see my keys glistening in the sunlight from across the street. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

November 6th, 2011, 03:09 AM	#51
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	^Left it turned on. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

November 6th, 2011, 03:54 AM	#53
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I think he means the electricals not, not the engine. :P __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

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November 1st, 2011, 05:43 PM	#43
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Left my keys in the bike the first long ride I took.. stopped at a State Park and went to the outhouse on the other side of parking lot. I then took in the sights for about 15mins. Got back near my bike and started looking for keys in pocket, and freaked when I couldn't find them, ran back to outhouse to look (not there) so ran back to bike. At this time there where 3 other bikes parked near mine, all 3 of them 2 up. Only thing going through my mind at the time was me picturing one of those passengers on the other bikes just taking off on mine. Luckily for me they did notice the key in ignition and sat there watchin the bike till I got back, even asked me a few questions to verify it was my bike, but the helmet in my hands kinda gave it away. Since then I still have left my keys in my bike at the house overnight... I have since added a orange cord to the key that sits on my wrist when on bike... this way if I go to get off bike w that still on, I can go no further than standing next to it

November 4th, 2011, 10:38 AM	#46
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	From what I understand, most thieves take our bikes by picking them up and physically tossing them into the back of a truck. At that point, the only things keys in the ignition would do is give the thief an extra set of parts to sell, mainly the locks, and even then the thief could get a code key cut from the other locks anyway. But, that being said, I don't leave my key in the ignition out of habit. Early on there were a couple of times I "lost" my key, only to find it in the seat lock after half an hour of frantic searching.

November 5th, 2011, 07:36 PM	#47
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	I've forgotten the key in the ignition twice while parked at work. And both times it was due to me being distracted from my normal "dismount" routine. My biggest noob mistake relating to the key was when I pulled it out of the ignition and dropped it down between the steering fork. It happened within a month of me getting the bike and I was freaking that the key would somehow fall into the engine.

November 5th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#48
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I left my keys in my fazer, left the damn thing turned as well while i ate lunch, came back out hit the starter and click click click. Push starting a fazer sucks. I have done it 4 times now

November 6th, 2011, 03:58 AM	#54
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Oh! Ok: That makes sense