Random Keyring Question

Wade · April 19th, 2009, 02:46 AM

Ok so this week i am planning on getting my Black ninja 250r (ive payed deposit and arranged finance etc) and i had a question.

On my current bike i have wear marks below where you put the key in the ignition from other keys rubbing on the "metal" so i was wondering if i sould just have a seperate keyring for the bike so nothing CAN wear away paint etc or is there a better type of keyring that can prevent this from happening?

Snake · April 19th, 2009, 07:09 AM

This same thing started happening to me so I wound up taking the bike key off of my keyring. When I ride the only thing in the ignition is the bike key and then when I get to my destination I just put it in that little front pocket in my jeans. When I get home the key stays in the ignition since I park the bike in my garage.

Strider · April 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM

No key ring here! I do not like scratches ...

TrueFaith · April 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM

I use one of these non-scratching key rings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KAWAS...1%7C240%3A1318

I also have a rubber Kawasaki one on my spare key that also prevents scratching.

CC Cowboy · April 19th, 2009, 09:22 AM

I never use a key ring.

Grn99Kawi · April 19th, 2009, 09:47 AM

I have the rubber "Green K" Kawasaki key ring on mine.. no other keys on it though.. no scratches.

kkim · April 19th, 2009, 10:45 AM

I never use a key ring and not because of scratches, but because any other weight on a key in an ignition can wear the ignition lock tumblers out.

Most people that have ignition problems are females who tend to have tons of stuff and cutesy figures attached to their key rings.

Over time, the vibration from the vehicle plus the weight of the things attached to the keyring wears out the internal workings of the ignition mecahnism.

Also, lube your ignition. I use Triflow, a Teflon based lubricant, in all my locks and ignitions. One little squirt in there works wonders to prevent stuck locks and ignition problems.

dyeclan · April 19th, 2009, 12:06 PM

Rubber 'SHIFT' keyring. Already lost one doing the no keyring thing. But I had a single metal keyring and it was chipping the top of the triple tree. Rubber now, very light and still sticks out like a sore thumb so I can find it.

Sound Wave · April 19th, 2009, 02:16 PM

my keychain removes from my main key chain. all i got on it are the ignition key, disc lock key and the "monster energy kawasaki" rubber key chain.

CC Cowboy · April 19th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyeclan

Rubber 'SHIFT' keyring. Already lost one doing the no keyring thing. But I had a single metal keyring and it was chipping the top of the triple tree. Rubber now, very light and still sticks out like a sore thumb so I can find it.

Frank does that key ring light up when it's time to shift?

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 19th, 2009, 06:00 PM

I have my bike key and house key on the same ring. I had the problem with the house key rubbing against the middle part wearing off the paint. When I got my tank protector I cut up a portion of the pro grip tank pad I had and just stuck it on there to keep it from rubbing.

After reading Kkim's post on this, I'll probably just have my bike key as the only key on the ring from now on.

dyeclan · April 19th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Ha, and idiot light keychain... maybe we can get Billy Mays to hock it for us!

wyckedflesh · April 19th, 2009, 07:34 PM

I use a #2 NiteIze S-Biner rated at 10lbs.

This lets me attach it to the D-ring on the helmet when it is on my desk at work, to my main key chain if need be, or a zipper pull if I am running light. The only other key on the ring is the disc lock key.

I have lost loose keys in pockets out on the road before. Cheaper to pay for a new ignition switch later then to have a Locksmith make you a key on the roadside.

Verus Cidere · April 20th, 2009, 10:09 PM

I use a smaller carabiner too. I usually keep my keys on a lanyard that's about 1.5ft long, so they're easier to find and easier to get out of my pocket. I have all my keys attached to the carabiner, which is attached to the lanyard. The carabiners are around $1 at Wal-Mart or Autozone, and they make removing/returning keys to your usualy keyring easy and quick.

OldGuy · April 21st, 2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

When I ride the only thing in the ignition is the bike key and then when I get to my destination I just put it in that little front pocket in my jeans. When I get home the key stays in the ignition since I park the bike in my garage.

Yup

py2e · April 21st, 2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

my keychain removes from my main key chain. all i got on it are the ignition key, disc lock key and the "monster energy kawasaki" rubber key chain.

Do you have a pic?

smcbride11 · April 21st, 2009, 09:38 AM

I've got my ignition key and my garage key on a little aluminum caribiner - the garage key's so small that it doesn't hit the tank, and the caribiner doesn't appear to scratch. My garage key operates the opener so I don't have to worry about getting the garage open, and I don't carry a house key because I've got a touchpad lock on my back door - that's one home improvement that I VERY strongly recommend.

Sound Wave · April 21st, 2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

Do you have a pic?

komohana · April 21st, 2009, 10:13 PM

i use just the bike key on a ring w/a short blue piece of flat nylon cord tied to it. wife had it on a chain that i took off cuz the scratch factor. got the blue cord on there so's it's easy to find.

i need help with that...

Nemy · April 21st, 2009, 10:19 PM

I was just gonna take the hit on the scratches... cause I have a horrible memory and the less things I have to remember the better

But now that I see that everyone else removes the key, I might have to jump off the bridge too

Wade · April 30th, 2009, 08:43 PM

Hey its been a while and i found the perfect solution Here he also has an ebay store for those not in aus just saerch KeySafe Keyrings ill be ordering mine tonight.

April 19th, 2009, 02:46 AM	#1
Wade ninjette.org member Name: Wade Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 52	Random Keyring Question Ok so this week i am planning on getting my Black ninja 250r (ive payed deposit and arranged finance etc) and i had a question. On my current bike i have wear marks below where you put the key in the ignition from other keys rubbing on the "metal" so i was wondering if i sould just have a seperate keyring for the bike so nothing CAN wear away paint etc or is there a better type of keyring that can prevent this from happening?

April 19th, 2009, 09:22 AM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I never use a key ring. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 19th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#6
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I have the rubber "Green K" Kawasaki key ring on mine.. no other keys on it though.. no scratches. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

April 19th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#11
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	I have my bike key and house key on the same ring. I had the problem with the house key rubbing against the middle part wearing off the paint. When I got my tank protector I cut up a portion of the pro grip tank pad I had and just stuck it on there to keep it from rubbing. After reading Kkim's post on this, I'll probably just have my bike key as the only key on the ring from now on. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 20th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#14
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I use a smaller carabiner too. I usually keep my keys on a lanyard that's about 1.5ft long, so they're easier to find and easier to get out of my pocket. I have all my keys attached to the carabiner, which is attached to the lanyard. The carabiners are around $1 at Wal-Mart or Autozone, and they make removing/returning keys to your usualy keyring easy and quick. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 19th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	This same thing started happening to me so I wound up taking the bike key off of my keyring. When I ride the only thing in the ignition is the bike key and then when I get to my destination I just put it in that little front pocket in my jeans. When I get home the key stays in the ignition since I park the bike in my garage.

April 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#3
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	No key ring here! I do not like scratches ...

April 19th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#4
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	I use one of these non-scratching key rings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KAWAS...1%7C240%3A1318 I also have a rubber Kawasaki one on my spare key that also prevents scratching.

April 19th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I never use a key ring and not because of scratches, but because any other weight on a key in an ignition can wear the ignition lock tumblers out. Most people that have ignition problems are females who tend to have tons of stuff and cutesy figures attached to their key rings. Over time, the vibration from the vehicle plus the weight of the things attached to the keyring wears out the internal workings of the ignition mecahnism. Also, lube your ignition. I use Triflow, a Teflon based lubricant, in all my locks and ignitions. One little squirt in there works wonders to prevent stuck locks and ignition problems.

April 19th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#8
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Rubber 'SHIFT' keyring. Already lost one doing the no keyring thing. But I had a single metal keyring and it was chipping the top of the triple tree. Rubber now, very light and still sticks out like a sore thumb so I can find it.

April 19th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#9
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	my keychain removes from my main key chain. all i got on it are the ignition key, disc lock key and the "monster energy kawasaki" rubber key chain.

April 19th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#12
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Ha, and idiot light keychain... maybe we can get Billy Mays to hock it for us!

April 19th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#13
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	I use a #2 NiteIze S-Biner rated at 10lbs. This lets me attach it to the D-ring on the helmet when it is on my desk at work, to my main key chain if need be, or a zipper pull if I am running light. The only other key on the ring is the disc lock key. I have lost loose keys in pockets out on the road before. Cheaper to pay for a new ignition switch later then to have a Locksmith make you a key on the roadside.

April 21st, 2009, 09:38 AM	#17
smcbride11 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Providence, RI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188	I've got my ignition key and my garage key on a little aluminum caribiner - the garage key's so small that it doesn't hit the tank, and the caribiner doesn't appear to scratch. My garage key operates the opener so I don't have to worry about getting the garage open, and I don't carry a house key because I've got a touchpad lock on my back door - that's one home improvement that I VERY strongly recommend.

April 21st, 2009, 10:13 PM	#19
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	i use just the bike key on a ring w/a short blue piece of flat nylon cord tied to it. wife had it on a chain that i took off cuz the scratch factor. got the blue cord on there so's it's easy to find. i need help with that... __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 21st, 2009, 10:19 PM	#20
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	I was just gonna take the hit on the scratches... cause I have a horrible memory and the less things I have to remember the better But now that I see that everyone else removes the key, I might have to jump off the bridge too

April 30th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#21
Wade ninjette.org member Name: Wade Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 52	Hey its been a while and i found the perfect solution Here he also has an ebay store for those not in aus just saerch KeySafe Keyrings ill be ordering mine tonight.

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