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what does everyone's motorcycle key ring look like?

Started by LEMON8, June 03, 2011, 08:34:45 PM

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LEMON8

I just got keys made and so i'm going to have my GS's key on its own and leave the OEM with my car keys.

I noticed having my  motorcycle key with my car key damages the triple tree and such. I was thinking of adding some small things on my GS key so it wont be very easy to loose


http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Key-Cover-Cap-Keychain-small-Mushroom-/280687411380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415a4600b4#ht_3036wt_1139

was thinking of that plus some kind of plush

mister

My GS key is not on a keyring. I detest too much sh!t attached to a bike key. So the key lives by itself. No keyring. Nothing. When it's not in the bike it lives in my pocket or has a specific place at home. Cannot get lost.

My 919 key has one other small key attached. The key to the topbox and that is it. No other keyring bippy dippies. Just a plain old ring with two keys on it. Simple  :thumb: :thumb:

Michael
GS Picture Game - Lists of Completed Challenges & Current Challenge http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGame and http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGameList2

GS500 Round Aust Relay http://tinyurl.com/GS500RoundAustRelay

ryott52

I have my ignition key, my seat key, and my house key.
"Look at life early as a serious matter. Life is hard, it does not pamper anybody, and for every time it strokes you it gives you ten blows. Become accustomed to that soon, but don't let it defeat you. Decide to fight."

XealotX

Quote from: mister on June 04, 2011, 02:12:58 AM
My GS key is not on a keyring. I detest too much sh!t attached to a bike key. So the key lives by itself. No keyring. Nothing. When it's not in the bike it lives in my pocket or has a specific place at home. Cannot get lost.
Michael

+1
"Personally, I'm hung like a horse.   A small horse.  OK, a seahorse, but, dammit, a horse nonetheless!" -- Caffeine

"Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president." -- Jack Burton

Suzuki Stevo

I Ride: at a speed that allows me to ride again tomorrow AN400K7, 2016 TW200, Boulevard M50, 2018 Indian Scout, 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic

LEMON8

Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on June 04, 2011, 07:35:12 AM
Take a guess...



see i like this idea way better then a bare key, mainly because its a little easier not to loose things. Its not that i have a habit of loosing things, but just makes it easier to find say SONIC  or a CAT rather then just a bare key.

Suzuki Stevo

The "Cat" is what I use for the GS...the anime fobs  are made from soft plyable rubber, no damage to anything even flopping around at speed and they make the key easier to keep track of  :thumb:
I Ride: at a speed that allows me to ride again tomorrow AN400K7, 2016 TW200, Boulevard M50, 2018 Indian Scout, 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic

LimaXray

I use a small carabiner with nothing else on it.  This allows me to clip/unclip the key to/from my belt loop when I have my gloves on.  This way, I don't have to take my gloves off to stick my hand in my pocket.

It does rattle against the handle bar and can be quite annoying.  It's a pretty soft aluminium so it doesn't cause any damage to the handle bars or top plate.
'05 GS500 : RU-2970 Lunchbox : V&H Exhaust : 20/65/145 : 15T : LED Dash : Sonic Springs : Braided Front Brake Line : E conversion with Buell Dual Headlight : SW-Motech Engine Gaurds ...

mister

Quote from: LimaXray on June 04, 2011, 12:04:44 PM
This allows me to clip/unclip the key to/from my belt loop when I have my gloves on.  This way, I don't have to take my gloves off to stick my hand in my pocket.

As Commander Data would say "inquiry..."

Why are you Unclipping (as if to start) with your gloves already on? If you are Clipping (ceased riding) you need to take your gloves off anyway, so why do so After you have clipped key to pants?  :dunno_black:

Same applies to key in pocket... why are you putting your gloves on Before starting the bike? Why aren't you taking your gloves off after riding?  :dunno_black:

Michael
GS Picture Game - Lists of Completed Challenges & Current Challenge http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGame and http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGameList2

GS500 Round Aust Relay http://tinyurl.com/GS500RoundAustRelay

MVent03

Naked key for me as well.

I'd like to find some kind of cover for say, my house key so that it doesn't bounce and rattle while being attached to my bike key. I don't mind carrying my bike key separate, but I dont like carrying my house key separate. Go figure.

uvukidaviation

#10
http://picture.vzw.com/mi/644664325_2304932434_0.jpeg?limitsize=580,480&outquality=56&ext=.jpg&border=1,0,0,0
i like watching the lizzard flop around in the wind when i ride ;) have a sepperate lanyard with house and car keys and stuff locked myself outa my appt the other night because of it tho

LimaXray

Quote from: mister on June 04, 2011, 12:16:00 PM
Quote from: LimaXray on June 04, 2011, 12:04:44 PM
This allows me to clip/unclip the key to/from my belt loop when I have my gloves on.  This way, I don't have to take my gloves off to stick my hand in my pocket.

As Commander Data would say "inquiry..."

Why are you Unclipping (as if to start) with your gloves already on? If you are Clipping (ceased riding) you need to take your gloves off anyway, so why do so After you have clipped key to pants?  :dunno_black:

Same applies to key in pocket... why are you putting your gloves on Before starting the bike? Why aren't you taking your gloves off after riding?  :dunno_black:

Michael

Good question.  It's not really a 'first start of the day' thing, but rather a 'stop at the store to run in an grab something' thing.  This way I can stop and lock the bike, remove the key and clip it to my belt loop as I continue to walk in the store.  I then remove my gloves and helmet as I'm walking.  Same thing applies in reverse - I don my helmet and gloves as I'm leaving.  In this case there is no need to warm it up as it's already warm; just fire it up and go. 

It's all about efficient use of time.  I'm a nut like that.

Now I keep the bike in my garage with the key in the ignition, so at the start of a ride, I'll wheel it out and fire it up before I put my gear on. 
'05 GS500 : RU-2970 Lunchbox : V&H Exhaust : 20/65/145 : 15T : LED Dash : Sonic Springs : Braided Front Brake Line : E conversion with Buell Dual Headlight : SW-Motech Engine Gaurds ...

MVent03


Twism86

Just my house key and my 'rents house key. All i need so i dont have to carry my regular keys.
First bike - 2002 GS500E - Sold
Current - 2012 Triumph Street Triple R
"Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"

Tom

centuryghost

Key and nothing else.

Goes in my pocket when finished and out of pocket for action. Been the same way for 8 years so I imagine it's a matter of habit.
This is the old cb400f cruisin' the viaduct

ojstinson

#15
Mine is a plain steel twist on ring containing the bike key, a truck key, a van key, an Army dog tag, and a .50 cal machine gun slug that's engraved "RVN June 1966".
I'm not a racist, some of my best friends are you people.

LimaXray

Quote from: MVent03 on June 05, 2011, 02:46:48 PM
I'm gonna steal that idea LimaXray.
Go for it - I admittedly stole the idea from another GStwins member a while back.
'05 GS500 : RU-2970 Lunchbox : V&H Exhaust : 20/65/145 : 15T : LED Dash : Sonic Springs : Braided Front Brake Line : E conversion with Buell Dual Headlight : SW-Motech Engine Gaurds ...

Tombstones81

haha just got some plastic orange thing with paper inside it that I still havnt taken off from buying the bike from a car dealership.
err actually it was a private sale from a worker at the dealer and just located there.

still lookin for something soft to replace it with
94 GS500
01 Engine
Personally repainted!  (Traded)

87 Honda VF700C Magna
(Super Magna)

Roxtar

the GS key is by itself on one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-Black-Leather-Keychain-GSX-Hayabusa-Kizashi-SX4-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588e1607f2QQitemZ380340930546QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

the 944 key is by itself on one of these (black)
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/PORS/POR_PORS_BOT02D_pg1.htm

all other keys are together
house, parents' house, sister's house, the daily (subaru), some work keys, fire safe, home alarm key-fob, mailbox key.
2009 GS500F

jacob_ns

Here's mine. It's the motorbike key, the key to my garage and the ship Serenity from the Firefly TV series.

1994 GS500E w/ ~43,000 kms as of July 2012

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