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Title: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: tussey on April 18, 2006, 11:21:25 AM
Well doesn't put all other mods to shame but I came up with this one on my own. My keys were scratching the paint off my handlebar and jingling while I rode. They would also wedge themselves underneath my bar making them a PITA to take outta the bike. So here is my mod to stop all that.  :2guns:

(http://homepage.mac.com/the_macman/gstwin/handlebar2.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/the_macman/gstwin/handlebar.jpg)
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: Turd Ferguson on April 18, 2006, 11:22:54 AM
I'll take scratches over that thing any day!

-Turd.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: roguegeek on April 18, 2006, 11:31:25 AM
Reminds me of your old BMX bike when you were younger that had all of the foam padding wrapped around the frame. Not sure how I feel about this one, though.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: 3imo on April 18, 2006, 11:36:03 AM
..........
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: gsxrhotshot on April 18, 2006, 11:51:05 AM
ever think of keeping the bike key seperate?
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: My Name Is Dave on April 18, 2006, 11:56:38 AM
Quote from: gsxrhotshot on April 18, 2006, 11:51:05 AM
ever think of keeping the bike key seperate?

My keys were scratching up the top of my triples, so I keep the bike key and my other keys separate now.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: gsxrhotshot on April 18, 2006, 11:59:45 AM
I had the same problem and had to buy one of the ugly fake C/F triple tree covers to hide it.The only drawback to keeping the key seperate is I find I constantly leave it in the ignition or the tail.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: 3imo on April 18, 2006, 12:14:33 PM
my jacket has a little key fob built in.  I leave the key seperate from my collection. 

so sense in scratching the GS, ...and....no sense in this mod....IMO o'course.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: tussey on April 18, 2006, 12:24:57 PM
Quote from: 3imo on April 18, 2006, 12:14:33 PM
my jacket has a little key fob built in.  I leave the key seperate from my collection. 

so sense in scratching the GS, ...and....no sense in this mod....IMO o'course.

lol Damn. Rough crowd!  :flipoff: Yea maybe I'll keep my key on my jacket.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: bbanjo on April 18, 2006, 12:40:53 PM
Good ol enduro influenced mod. Me hates the key buz, so I just use my leather Wileyco fob now. Thanks Wileyco!
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: Alphamazing on April 18, 2006, 01:46:27 PM
Not bad, but it doesn't help when the keys get lodged in between the guages and the top plate. The top plate is still gonna get scratched up too, unfortunately.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: skoebl on April 18, 2006, 01:48:03 PM
But hey...it's the thought that counts.........right? :laugh:
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on April 18, 2006, 02:20:12 PM
y
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: Jake D on April 18, 2006, 02:59:43 PM
Actually, I had this problem too. 
So I took some foam padding and zip tied it around each one of my keys.  The only draw back is that it looks like I've got a massive boner when I put the key ring in my front pocket.  But that's just how I roll.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: jake42 on April 18, 2006, 03:02:03 PM
i just replaced ignition with a toggle switch.
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: Mandres on April 18, 2006, 04:17:56 PM
Quote from: jake42 on April 18, 2006, 03:02:03 PM
i just replaced ignition with a toggle switch.


That's an interesting idea.  Did you happen to do a write up?

-M
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: annguyen1981 on April 18, 2006, 06:40:12 PM
Quote from: Turd Ferguson on April 18, 2006, 11:22:54 AM
I'll take scratches over that thing any day!

-Turd.

+1

I bought a quick disconnect key thingamabob from ACE Hardware for like $2
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: fordtech on April 18, 2006, 09:24:15 PM
one key and a little rubber key chain does the trick,most people have several unneeded keys on key chain any way,but good mod any ways,its having a need and solving the problem. :)
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: rangerbrown on April 18, 2006, 09:53:34 PM
so were is it that you live, should make for an easy steal
Title: Re: My unique mod, puts all other mods to shame! ;)
Post by: sprint_9 on April 19, 2006, 11:28:54 AM
I had that problem too, I believe my mod bests yours because it also changes how the bike drives and completly removes the bar from the center.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/sprint_9/th_G53.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/sprint_9/G53.jpg)

Too bad I sold the bike,  :laugh: