Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

WHY ?


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Mainly because I find it hilarious. Also, why not?

For a house key it'd be fine. For a car or bike it'll more likely than not damage your ignition cylinder due to the excessive weight/torque.

The key wouldn't damage the ignition cylinder from excessive torque, the operator would. Fortunately this operator understands the increased torque of such a key. And it'd take a lot more weight than a screwdriver handle to damage an ignition cylinder. They're a bit more robust than you seem to think.

Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 07:17:53 PM
The key wouldn't damage the ignition cylinder from excessive torque, the operator would. Fortunately this operator understands the increased torque of such a key. And it'd take a lot more weight than a screwdriver handle to damage an ignition cylinder. They're a bit more robust than you seem to think.

I mean the torque that the weight of the handle exerts on the ignition cylinder due to its longer lever arm. Not only given the weight, but also imagine the force that'll put into your cylinder every bump.

I've seen plenty of ignition cylinders damaged by large keychains. I see no reason a screwdriver handle would be any better.

If the ignition cylinder were horizontal, it may present an issue, but the ignition cylinder very closely follows the rake angle. Any force transferred from the front wheel will follow the angle of the ignition cylinder closely enough that the effective torque on the ignition cylinder by the key will be negligible. This is not at all the same as having a heavy keychain, nor is it as heavy as said heavy keychain.

Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

Humorous but I think this will end up biting you in the ass as it is bit of a cop magnet. Imagine getting pulled up and having to explain the screwdriver sticking out of your ignition.

Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

As a qualified key cutter and such I can tell you it will not damage the barrel depending on the size of the driver and would be funny as fukk explaining to the popo when you are pulled for it. I would go for it.

Am I the only one who has visions of someone being impaled on that in a crash?

Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2013, 02:50:18 AM
Am I the only one who has visions of someone being impaled on that in a crash?

.... Zo you zay you ist havink visions of impalink random people's in crashez? ... Und how long haf you been havink zese visions?   

Well the 3mm vacuum holes in the slides are the go 

Fantastic difference today... shorter slide springs + bigger vacuum holes = nice snappier throttle response.

Quote from: Janx101 on April 29, 2013, 04:18:44 AM

Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 29, 2013, 02:50:18 AM
Am I the only one who has visions of someone being impaled on that in a crash?

.... Zo you zay you ist havink visions of impalink random people's in crashez? ... Und how long haf you been havink zese visions?   

Going on about 3 posts now

Quote from: RossLH on April 28, 2013, 02:23:58 PM
Saw this on Reddit...I'm definitely going to do this to my spare key.

Originally, I thought that might be a cool way to hide a key in your bike's tool kit under the seat...but after further thought, I realized that wouldn't work out well if you actually lost your primary key.

Just gotta learn how to remove the seat without using a key. It's not very hard.

I purchased a joe rocket hammerhead tank bag to have for my commute to work, stores my ezpass and phone/gps for easy access and visability and my lunch and everything else i need for when i get to work.

Quote from: popnlock on April 30, 2013, 04:29:50 PM
I purchased a joe rocket hammerhead tank bag to have for my commute to work, stores my ezpass and phone/gps for easy access and visability and my lunch and everything else i need for when i get to work.

pics or it didnt happen. 

finished scrubbing the sticker residue off the cowlings. also reversed the timing advance on my 04 gsf. very unproductive modification that turned out to be.

Rode to work today.  Here is a picture of my pile of motorcycle gear at work.  Stay safe out there and ATGATT!

Quote from: bombsquad83 on May 01, 2013, 07:23:01 AM
Rode to work today.  Here is a picture of my pile of motorcycle gear at work.  Stay safe out there and ATGATT!

Sweet thats what I wish I could do.. suit and tie doesnt go well on a bike. Plus if I have to make a run to a client it may not go over well! Appearance is a large portion in the commercial insurance industry.

new rear tyre fitted today ..... hopefully i've got the rear wheel back on correctly  whilst at the shop waiting for my wheel back, I questioned the service bloke about a replacement controller for my oxford heated grips, they didn't have one so he rang their supplier who said they'd replace them under warranty, even though I have no idea how old the grips are...... so shot home took the old grips off and took them back to the shop, walked out with a brand new set, which i've just finished installing on my bike...... stoked ..... score