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Title: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: bhodge10 on June 27, 2014, 05:55:30 PM

I will be heading out west from Cincinnati, OH to Colorado on a 7-10 day trip. I have an 08 Connie which means i have Kipass. Question is, while i dont plan on losing my key, should I take my spare Fob and if so, where do i store it? Somewhere on me or somewhere on the bike? Problem with on the bike is even if i leave the bike, the key will be in range to enable the bike to start. Looking for any ideas. Thanks.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: gPink on June 27, 2014, 06:09:21 PM

Take the battery out or wrap it in foil.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: ZG on June 27, 2014, 06:32:43 PM

Quote from: gPink on June 27, 2014, 06:09:21 PM

Take the battery out or wrap it in foil.

+1, batt pull recommended.  :thumbs: :chugbeer:

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: bhodge10 on June 27, 2014, 06:59:23 PM

Can it really be that simple of a solution?!? Thanks!

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: Racer Boy on June 27, 2014, 09:32:20 PM

I leave one fob zipped up in a sleeve pocket in my jacket, and one zipped up in a hip pocket in my pants. It's ATGATT with me, so that means the key will always be with me.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: Rhino on June 28, 2014, 05:01:32 AM

I keep the slim passive FOB hidden on the bike. need an allen wrench to get to it. With an active FOB I would put thin plastic between one of the contacts of the battery. Allows you to keep the battery in the FOB.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: Conrad on June 28, 2014, 06:44:04 AM

Quote from: Rhino on June 28, 2014, 05:01:32 AM

I keep the slim passive FOB hidden on the bike. need an allen wrench to get to it. With an active FOB I would put thin plastic between one of the contacts of the battery. Allows you to keep the battery in the FOB.

I'll bet that I know where it is...     ;)

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: W14 on June 28, 2014, 07:45:00 AM

Faced the same on a recent trip, no where to keep the FOB secured on my 09 that does not require a key, put a new battery in the FOB I use all the time and put it in my jacket pocket, I wear the jacket when ever I am on the bike

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: Rhino on June 28, 2014, 02:16:02 PM

Quote from: Conrad on June 28, 2014, 06:44:04 AM

I'll bet that I know where it is...     ;)

Yeah you probably do. But I'm confident a fellow zggtr member will not see my bike somewhere, recognize it, guess where the FOB is hidden an steal the bike.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: Gsun on June 28, 2014, 06:59:08 PM

I keep the fob in my pants pocket and put a passive fob in my jacket. Hopefully can't lose both at the same time. Do this even if going for a short ride.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 29, 2014, 01:46:10 PM

I keep the passive key fob on my key ring of keys that stay secure in my pocket at all times.  I also have a photocopy of all important paperwork and a hundred dollar bill just in case the wallet turns up missing.

Title: Re: Take spare key on solo trip?
Post by: Conrad on June 30, 2014, 07:39:16 AM

Quote from: Rhino on June 28, 2014, 02:16:02 PM

Yeah you probably do. But I'm confident a fellow zggtr member will not see my bike somewhere, recognize it, guess where the FOB is hidden an steal the bike.

I would say that your confidence is well placed.    :)