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Offline bob14

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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2011, 12:31:59 PM »
Never take it out man !!! she likes it in
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2011, 12:48:23 PM »
Quote from: bob14 on May 12, 2011, 12:31:59 PM
Never take it out man !!! she likes it in

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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2011, 01:19:49 PM »
It is made out of soft metal, and bends easily.  Based on experience and having to straighten the key a couple of times, now I never remove it.  Made extra keys to open luggage and gas cap.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2011, 01:42:57 PM »
Took mine out once to see it.  In the same instance I locked the forks to see how to do it and haven't done either thing since.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2011, 03:23:03 PM »
Is there another fork lock besides the lock position on the ignition switch?
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #25 on: May 12, 2011, 04:16:57 PM »
I leave the key in.  I do lock the forks when I'm parked anywhere but my garage.  I don't think anyone has tried to mess with it.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #26 on: May 12, 2011, 04:25:50 PM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on May 12, 2011, 08:55:55 AM
Yes, only when I need to use it for the tank at fuel stops and once in awhile for the bags.  Fork locks?  Maybe twice since new.

Ditto for me. 
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #27 on: May 12, 2011, 04:47:38 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on May 12, 2011, 10:54:54 AM
Wouldn't that be +3?

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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2011, 05:38:47 PM »
As already said, the stove knob key is designed to be left in the  bike. The only reason to remove it is to add fuel, open a pannier or remove the seat! The ignition switch has nothing to protect it from dirt and moister out of the switch other than the plastic cap of the stove knob key. So IMO it should never be removed other than for a short duration pertaining to the bike. I never used the stove knob key. I had spare keys on soft fobs made for this use.
 I would lock the forks at night or in unfamiliar area's when the bike may be out of site for more than a short time frame.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #29 on: May 12, 2011, 06:13:53 PM »
No, only the fork lock position of the main ignition switch. To the best of my knowledge, there is only one way to lock forks on each motorcycle, whether that method is the ignition or a separate lock on the frame.

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Quote from: dbird29 on May 12, 2011, 03:23:03 PM
Is there another fork lock besides the lock position on the ignition switch?
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #30 on: May 12, 2011, 06:16:30 PM »
To no one in particular, I always remove the ignition key to open the fuel cap ('gashole'), saddlebags or to unlock the seat, and find that the most convenient way to use the bike. I never use the fob key and I have not had any additional keys made. The ignition key is starting to show a bit of wear but has not bent yet (I am a bit disappointed in that, it sounds more exciting than what my key has done.... nothing).

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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #31 on: May 12, 2011, 06:24:57 PM »
I haven't removed it.  I use the small key in the FOB. 
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2011, 07:50:28 PM »
i leave stove key thing in the bike and fob in glove box .
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #33 on: May 12, 2011, 07:57:00 PM »
Yes
Yes
No

In fact I can't even get the down key out of the bike without a pair of pliers. I just can't grip it enough.
I do want to get some new keys made as I lost the credit card style that comes with the 2011.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #34 on: May 12, 2011, 08:36:27 PM »
i haven't ever removed mine in 32,000 miles.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #35 on: May 12, 2011, 08:56:23 PM »
i only take the key out when messing with the bags.   its always in there and locked.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #36 on: May 12, 2011, 09:13:30 PM »
Yes you must remove it and never leave it on the bike. Anyone with a pair of vice grips can force the key to start the bike and steal it.
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #37 on: May 12, 2011, 09:41:57 PM »
Quote from: Mister Tee on May 12, 2011, 10:19:04 AM
I don't even remove it to fill the tank and unlock the bags.  I use the fob key.

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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #38 on: May 12, 2011, 09:56:08 PM »
It can be removed?
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Re: Do You Remove the STOVE PIPE key
« Reply #39 on: May 13, 2011, 04:22:35 AM »
Quote from: BleedingEdge on May 12, 2011, 09:13:30 PM
Yes you must remove it and never leave it on the bike. Anyone with a pair of vice grips can force the key to start the bike and steal it.

No it can't.  The bike won't start without a fob.  The stove top portion is designed to 'slip' around the key.  Forcing the top clockwise accomplishes nothing.  Not sure if you were serious with that answer or not.
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