Keys rattling against tank - SV650.org

johnnyleitrim · 06-03-22, 08:12 AM

I have my motorcycle key on a ring with a bunch of other keys. When I’m out on the road I can hear the keys rattling a bit against parts of the motorcycle. What do people use to stop keys scratching their bike? Pouches or do you have the motorcycle key on its own?

Seeker · 06-03-22, 09:01 AM

I keep my bike key separate for that reason.

Chris_SVS · 06-03-22, 09:42 AM

Keys separate

Ruffy · 06-03-22, 12:01 PM

I use a plunger style detachable keyring connector* for the ignition key and the other associated keys I use for the bike (lock keys, top box key etc.).

On the bike, the ignition key is separated from the other keys that then go safely in a zip pocket. Off the bike it means I can keep them all together.

* Like this (random Amazon search result - better quality or different size etc. may be available elsewhere.) Use the female end for the ignition key and wrap some tape around it to minimise yoke scratching.

shiftin_gear98 · 06-03-22, 04:32 PM

Separate - I used to just use a single carabiner to clip my motorbike key on to the bunch. Now I use these. So I can add and remove what I want to lug around with me.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/QLOUNI-Cara...%2C138&sr=8-14

gadget · 06-03-22, 07:24 PM

I've only got bike associated keys with ignition key, I have four key 'protectors' made from nurf gun bullets that slip over each key so no scratching of the top yoke and no rattling either. Bit sad I know but works for me and I hate seeing scratched yokes ...even on other people's bikes.

johnnyleitrim · 06-03-22, 09:47 PM

Thanks for the replies. I am 100% sure I'll forget the key in the bike if I have it separated. I'll probably but something like this on it so it's easy to see!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-...86785993&psc=1

Adam Ef · 07-03-22, 07:46 AM

Met some kids the other day that had a neat solution. Don't use keys. Just keep a scredriver in the tray of your scooter. Along with other tools. They happened to be trying to nick my DRZ at the time, but I'm sure they were well adjusted sensible types.

EssEllTwo · 20-03-22, 06:51 PM

I only have bike related keys on the key ring (ignition and 2 locks)

If you're worried about leaving keys in the bike, get a coiled key ring thing:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255389469...r=555356577247

I used to dispatch ride around London on an RD250. The ignition barrel was quite worn and one day I got to a drop off, went to turn the engine off with the key and... it wasn't there. No idea when it had vibrated out but spent the rest of the day just using the kill switch to switch the bike off and hoping no one noticed the ignition was still on while I dropped off.
After that I used one of those coiled things and attached it to either my gloves or zip. If it pinged out again, I wouldn't lose it and whenever I got off, you were attached to the bike so remembered to remove the key.

Bibio · 20-03-22, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssEllTwo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255389469623?hash=item3b76660bb7:g:gD4AAOSwZCFiDPk D&var=555356577247

also good as a disc lock reminder

06-03-22, 08:12 AM	#1
johnnyleitrim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dublin Posts: 16	Keys rattling against tank I have my motorcycle key on a ring with a bunch of other keys. When I’m out on the road I can hear the keys rattling a bit against parts of the motorcycle. What do people use to stop keys scratching their bike? Pouches or do you have the motorcycle key on its own?

06-03-22, 09:01 AM	#2
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Keys rattling against tank I keep my bike key separate for that reason. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

06-03-22, 09:42 AM	#3
Chris_SVS Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 511	Re: Keys rattling against tank Keys separate

06-03-22, 12:01 PM	#4
Ruffy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Posts: 321	Re: Keys rattling against tank I use a plunger style detachable keyring connector* for the ignition key and the other associated keys I use for the bike (lock keys, top box key etc.). On the bike, the ignition key is separated from the other keys that then go safely in a zip pocket. Off the bike it means I can keep them all together. * Like this (random Amazon search result - better quality or different size etc. may be available elsewhere.) Use the female end for the ignition key and wrap some tape around it to minimise yoke scratching. __________________ Spannering the wife's SV650S K5 pointy in Black, and son's SV650 X curvy in Blue. RIP SV650 X curvy, crashed and written off December 2019. I'm (procrastinating about) fixing up an old Yamaha FZ600 to get myself fully back on the road.

06-03-22, 04:32 PM	#5
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: Keys rattling against tank Separate - I used to just use a single carabiner to clip my motorbike key on to the bunch. Now I use these. So I can add and remove what I want to lug around with me. https://www.amazon.co.uk/QLOUNI-Cara...%2C138&sr=8-14 __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....

06-03-22, 07:24 PM	#6
gadget Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 397	Re: Keys rattling against tank I've only got bike associated keys with ignition key, I have four key 'protectors' made from nurf gun bullets that slip over each key so no scratching of the top yoke and no rattling either. Bit sad I know but works for me and I hate seeing scratched yokes ...even on other people's bikes.

06-03-22, 09:47 PM	#7
johnnyleitrim Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dublin Posts: 16	Re: Keys rattling against tank Thanks for the replies. I am 100% sure I'll forget the key in the bike if I have it separated. I'll probably but something like this on it so it's easy to see! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-...86785993&psc=1

07-03-22, 07:46 AM	#8
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: Keys rattling against tank Met some kids the other day that had a neat solution. Don't use keys. Just keep a scredriver in the tray of your scooter. Along with other tools. They happened to be trying to nick my DRZ at the time, but I'm sure they were well adjusted sensible types. __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

20-03-22, 06:51 PM	#9
EssEllTwo Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 52	Re: Keys rattling against tank I only have bike related keys on the key ring (ignition and 2 locks) If you're worried about leaving keys in the bike, get a coiled key ring thing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255389469...r=555356577247 I used to dispatch ride around London on an RD250. The ignition barrel was quite worn and one day I got to a drop off, went to turn the engine off with the key and... it wasn't there. No idea when it had vibrated out but spent the rest of the day just using the kill switch to switch the bike off and hoping no one noticed the ignition was still on while I dropped off. After that I used one of those coiled things and attached it to either my gloves or zip. If it pinged out again, I wouldn't lose it and whenever I got off, you were attached to the bike so remembered to remove the key.

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