Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? - SV650.org

LewSpeight · 24-11-12, 10:36 AM

As above, starting to see my keys scratching a perfect circle on my yoke. My bunch of keys is fairly large too I guess..

So guys and gals, how big is your bunch and and clever ideas to help stop this?

Kenzie · 24-11-12, 10:43 AM

Just use your ignition key, keep the rest in your pocket. Mine buzz on the yoke so I will be splitting them up.

24-11-12, 10:44 AM

I only have a single key in the ignition-----------a little tip,a large bunch of keys strains the ignition barrel over time due to vibrations, meaning loose and worn tumblers,resulting in a replacement barrel.

dizzyblonde · 24-11-12, 10:45 AM

I have a heavy keyring engraved with sv650, makes it easy to find having so many keys. Its the only thing with the bike key. I have a billet custom top yoke, and funny enough it doesn't scratch at all.
The zzr has a black yoke, and has a circle scratched onto it. There's only a small disk lock key with the bike key. The Raptor only has a plastic loop with the key.

24-11-12, 10:59 AM

I have my ignition key on it's own on a key ring that has quick release. The rest stay in my pocket.

Kenzie · 24-11-12, 11:00 AM

I've just found a keyring karabiner so I have put my ig key on it's on ring, so I can unclip it when I need to ride.

Kenzie · 24-11-12, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fruity-ya-ya

I have my ignition key on it's own on a key ring that has quick release. The rest stay in my pocket.

I have one of these as well, but it's quite heavy.

24-11-12, 11:03 AM

Picked up a small light one years ago when on my honeymoon in Florida. Let's hope i can find one over here before it goes ping!

24-11-12, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

I only have a single key in the ignition-----------a little tip,a large bunch of keys strains the ignition barrel over time due to vibrations, meaning loose and worn tumblers,resulting in a replacement barrel.

This. You should never have significant weight on car or bike keys.

maviczap · 24-11-12, 11:06 AM

I have a single ignition key on a leather fob, with an enamel Sv on one side and a velcro tab on the other.

I could have an opposite velcro tab on the yoke to stop it moving about, but I haven't botherd, no circle on my yoke, leather doesn't scratch it.

Big bunch of keys in my pocket

24-11-12, 10:36 AM	#1
LewSpeight Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax, UK Posts: 1,167	Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? As above, starting to see my keys scratching a perfect circle on my yoke. My bunch of keys is fairly large too I guess.. So guys and gals, how big is your bunch and and clever ideas to help stop this? __________________ BREAKING MY SV - CLICKY CLICKY You laugh at me because i am different.. ....................................I laugh harder because you are all the same.

24-11-12, 10:43 AM	#2
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? Just use your ignition key, keep the rest in your pocket. Mine buzz on the yoke so I will be splitting them up. __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

24-11-12, 10:44 AM	#3
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? I only have a single key in the ignition-----------a little tip,a large bunch of keys strains the ignition barrel over time due to vibrations, meaning loose and worn tumblers,resulting in a replacement barrel.

24-11-12, 10:45 AM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? I have a heavy keyring engraved with sv650, makes it easy to find having so many keys. Its the only thing with the bike key. I have a billet custom top yoke, and funny enough it doesn't scratch at all. The zzr has a black yoke, and has a circle scratched onto it. There's only a small disk lock key with the bike key. The Raptor only has a plastic loop with the key. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

24-11-12, 11:00 AM	#6
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? I've just found a keyring karabiner so I have put my ig key on it's on ring, so I can unclip it when I need to ride. __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

24-11-12, 10:59 AM	#5
Fruity-ya-ya Guest Posts: n/a	I have my ignition key on it's own on a key ring that has quick release. The rest stay in my pocket.

24-11-12, 11:03 AM	#8
Fruity-ya-ya Guest Posts: n/a	Picked up a small light one years ago when on my honeymoon in Florida. Let's hope i can find one over here before it goes ping!

24-11-12, 11:06 AM	#10
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Does your set of keys ruin your yoke/tank? I have a single ignition key on a leather fob, with an enamel Sv on one side and a velcro tab on the other. I could have an opposite velcro tab on the yoke to stop it moving about, but I haven't botherd, no circle on my yoke, leather doesn't scratch it. Big bunch of keys in my pocket __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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