Fairing pocket keys

Allen D · 07-26-2016, 02:35 AM

I'm sure I'm not the only one who wishes that you didn't have to use the key to get into the pockets in the fairing so I finally did something about it.

The bike is out of commission right now while the ECU is getting flashed so what better to do than update it a bit.

I make "key knobs" that will reside in the keyhole while riding and I can pull them out when I stop. I've got about $12 into this project and maybe 30 minutes of time. I'm pretty happy with the results.

Here they are...

Ponitail · 07-26-2016, 07:37 AM

I've always wanted to eliminate the key for the ignition, it's such a pain in the butt. I like your idea but I was wondering how you did it. Did you have to cut off the head of the key and somehow put it into the knob?

Allen D · 07-26-2016, 10:49 AM

I simply cut the head of the key off and made a "slit" in the knob and pushed the key in and glued it in place.

Demolition Man · 07-26-2016, 12:58 PM

What about this ?

http://www.goldwingfahrer.de/pdfkanzelfach.htm

Okay, it is german, but a lot of pics inside and I would say, those speaks for themself.

Cu,
Sven

talon · 07-27-2016, 02:47 PM

Did something similar to my old Nomad key. Will be doing something soon for the Vaquero. Good job.

**Top Cat** · 07-28-2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Demolition Man

What about this ?

http://www.goldwingfahrer.de/pdfkanzelfach.htm

Okay, it is german, but a lot of pics inside and I would say, those speaks for themself.

Cu,
Sven

Ich spreche kein Deutsch

Demolition Man · 07-28-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Ich spreche kein Deutsch

But looks like that you could type it !

You just have to look at the pics in the pdf. You have to dremel some parts out, so you could open the pockets and REMOVE the key.
page 1, left before, right after.

Also some magnets added, that the pockets stay closed while riding.
Magnet are from a shop here which is comparable to home depot in the USA.
They are magnets for cabinet doors. 2 of them in the "door" and 2 into the pocket.

Just look at the pics.

Cu,
Sven

hlknvlcn60 · 07-29-2016, 12:10 PM

That is very clever and convenient and if you want, you could take those out and place them in the pouch in the left saddle bag if you want to place your camera or wallet in the pockets like I do when I am on the road for pocket lock up....works both ways....nice.

Allen D · 07-31-2016, 01:24 AM

Update...

I finally got to take the bike out for a ride and noticed, due to the weight of the knob, the vibrations of the Vaquero will cause the lock mechanism to turn and "unlock" the door, leaving the pocket door free to fly wide open :(

I'm looking into fixes or alternative solutions, stay tuned.

Demolition Man · 07-31-2016, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen D

Update...

I finally got to take the bike out for a ride and noticed, due to the weight of the knob, the vibrations of the Vaquero will cause the lock mechanism to turn and "unlock" the door, leaving the pocket door free to fly wide open :(

I'm looking into fixes or alternative solutions, stay tuned.

See posting #4 and #7
Some magnets added, that the pockets stay closed while riding.
Magnet are from a shop here which is comparable to home depot in the USA.
They are magnets for cabinet doors. 2 of them in the "door" and 2 into the pocket.

Just look at the pic in the pdf !

Cu,
Sven

Allen D · 08-15-2016, 06:13 PM

Update:

I've put over 1000 miles on her since I added the keys. With the suggestion of someone on the other forum I used a small body panel fastener trimmed to height inside the pocket and it holds securely now. Just did a 300 mile trip, each way, and not a single vibration caused it to open.

Glenn54 · 08-16-2016, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen D

Update:

I've put over 1000 miles on her since I added the keys. With the suggestion of someone on the other forum I used a small body panel fastener trimmed to height inside the pocket and it holds securely now. Just did a 300 mile trip, each way, and not a single vibration caused it to open.

Can you post a close up pic of the fastener? Thanks.

Allen D · 08-17-2016, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn54

Can you post a close up pic of the fastener? Thanks.

Found at Lowes.

TheWizard · 08-26-2016, 03:00 PM

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/pictu...d=2295.....dun dat a looooonnnggg!! Time ago..one of the first mods..as well as the gas tank
key....

07-26-2016, 10:49 AM	#3
Allen D Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Midle Tennessee Posts: 39	I simply cut the head of the key off and made a "slit" in the knob and pushed the key in and glued it in place. __________________ Allen D "ONYX" - 2011 Black Vaquero Windvest Recurve Windshield \| KQR Passenger Backrest \| Grasshopper Backrest \| Passenger Floorboards \| Progressive 430 Shocks \| Scala Rider Teamset Pro \| Kawasaki XM Radio \| Racin' Ray's Throttle Mod \| Avon Grips \| Ivan's ECU Flash \| Shaved Seat with Gel Insert \| Wrapped Exhaust \| Door Pocket Key Knobs \| Vance and Hines Slash Cut Exhaust
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07-27-2016, 02:47 PM	#5
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Did something similar to my old Nomad key. Will be doing something soon for the Vaquero. Good job. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2016, 12:10 PM	#8
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	That is very clever and convenient and if you want, you could take those out and place them in the pouch in the left saddle bag if you want to place your camera or wallet in the pockets like I do when I am on the road for pocket lock up....works both ways....nice. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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07-31-2016, 01:24 AM	#9
Allen D Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Midle Tennessee Posts: 39	Update... I finally got to take the bike out for a ride and noticed, due to the weight of the knob, the vibrations of the Vaquero will cause the lock mechanism to turn and "unlock" the door, leaving the pocket door free to fly wide open :( I'm looking into fixes or alternative solutions, stay tuned. __________________ Allen D "ONYX" - 2011 Black Vaquero Windvest Recurve Windshield \| KQR Passenger Backrest \| Grasshopper Backrest \| Passenger Floorboards \| Progressive 430 Shocks \| Scala Rider Teamset Pro \| Kawasaki XM Radio \| Racin' Ray's Throttle Mod \| Avon Grips \| Ivan's ECU Flash \| Shaved Seat with Gel Insert \| Wrapped Exhaust \| Door Pocket Key Knobs \| Vance and Hines Slash Cut Exhaust
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08-15-2016, 06:13 PM	#11
Allen D Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Midle Tennessee Posts: 39	Update: I've put over 1000 miles on her since I added the keys. With the suggestion of someone on the other forum I used a small body panel fastener trimmed to height inside the pocket and it holds securely now. Just did a 300 mile trip, each way, and not a single vibration caused it to open. __________________ Allen D "ONYX" - 2011 Black Vaquero Windvest Recurve Windshield \| KQR Passenger Backrest \| Grasshopper Backrest \| Passenger Floorboards \| Progressive 430 Shocks \| Scala Rider Teamset Pro \| Kawasaki XM Radio \| Racin' Ray's Throttle Mod \| Avon Grips \| Ivan's ECU Flash \| Shaved Seat with Gel Insert \| Wrapped Exhaust \| Door Pocket Key Knobs \| Vance and Hines Slash Cut Exhaust
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07-26-2016, 07:37 AM	#2
Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	I've always wanted to eliminate the key for the ignition, it's such a pain in the butt. I like your idea but I was wondering how you did it. Did you have to cut off the head of the key and somehow put it into the knob?
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07-26-2016, 12:58 PM	#4
Demolition Man Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 380	What about this ? http://www.goldwingfahrer.de/pdfkanzelfach.htm Okay, it is german, but a lot of pics inside and I would say, those speaks for themself. Cu, Sven __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb." - Benjamin Franklin MY LIFE - MY RULES ! 2018 Indian Roadmaster
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08-26-2016, 03:00 PM	#14
TheWizard Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Corner Brook, NL Canada Posts: 26	http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/pictu...d=2295.....dun dat a looooonnnggg!! Time ago..one of the first mods..as well as the gas tank key....
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