Hiding the spare key.

[Bamabrat]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I have a phillips head driver on the knife I carry when I ride.

Ditto. I also have 1 in my tank bib pocket

[schoeney]

Originally Posted by Vulcan Bill

Thats a clever idea. Turn your un-used dog bowl into a 'secret' storage spot.

So where do you keep the key to thecsaddlebag?

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by schoeney

So where do you keep the key to thecsaddlebag?

That is about the 3rd post on here where they will have a spare key in the bags and not be able to get to it

[nomadtom69]

They take the one out of their billfold and open the saddlebag

[Vulcan Bill]

Originally Posted by schoeney

So where do you keep the key to thecsaddlebag?

Okay, okay. Maybe I can put an end to this inquistion. I don't lock my saddlebags. Any kid with a pen knife could pop them open even if they were locked.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

That was on my Nomad, not my Harley. I don't keep a spare key on my Harley.

I'd love to see em try to start the bike with just a key.

[Yellow Jacket]

Originally Posted by Kybenz

I have the Chucksters air intake on the right side so I then cut a piece of foam for the inside of the left side dogbowl and have it carved out for assorted extras i.e. fuses, bulbs, as well as including a spare key. I keep an Allen wrench in my saddlebag to remove the dogbowl bolt if necessary.

Excellent idea on utilizing that space.

One question though, how will you get into the saddlebag to get the Allen wrench if you've lost your key? I suppose maybe you've modified the lock so you can remove the key without locking the saddlebags.

[pete]

Wow huge response... thanks guys. Lot of good idea's for sure.
I reckon kybenz use of the left dog bowl is great...going to look into that.
Ziplock bag and ziptied somewhere under/on frame is another I didn't think of.

The main aim was to have an accessable/disguised/away from prying eyes, hidey place that I can just grab without carrying any extra tools or bits.

How's this for an idea.... left or right side covers that open on a hinge when you punch a security code into a keypad built into them..... of course don't think there would be much room left behind to hold anything lol.

Anyways...it's Australia day today and I got's me a ride with the boys through the hills this morning so I gotta shake a leg and get going.......... Thanks again everyone... :)

[crzyddy]

pondered the same question after purchasing my Nomad. I have a backrest on mine, I think it's a fire and steel, anyway I noticed the pad has a zipper on the bottom. So I thought that would be a perfect place to stash the key that I just paid about $10 for. Unzipped the pad and lo and behold the previous owner had the same thought,....there was already a spare key there. Now I have 2 spares.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by crzyddy

pondered the same question after purchasing my Nomad. I have a backrest on mine, I think it's a fire and steel, anyway I noticed the pad has a zipper on the bottom. So I thought that would be a perfect place to stash the key that I just paid about $10 for. Unzipped the pad and lo and behold the previous owner had the same thought,....there was already a spare key there. Now I have 2 spares.

That's a common key hiding place. Sort of like the house key under the doormat.

[Rasta]

Originally Posted by crzyddy

pondered the same question after purchasing my Nomad. I have a backrest on mine, I think it's a fire and steel, anyway I noticed the pad has a zipper on the bottom. So I thought that would be a perfect place to stash the key that I just paid about $10 for. Unzipped the pad and lo and behold the previous owner had the same thought,....there was already a spare key there. Now I have 2 spares.

Now you can keep one in your wallet!!

[mapleleafalumnus]

Keister stash: you COULD always swallow a key before a ride...just sayin'!

[rickyboy]

There are more than a few good places to hide a key. I have used a few of the suggested spots, and I've changed it up more than a few times too.
Has anyone that wears a helmet ever tucked one up between the liner and the shell? I moved it from there though when I put the tour pak on the bike and started keeping the helmet in the trunk. I keep my trunk key separate so could keep it there still, but...........or zap strapped one to the wires between the steering column and the fuel tank ? I use to hang mine on the left side so with the wheel "cocked"while on the kickstand, there was never a chance of it being visible. .... I have also kept one behind the chrome underside of the passenger foot boards. I had the correct size "Allen wrench" in the trunk that will fit the screws to remove the cover.

[cnc]

What a wonderful thread anouncing to the world where to find a spare key. If the theft rate goes up on Nomads after this then we can all cash in the insurance check and buy a new bike.

[pete]

Originally Posted by cnc

I had a spare key made that has no plastic on it and It tucks away nicely in my wallet. The chance of losing my wallet and regular bike key at the same time are slim.

I wonder if a key without the plastic wrap around bit on the head would fit into the front axle tube ?.... as long as you had axle covers that came off without needing any tools.
Worth looking into you think ?
Pete.