Do You Remove the STOVE KNOB key?

[Peter2011C14]

I was also thinking that with the "stove knob" key out, rain would make a little pond in the recess.

Are those getting spare fob keys made, getting them done at any typical place that duplicates keys, or does it require a locksmith?

Thanks,
Peter

[Conrad]

I was also thinking that with the "stove knob" key out, rain would make a little pond in the recess.

Are those getting spare fob keys made, getting them done at any typical place that duplicates keys, or does it require a locksmith?

Thanks,
Peter

I made the mistake of spending too much by ordering a blank ($14) from my dealer and having it cut at my local locksmith ($1). I'd take the key to your local locksmith and see if they have a blank for you.

[bob14]

spare key made life is easy.
not worried about someone using vice grips and stealing the bike
if I am worried about the location  and theft i use disk locks.

[Restless]

Stove Pipe? 

I removed the knob key once in the beginning to prove I could do it and to test the other keys in the ignition, otherwise it remained in the ignition where it belongs.   

I use the spare keys to work all the other locks period and probably will make the "knob" type spares from Radio Shack for the bags eventually.  Why risk bending the stove key??   

I locked the steering once, again to prove it could be done.  No one has messed with my bike (so far) but then again it's never been far from my sight when parked or at least not for long.  I work at an Army Reserve Center so the risk of that has been low.

Kipass ROCKS!

[jumby]

Had my bike a year and haven't removed the key yet. I also never lock my forks.

[Bourne2Ride]

I don't even remove it to fill the tank and unlock the bags.  I use the fob key.

+ Me too. I use the fob key to access the bags and the tank. I never remove the Stove knob. Most people don't realize what it does. I only lock my forks at home. When I'm away I leave them unlocked in-case another biker needs to move me out a little to access his ride. 

[Pynikal]

never thought of that.........

[koval68]

I never remove mine!

[CigarSki®]

I use the stove knob for gas and the fob key for the bags an seat.

[valkmc]

I don't even remove it to fill the tank and unlock the bags.  I use the fob key.

I never take mine out...I had several keys made at the local lock smith from my fob key. Cost me $11 total. I have one on a key chain I keep in the glove box on the tank. I put it in my pocket when I leave the bike.

[mikeboileau]

This thread is 4 pages now?

[So Cal Joe]

no
no
no

[m919]

No, never take mine out at all. Its been out twice since new and I  do lock the forks.

[stevewfl]

>32,000 miles, never removed the stove thingie

[blue14]

All the time.  If Kipass is going to break it will break.

[The Pope]

So .....    With the stove knob on the bike all of the time, anyone could come up to the bike, remove the stove key, open up the bags, remove the seat, take any and all items you had stored in the bags or under the seat. 

Hummmmmmm...... I think Mama Kaw need to just make the stove knob a simple switch (not keyed) and then give us a real key for all of the lockable items on the bike.

[Conrad]

So .....    With the stove knob on the bike all of the time, anyone could come up to the bike, remove the stove key, open up the bags, remove the seat, take any and all items you had stored in the bags or under the seat. 

Hummmmmmm...... I think Mama Kaw need to just make the stove knob a simple switch (not keyed) and then give us a real key for all of the lockable items on the bike.

You can't remove the stove knob key without the kipass fob. 

[Rhino]

So .....    With the stove knob on the bike all of the time, anyone could come up to the bike, remove the stove key, open up the bags, remove the seat, take any and all items you had stored in the bags or under the seat. 

Only if you leave it in the FSS position. I only leave it in off or the steering lock position. Key will not come out in those positions.

[PH14]

I remove it all the time. I thought the whole reason for KIPASS was not having to dig in your pocket for a key.  I take it out for gas and for the bags. I did use a graphite lock lubricant on the gas tank lock so that the key would work smoothly so I have had no issues. I still don't see the whole convenience think about KIPASS since you still need the key for the gas tank and the bags but it is what it is and the bike starts and runs. Personally a key would be easier. It's fine if you are simply riding, but if you actually have to put gas in the bike for some reason or maybe want to use the bags the system doesn't offer any convenience. 

[CrashKLRtoConnie]

Reply to PH14 message regarding Graphite dusting of locks.

I always was taught by my dad to use graphite in locks. A few months ago when I went to a local locksmith, he told me not to use graphite as if it gets wet or get sprayed with silicone it cannot escape the lock and can cause binding / damage to the lock. He told me to use a teflon or silicone spray in the locks.

Anyone know if this is correct?