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07-10-2008, 11:36 PM Connella08 Joined on 06-01-2007 Mendon,MA Posts 254 i can pull my key out when the bike is on...? if i put my key in the ignition and turn it so i can start the bike, i can pull the key out. i can do it in any position. now i know what your thinking...maybe the ignition went bad. well, it does it for the tank lock as well as the helmet lock. do you think my key is worn down?    Report

07-10-2008, 11:59 PM LRCXed Joined on 05-15-2008 Sacramento, California Posts 636 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? You can get the key code off the ignition cylinder if you pull it out, and go have a new key cut at Honda. It's stamped on the side of the chrome sleave of the key assembly. You might be able to get it off the helmet lock, but I'm not sure about that. Someone else might now that and pipe in here. If you get a new key made it might stay in then, but there is no garrantee. The tumblers inside should be ok, I can't see EVERY lock being worn out at the same time in the same way! If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d. http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/    Report

07-11-2008, 12:19 AM Connella08 Joined on 06-01-2007 Mendon,MA Posts 254 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? well, if the tumblers were all worn out, that would mean i could stick anything in there and turn it and it would work. i tried the key to my old bike and it went in but wouldnt turn. so the tumblers are good. plus, what are the chances that the ALL the tumblers went be in every single keyhole on the bike? what does it cost to have a new key made?    Report

07-11-2008, 2:43 AM chip Joined on 03-15-2006 Woodford, VA Posts 191 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? My key has always come out while the ignition was in any position .... I just thought that was normal for these bikes. It's convenient for me. If I wanted to double check if I packed some work related item in the saddlebag or trunk just before I depart, I can unlock them and look without shutting down the bike. Nice feature .... or so I thought. Also , I did have a spare key made at a local locksmith ..... $4 dollars and change.    Report

07-11-2008, 8:06 AM NstyDevil Joined on 05-20-2007 Toronto, Ontario Posts 217 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? this could be dangerous, riding down the road and the key vibrates out.... __________________ '80 CX500 Deluxe approx 80k on the odometer    Report

07-11-2008, 9:43 AM DAVID Joined on 05-16-2007 FORNEY TX Posts 646 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? It could be that it is just the cut of the key. If all the steps are smaller from the head to the tip (like a stair case), there would be nothing to hold the key in place even if everything was new. 82 GL500 81 KDX175 If all else fails, read the instructions    Report

07-11-2008, 10:10 AM chip Joined on 03-15-2006 Woodford, VA Posts 191 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? I just checked the key for my project/parts bike and , sure enough, it doesn't come out when it's in the 'on' position ... or any other position, for that matter. And I thought this forum was to help me SOLVE problems .... not discover NEW ones!!!    Report

07-11-2008, 10:27 AM NstyDevil Joined on 05-20-2007 Toronto, Ontario Posts 217 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? it's not a problem, just an undocumented feature!! __________________ '80 CX500 Deluxe approx 80k on the odometer    Report

07-11-2008, 12:57 PM Connella08 Joined on 06-01-2007 Mendon,MA Posts 254 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? im going to find some thick metal and use my dremel to see if i can make a duplicate copy of my key but make some modifications to it to see if i can get it to stay in.    Report

07-20-2008, 5:54 PM Sidecar Bob Joined on 03-02-2006 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts 1,118 Re: i can pull me key out when the bike is on...? My key can come out in any position and I'm not the least concerned about it. I take mine on some pretty rough roads and in all kinds of weather and the key has never moved from where I put it. I would advise anyone to set up their keys ring so that you don't have 2 pounds of keys hanging off of the one in the ignition, no matter what the vehicle. I have a loop with a D ring that goes on my belt and I put each group of keys on a clip that I can clip on or off of the ring. That way there is only one key and it's clip weighing on the ignition switch and the rest are on my belt and safely hanging in the top of my pocket where they won't wear any holes. Any similar system that allows you to detatch the key(s) that you need from the main keyring is a good idea. GX650EI + Velorex 700 (winter), '83 GL1000 (summer) '84 CB750SC Nighthawk (died - anyone need parts?)    Report

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