...thus no matter where you put it
 

you just have to learn how to steal your bike. then no keys, extra keys, extra-extra keys, extra spear keys , etc etc etc, are required

:eek3:

i m a locksmith

:smartass:

Too true, although you will still have a problem with fuel tank/seat release if they are locked. I carry my spare keys for my van in the tool kit, along with the other screwdrivers!

Anyone who has had to break an ignition steering lock on a bike will know how easy they are to overcome

Keep them where you poke your suppository:confused1:

To paraphrase a previous Hubber: Imagination's the 'key'

Zip tye one to the frame in a discreet location of your choosing. Oh and have a knife handy if you ever need to get it off.

Have you seen the size and shape of batery isolator keys as used when the battery is in the sidecar :eek3:

Andy

On the inside of the rear cowl, stuck with RTV silicone. Can't be seen, but can be felt and removed by running a finger in that area. Nothing to be unlocked.

Consider using this item I found the other day - Its a key safe

I've ordered 1 so will let you know if it works.

http://www.presentsformen.co.uk/prod...Key-Safe-6584/

taped in the airbox

oddly thats exactly what i was thinking reading this thread.

Not a problem, you just have to hide that key where no one will find it ...

hey that'd be a good idea for a thread....:thumbup1:

Gongrdn - New key security
 

Just having a browse through this thread and thought some people may be interested in a product for key security, still doesn't hide the key itself but makes it more difficult to get to or steal, check out the attached link, especially if your down in Oz or Nz, seems the surfies are one up on us with this idea,
It's basically a combination paddlock with box section for locking in your spare key.

hope it's of use.

Surf Lock – Car Key Security Padlock

A lot of ideas....
 

Wow, some good ideas!! However I really don't think I would want to leave a key on the bike??!!

I always keep a spare key and spare cash under the insoles of my boots.
If you get your robbed they are unlikely to take your shoes (well in most countries).

Although this depends on your boots.......for some the insole may be too thin and uncomfy.......

True, however, like with modern cars these days - it is far easier to overcome the ecu immobiliser with the proper key - hence these stories of thieves stealing keys through your letterbox etc and taking the car by driving away...

Vehicles with built-in ecu immobilsers are almost impossible to override without the correct key - rendering the machine useless unless you break it for parts, or can find a new ecu/key combo from somewhere?

Another thing to consider about leaving your key on your bike (even if it is well hidden) is the insurance implications - many (all?) insurance companies won't pay out on a loss if the key was with the bike...

Personally I leave a key with someone who could post it to me if the worst happens - it might be inconvenient for a few days, but at least that way there is no danger of losing your spare as well!

As for this thread - I have to agree with Geoff van de Merwe and ArschaufGrundeis on the first page - use you imagination for goodness sake, don't tell the World Wide Web where to look!!!

xxx

the washer idea is a great one... and one which i will i'll be using, I've never lost a key before, so it doesnt need to be convenient to get to, if someone is gonna steal my air filter they arent likely to do it in situ