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Broken Key
« on: 24 August 2019, 05:16:09 pm »
Been out for a real blast today on some fantastic sweeping fast roads was awesome getting the engine singing upto to 140mph
(clocks not lying honest)  :lol

Sadly I put my key in the side bit to unlock the seat to get my glasses out out and forgot about it, ok me thinks i'll put it on the main stand and wang on some wd40 chain wax whilst it's warm i thought.
Being a bit challenged in the strength department due to my rhumatoid arthritis in my hands it's always a struggle to get it on the main stand without fear of dropping it, as i was pulling back for the 3rd time heard the keys fall on the floor...... aaahhh shyte thats buggered it now.


 I managed to get the bit out but now have a key in 2 bits, I dont know how im gonna fix that,  other than trying superglue and hope miserable mick  in the key shop isnt in a rager that day when i try ask him if its possible to make a new one from a superglued old one. :wall
moral of the story is
ALWAYS TAKE OUT YOUR KEY BEFORE PUTTING IT ON THE MAINSTAND

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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #1 on: 24 August 2019, 06:20:26 pm »
You get two keys when you buy the bike from new. Do you not have the 2nd spare...




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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #2 on: 24 August 2019, 07:48:20 pm »
Any decent key cutter should have no problem cutting a new one from your snapped key.

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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #3 on: 24 August 2019, 09:18:00 pm »
Been out for a real blast today on some fantastic sweeping fast roads was awesome getting the engine singing upto to 140mph
(clocks not lying honest)  :lol

Sadly I put my key in the side bit to unlock the seat to get my glasses out out and forgot about it, ok me thinks i'll put it on the main stand and wang on some wd40 chain wax whilst it's warm i thought.
Being a bit challenged in the strength department due to my rhumatoid arthritis in my hands it's always a struggle to get it on the main stand without fear of dropping it, as i was pulling back for the 3rd time heard the keys fall on the floor...... aaahhh shyte thats buggered it now.


 I managed to get the bit out but now have a key in 2 bits, I dont know how im gonna fix that,  other than trying superglue and hope miserable mick  in the key shop isnt in a rager that day when i try ask him if its possible to make a new one from a superglued old one. :wall
moral of the story is
ALWAYS TAKE OUT YOUR KEY BEFORE PUTTING IT ON THE MAINSTAND

 :'(
Yep- I have done the same thing in the past but lucky only ben t the key since then I forced a habit of removing the key as soon as the seat was popped
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.

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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #4 on: 25 August 2019, 06:54:18 am »
You get two keys when you buy the bike from new. Do you not have the 2nd spare...
I'm the 3rd owner and its 18 years old, probably in the back of someones wardrobe/garage or broken  :lol

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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #5 on: 25 August 2019, 06:56:36 am »
Any decent key cutter should have no problem cutting a new one from your snapped key.
Your probably right, but trying to explain in a foreign language isnt easy, but i'll give it a shot.Just as a reference whats the going rate in the UK for a new cut key?

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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #6 on: 25 August 2019, 09:07:13 am »
Local hardware shop is about £3, Chain places probably more like £8 - £10 nowadays.

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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #7 on: 25 August 2019, 09:30:00 am »
Local hardware shop is about £3, Chain places probably more like £8 - £10 nowadays.



That sounds about right, but get one cut & if works get another cut as a spare.  Smile



























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































 
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Re: Broken Key
« Reply #8 on: 25 August 2019, 07:54:26 pm »
Local hardware shop is about £3, Chain places probably more like £8 - £10 nowadays.



That sounds about right, but get one cut & if works get another cut as a spare.  Smile
























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































 


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