Here's a thread with some ideas:


http://www.ninetowners.com/forum/bmw-ninet-general-discussion-forum/57194-whats-key.html

 

My solution was to apply 3m clear wrap to protect the paint

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Good Call. I have that same Keychain with my bike key only. The leather leaves marks on the tank.

 

BMW had the perfect solution...a neoprene/wetsuitmaterial key pouch...unfortunately they don't sell it any more...:-((
I still have one...;-))

 

Best way i found...

 

My R9T key is not attached to anything, key only. Worst thing you can do to the ignition switch is have a key with stuff attached jiggling and pulling on it. Same with my cars. House etc key(s) go in my pocket and then I grab the key for what I'm going to ride/drive.

 

My tank is clear vinyl wrapped.

For daily use I have a leather case for my keys. House key, disk lock key, bluetooth finder, and garage remote live in the case, R9T key lives outside.

For track or spirited rides I often just use the second key with nothing attached to it.


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I have an S shaped key "ring" with a bail on each half of the S. House keys, etc all go on one half of the S, the ignition key on the other. Ignition key (only) slips off and goes in the ignition, everything else still on the other side of the S goes in my pocket. I do this for all my bikes.

 

I too just purchased an extra key and I use it completely alone. its the best way

but as far as Neprins and soft stuff

just go to a marine supply store and ask for key chains they are all very very soft and they are Floatable (thats why all is soft.)

or Buy a Tank bag (cover) even though I only use one key and do not have that issue I also have a Bagster tank cover an do not worry about any scratches at all

 

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Buy a Tank bag (cover) even though I only use one key and do not have that issue I also have a Bagster tank cover an do not worry about any scratches at all

Agree with this, but it is an expensive solution just to protect tank from scratches!

I have the BMW tank bag and really like the look of the bag tank mounting strap on it's own. Looks classy and has the benefit of stopping key scratches. or scratches from my jacket zipper or buckle.

Stick with soft neoprene/rubber key fobs if you don't need the tank bag...

 

I also go the naked key route, but with the cheap Racer key being all black, it blends in and I keep forgetting it's in there. I'm thinking of painting a little colored dot on the top edge just so I see it better and don't forget it.

 

It's too hard to get the key out of my pocket when my gloves on. Certain shapes\types of a key chain made it easier for me.

 

Or not putting them on until the key is in the ignition?

My problem is either leaving the ignition key in because I've opened the topbox or leaving the topbox key in and riding away. I've been stopped several times by people telling me that keys (my key fob, alarm remote and house key) are hanging out of my Givi topbox! The other day I left Ikea and found a 2001 F650 BMW parked next to my bike. It had a thick chain through the wheel and big padlock. My 2016 R9T was sitting there with the ignition key in. Doh!

It would be great to have all my keys together so I am going to think how I can do that without ruining the tank. On my old R90S with the headlamp bracket ignition key I had a chain for my keys and a small karabiner which I clipped onto my screen bracket; I might see if the same arrangement will work with it's younger sibling.

Rusty

 

Multiple keys in any bike ignition is a big NO in my opinion.

Props to my local dealer. Keys are handed over on a small rubber BMW key ring.

(Note the seat thingy is encased in rubber as well.)

I have a small case which holds my moulded earplugs. Extra keys, top box of other bike, house key are attached to that as I need them to ride anyway.

As for something because you forget your key. Get a routine for getting off your bike and stick to it. Make key in pocket part of your routine.

 

Low drag, tactical and practical. No wear on the the ignition switch or the tank.

 

I use a very similar system.......but use brightly coloured lengths of nylon string/rope.....the type that is normally the handles on gift bags etc.

My Triumph is lime green, R nine is red, Ducati is yellow, car is blue......

 

I just use the single key. no biggie. I hate bunches of keys anyway. My bike keys I keep single and only have my house key on the car key. That's it.

 

Yes but I'm very very old and my brain is mostly wood. Apart from when I'm riding....

Rusty

 

Also leave the bagster tank cover on


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I have my key attached to a higher grade name tag clip so it can quickly detach from the keychain which is just a carabiner with my helmet lock key.

 

I have a loop of soft, brightly coloured webbing through my key - easy to find key when in pocket - easy to see/retrieve key if dropped - no damage to tank when flapping in the breeze. Strangely the aerodynamics on the bike tend to lift the webbing off the tank at speed - even better result as I have absolutely no expertise in aerodynamic design.

 

I use a Lanyard. My first bike was a F650GS single, I lost the key. Cost me a small fortune to replace because it was the ignition, petrol cap, rear cubby and top box.

I shudder to think what the encoded keys will coat

 

The dealer where I bought my new Pure last weekend gave me a small lanyard for the key. This works for now, and it won't scratch the tank.

 

That's almost exactly what I made - apart from the branding! Elegant, functional and practical - thanks for the picture

 

I still have my ancient neoprene soft key pouch BMW used to sell i don't know how many years ago.
It doesn't scratch the paint and inside i have my under seat torx screw and the control for my garage door.
I want to add also an alarm control to my NT but i don't know where is that gonna fit.
Till then...

 

I cut this little pouch for the house 🔑 (it’s on my 200 HP VMax🔑)
Reminds me who‘s fault it usually is ...

 

This came with my jacket and I now use it for my keys. Under seat key and disk lock key. The ignition key is on a small hook so I can get it off when using it on the bik, only ride with the single naked key.

Rest goes in my pocket.

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Carried my bike key for as long as I can remember on a small split ring with a short piece of paracord added just to make it easier to remove from the bike. It's the only key on the ring, and all of my jackets have a small carabiner on them, which is where I habitually hang the key when I get off the bike. Have never lost a key, or scratched a bike with one. Lots of scratches other ways, tho 🤣

 

G'Day,

I use 550 para-cord and tie them into a box knot. Many colours available - get the good quality stuff from the UK or USA.

Pete

 

I use this system which lets me keep a set of house keys with my bikes keys which I can take off and put in my pocket when riding.

(Baron von Grumble is a pretty funny UK Youtuber who does biking videos. More so under the 44teeth moniker these days)