Broke the key!

Big_Jim59 said:
I do not know if the key was flimsy by design or had seen it's fair share of twisting events.
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OEM keys are flimsy by design. More accurately by choice of weak metal for the key blank. They fatigue easily and break. Handled with care that can last a very long time but I got steel replacements. They can rust when exposed to water or sweat if not stored carefully.

The recommended replacement for OEM is a steel Ilco brand. MUCH sturdier and doesn't need to be babied. I carry a spare in a pouch on my belt. What I should carry is a couple of dental pick like those used to remove the broken bit from my gas cap.

ASPC said:
what happened the other night at the gas station.
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This is EXACTLY what happened to me long ago. Ok it was in broad daylight not night but essentially almost exactly... :D
My key failed because the "dogs" that lock the cap into the tank failed and the cap wouldn't open. My response to that situation was to break the key off in the cap. As I review from time to time I decided that should not have been my first course of action.

A buddy had my spare key and picks so he rolled up and I was on my way. I did have to push the bike a block and that was not pleasant at all. Since then I make sure my tire are inflated to my desired pressure (42/42) for better rolling resistance. I also have on my always a spare key. I'd prefer that I didn't have to bank on overcoming rolling resistance.
 
Going to have four keys now. One in each jacket, one in the bike and the fourth hidden on the bike.
 
This morning I took some blanks to ACE hardware. They destroyed one and gave up. So I need to find somewhere else to cut blanks and I also need to buy more blanks.
 
I always go to and recommend having keys cut by a locksmith. They are better at it and the price difference, if any, is negated by the key actually working.
 
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