EricV
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I keep a knob in the garage kit for doing this on future bikes. I got this one at a local farm supply store that has all the small bins of various repair parts like Ace does.
This style feels nice to the fingers and can be used with gloves on due to the shape. I also like the white line as a nice indicator of the key/lock being centered and the set screw. I typically shorten the key first, then grind or file the sides a little to jam fit into the hole with the set screw on the edge. Tighten the set screw and test fit until I'm happy, then fill the sides of the hole around the key with some JB Weld or epoxy. Never had one come loose.
The size of the flare still fits nicely inside the key recess and if done so it sits down, covers and protects the key hole far better than the ignition with a key in it. I've always had to lube my ignition switches with some dry graphite now and then since my key stays in so much of the time and long rides in less than idea weather. The gas cap key has never been an issue though. No signs of corrosion or gritty feeling.
Hope this helps is someone wants to do this themselves.
This style feels nice to the fingers and can be used with gloves on due to the shape. I also like the white line as a nice indicator of the key/lock being centered and the set screw. I typically shorten the key first, then grind or file the sides a little to jam fit into the hole with the set screw on the edge. Tighten the set screw and test fit until I'm happy, then fill the sides of the hole around the key with some JB Weld or epoxy. Never had one come loose.
The size of the flare still fits nicely inside the key recess and if done so it sits down, covers and protects the key hole far better than the ignition with a key in it. I've always had to lube my ignition switches with some dry graphite now and then since my key stays in so much of the time and long rides in less than idea weather. The gas cap key has never been an issue though. No signs of corrosion or gritty feeling.
Hope this helps is someone wants to do this themselves.