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Parked motorcycle with key in ignition?

I left my key in the ignition once at work (in a parking garage). Didn't even realize it until I found a little business card tucked under the key hole cover thing on my tank. The card was a little note letting me know that the nice fella had put my key on top of my rear tire. It was still there waiting for me.
 
If the bike has a tight front fender, I usually stash the key under it, if a friend or something is going to come pick it up or whatever.
 
Just a FYI.

If a bike is left in the accessories position and the key ISN'T there,
you can use any key to turn it to the lock position.

True story...try it.

:teeth
 
Since I've had a battery go dead (twice) from doing that, I did have to go try it - sure as shit it works. Weird things you learn on barf...

daventura said:
Just a FYI.

If a bike is left in the accessories position and the key ISN'T there,
you can use any key to turn it to the lock position.

True story...try it.

:teeth
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daventura said:
Just a FYI.

If a bike is left in the accessories position and the key ISN'T there,
you can use any key to turn it to the lock position.

True story...try it.

:teeth
Click to expand...

That is true, if you can even get the key out in that position. Most bikes lock the key in once it's turned out of off/lock. Some older bikes can be pulled out though, I used to always pull my key out of my 83 kawi gpz.

I've heard the comments before so, YES, I had a gpz. Before you judge me remember I've been riding for 25 years, when I bought it, it was still the cool bike to have. :laughing
 
I'd probably just turn it off and if I had a way of covering up the ignition with something I would. Unless of course I worked in the building where the bike was parked I'd probably leave a note and hang on to the key.
 
I have left the key several times in the pillion lock, not so noticeable (the reason I left it), so thankfully, I haven't had a problem.
 
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