Key removal from locked bags (1300)

[Nexus]

I know it doesn't take long to kill the battery but how long had you been there before I arrived? I knew it was your bike but the battery was already dead because there were no lights burning so I didn't know that the key was in it.

I don't think I was there too much before you
May 1/2 hr max.

 

[ST Gui]

Once it's running, turn off the ignition and use that same key to relock the pannier and seat.

If only Benny Hill were available to demonstrate this methodology.

 

[ST Gui]

I carry a spare key with me

Same. I never did in decades of riding because. I became a believer when my cheesy key broke off in the gas cap. I'd never done much longer riding than a day ride on the ST so bag access wasn't an issue.

If I have to jumpstart my bike --or roll start it down a hill -- I absolutely do not want to have to shut it off again to close any side cases or reattach anything.

This. Adding some LED lights and testing them with a total of 10min running time killed the battery. All the other factory lights were on as well with the key in IGN. I was on a slight hill and really hoped "bump starting" it would work as the bottom of the hill lead to another hill. It fired up fine. I parked it after a 20min ride to work and it fired right up at the end of the day. I'd also take the long way home so it was good to go. Then onto the Tender.

I've got gas on bikes with the engine running and not been concerned about a fiery death. I've had to bump start other bikes and a short ride give the battery enough charge that I could restart it and be one my way again. But the ST is really too heavy for me to give more than a weak bump on level ground. And even a fresh battery isn't fit for purpose for the 1300 compared to say – the 1100. So without a good 20-30min at speed I'd be concerned about turning it off and restarting without a jump starter and/or buddies to jump it or bump it.

Getting jump capable battery leads (not a Tender harness) and a jump starter are good ways to insure your battery won't die on you and leave you stranded.

 

[Larry Fine]

I like to carry two rings, each with an ignition key and a top-box key.

 

[Andrew Shadow]

I have always carried a spare key for every vehicle that I drive. With my motorcycle I carry two full sets of keys. Each set has a key for everything on the bike that uses a key. I disconnect the ignition key from one ring and the rest of the keys go in a zippered pocket. The other full set live in a zippered pocket that I never use so I can't accidentally pull the keys out unknowingly while getting something else. I have a third complete set of keys on a ring on a hook at home. If I ever screw up big time and loose the two sets that I carry with me I can have my wife courier the spare set to me.

A couple of years ago I was given a booster pack as a gift. Because I have it I take it with me. Having a booster pack with me ensures that I will never need a boost until the third time that I forget to take the booster pack with me.

 

[Larry Fine]

A couple of years ago I was given a booster pack as a gift. Because I have it I take it with me. Having a booster pack with me ensures that I will never need a boost until the third time that I forget to take the booster pack with me.

I have a combo jumper/compressor. Does that mean I should never get a flat, too?

 

[Andrew Shadow]

Does that mean I should never get a flat, too?

It means that you are running twice the risks. Besides the boost, now you will also get a flat the first time that you let the charge go to zero or if you forget to take it with you.

 

[Larry Fine]

It means that you are running twice the risks. Besides the boost, now you will also get a flat the first time that you let the charge go to zero or if you forget to take it with you.