[Jetfixer]

After only 200 miles, I've found a problem with the new styling. My keys started to rub the paint away on the lip of the main storage box. The best solution I could come up with so far was to take a sticky vinyl patch for a pool toy and cover the area. I took the faceplate off the lid of the storage box, took off the latch/lock mechanism, and wrapped the vinyl patch all the way around so that the edges couldn't start to peel. I fully expect it will yellow over time, but by then I will come up with a better solution. You can barely see the left edge of the patch in the photo.

 

[Ralph M]

Putting the key in the other way up helps so the other keys are dangling from the top
as you look at it.

 

[NormanB]

Yes that is bad.
3M sell clear film expressly for this of application.

It is a pity that Suzuki did not adopt the 'keyless' solution - tech that is readily available and deployed by other manufacturers.

 

[westgl]

I have all my Motorcycle key By Them Selves.

Well I have my Burgman 650 key and my top box key on one key ring.

 

[MJR]

As a general rule key cylinders are not suppose to support weight on them and doing so can lead to premature wear or failure. Maybe a quick release key chain might be better. The only other key shared with my Burgman key is the Givi one.

 

[roy_ryall]

maybe a quick release key chain might be better. The only other key shared with my burgman key is the givi one.

One like this. The colored plastic piece on the ring can help you find it if you drop it.

 

[LeDude]

Put some clear plastic over the contact area and replace it as needed

or add some kind of lip above it to keep the keeps away from that area.

I would just not have that much stuff dangling from my motorcycle key...

I use a quick disconnect gizmo with my motorcycle key, once I remove it
it will attach quickly to the rest of the key chain.

not really a design flaw, just owner abuse in this instance....

 

[faxe]

The only other key shared with my Burgman key is the Givi one.

Same here.

 

[Scotty1981]

Putting the key in the other way up helps so the other keys are dangling from the top
as you look at it.

I just don't have any of my other keys on my ignition key for either the scoot or the car. At the very least I would get a carbiner and just have the suzuki key by itself so you can just use it when you ride.

 

[Scotty1981]

Yes that is bad.
3M sell clear film expressly for this of application.

It is a pity that Suzuki did not adopt the 'keyless' solution - tech that is readily available and deployed by other manufacturers.

Shoot I think the Skywaves already do use it. IIRC correctly it was a keyless start when the FOB is near type setup. It might have only been the Type M model though I am not sure.

 

[curly]

Keyless systems aren't all there cracked up to be. My Concours 14 had it and although I never had a problem many owners complained of stuck releases which stranded them from home. Also you still had to have a key for the gashole cap and side bags. Many owners wanted to go back to a simple single key that works everytime.

Also if you forget your fob in a pocket and sent it through the washer you had to pony up $250-500 bucks to reprogram a new one. Just saying.

 

[v8eyedoc]

Holy crap......!!!!!! And I thought that you had a REAL PROBLEM......!!!!!