Dropped my keys, where could they be?!

[jestal]

If you have compressed air handy take a blow gun with an extension on it and blast around the area the key fell into. Often when you drop something like this the compressed air trick will loosen it up and give it's presence away.

 

[shokdimn]

I think you're right about that. First the hair, now the memory.

Whoa, I’m thinking I don’t wanna know :no: what’s next if it gets worse!

 

[Toecutter]

Related story.

 

[v65]

I think you're right about that. First the hair, now the memory.

Whoa, I’m thinking I don’t wanna know :no: what’s next if it gets worse!

You don't know the whole story, I haven't even hit 40 yet!

 

[MojaveFJR]

If you have compressed air handy take a blow gun with an extension on it and blast around the area the key fell into. Often when you drop something like this the compressed air trick will loosen it up and give it's presence away.

Cool idea. Learn something everyday from this forum. Not always useful but something everyday.

 

[phil]

When ya find it let us know. When I mounted bar risers 3 months ago, I dropped a bolt down there. Ain't found it yet.

 

[taterides]

Yeah lost a few item into the abyss. Good luck and probably under the tank. Nah, too easy.

 

[Silver Penguin]

Try picking the bike up and shaking it...preferably upside down...

There is a whole thread devoted to this topic, somewhere. Lots of wise advice had been given on how to pick up an FJR. No-one said anything about keys but........

 

[Wolfhound]

Sitting on top of one of the horns? On top of the radiator? I agree with the magnet trick....assuming the keys are not brass. :blink:

Dammit Mike, you're right (again) about the keys being brass, Maybe He has some type of keychain that's metal. My help lately has been like walking backwards.

I found a screw I dropped from the top once that had escaped down the pipes and came to rest on top of them under the bike . . . .

 

[05fjrBluedevil]

I'm thinking bounced in the side fairings rolled bottom spaces or the front lower section,remove lo screw under bike in front and try to feel them in there...

hope you find the...Mike

 

[Powerman]

After a night of heavy drinking I lost the key to my CBR900 deep inside. I returned in the morning and some big guys picked up my bike and shook it out, no ****. I had my spare key in my coat, and wasn't driving in that condition anyway.

 

[sliderule]

I will pull the tank last. I can see a good ways in there and I don't think the key and key ring would fit any further than where I can see. Remember, this is my first bike. Pulling this stuff off is making me vewy nervous...

I'm searching for a way to open the locked box w/out breaking it. The spare key is in there...

The hunt continues... h34r:

 

[v65]

I will pull the tank last. I can see a good ways in there and I don't think the key and key ring would fit any further than where I can see. Remember, this is my first bike. Pulling this stuff off is making me vewy nervous... I'm searching for a way to open the locked box w/out breaking it. The spare key is in there...

The hunt continues... h34r:

When you get that compartment open, remove the panel I mentioned earlier and remove the solenoid you will find underneath. Then you can open the glove compartment without having the key.

 

[S76]

WOW!

I thought this type of thing only happenend to me. Thanks, I feel better.

Try reaching in behind the front forks and feeling around on top of the radiator? Was your hand by the ignition when you dropped them?

 

[motorgod]

One thing for sure...you'll find them in the last place you look.....

 

[wfooshee]

I will pull the tank last. I can see a good ways in there and I don't think the key and key ring would fit any further than where I can see. Remember, this is my first bike. Pulling this stuff off is making me vewy nervous... I'm searching for a way to open the locked box w/out breaking it. The spare key is in there...

The hunt continues... h34r:

The tank is easy. Those two bolts at the front, loosen but don't remove the one at the rear, and it just pivots up. And there's a long ways the keys can go if they get under that first crevasse.

 

[rocketdoc]

Lift the tank first.. 10 to 1 it is there. Might be sitting right on top. Hope so , good luck. I pack my extra key inside my jacket taped to the outside of one of the armour pieces. This way, always accessable.

 

[uctofeej]

The tank is easy. Those two bolts at the front, loosen but don't remove the one at the rear, and it just pivots up. And there's a long ways the keys can go if they get under that first crevasse.

Yep, what he said. Easy! I just lifted my tank for the first time last weekend and there was nothing to it.

You've really attracted a crowd with this key thing. Please keep any small children you may have away from wells. Just sayin'

 

[Zolton]

Get a third key to get your second key out (which you probably shouldn't have locked in a place that you need the first key to get at it), then take your second key and drop it the same way you did your first key. Watch where it goes. Then don't drop your third key there.

Done.

 

[wfooshee]

Get a third key to get your second key out (which you probably shouldn't have locked in a place that you need the first key to get at it), then take your second key and drop it the same way you did your first key. Watch where it goes. Then don't drop your third key there.Done.

That really is you in your avatar, isn't it?