I just did a quick little mod to my bike save my scratches made by my keys around the ignition.I had noticed that there was a few the other day and started thinking.. I had some of this vynal film left over that I use for computer modding and got to thinking hey this might work on my bike. This film has a carbon fiber look to it. I just made a stencil then cut it out of the film and stuck it on. Ill be honest it took me two trys to get it right. But I think it turned out nice, the test will be to see if it stands up to the elements like the sun. Ive got a chunk of the film so I can always make another if it wears out. Anyway thaught I would share it with you all to see what you think. You can get the film in several different styles at this website: http://mnpctech.com/. Heres the Pics.


http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll397/snaken63/IMG_0584_edited-1.jpg


http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll397/snaken63/IMG_0586_edited-1.jpg

Let me know what you think.. Thanks:thumb:

Looks alot better than what I was planning on doing - I was planning on "fixing" it with ducttape!

Cool !! that looks dammed good .

Looks good! My other problem with the key is that it isn't smooth getting it into the lock position. I have to move the handlebars a bit to get it there, but my key is starting to twist/bend a bit. I tried to lube it up with some WD40, and it helped, but not enough...

Looks sweet!

nvoelsch, try turning the handlebarsa bit back and forth while turning it to the lock position...

Looks good to me!

My rule, only the motorcycle key goes on the motorcycle key fob. The other keys stay in a zip-up pocket.

It does look trick though.

Excellent idea! I only put the bike key in the ignition since I noticed my extra keys were starting to scratch the paint.
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Looks sweet!

nvoelsch, try turning the handlebarsa bit back and forth while turning it to the lock position...

Yeah, I do, but my head tells me it should be smoother than what it is. I'll let ya know if I find the golden egg...

Let me know what you think.. Thanks

Looks great, wanna make me one. Anychance you still got the template and want to share it among other Versys fanatics ? :D

Whats it worth to ya:devil:

Just Kidding.yes I still have the template and some film. Ide have to get your address you could send it to me via email.

Let me know..

Oh, thats would be kind of ya:) But, I live in Sweden so...
I was more wondering if you could transfer it to a .pdf or something to dowload. Then it would be easy to print out and... yes guess you got it. :thumb:

Ok give me a week or so I dont have access to a scanner...

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is that template still coming along?:D

Ive had the template made its just gettin access to a scanner, not to mention working 12 hour shifts keeps me busy. But I will work to get it out in the next week or so. Will have to do it here at work we have a Printer and copier that will email the PDF file to our email.

I want to try this film possibly on other parts of the bike just no sure yet.

So Patience my brothers.

I've got tons of it! But still can't wait... ;)

Ok got the template done had some time today at work to use this new fancy HP Printer scanner works pretty cool. I can scan an Item then email it in a PDF file to myself. I thaught it was cool anyway.:D Hope it works for ya. Let me know....:thumb:

Thanks!

Hello RedRiguez, Thank You for the template. I hope you don't mind that I redrew it in vector. As soon as I find suitable material (not that what you used is unsuitable, I just don'y have any) I am going to cut one on my laser cutter. Thanks much,
Bob

Ok got the template done had some time today at work to use this new fancy HP Printer scanner works pretty cool. I can scan an Item then email it in a PDF file to myself. I thaught it was cool anyway.:D Hope it works for ya. Let me know....:thumb:

No Problem bro I find that this film works but will have to be replace after a while, but who cares its cheap. I had seen some more robust looking film on another site but will have to find it again and try some of theirs to. My current batch of film I got mnpctech.com the link is in my original post. Just one thing if you start selling these I take 50% of the profits....:D


Just kidding..

No worries. If I start selling them you can have ALL of the profits. I appreciate you doing the hard part.
Bob

Yeah, I do, but my head tells me it should be smoother than what it is. I'll let ya know if I find the golden egg...

My dealer gave me an orientation on how to use the key on the Versys. He told me not to jam the key into the slot but 'slide it' from the left. You'll notice on the left side fo the key slot is a half-round depression. Press the key into that depression and the key will slide to the right pushing open the key slot door. He told me that is one thing he has to fix more often than anything else.