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Title: Better separate ignition key from topcase key!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 06, 2019, 02:13:18 AM: Piaggio owners probably already knew this.*
Just noticed that I'd stand a good chance of locking the key to my Liberty150i in the OEM Piaggio top case - unless I keep the ignition key separate from the case key!

Dismount at my destination - toss gloves and scarf in my top case - set keys in there - bump the Piaggio lid closed. Have a nice cup of Joe.
â€¦...and I'm walking 27 miles home.

So, just bought a nice matching redheaded key to leave in the top case lock.
(I'm never out of sight of my scooter - and usually sitting within 5 yards of it having coffee.... taking photos)(only things of value kept in there is my 6-Pack of emergency Moon-Pies)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yx23stT/00key.jpg)

This was never an issue with the lighted Bestem 929 top case. Key must be in hand to lock the case. (a great case - LED running and brake lighting standard - with all mounting hardware. @ $120!! Darn shame they are no longer avail.)

Stig
Title: Re: Better separate ignition key from topcase key!
Post by: john grinsel on March 06, 2019, 11:37:10 AM: As walking sucks----best solution is carry two keys for everything on bike----drop one, etc, you still have way to get on your way.
Title: Re: Better separate ignition key from topcase key!
Post by: Tromper on March 07, 2019, 07:30:59 AM: Umm Stig...What blank did you use on those & where'd ya get it?
Title: Re: Better separate ignition key from topcase key!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 07, 2019, 12:43:08 PM: Quote from: Tromper on March 07, 2019, 07:30:59 AM
Umm Stig...What blank did you use on those & where'd ya get it?

"Piaggio key blank"......ebay.
Prices vary......but all coming from behind The Great Wall.
Stig
Title: Re: Better separate ignition key from topcase key!
Post by: big blue on March 07, 2019, 05:14:44 PM: I've noticed that on the Vespa/Piaggio Forum that a lot of posts involve riders telling their fellow owners "don't lose your red key," you will be out of luck. Probably good advice to have a spare. ;)
Title: Re: Better separate ignition key from topcase key!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 07, 2019, 07:48:46 PM: Quote from: big blue on March 07, 2019, 05:14:44 PM
I've noticed that on the Vespa/Piaggio Forum that a lot of posts involve riders telling their fellow owners "don't lose your red key," you will be out of luck. Probably good advice to have a spare. ;)
Yeah, that's their programmed key....with the code gizmo in it.
You lose that it's like $600 for new ignition.
Still does not prevent 10 min thefts in London with new $8000 Vespas.
Mine is brown - does the same. I've made spares of that one.
(If I loved in London I wouldn't even try to own a Vespa)

Bought red to match my case. For $4 it's not coded to anything.
Stig