LS3 Machine Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Well I finally got around to installing my new FAST Flex Bars, and Im very happy with them. Between the Elkas and A Arms up front, and the new Faast Flex bars, my Banshee now rides like a frigggin Cadillac! Anyways.... Im done playing with my bike today, but as you see in the pic, I will need to do a key relocation. Since Im here in Saudi, I will more than likely just fab up a piece of sheetmetal to mount in under the seat somewhere where the airbox used to be. If anyone has any pointers about the key relocation I would appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 cut the two wires off, solder them together and relocate it to the dumpster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS3 Machine Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 cut the two wires off, solder them together and relocate it to the dumpster You are the man! I think I might just do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Well I finally got around to installing my new FAST Flex Bars, and Im very happy with them. Between the Elkas and A Arms up front, and the new Faast Flex bars, my Banshee now rides like a frigggin Cadillac! Anyways.... Im done playing with my bike today, but as you see in the pic, I will need to do a key relocation. Since Im here in Saudi, I will more than likely just fab up a piece of sheetmetal to mount in under the seat somewhere where the airbox used to be. If anyone has any pointers about the key relocation I would appreciate it! I mounted mine under the seat so it sticks up in the hole where the coolant bottle was. I like having a key so that if you are away from the bike for a few minutes(taking a leak or running into a store) no one can ride off with it. Yes, I know that it can still be pushed or loaded in a truck, but it is work to push a quad in sand and people with a truck will get it if they want it. My old riding buddies used to think it was funny to play keep away with your bike when you jumped off the trail to releive yourself, also when we are at sandfest or other gatherings we can pull the key and they can't just get on it and kick it and go. My bike is an 89 and I have NEVER had a key switch problem, probably because the switch is mount in a fixed location and it is not flexing the wiring every time the bars are turned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I mounted mine under the seat so it sticks up in the hole where the coolant bottle was. I like having a key so that if you are away from the bike for a few minutes(taking a leak or running into a store) no one can ride off with it. Yes, I know that it can still be pushed or loaded in a truck, but it is work to push a quad in sand and people with a truck will get it if they want it. My old riding buddies used to think it was funny to play keep away with your bike when you jumped off the trail to releive yourself, also when we are at sandfest or other gatherings we can pull the key and they can't just get on it and kick it and go. My bike is an 89 and I have NEVER had a key switch problem, probably because the switch is mount in a fixed location and it is not flexing the wiring every time the bars are turned. point taken however when you ride with the assholes i do they think its fun to steal your key and watch as you storm around camp looking for it.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemann32 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I just zip tied mine under the rad cover with the key in the on position but you can still get to it through the side to turn it off if you REALLY want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Z Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 the ones we have are just a flat peice of aluminum and it mounts to the rear bolts of your gastank. and with that you dont have to cut your harness or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 the ones we have are just a flat peice of aluminum and it mounts to the rear bolts of your gastank. and with that you dont have to cut your harness or anything. X2 if I ever decide to get the flex bars im going to get a under the seat bracket....or make one. How many people trying to steal your Shit at a restaurant or camp when your there are gonna have the time to look under the seat to diagnose the no-start issue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MiLLDraGSheE Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 i have one of jd's that mounts at the end of your gas tank ill sell ya dirt cheap bought it from him but i dont run a key anymore... very very nice! http://www.jdscustoms.com/Yamaha_Banshee_Hide_A_Key_Bracket.htm thats what it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I just ditched my whole key assembly. Didn't want to mess around with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryv4 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Well I finally got around to installing my new FAST Flex Bars, and Im very happy with them. Between the Elkas and A Arms up front, and the new Faast Flex bars, my Banshee now rides like a frigggin Cadillac! Anyways.... Im done playing with my bike today, but as you see in the pic, I will need to do a key relocation. Since Im here in Saudi, I will more than likely just fab up a piece of sheetmetal to mount in under the seat somewhere where the airbox used to be. If anyone has any pointers about the key relocation I would appreciate it! just unplug your key i unplugged my when i baught it and just zip tie the conector up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS3 Machine Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 just unplug your key i unplugged my when i baught it and just zip tie the conector up Unplug it at the harness? or at the key? Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryv4 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Unplug it at the harness? or at the key? Thanks, Tim if i had a pic id show you unplug the whole key from the harness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesrtoys Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 ditch the key and get a tether switch. that way if you are to fall off it will kill the motor to. plus its hard to hold a tether switch and ride away at the same time unless you have the clipp which would be conntected to you the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1JUANstunna Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Quick and easy if you really want to keep your key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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