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by StavrosK 3320 days ago
> I've never heard to keep weight off the keyring

I was dubious at first too, when the motorcycle mechanic told me that, but then my car mechanic (completely unrelated) said the same thing, so I took all my keys out of the keyring.

Apparently, weight leads to the lock "loosening up" and can make the key "stick" a lot, unable to turn because the rods no longer align as well.

> I might go even more hidden, and hide it under the lip of the gas tank or etc.

I was thinking about doing that and connecting it to the bike battery as well, but I couldn't find a place that was easier to reach (and that wouldn't require me to lay cables all over)...