Installed GIVI rack for top case ( key ? )

[duk too]

I have a GIVI rack installed and the mount for the rack will not allow access to the seat lock.
Key is too long. 
I can't even remove rack because GIVI arm is mounted under seat.
Dealer has ordered an extra key which I will have cut short, but I want to change body parts and access under seat asap.

Has anyone cut down a key and if so where is the chip located in the key?
I am considering cutting my spare key down prior to getting the third key from the dealer.
Is this a dumb idea?

[DarkStaR]

What bike?

On the older style monsters the seat can be unlatch with out the key.  Look under, find the little bit of seat latch wire exposed, and pull.

[duk too]

Mine is a new 2010 M1100s ABS, so no pull cord for seat release is present.

[J5]

i would go and find a decent locksmith

they will prob have a matching keyblank that they could cut a key for you

then cut down that key

[Raux]

what tail unit do you have installed?

each of them relocated the key to different areas.

the R&G sets it further into the center of the bike
the CW puts it under the tail
etc.

[duk too]

The tail tidy is Evo Tech. Key goes in on curbside. (right side)
I tried to find a locksmith that could do it here in Kitchener Ontario area.
Maybe I will try harder.
The key is a milled design and locksmith needs a milling machine key cutter.

[Raux]

that might be your issue.

if you had the stock tail or the DP short tail you might not have a problem with the key

a lot of accessories are design for the stock parts. ie i can't use the DP passenger grab rails with an R&G tail tidy due to turn signal positions.

Try to go back to stock tail for a test. Might be easier than trying to find a locksmith.

as far as getting it off now, can you take the lower half of the evo tech off to get at the seat release cable?

[duk too]

Removal of bottom Evo Tech is my next move. 

BTW, Evo Tech tidy is a real quality piece. Way too much work to remove and install original. IMO

[duk too]

Removed tail tidy and accessed seat release.
A hassle but worth it to install carbon fibre tank pad and key surround motorcycle porn parts.

[Raux]

ok that's short term

long term you're still looking at a shorter key?

[duk too]

A key is on order.

Another way would be to disconnect cable for seat and feed it out incorporating a pull tab or loop. Cord would be hard to see and a key would not be required.
I have seen this done before.