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Complete GL1800 Maintenance video now available at
http://www.angelridevideos.com
$1.50 knurled knob from Lowes
$1.50 knurled knob from Lowes		 Here is another look at the knob.
Here is another look at the knob.		 First mark the key where it is flush with the lock when inserted
First mark the key where it is flush with the lock when inserted		 Now make a second mark at 1 5/8 inches. This is where you will cut the key off
Now make a second mark at 1 5/8 inches. This is where you will cut the key off
After key is cut (Axess 27 Honda Accord blank bought at Wal Mart)
After key is cut (Axess 27 Honda Accord blank bought at Wal Mart)		 I heat up the screw in the knob just enough so that I can pull it out.
I heat up the screw in the knob just enough so that I can pull it out.		 Once it is hot, the screw pulls out of the plastic.
Once it is hot, the screw pulls out of the plastic.		 Now I heat up the end of the key slightly
Now I heat up the end of the key slightly
And then push on the knob down to my mark
And then push on the knob down to my mark		 Additionally, I put some JB weld in and around the joint, just to be safe (and cause I luv JB Weld)
Additionally, I put some JB weld in and around the joint, just to be safe (and cause I luv JB Weld)		 Finished product
Finished product		 It works the glovebox too
It works the glovebox too

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Wilson 12-Mar-2009 13:32
Doesn't this key also fit the ignition?
fred harmon 02-May-2008 03:17
If you follow my instructions, the key won't be able to work the ignition.
kermit 17-Apr-2005 01:39
Worked great! Thanks for posting such great instructions.
Black02wing
Greg S 17-Dec-2003 18:53
Thanks for the GREAT instuctions. I saw this on my friend's GoldWing, and really liked the idea. He directed me to your website. You could probably sell this idea to one of the aftermarket vendors.

Great Idea, Thanks for Sharing.

Greg
SLIDE 28-Apr-2003 00:43
Thanks for the info on the Key Knob. I just purchased two chrome radio knobs which I plan to use but had I read this post first, I could have saved myself $10 by getting the ones at Lowes. I really appreciate all the information available on this site. SLIDE
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