Keys for an 88 Royale?

[uncledj]

How do. I"m a newbie, but so far luvin' my 88 royale. I was given only one key with it, and since it's not the original, I don't have the key code. (Not written down in the manual either). Is there another way to find the key code? ....Can I get duplicates cut at the dealership? Knowing my history with keys, I don't wanna wait too long to get a couple of duplicates.

Great site, seems to be a real family of members here.

 

Update: I went to key-men.com and they were able to make duplicates from a scan of the key I have. It's a bit pricey at $13 per key, but I felt it was well worth it for the convenience of simply scanning my key and sending it to them. Thanks everyone for the input!

Edited August 29, 2008 by uncledj
Found a solution

[bongobobny]

As far as duplicates, take yours to any place that cuts keys such as Lowes, Home Depot, etc. and have them made. I don't believe that you can get the original blanks any more. The key code should be on the ignition switch but there is a bit of disassembly involved to be able to read them...

[MiCarl]

I got some keys for my XJ from Key Men http://www.key-men.com/.

 

If I recall correctly they can reverse engineer a key code from a picture of your existing key.

[1BigDog]

Most locksmiths can make a duplicate and cheaper than a dealer too.

[MasterGuns]

I just purchased two key blanks for my 88 VR from the Yamaha dealer in Weatherford, Texas. So, this means blanks must be still available.

[nance56]

We got keys made at the local dealer also.

[skidrow]

went to sears' little fotomat locksmith. he cut a "datusn" (not nissan) key for me and it worked fine..it was a little longer but the was ok too.

[91nwl]

Here ya go.

 

http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/blanks.html

[Guest Vermincelli]

I got factory blanks at the dealership then took them over to the local locksmith to cut.

 

Lowes and other places I went to didn't have a blank that would work, but the locksmith had them in his inventory.

[Condor]

  91nwl said:

Here ya go.

 

http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/blanks.html

 

That's where I get mine done too. The key code can be found on the back side of the ignition switch. I've never tried, but may you could get it with a flashlight and mirror??

[Dano]

  Condor said:

The key code can be found on the back side of the ignition switch.

 

Jack, let me know where I can find your bike parked at, now that I've got your keycode. I don't want to have to take a lot of time when I come out there ta' steal it from you!!!!

 

LOL

 

Dan

[Condor]

  danob11 said:

Jack, let me know where I can find your bike parked at, now that I've got your keycode. I don't want to have to take a lot of time when I come out there ta' steal it from you!!!!

 

LOL

 

Dan

 

Dang, nothings sacred anymore....

[Rocket]

  Condor said:

Dang, nothings sacred anymore....

 

Hope that spare ignition, is a single & not part of a matched set......

[Condor]

  Rocket said:

Hope that spare ignition, is a single & not part of a matched set......

 

 

 

 

Haven't figured out how to get two different bikes to work on the same key.... Yet!!