BuckShot Posted July 26, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 26, 2009 Went to a locksmith Friday and had a spare key made. He gave me some info that I didn't find on here. If its already been posted, sorry. On your original key there is a number. He said to write it down on the registration and on a piece of paper in your wallet. He told me that any good locksmith can cut you a key using that number if you happen to lose your key and need one in a emergancy. I know that most of us carry a hidden key, but I thought this info was good to know. I guess you really do learn something everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted July 26, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 26, 2009 I had a spare made for the wife, she nevers looses it! As long as I got her with me, that is! Now,,,, what happens if I lose her?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted July 26, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 26, 2009 I had a spare made for the wife, she nevers looses it! As long as I got her with me, that is! Now,,,, what happens if I lose her?????????? Time for a Sissy Bar on the '09 ... :crackup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 26, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 26, 2009 When trying to have a spare made for the '83 I couldn't find anyone local that had the blank in stock. And FYI there are 7 different blanks for the 1stGens, and they are all used in each model year. The letter in front of the code designates the blank and they run from A to G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted July 27, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2009 I had 2 keys for my 83, one long one worked in some locks and a short one worked in the others. I broke the short one last Tuesday. Went to locksmith and found out I had a Datson key that had been filed down to work and a honda key. Locksmith looked up my bike on computer and made me 1 key that fits all the lock and IGN. It's an ilco blank #YH49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfoundlandVenture Posted July 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 27, 2009 I had a spare set made last year. Instead of duplicating my original keys, which are a little worn, the LS looked it up on the computer and made the keys from that. He gave me the numbers in case I ever need to get more made. I have three keys... somewhere along the way (before me), one of the helmet locks was replaced, and it isn't keyed the same as the other lock and rest of the luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted July 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2009 There cant be that many different key cuts to these bikes. With all the spare parts laying around it would be nice to find a way to determine if someone's key will fit a helmet lock of luggage lock. They way many of us can get rid of the "I have 8 keys to my bike, no none are spares" syndrome we seem to have going. I've got actually 4 keys to my bike. Ign and it opens the helmets and luggage. and a separate key to remove each piece from the frame. I'd LOVE to have all keyed the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhncue Posted July 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 27, 2009 There cant be that many different key cuts to these bikes. With all the spare parts laying around it would be nice to find a way to determine if someone's key will fit a helmet lock of luggage lock. They way many of us can get rid of the "I have 8 keys to my bike, no none are spares" syndrome we seem to have going. I've got actually 4 keys to my bike. Ign and it opens the helmets and luggage. and a separate key to remove each piece from the frame. I'd LOVE to have all keyed the same. Any locksmith in the world should have no problem resetting the pins to be the same as the ignition. I've changed my own on a number of locks. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted July 28, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 28, 2009 Can a guy still get the original blanks? I got a spare a couple years ago, but it was an ugly, new, plain blank. I'm guessing that if we can, their expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Guy Posted July 28, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 28, 2009 When trying to have a spare made for the '83 I couldn't find anyone local that had the blank in stock. And FYI there are 7 different blanks for the 1stGens, and they are all used in each model year. The letter in front of the code designates the blank and they run from A to G. I looked at my original and there were six numbers but NO letter in front. I am missing a helmet lock. If I bought one could it be rekeyed to fit the original key that I already have? Iowa Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarQ Posted July 28, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 28, 2009 If you lose her you buy another motocycle to ease your sorrow. I had a spare made for the wife, she nevers looses it! As long as I got her with me, that is! Now,,,, what happens if I lose her?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarQ Posted July 28, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 28, 2009 Parkway Hardware in West Chester, PA made keys for my bikes a number of years ago. '84 Venture Royale, '80 Kawasaki 550 LTD, '84 Yamaha Maxim 550 and just recently a Polaris Trail Boss 325. The Polaris takes a Datsun key, by the way. Can a guy still get the original blanks? I got a spare a couple years ago, but it was an ugly, new, plain blank. I'm guessing that if we can, their expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 28, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 28, 2009 I looked at my original and there were six numbers but NO letter in front. I am missing a helmet lock. If I bought one could it be rekeyed to fit the original key that I already have? Iowa Guy I have a couple of original keys and one has a letter and one does not. The blanks are mirrors of ieach other. I don't know what that means, but here's a website that may be able to help. http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/ I just had John cut a key for the '90 from the code on the back of the ignition switch. I hoped I could see it with a mirror, but no such luck. Had to remove the switch. PITA. The key was pricey, but it did work and now I can get fuel in the tank and try to start it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted July 29, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 29, 2009 Anybody use any of these on their keys? I kind of like the crown. How do they stay attached to the key? Set screw? Does the key have to be modified? http://www.starparts.org/contact.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 29, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 29, 2009 I have one and love it. It comes with a new key blank. You have the key cut and then it epoxies into the cover through a small slot. I've had mine for several years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted July 30, 2009 Share #16 Posted July 30, 2009 I have one and love it. It comes with a new key blank. You have the key cut and then it epoxies into the cover through a small slot. I've had mine for several years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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