jdobeckj

So in the process of moving last week I MISPLACED (LOST) my key to my bike... After tearing EVERYTHING apart over n over again I believe its gone..
Anyone deal with lost keys before, I have a kill switch on the bike so starting it isnt the issue, Its fueling it.. I was thinking about putting on a click-loc fuel cap, I remember seeing these for sale somewhere before, I just don't remember.. or Honda's policy for replicating the key. Any thoughts??

Thanks

Wolverine

I lost my only one once. I removed my ignition switch and took it to a dealer and they made me 3 more. There is a code on there they use to make the new key.

jdobeckj

Perfect, thank you for the insight...

ren

Yeah I was able to get 2 replacement keys on Ebay via the key code from my existing one. If there was any way you knew that code you could get new copies

Mine were like $28 shipped for 2 if I remember

jdobeckj

UPDATE:: so after talking with several local parts departments and reaching out to Honda themselves, I am duced... the code that is provided on the tumblers and through the bike are not valid and not used anymore, no one can produce a key, the advise I have received is to "call a locksmith"..... I did.. generally this will cost anywhere between $125-150 and I need to get a blank from Honda to generate a key., I ordered a non locking fuel cap and Ill drill out CAREFULLY the lock on the fuel tank and move on from there, install a kill switch for the ignition..

captainchaos

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captainchaos

Not sure what year your bike is but there you go. There are others (make sure a key is included obviously because while those are some aren't). Yes be CAREFUL I drilled one out once (admittedly on a tank I didn't care about) but I pushed a little too hard and did dent/push in the tank a little. Get some sharp bits and be PATIENT and it'll eventually work itself off. Like you said if you bubba it or rush you will damage a nice tank. Just try not to do too much prying as the tank metal is thin and will deform.

Wolverine

Somebody is bullshitn' you. In fact I just text'd a friend that works (and has worked for years) at a somewhat local Kawasaki dealership and he confirmed as of today, they still are able to make you a key with the code that is on the ignition switch. Are you a shady lookin' character, LOL?!

His name is Evan and he works @ Don's Kawasaki in Hellam Pa fyi. Please don't call and lite him up, .

smokinjoe73

When I did the lost key thing, I had a locksmith pick the gas cap (way easier) and the code is under the cap. (that same smith made me keys with the code; no charge for the lock pick if I brought him the gas tank)

For sure you can get keys made with that code.

Since your locks are good I would go that route.

BTW, how does having a kill switch mean you don't need and ignition key?

HenryMalfoy

Through many ways you can get those keys specially contacting a locksmith as i also have got car keys near me by an auto locksmith.

Wolverine

Howdy sir. What year is your VTR?
Do you know this thread is 5 years old?

killer5280

Cool first post!

Wolverine

Yeah, smh… What are the odds right.

E.Marquez

Well perhaps the internet is slow in India at Birla Centurion, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai-400030. And the user has been trying to post for several years now