There should be the key number under the gas tank cap which any good locksmith can pick open & use the code to cut a new key by computer. This should not cost 75 clams unless they come & wisk the bike off while you enjoy the strippers they paid for you. My locksmith did it for under 20, but you have to bring the bike (or I guess at least the tank. Oh yeah, dont bother trying to take out all the allen bolts on the gas cap; it still wont come off (just in case you were thinking that)

 

As everyone else stated, pay the $75 for a locksmith. Not worth the hassle of trying to take the ignition off and driving to the local shop to have them special order. A lock snith will come to your bike and cut you a key there. You may have to show a license and proof of ownership. Have him cut you a couple of keys.

 

I removed my ignition switch when I lost my only key. Not really a pain at all. And the dealership charged me around $15 to make a new one. Although it wasn't the black molded plastic type. But once I had the first made, I picked up 2 of the original type from fleabay and got them cut for another $10. Much cheaper than $75 for a locksmith!

 

The loctite they use on the ignition switch bolts is kind of a gummy consistency, not hard like the regular red or blue stuff (or maybe mine was gummy from being in 110F heat...). It's not that difficult to take the switch out. It does take a little muscle and time since you can't spin the bolts easily and you can only make a partial revolution each time you reposition the wrench. Hint: use a ratchet if you've got the right bit. The locksmith I went to charged about $25 for two keys and didn't even ask for proof of ownership. Kinda scary, actually.

 

I had to do this few years ago with my old Interceptor. Pulling ignition switch and getting key code was easy. Took code and bike reg to Honda dealer. No special order, they made the key while I watched. I think it cost $15.

The smart thing to do is call the Honda dealer and a locksmith and see which works best for you.