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Oaksong · 08-23-2008, 01:03 AM

So, I only have the one key for my bike, I would like to have some spares.

I went to home depot but they told me they don't do motorcycle keys, I also went to advance auto.

Where can you get duplicate motorcycle keys made??

Rockhead · 08-23-2008, 02:57 AM

A locksmith shop has blanks, but make sure that key is long enough to unlock the steering.

**Clint** · 08-23-2008, 08:39 AM

I bought blanks online (wanted plastic heads). Home Depot cut them free, and they work perfectly.

**inspiron** · 08-23-2008, 11:51 AM

A lot depends upon the bike model. If it's a 2005 or later, chances are that you'll have to buy the spare key from the dealer, since the keys have a chip to deactivate the immobilizer.

Since yours is a 1998 (according to your sig), you may find a locksmith that has blanks, or you may have to order the blank from the dealer (or on eBay), then have it cut at a local hardware store or by a locksmith. For my Suzuki, I had to look around a bit, but I found a locksmith who had blanks and could cut me copies. For my Triumph, I had to get the blank from the dealer, because I couldn't find anyone who carried that model.

hammersfan · 08-23-2008, 02:04 PM

You can get the blanks at a dealer and take it to any key cutter to get cut.

cycloptic1dr · 08-23-2008, 02:18 PM

i got my blank from ACE TRUE VALUE HARDWARE. with cutting cost me 5.00

Uncle B · 08-24-2008, 10:30 AM

Ace Hardware made copies for me.

Oaksong · 08-24-2008, 03:26 PM

good to know, I guess I need to hunt down an ACE hardware. I understand blanks from the dealership are like 5-10 bucks... which is only 10-20x what they should cost.

08-23-2008, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Oaksong Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 231	Key copies So, I only have the one key for my bike, I would like to have some spares. I went to home depot but they told me they don't do motorcycle keys, I also went to advance auto. Where can you get duplicate motorcycle keys made?? __________________ 1998 Suzuki Marauder 800

08-23-2008, 02:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	A locksmith shop has blanks, but make sure that key is long enough to unlock the steering. __________________ Greg Biffle #16

08-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	A lot depends upon the bike model. If it's a 2005 or later, chances are that you'll have to buy the spare key from the dealer, since the keys have a chip to deactivate the immobilizer. Since yours is a 1998 (according to your sig), you may find a locksmith that has blanks, or you may have to order the blank from the dealer (or on eBay), then have it cut at a local hardware store or by a locksmith. For my Suzuki, I had to look around a bit, but I found a locksmith who had blanks and could cut me copies. For my Triumph, I had to get the blank from the dealer, because I couldn't find anyone who carried that model. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	You can get the blanks at a dealer and take it to any key cutter to get cut. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

08-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
cycloptic1dr Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: '02 marauder vz800 Location: cedar rapids, IA Posts: 155	i got my blank from ACE TRUE VALUE HARDWARE. with cutting cost me 5.00 __________________ GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!!!!!!

08-24-2008, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	Ace Hardware made copies for me. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

08-24-2008, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Oaksong Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 231	good to know, I guess I need to hunt down an ACE hardware. I understand blanks from the dealership are like 5-10 bucks... which is only 10-20x what they should cost. __________________ 1998 Suzuki Marauder 800

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