Help Please {ingition key replacement} - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

greatscott · 08-17-2007, 12:20 AM

my key chain got stolen and the only ignition key to my gs400 was on it. i am trying to figure out how i can go about getting a new key for it if there is a way.

thanks!

650Doug · 08-17-2007, 03:55 AM

Welcome Scott. I don't know how'd you do it without buying a new ignition switch, will will come with it's own new keys....

jonman364 · 08-17-2007, 04:56 AM

Do you have the tag that came with keys with a number on it? That could be used to order another set of keys.

Easy Rider · 08-17-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatscott

my key chain got stolen and the only ignition key to my gs400 was on it. i am trying to figure out how i can go about getting a new key for it if there is a way.

thanks!

A professional Locksmith.
Look in the yellow pages or call a dealer for a recommendation.
(Have them make TWO !!!)

greatscott · 08-17-2007, 03:02 PM

thanks a ton,

i have a feeling i am going to be coming here alot now haha

Ext1jdh · 08-17-2007, 03:04 PM

you're always welcome.

mtalicarox · 08-17-2007, 03:21 PM

or take your VIN to a dealer - they can look up what key you had & order it.. happened to a buddy of mine

Ext1jdh · 08-17-2007, 03:25 PM

Only works if you bought the bike new from a dealer and they still have the paperwork and are willing to do the right thing.

mtalicarox · 08-17-2007, 03:32 PM

not necessessarily.. my friend bought his used form a guy 2 states over.. we just went to the dealer.. they keep records of vin numbers and keys.. ibet its liek a directory they can look it up on

Ext1jdh · 08-17-2007, 03:32 PM

Ah, good to know. The punkass at my regular stealer "couldn't" do it.

mtalicarox · 08-17-2007, 03:34 PM

maybe he was slightly slow in the head.. haha

greatscott · 08-17-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtalicarox

not necessessarily.. my friend bought his used form a guy 2 states over.. we just went to the dealer.. they keep records of vin numbers and keys.. ibet its liek a directory they can look it up on

do you remember how much it cost to have them order the new key?

i feel like it might be cheaper to buy a whole new switchh after all the charges i will get slapped with.

key- 3 bucks
other fees and taxes- 100

mtalicarox · 08-17-2007, 05:25 PM

i dont recall exactly.. i remember it being like 20-30 bucks though.. not a cheap venture for waht youre getting in return id say.. but hell not my wallet.. i alraedy have 4 back up keys... haha

greatscott · 08-17-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtalicarox

i dont recall exactly.. i remember it being like 20-30 bucks though.. not a cheap venture for waht youre getting in return id say.. but hell not my wallet.. i alraedy have 4 back up keys... haha

i know i know i should have gotten more made right after i got the bike but i was lazy

ill try a dealership, i think i might just go with getting an entire new switch

Easy Rider · 08-17-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatscott

i feel like it might be cheaper to buy a whole new switchh after all the charges i will get slapped with.

Are there not other things that require the same key??
Seat lock?
Helmet locks?
Storage compartment?

Most likely there is at least ONE other thing.

greatscott · 08-18-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Are there not other things that require the same key??
Seat lock?
Helmet locks?
Storage compartment?

Most likely there is at least ONE other thing.

i got the bike with only one key.

mtalicarox · 08-18-2007, 01:56 PM

yeah.. 1 key opens everythign

Easy Rider · 08-18-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatscott

i got the bike with only one key.

Take a deep breath, relax and pay attention.

The original key did more than operate the ignition.
It also unlocked the seat and maybe other things too.

If you replace the ignition switch, that NEW key will NOT open those other things.....like the seat or trunk or helmet lock or storage bin.....which ever of those you have.

Understand? If you replace the ignition switch, the bike will run but you will STILL have a problem.

greatscott · 08-19-2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Take a deep breath, relax and pay attention.

The original key did more than operate the ignition.
It also unlocked the seat and maybe other things too.

If you replace the ignition switch, that NEW key will NOT open those other things.....like the seat or trunk or helmet lock or storage bin.....which ever of those you have.

Understand? If you replace the ignition switch, the bike will run but you will STILL have a problem.

yeah.
i understand
i need a running bike.
not having a helmet lock doesnt bother me. and breaking into a seat lock is probably the least challenging thing i will ever have to do with a motorcycle.

i am willing to sacrifice having a lock for my seat to cover my batter in order to have a running motorcycle.

2005GZ250 · 08-19-2007, 03:46 PM

When I got my 1973 GT750 it had no key, I removed the ignition switch and took it to a locksmith. They asked what year and type of bike then looked in a old card file and cut me a new key for $16!

08-17-2007, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
greatscott Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: gs 400, xs650, rd 350 Location: richmond and boston Posts: 15	Help Please {ingition key replacement} my key chain got stolen and the only ignition key to my gs400 was on it. i am trying to figure out how i can go about getting a new key for it if there is a way. thanks!

08-17-2007, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	you're always welcome. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

08-17-2007, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Only works if you bought the bike new from a dealer and they still have the paperwork and are willing to do the right thing. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

08-17-2007, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Ah, good to know. The punkass at my regular stealer "couldn't" do it. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

08-19-2007, 03:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
2005GZ250 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 GZ250 1973 "heavyoldandslow" GT750 Location: Roland, AR Posts: 439	When I got my 1973 GT750 it had no key, I removed the ignition switch and took it to a locksmith. They asked what year and type of bike then looked in a old card file and cut me a new key for $16! __________________ I only ride 'em. I don't know what makes 'em work. Oddball: Donald Sutherland, Kelly's Heroes 1970

08-17-2007, 03:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
650Doug Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 459	Welcome Scott. I don't know how'd you do it without buying a new ignition switch, will will come with it's own new keys....

08-17-2007, 04:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
jonman364 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Okemos MI Posts: 87	Do you have the tag that came with keys with a number on it? That could be used to order another set of keys.

08-17-2007, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
greatscott Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: gs 400, xs650, rd 350 Location: richmond and boston Posts: 15	thanks a ton, i have a feeling i am going to be coming here alot now haha

08-17-2007, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	or take your VIN to a dealer - they can look up what key you had & order it.. happened to a buddy of mine

08-17-2007, 03:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	not necessessarily.. my friend bought his used form a guy 2 states over.. we just went to the dealer.. they keep records of vin numbers and keys.. ibet its liek a directory they can look it up on

08-17-2007, 03:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	maybe he was slightly slow in the head.. haha

08-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	i dont recall exactly.. i remember it being like 20-30 bucks though.. not a cheap venture for waht youre getting in return id say.. but hell not my wallet.. i alraedy have 4 back up keys... haha

08-18-2007, 01:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	yeah.. 1 key opens everythign

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