Big_Al 
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« on: June 25, 2011, 10:43:42 AM » |
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Hey guys, need some advice here. lost my only set of keys to my bike, JW if it is possible to get a set of keys made from my VIN number and if so, is it cheaper to try and go through a dealership or through a locksmith? any advice would be much appreciated, im dyin to get the hawk back out on the road!
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2011, 11:41:57 AM » |
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There should be a code on your ignition or seat lock (not sure where on your particular bike) that you can give to the dealer to get a key made. You can check with locksmiths, they may or may not have a proper blank for your bike.
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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2011, 01:47:10 PM » |
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 Mine is on the ignition key switch. I had the same problem a year ago. Had to remove it to get the code, for its on the top side. Its the only way to make a key on mine. Good Luck !!!
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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2011, 04:11:21 PM » |
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There's a code on the ignition switch that your local Honda shop can use to cut a key. It's not visible without pulling the switch out for obvious reasons.
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2011, 04:57:07 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2011, 03:36:09 PM » |
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 cool thanks for the info people! just got off work, bout to crack a beer and get to work on the hawk haha, hopefully she'll be back on the road in no time!
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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2011, 07:25:11 PM » |
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Dang, that is pretty slick! I'm going to have to remember that, just in case. |
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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2011, 10:18:34 PM » |
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My local dealership does not cut keys... they have to ORDER the keys from somewhere. You are required to have the Key ID number (on ignition switch that requires removal) then they tell me that the bike was to old and the number no longer in the system.
Took the ignition to the local Locksmith and in 10 minutes had new keys for the bike. I did have to sign a waver stating that I am the rightful owner of the motorcycle and can be prosecuted for grand theft if it is found out that I am not. But the keys cost a total of $8 so got a 2 more for spares.
Best of luck on getting yourself a new set of keys!
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Big_Al
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2011, 02:27:29 PM » |
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Sorry Im a little late on the follow up, been too busy riding! haha! I ended up just pulling the ignition out, took the whole thing down to my local locksmith on my lunch break, and by the time I got off work they had three sets of keys ready for me! only set me back about 25 bucks, so all in all a pretty good deal. thanks for the help everyone!  |
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