[idiot_with_no_keys]

Hi Everyone. I just lost my keys and it is 11PM. I am trying to decide if I should call a locksmith or the dealer. I was wondering, should I have two keys? One for the ignition & one for the gas tank? I have another bike that has two keys also.

Does anyone know what the chances are of getting a replacement key? I don't have any key codes. All I have is the VIN. I know that I once had a car key made off the VIN.

Thanks for any help. I hope that this will be easy!

 

[DrBob]

A locksmith can make you a key in a few minutes, but they will probably not have a Suzuki blank. However, they will be able to find a car key blank that will fit your ignition. I lost my key, and had to have one made to get home. I don't remember what he charges me. The locksmith used a Nissan key for my 96 Intruder, and it worked great, but it did stick out a bit, as it was twice as long as stock. I went to the dealer and got a stock key blank, and they used the Nissan key to cut the stock one. I keep the Nissan key in my wallet as a spare now, as it did not have the rubber around it and is nice and thin.
When I ride, I use one key. That way I don't forget and leave the key in the ignition when I go into the gas station to pay.

 

[sparty]

i dont think you should have to have a separate key for the tank, i went and got my tank re-keyed for $18. real cheap. that way i wont have to worry about being somewhere out of gas and accidently forgetting the tank key. saves alot of problems.

 

[Clint]

No one asks why he needs a key made from a VIN? Yeah, there's a Hayabusa down the street. I'll take the VIN to the locksmith for a key. :roll:

I certainly hope it's not that easy, for the sake of bike owners everywhere.

 

[Drake]

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 1982 GS550M that I lost the one and only key for. All the locksmiths are telling me that I need to get a keycode for it. All the dealers around me said they have no way of getting me a key code from my VIN#. So, I am told I need to remove my ignition switch and try to get the main cylinder out so I can get a keycode from it.

Has anyone done this before? Is it easy? Neither my Haynes or my Clymer manual have anything about this. I'm hoping it's not all that rough to get access too. Any words of wisdom or guidance would be appreciated.

thx.

 

[Hoomgar]

No one asks why he needs a key made from a VIN? Yeah, there's a Hayabusa down the street. I'll take the VIN to the locksmith for a key. :roll:

I certainly hope it's not that easy, for the sake of bike owners everywhere.

Unfortunately it is. They don't ask for proof of ownership or anything, scary :shock:

When I had it done they couldn't make me a key from the VIN but simply needed the number off the lock itself. 12 dollars later I had a new key and a spare and was never asked for any information other than the number off the lock. They didn't know me from Adam and had no way of knowing if it was my bike or not.

Although very convenient for me that has always bothered me.

 

[Hoomgar]

I'm in a similar boat. I have a 1982 GS550M that I lost the one and only key for. All the locksmiths are telling me that I need to get a keycode for it. All the dealers around me said they have no way of getting me a key code from my VIN#. So, I am told I need to remove my ignition switch and try to get the main cylinder out so I can get a keycode from it.

Has anyone done this before? Is it easy? Neither my Haynes or my Clymer manual have anything about this. I'm hoping it's not all that rough to get access too. Any words of wisdom or guidance would be appreciated.

thx.

The number should be stamped right on the top of the lock assembly where you put the key in. You may need to remove any cosmetic covers that cover the top of the lock but lock disassembly should not be needed.

 

[Drake]

Thanks Hoomgar.

So, basically, I remove that plastic clip on piece that has the whole "Lock.... OFF.... ON.... OFF..." painted on it, and underneath I should find my key codes?

Thanks for the insight. I plan to be writing that key code down and saving it in my files so I don't have to worry about it ever again.

 

[Hoomgar]

Thanks Hoomgar.

So, basically, I remove that plastic clip on piece that has the whole "Lock.... OFF.... ON.... OFF..." painted on it, and underneath I should find my key codes?

Thanks for the insight. I plan to be writing that key code down and saving it in my files so I don't have to worry about it ever again.

You got it. There is a number stamped right on the top of the lock assembly and all you need to do is that that to a reputable locksmith and they can make you a key from it. Take your title and some ID just to be safe You never know if they will ask for it even if some don't, some may.

Good luck man