Lost Keys

[Gixer1460]

Bike has been stored so long that i've managed to loose the keys DOH! I've tried a search on the site for advice threads but it only comes up with associated words! So anyone know exactly where the key codes are that can be used to order keys from a vendor? I assume in the ignition lock but as that is serious disassembly (security bolts etc) I'd like an idea before going 'gung ho' ! BTW its a GSXR 1100 M.

What's the betting the original keys show up right after I get some new ones ! ! !

[fatblokeonbandit]

I got a key for a TS50 moped that came with no key, there was a 3 figure number stamped on the ignition barell, ill PM the link to the bloke i used from a certain auction site. 

[bunk]

I learned old keys/cylinders are pretty basic and that a locksmith can recreate a key that will work in the gas cap and helmet lock by just picking the ign cylinder. At least it worked that way for me. I just brought the ign cylinder to them and 5 mins later had a key. 

[TonyGee]

have you checked your tail light ?  a good place to put them when laid up for a good while.  

[nickmac]

You can get a full second hand set for £60 posted on the Eblag place.. Just to inspire you to look harder!

[Gixer1460]

Update : I tried a couple of 'Key from Code' places - even sent photo of the code on the ign. lock and all came back with " not a recognised code! " Bugger! So got the switch and lock off and went round to local locksmith who 'might' be able to cut one from the lock . . . . . but he only works Tuesday's so left it there. Came home to do other stuff and whilst rumaging through odd boxes in the shed, came across a ring with 3 suzuki keys and one 'onda - You couldn't make this up! One odd Suzuki key sort of fitted the fuel cap lock but it barely turned! So out with the WD40 and oil and after about 20 minutes of gradually turning back & forth - it opened. Tank had been drained when last used but the fumes / oils / moisture had made the locking bar all furry & sticky - Anyway result one  Tried that key in the seat lock - no problem, plenty loose so seat off and lube lock - just in case - result two . Went back to locksmiths with the two odd keys which I was sure were the Ign. Sw keys but no. So took the lock assy. back and tried the single key - worked perfectly - result three!  All's well that end well !

Now can start the recommissioning - Flatslides are locked solid . . . . . . . Ho Hum ! ! !

So I found an odd ign sw. in my 'spares' that I thought was Suzuki but wasn't - it was 'onda and I remembered when I rewired the Purple BigCC Kat, I used that as it was simple. Now i'm guessing i've got another 'spare' Suzuki lock that fits those two odd keys!

Anyway, going to get a spare or two keys cut for the GSXR - can't be doing with just a single key! But annoyingly without further disassembly of the lock barrel / security rivets etc., there are NO key codes on the lock or the key! So lesson for everyone, 91 GSXR's are a pain to get keys for! 

And buying another s/hand lock set is great but you have to / usually have to unlock the original barrels to get them out of fuel cap and seat lock to change them - I'm not taking a Black & Decker to a sub 4000 mile old bikes fuel cap! 

Edited April 25 by Gixer1460

[nickmac]

The set l saw looked like a straight swap to me. Reason l was looking because l was in a similar boat to you until l found my safe space!

Timpsons in the big Tesco will cut you a key for £20, they have to order in the blanks and then just copy the key you have.

 

[clivegto]

I bought some blanks off the bay of e to get spares made 

[Upshotknothole]

Every time one of these threads pop up or one of my friends misplace their bike key, I make a point of ordering up blanks, and then they just sit with my other blanks in a drawer. I know off the top of my head that two of my bikes only have one key, and one of those bikes only has a cheap old blank that's a bit more flexible than I'd like. I should deal with that this weekend.