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Paul_1984 |
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Paul_1984 L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 15:37 - 06 Nov 2008 Post subject: I have no keys to my motorcycle - DESPERATE! :p |
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Hey there, I know it's stupid that I never had a spare key, but my wallet got stolen out my jacket with my only key to my 2007 CBR125.
I'm absolutely stumped as to what to do. Problem is that the key is also used to open up the fuel cap.....
I contacted my dealer that I got the bike from and they said they would come round to my house and fit a new "lock set" which I think is a new steering lock, new ignition, new fuel tank, basically the works, in order to get a new set of keys - at a price of 380 pounds which is WAAAAAAY too much and I just can't afford that much for have a silly key stolen.
I really don't know if there is another option at all, they said they dont keep records of key numbers, and i dont think these newer bikes have the key number engraved on the barrel where you insert the key anymore.
Phoned a locksmith, and they told me I think it's a legal thing, that I need to get Honda to sort it out.....
Any advice, suggestions, alternate options or anything at all would be super appreciated!
Thank you
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Kickstart The Oracle
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Posted: 15:42 - 06 Nov 2008 Post subject: |
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Hi
Decent automotive locksmith should be able to cut a new key from the lock. Don't expect it to be particularly cheap (although I assume the CBR doesn't have an immobilisor given the price Honda quoted). Cost me £60 to get a couple of keys cut for a lock (and that was with the lock off the bike which makes things easier).
Failing that it needs a replacement lock set. And the locks are not designed to be easily removed, especially when it is all locked.
All the best
Keith ____________________ Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing |
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Neorion World Chat Champion
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Rockhopper Trackday Trickster
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Paul_1984 |
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Paul_1984 L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 09:27 - 07 Nov 2008 Post subject: |
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Not sure about taking the ignition barrel off, I imagine there would be some sort of wiring involved there....since the fuel cap uses the same key as the ignition, I imagine it would be feasable to somehow get the fuel cap taken off, take it to a locksmith and get a key cut from that.....just need to figure out how to get the fuel cap off now
Problem with locksmiths i've phone is they've given me a 50 pounds call out charge, so even if they can't do anything, I gotta pay up.
And Rockhopper, I wish I knew how to hotwire my bike so I don't need to spend 10 pounds on taxis to work every day! That's considerably over the cost of filling the tank up full everyday! |
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Kickstart The Oracle
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Posted: 10:14 - 07 Nov 2008 Post subject: |
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Hi
The wiring for the ignition switch will just connect to the loom with a block connector. Find that and you will be able to unplug it. The difficult bit is the ignition switch is probably held onto the top yoke using shear bolts that are designed to be difficult to remove, and if the ignition lock was on then getting the top yoke off will be difficult without damaging it.
The petrol cap will also be difficult to remove, as on most there are a series of bolts around the outside (easy to remove) plus one that you can only access when the cap is open. Also quite likely that the petrol cap lock does not have all the tumblers that the ignition has (ie, same key, but for the cap some of the cut outs are irrelevant).
All the best
Keith ____________________ Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing |
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Feasty World Chat Champion
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Posted: 10:19 - 07 Nov 2008 Post subject: |
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Park the bike round the corner, then one night go and 'attempt' to steal it making sure you damage the lock and petrol cap - then claim on insurance and get it all replaced!
(Of course I wouldn't ever seriously suggest you did this... ) ____________________ Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed). |
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Kal World Chat Champion
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skiberd123 Borekit Bruiser
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iooi Super Spammer
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Posted: 06:01 - 08 Nov 2008 Post subject: |
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If you do a search of this site you will find the tel and addy for a company that will allow you to send the locks for them to cut new keys for... Believe they will then also keep a recod of the number should you need another new key.
Try a ebay search or some of the online retailers they may do locksets a lot cheaper.
But £380 is a dammed good price for them to come out and replace the old with a new set. ____________________ Just because my bike was A DIVVY, does not mean i am...... |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 15 years, 187 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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