Bike starts with a different key!

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Today I picked up what I thought were my keys and put them in the AR125 ignition. The ignition lights came on and I started it. Glancing down I noticed these were not my keys but the keys from my mums Toyota! I then tried these same keys on my MT50 and guess what, it brought the ignition lights on and started as usual. This seems to be a bit of a major security loophole, is there any way around it and has anyone else known of it to happen?

Ian (GPX) · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

Sounds like worn locks to me ! Get them changed ASAP.

monkeyman · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Karma :

Hey at least you don't have to worry about loosing you keys now.
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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Funny enough that was the first thing I thought!

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I wouldn't worry about it. Motorcycle steering locks ain't exactly strong, and you can hotwire one in about 10 seconds.

Ian (GPX) · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Can you actually buy a new lockset for an AR125? I would have thought you're limited to what breakers have.

Alarm & immobiliser is OTT on an AR125. As is two set of disc locks & chains. Just chain the thing to something. It'll stop kids nicking it, and if anyone actually really wants to steal it for some reason, a second chain just means another 5 seconds with an angle grinder.

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

The locks on my mini are worn, at least I don't have to go through the whole set to open the door now I guess Razz

At least you have the option to use a chain and padlock.

Ian (GPX) · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

I had a look earlier and I saw that one on Bitz For Bikes. Then again who'd want to steal an AR125 unless it was just for badness.

EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

It's sad but pikey's will nick anything. Confused

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

UPDATE

A screwdriver will also do the trick.

nealski · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Karma :

Not that is really anything to do with this, but did you know that any ford key can lock any ford car.

Well, maybe it is. If the same company made the ignition barrels, all their keys may be allowed to get to a certain stage.

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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

monkeyman · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Karma :

New locks set's very expensive i think.

I was quoted 175 for my nsr because it appears that some little scallywag tried 2 black box it (hot wiring is something to do with taking a wire from the battery to the coil, me thinks)
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Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

Some bike locks are truly pants, both SR125s I've owned could be started with a screwdriver and about 5 seconds of fiddling.
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1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

My Zed starts with anything, i'm currently on my 3rd screwdriver, but i've used, the bandit keys, a 5p coin, my mates keys, my other mates key's, a piece of ally and a phone sim card, i'm looking for a switch i can just swap in, its really convenient, no key, nothing to loose, and by the time you find the right key on your bunch for your cbr, i'll be halfway up the road. (but i would recommend it if your bikes worth more that £5 though).
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