Where do you get bike keys cut?

[GhostRider]

Have only one set of keys for my bike.

Last time I was in this situation I had an NSR and lost the bastard, which resulted in calling out a locksmith and a £150 lighter wallet. Naturally I want to avoid this so taking the initative of getting one cut in advance, however, been to a good 3-4 DIY stores/motoring places and they said they can't do motorbike keys, without much explanation why, all suggested going to a Honda dealer to get one cut, but that sounds expensive - where do you guys get them cut?

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[Willson]

I believe Timpsons do transponder loaded car keys, so no reason why they can't do bikes?

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[MarkJ]

I had a bike key cut at Timpsons no problem. Had to buy the blank key myself though.

It was just a bog standard key though, no special HISS type gubbins in it.

[Chalky.]

Easy to do at most key cutting places, just grab a blank one from the dealership of ebay etc.

Should be cheap, all you need is a key, unlike modern cars where you need it all programmed.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Seems to depend on your local places. Timpsons have cut normal bike keys for me. Slightly unusual keys have been cut by a guy working from a small stall in the local market.

You might be able to order a key just based on the number from the local dealer. Some bike shops probably have a kit to cut a key from a number as well.

All the best

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[Moo.]

I had to buy my own blank, then just took it to a normal locksmith place and he cut it for me
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[Turks]

Got a Honda one from Timpsons. They had the blank already so was pretty straight forward. Assuming its a key without a transponder, they charged £10 for 1 key, £15 for 2.

[Rogerborg]

Timpsons cut me 3 working keys from the snapped remains of one. Properly happy.
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[andys675]

express keys, orpington in kent

do mail order and you can send them your ignition and they'll make a key to fit it

[Handsome]

The first and last time I had a key cut from Timpsons I snapped it in half first go, I am heavy handed though...

Look into replacing the barrel as an option with two sets of keys, might work out cheaper...
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[Fisty]

I bought a pair of keys from here https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/mlgb1234-uk/m.html?_nkw=key&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313 then took them to my local locksmith who charged £3 to cut them
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[stinkwheel]

The man in the caravan outside B&Q in Workington.

I'd expect to pay around a fiver.
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