Keys

[Astandane]

Hi guys,

I picked up an 11 year old Suzuki GN last week but I have only one key for it. My worry is that the ignition slot/barrel doesn't lock the key in place, so the key is free to fall out.

A friend of mine is under the impression that it would be ok for me to remove the key once the bike is running, however that seems a little unsafe to me. When I was knocked off my last bike, the first thing I did was turn off the ignition.

I have had a spare key cut, however this is even worse (as it's larger) and wobbles disconcertingly! I may try and get onto Suzuki, however any suggestions/opinions on this would be appreciated
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Kymco Pulsar 125 Suzuki GN 125 Kawasaki ZX400 Honda CBR400RR NC23

[moppy]

If you can ride without the key in it, why not just do that? You can always turn it off via the kill switch if you come off?

[Astandane]

[J.M.]

Bodge solution: remove key whilst riding, wire in a kill-switch for emergencies.

Good solution: replace ignition barrel with a good and working spare/OEM replacement.
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2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900

[G]

Or further bodge; attach some velcro or a loop to the keychain and velcro it or loop it around some bit of the bike so it can't go anywhere if it does get loose.

[RyanTZR125]

I have my ignition in the side panel, the key also doesn't lock in as yours, I just take it out and put it in my trouser pocket (Zipped safely away), use the kill switch to turn her off, remembering to turn the ignition off after
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1980 Honda H100A, Cafe racer. (SOLD)
1998 Yamaha TZR 125 4HX.
1999 Yamaha R6 YZF

[stinkwheel]

Get another key cut.

Given your description, you probably don't even need to have one cut. There's an even chance you could turn it on and off with a screwdriver, which is probably how it landed up like that in the first place.
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[mysterious_rider]

My key will always pull out while running, so did the previous bike.

It won't ever fall out. So don't worry about it.
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KAWASAKIIIII

[Banger]

[Cyclingbiker]

My bike did this when I first had it, the previous owner (blurredman) made me aware of it and had a climbing clip to secure the key in place but I could never be bothered to clip it on every ride

I just replaced the barrel with a pattern part for just over a tenner. Sure the keys for the ignition are different to those for the helmet lock and steering lock but that is because I am too cheap to pay for a new set of locks
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Honda CB500s (1999) - Honda CG 125 BR-J (1991)

Mod 1 - Passed - 12/11/12 --- Mod 2 - Passed - 26/11/12

[Astandane]

Thanks all
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Kymco Pulsar 125 Suzuki GN 125 Kawasaki ZX400 Honda CBR400RR NC23

[Raffles]

[tom_m]

i used to have a Gn 125 and had the exact same problem, and trust me the key WILL fall out one day!

I now have a 2012 ybr 125 and the ignition is the same on that now

Solution:
https://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/myler_t/red-carabiner.jpg

insert key in ignition, clip to handlebars, key comes out its going nowhere
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Current: 2005 Kawasaki Er-5 C5P
Past: 2012 Yamaha Ybr 125, 2004 Yamaha Neos 50, 1994 Suzuki Gn 125, 2005 Aprilia Sportcity 125, 1988 Yamaha Tzr 125
Theory: Passed... Mod 1: Passed 22/08/12 Mod 2: Passed 22/10/12