Bike with one key?

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Hi everyone!
Going to take a look on a bike today, to local dealer.
Looks like nice bike, low miles, good condition, good price,
BUT!!! its only one key with it...
How bad is it then?

[Kradmelder]

[DrDonnyBrago]

How big a problem it is depends on the bike. If there isn't a coded transponder in the key that ties into an immobiliser then getting a new key cut doesn't cost a lot, brother paid about a tenner IIRC.

If the key forms part of an immobiliser then the charge can go up to silly numbers (i.e. £100+) but there are ways of coding them yourself on many bikes if you have the main key.

Finally, if you are unfortunate enough to lose the one remaining key then for the non immobilised bike you just need to replace the lockset or get a locksmith to make you a key for your lockset. If you lose the key on a bike with a key based immobiliser then replacing the key seems to require a new ECU (many monies), this is certainly true for my CBR and it is true for lots of cars too. I am not aware of any ways around it but am happy to be enlightened if anybody does.

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Thanks for reply guys!

I guess it wouldn't be a big problem for something like old Bandit

[DrDonnyBrago]

[daemonoid]

[Kickstart]

Hi

My Bandit when new only came with one proper key. The 2nd key is a cheap one without any extra plastic around the top.

All the best

Keith
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[dan_flash]

Aye my er5 came with only one key, the second day of having it I went to a key cutting place and they cut an identical one for me. Cost £4 I think.
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[TheSmiler]

[U_W v2.0]

i suppose you could always ENSURE its noted on your insurance policy "only one key" or something if its transcoded keys and you cant afford to get a second one done.

that way the insurance company cant "suspect" anything about only having one key
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[Cunnington]

If you are worried about your insurance demanding 2 keys in the event of a claim, make sure the bill of sale clearly states only one key was supplied with the bike.

My NTV came with one key, and I got another cut 'cos I know what I am like.
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[Alpha-9]

Wut i've only ever had one key, what's the big deal
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Fzr-600 1999

[DrDonnyBrago]

[Polarbear]

I think the real problems are with the bikes with a red 'master' key. Lose that and it will cost you a fortune.
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[TheSmiler]

[david240968]

As its from a dealer, can you not request they supply another key as part of the deal??

[MarJay]

[Vincent]

[Ayrton]

My bike only has one key. Doesnt bother me really.

[jay12329]

My bike came with one key, call to triumph and 10quid later I have a spare.
I'd ask them to sort out a second key if I was buying from a deaer. So easy to snap a key in the fuel cap or loose it down the back of the sofa.

J

[Kradmelder]

[Alpha-9]

I've been meaning to get one cut, i'm not retarded enought to lose my motorbike key though, although I am retarded enough to leave it in the ignition in the work car park for the whole day, on more than one occasion
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