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Re: New keys don't work

Post by e3steve » Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:55 am

3030vision wrote:Just a quick update: I ordered 3 new keys on eBay (can't be too safe) and none of them work. At this point I'm not sure if they keys were cut incorrectly or if there's an issue with my switch (assuming the former for now). Currently looking to source some older keys...

The search continues :/
Seems like your keyswitch has been messed with...

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Post by Merz64cb77 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 4:12 pm

What is the number on your ignition?

I can check with a motorcycle shop in Toronto if you'd like.
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Re: keys

Post by 3030vision » Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:27 pm

Merz64cb77 wrote:What is the number on your ignition?

I can check with a motorcycle shop in Toronto if you'd like.
Number is T8644. Same number on the steering column lock but I can't get a key even partially into the column lock.

Thanks!

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Post by Merz64cb77 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:58 pm

Oh ok so then like the others say it might have been tampered with. A locksmith might be able to help. I ll see if my guy has that number key
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Post by 3030vision » Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:39 am

Alright, so I finally worked the three newly cut keys from eBay into the ignition. I couldn't get any of them to even partially enter the column lock, which was also marked T8644.

I ordered two old keys, and only one of them works in both locks. Closer inspection reveals why: The newly cut keys and one of the old keys has an extra ridge on the top of the key (see the photo).

I can't imagine why this bike would have shipped with two slightly varying keys, so I imagine I should try to track down keys without the ridge that will work in both locks.

Interested to hear thoughts, but also hope this helps with others having key problems.
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Post by AlanW » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:00 am

Well done for getting to the bottom of it. The keys that don't fit, could you take the ridge off very carefully with a Dremmel and use them as spares?
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Post by 3030vision » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:20 am

AlanW wrote:Well done for getting to the bottom of it. The keys that don't fit, could you take the ridge off very carefully with a Dremmel and use them as spares?
Al.
I figured I could file them down, but when I'm paying >$10/key, I don't feel like I should have to do that :)

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