[Landisr]

I have always kept a spare key hidden on my motorcycles "just in case". However, I was unable to find a hiding place on my Interceptor that didn't require a key to access.  So I decided to get a spare made and cut the 'head' off and put the blade in my wallet. That was challenging to say the least. When I bought the bike, the salesman said I would need to come in, armed with the tiny little metal tag that came with the original keys that has a 4 digit code stamped on it. He thought that, possibly having lost it I could use my VIN and of course proof of ownership. I first ordered blanks off fleabay here https://www.ebay.com/itm/144682852258 . Then I checked with Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and 2 different locksmiths, none of which could or would help. So I went to the dealer and was told by the Parts Dept gal that 'they don't do that'  , but she did give me the name and number of a locksmith that does this. I am finally a happy camper.

As it turns out, the locksmith copied my key with my blank (ebay), and it works fine. I asked if he had blanks that would work and he said that many late model Fords have ones that would work, and also KTM motorcycles. The 4 digit code was of no help. So hopefully this will help somebody here in the future. Also, the 'key' here (pun intended) to finding a locksmith is to ask if they have a laser key duplicator machine.

FWIW, I was charged $40 for the copy (my blank) and he would charge $10 for his blanks. This was, of course, in Snottsdale AZ. YMMV."

Ron in AZ

[him a layin]

good info, thanks!

[Leofric]

If you have one ignition key to copy from Timpsons charge £20 for a single key or £30 for 2. That is what they charged me for Kawasaki keys a few months ago. I wouldn't use them for fitting watch batteries though,they quoted me some ridiculous prices for that. This is in England of course where I live.

[Landisr]

UPDATE: I am happy to report that I finally completed this 'project'. I used a Dremel tool to cut the plastic head of the new spare key. The remaining blade is small enough to keep in my wallet as originally planned, but I changed my mind and will wrap it in a small piece of Saran Wrap and Gorilla-Tape it in an inconspicuous place.

Ride safe out there.

Ron in AZ

[Leofric]

Why cut the head off, (just an easier way to lose the key surely !) ,wouldn't it fit in your wallet anyway ?

[stinkwheel]

I think you just learned that all people who claim to be locksmiths are not actually locksmiths and are instead simply a person who owns and operates a key cutting machine.

One of my local locksmiths will make you a key if you bring them the lock. Really handy if you have an old Japanese bike with three or four locks and a missing key.

[gallo]

a breve ne faro una simile per royal  portachiavi o la si puo' attaccare a una catenina .

[Leofric]

a breve ne faro una simile per royal  portachiavi o la si puo' attaccare a una catenina .

That looks a real paintwork scratcher !

[him a layin]

I think you

i think your avatar just winked at me.

[Adrian II]

It does that.

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