I just checked with my local Yammy dealer and he told me a factory key is not availible.
Does anyone have a source for a factory Yamaha key blank for my 1991 FJ1200?
The only key I have is one that looks like it came from a hardware store! LOL!
Thanks,
Leon
LOL my spare key says Harley Davidson on it.... it was the only blank the locksmith had that would work :good2:
KOokaloo!
Quote from: racerman_27410 on April 26, 2011, 11:26:51 PM
LOL my spare key says Harley Davidson on it.... it was the only blank the locksmith had that would work :good2:
KOokaloo!
The steaming irony of that kills me.....My old Rx sunglasses were HD, I found that ironic as well. My early days on bikes had some good experiences from Harley guys helping out a sport rider guy. I see the differences and then I don't. We are all on two wheels. I understand the root cause of getting out of the 4 wheel cage. We are all just like dogs enjoying sticking our heads out of the window and the freedom we feel from it. I like to lean over and go faster in the corners a lot more than than the typical HD guy, but I don't fault them for their choice of riding style. Even if they pay way too much for a bike.....
Arguably they could say BMW, but some wouldn't consider that an improvement. :)
so long as it works and no one can steal it its all good.......:D
Leon, I bought blanks from this guy a while ago. It took 2 tries, but he finally came up with the correct blank for the FJ. IIRC, the key in the picture is the correct blank for the FJ. Still looking for a locksmith to cut the key, however!
Ebay item 160582274732
My spare key looks like some padlock key. Who cares...it works... :good2:
Cheers...Jake
Quote from: jvb_ca on May 03, 2011, 01:16:14 PM
My spare key looks like some padlock key. Who cares...it works... :good2:
Cheers...Jake
Well, I guess I care for my own bike.
I still have the 2 original keys to my 82 Suzuki, and thougfht it would be nice to have at least one OE key for my FJ.
Thanks Ed, but that is exactly what my key looks like now, hoping to find a plastic headed OE key blank.
My search continues...
Leon, if you find a real OEM key, please let us know where the source is.
Quote from: simi_ed on May 03, 2011, 02:52:37 PM
Leon, if you find a real OEM key, please let us know where the source is.
Plus 1 on that.
Good luck Leon, you will be a hero If you find a vendor for oem key blanks.
Bob W
Quote from: weymouth399 on May 03, 2011, 02:58:42 PM
Quote from: simi_ed on May 03, 2011, 02:52:37 PM
Leon, if you find a real OEM key, please let us know where the source is.
Plus 1 on that.
Good luck Leon, you will be a hero If you find a vendor for oem key blanks.
Bob W
I just talked with my local Yamaha dealer, and he says I should be able to get one. He just needs the key number.I am at work now and don't have the key with me, but will check when I get home tonight. Will post back later.
Cheers...Jake
I have a spare fuel tank with no key.
How do I fix this???
Quote from: waricle on May 03, 2011, 10:53:22 PM
I have a spare fuel tank with no key.
How do I fix this???
With the current price of gas WHAT the F%$# do you care? Just asking..... :flag_of_truce:
Pick the lock/ take it to a locksmith, he *may* be able to reverse engineer a key, at least he should be able to get it open.
Baring that, a drill will work...
Dan
Quote from: waricle on May 03, 2011, 10:53:22 PM
I have a spare fuel tank with no key.
How do I fix this???
Hey Pete.
If you ever need to use it on your bike, just remove the entire filler assembly from your existing tank and swap it onto the spare tank.....now you have filler with a key.
Harvy
Except for that one pesky bolt under the locked cap.
Quote from: carsick on May 04, 2011, 12:13:24 AM
Except for that one pesky bolt under the locked cap.
Yep......I meant after you drill the lock on the spare tank.....my bad!
Harvy
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 26, 2011, 10:37:03 PM
I just checked with my local Yammy dealer and he told me a factory key is not availible.
Does anyone have a source for a factory Yamaha key blank for my 1991 FJ1200?
The only key I have is one that looks like it came from a hardware store! LOL!
Thanks,
Leon
Leon.
Just got off the phone with Yamaha dealer and he has 4 in stock. These are the all steel Yamaha blank with no plastic cover on them. I think maybe the only way to get that would be to order a whole new ignition.
I am going to grab one as my spare next time I am in his neighborhood. You want me to grab you one?
Cheers...Jake
That's the same thing I was told. Thanks Jake for checking for us, I wonder if that's a world wide thing.
I have a Yamaha key but just a steel key no plastic cover, something else to blame the PO for. :lol:
Bob W
Quote from: jvb_ca on May 04, 2011, 08:06:18 AM
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 26, 2011, 10:37:03 PM
I just checked with my local Yammy dealer and he told me a factory key is not availible.
Does anyone have a source for a factory Yamaha key blank for my 1991 FJ1200?
The only key I have is one that looks like it came from a hardware store! LOL!
Thanks,
Leon
Leon.
Just got off the phone with Yamaha dealer and he has 4 in stock. These are the all steel Yamaha blank with no plastic cover on them. I think maybe the only way to get that would be to order a whole new ignition.
I am going to grab one as my spare next time I am in his neighborhood. You want me to grab you one?
Cheers...Jake
No, but thanks for the offer Jake.
My local locksmith can get generic blanks that will work.
I was just hoping to find an OE key.
My dealer also told me about buying the complete switch to get the key I'm looking for.
Not ready to spend $100s for a key! LOL!
Randy has these:
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch)
Pretty cheap price too! It won't help you out with the gas cap - but I thought I'd point it out for those who haven't seen it.
Quote from: Marsh White on May 04, 2011, 09:18:57 AM
Randy has these:
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch)
Pretty cheap price too! It won't help you out with the gas cap - but I thought I'd point it out for those who haven't seen it.
I also have these; http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aflatkeyswitch (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aflatkeyswitch)
Still doesn't resolve the issue of the key blank, but maybe the other two locks can be re-keyed to fit the new key.
Randy - RPM
My experience with the aftermarket locks is the cut of the key is totally different and would require you to change the tumblers on the gas cap and seat locks. This may or may not be possible with the help of a locksmith.
Just my .0000001c worth.
Quote from: pdxfj on May 05, 2011, 12:32:48 PM
My experience with the aftermarket locks is the cut of the key is totally different and would require you to change the tumblers on the gas cap and seat locks. This may or may not be possible with the help of a locksmith.
Just my .0000001c worth.
Garth,
Thank you for the knowledge you have bestowed about the keys. After I read you post I went out and looked, they are indeed a different key blank and they will not interchange.
I have a buddy that owns a hardware store and I have given him my key blank to see if he can find one with the plastic top. I will keep you posted if I can get them or not.
Randy - RPM
Next time I'm at the bike shop I'll ask about OEM keys here in japan.
My GF threw mine down from our 4Th floor apartment... either I'm a bad catch or she's a bad throw because it's never been the same since.
If I can get a hold of the real deal I'll order the lot.
In follow up to my last post I have actually followed throught with something and found these...
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/1241_09_06_11_12_33_43_0.jpeg)
Bit of a dodgy pic because I just took it at the shop but it does have YAMAHA inset on the head of the key.
This one matched up with my 89 key, I assume the keys are the same for all the years?
If anyones interested let me know and i'm sure we can sort something out. They were only about $20 USD and i'm sure postage wouldn't be much in an envelope.
Cheers, Ben.
I gave the code off my key & the year make model to my local Yamaha dealer. took a week & $32.
If you go to DennisKirk.com, they sell a new ignition with two new keys for $23 for the FJ1100. Bob's Cycle Supply in Little Canada, MN sells them for the same cost, special order though.
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 26, 2011, 10:37:03 PM
I just checked with my local Yammy dealer and he told me a factory key is not availible.
Does anyone have a source for a factory Yamaha key blank for my 1991 FJ1200?
The only key I have is one that looks like it came from a hardware store! LOL!
Thanks,
Leon
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 26, 2011, 10:37:03 PM
I just checked with my local Yammy dealer and he told me a factory key is not availible.
Does anyone have a source for a factory Yamaha key blank for my 1991 FJ1200?
The only key I have is one that looks like it came from a hardware store! LOL!
Thanks,
Leon
Here is an option for UK guys in a similar fix... http://www.keysinthepost.com/actinic/YamahaKeys.html (http://www.keysinthepost.com/actinic/YamahaKeys.html)