Hey guys I can not find my keys anywhere. What are my options?
Give me your FJ :bye2:
Hot wiring the bike. Buying a new keyswitch and having a two key bike. Buying all new keyed parts. Having a locksmith make a key from scratch for, like $80 I think?
Did I miss any? There's several ways to hotwire the bike, so that will work for the time being. You can do that for a while and just hope it turns up.
Unless you used the steering lock. Then that sucks.
Quote from: fintip on October 27, 2012, 02:58:20 PM
Hot wiring the bike. Buying a new keyswitch and having a two key bike. Buying all new keyed parts. Having a locksmith make a key from scratch for, like $80 I think?
Did I miss any? There's several ways to hotwire the bike, so that will work for the time being. You can do that for a while and just hope it turns up.
Unless you used the steering lock. Then that sucks.
For less than $80, I'd consider ordering up one of those nice tube-key switches from RPM.
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch)
The tube key locks are awesome ,, well mine is :yahoo:
Quote from: fj11.5 on October 27, 2012, 03:33:53 PM
The tube key locks are awesome ,, well mine is :yahoo:
Unless its one that can be opened with a "Bic" pen. (https://www.google.com.au/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=how+to+pick+a+tube+lock+with+a+pen&oq=how+to+pick+a+tube&gs_l=hp.1.2.0l2j0i30j0i8i30.1489.6181.0.8920.18.16.0.2.2.0.467.4273.2-11j4j1.16.0...0.0...1c.1.7Gj3Uv268MY&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=c7eb5e9e9b33970f&bpcl=35466521&biw=1047&bih=444)
I'd recommend a locksmith. You have the fuel tank and seat lock to contend with as well as the ignition. Make a few extra copies while you're at it.
Derek
If I go with a locksmith how will they know what key to make?
Quote from: huskerrob on October 27, 2012, 11:17:35 PM
If I go with a locksmith how will they know what key to make?
They can take the cylinder out, open it up and see what pins are in it. They are "Lock Smiths" most know what they are doing. I work with lock smiths and have learned a lot from them. Sad to say but locks are not that complex, they only keep honest people honest.
Quote from: huskerrob on October 27, 2012, 01:23:44 PM
Hey guys I can not find my keys anywhere. What are my options?
A number of options have already been posted, but when you sort it out, get 2 or 3 spares and keep one ON the bike, but not under the seat where you need a key to get it.
Also, if you have an original key with a code on it, record it somewhere. Pretty much any locksmith can cut you a key from the number alone for a bit extra. I recently lost a key while a very long way from home, far enough to need fuel to get back. I used my stashed on board key. While at the locksmiths to replace my spare they said they could do this even for the old FJ.
Hot wiring is not such a good backup because you really need to get the seat off.
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on October 28, 2012, 07:19:26 AM
Quote from: huskerrob on October 27, 2012, 01:23:44 PM
Hey guys I can not find my keys anywhere. What are my options?
A number of options have already been posted, but when you sort it out, get 2 or 3 spares and keep one ON the bike, but not under the seat where you need a key to get it.
Also, if you have an original key with a code on it, record it somewhere. Pretty much any locksmith can cut you a key from the number alone for a bit extra. I recently lost a key while a very long way from home, far enough to need fuel to get back. I used my stashed on board key. While at the locksmiths to replace my spare they said they could do this even for the old FJ.
Hot wiring is not such a good backup because you really need to get the seat off.
Noel
In my cars, I've always put a spare somewhere acessable in the wiring loom. Just tape it up and it'll look like a random junction of wiring. :)
A locksmith local to me said he could make a spare key from the numbers stamped on the bottom of your key cylinder.
I bought a fuel tank for my 86, it came with no key for the cap. Took it to a locksmith. Think it was less than $15 to open it. For a few bucks more they could make a new key. I didn't want a new one as I used the tumbler from my old cap so the locks all matched.
Derek
sweet! I will take it in tomorrow and see what they can do. Can they make it so I just have one key for all three things?
Yamaha puts a key code on the ignition switch, a Yamaha dealer or some locksmiths can make a key from this code. When I worked in a Yamaha dealer ship it was about $10.00 to make a key. Hope this helps.
Kurt
To be read in a very patronising, condescending parent like tone "now son what have you learnt from this experience" :empathy3: "to look after my stuff better and always leave things in a safe place" :sorry:
I tend to leave my Keys in my Motor cycle jacket pocket which is hung on the side of the wardrobe. Although my normal keys i ALWAYS leave in my shoes, that way when running 20 mins late flying round the house shouting 'wheres my keys, keys, keys wheres my feckin keys' (coz shouting at them is scientifically proven to make them appear as we all know) you then try to save a few seconds by puting on your shoes to get ready to go once you have found the lost item and voila!
Quote from: Klavdy on October 27, 2012, 06:57:35 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on October 27, 2012, 03:33:53 PM
The tube key locks are awesome ,, well mine is :yahoo:
Unless its one that can be opened with a "Bic" pen. (https://www.google.com.au/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=how+to+pick+a+tube+lock+with+a+pen&oq=how+to+pick+a+tube&gs_l=hp.1.2.0l2j0i30j0i8i30.1489.6181.0.8920.18.16.0.2.2.0.467.4273.2-11j4j1.16.0...0.0...1c.1.7Gj3Uv268MY&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=c7eb5e9e9b33970f&bpcl=35466521&biw=1047&bih=444)
well , thats was easy,, glad i didnt say they were safe
So I took my ignition switch into our locksmith and they said the numbers on the bottom were not the code. They said they could take it apart and figure it out for like 22 bucks. I am nervous as to whether it will work for my seat and gas tank tho.
Quote from: huskerrob on October 30, 2012, 06:37:07 PM
So I took my ignition switch into our locksmith and they said the numbers on the bottom were not the code. They said they could take it apart and figure it out for like 22 bucks. I am nervous as to whether it will work for my seat and gas tank tho.
$22 is a good deal, the key has pins on both sides. Just make sure they know to fit the key to the lock because it needs to fit your seat and cap lock. Ask them to throw in an extra key for as well.
Before you re-install that key switch write down any numbers that are on in. Key code should have a letter then five numbers after that. Some times it is on the side of the switch on a piece of tape. Look for the imprint of the numbers, tape is black like switch. Hope this helps.
Kurt