All keys to bike were misplaced. Options?

[Sammo]

Just have my bike sitting in the garage right now making me not happy hahah. What options if any other than replacing the ignition

 

[azman857]

Take the switch assy to a locksmith for a replacement key.

 

[5twins]

If you can get the key/lock number, there are sellers on eBay with some N.O.S. pre-cut keys. You just might get lucky and they'll have yours. There should be a foil sticker on the bottom of the ignition switch with the number on it.

 

[79XStLouis]

A piece of cake for a locksmith.

 

[mrtwowheel]

My locksmith can cut a key, at their place, on one of their blanks, when they have that number from the ignition. They charge about $10 more than just making a copy. So, about $14 - $15. But, this is the most motorcycle friendly locksmith that I have ever found, a very rare thing to find.

Scott

 

[gggGary]

If the locks are still matched, the ignition, seat lock, or gas cap lock CAN be removed, have one along so the locksmith has something to work with, it's a pain but can be done without damage.

 

[59Tebo]

I agree with 5twins and gggGary. Check the lock numbers to see if they match (not a big deal if they don't), and look on eBay first. That's how I got a replacement key. Shipping was more than the key itself, but it saved me some work and running around...

 

[5twins]

These locks don't have pins in them, they use sliding plates called wafers. The ignition, seat/helmet, and fork locks are the most secure, using 5 wafers. The gas cap lock is the least secure, using only 3 wafers. So, don't take a gas cap lock to the locksmith, the resulting key probably won't operate the other locks because it will be missing 2 cuts.

 

[xjwmx]

If you aren't worried about the bike being stolen because of it, you can just disassemble the locks so that any key will turn them. Might be simpler to just get a key though. I seem to remember the helmet lock at least is a problem to remove if it isn't opened.

 

[5twins]

Any key that will fit into the lock that is. The problem is Yamaha used about 6 different key blanks. Some offset left, some right, some have grooves down the sides, some don't.