Where to get keys made?

[Gr8day]

I am having problems finding a local place that will make me a new key for my bike. I only have one and have already had a scare. I noticed some random Ebay ads, are these valid? Any info would be appreciated...well I don't need to know how to make my own, but I guess that would be cool.

(1983 xs650)

 

[neanderthal]

why are they turning you down?

 

[Tack427]

I picked up a set from a guy on Ebay. I emailed the 4 numbers off the lock cyl and a week later had 2 keys.

Any good locksmith in town should be able to make a copy

 

[Gr8day]

Thx guys. I found another great thread, with plenty of approaches. I'll post results.

 

[5twins]

I was able to buy one at my local Yamaha dealer. They even cut it for me. I think it was $8 or $9.

 

[pamcopete]

http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/

 

[Gr8day]

Nice Pamco...I could file my own with this guys blanks!

 

[glennpm]

I just bought 2 blanks a few weeks back from keyblanksales at http://mysecuritypro.com/. The blank for my 1979 is a Yamaha, Polaris, YH44. See attached file for reference. They cost a little under $3 each plus shipping of course.

I had the keys cut at a hardware store. One came out perfect the other not as good but they both work fine.

 

[pamcopete]

Nice Pamco...I could file my own with this guys blanks!

OK. I guess I have to spell it out for you...

Not many shops that can cut blanks have blanks for motorcycles, so you buy your blank from this guy and take it to a hardware store that can cut it. Even some locksmiths do not carry blanks for motorcycles.

 

[Street Tracker]

is there any number identifying key code numbers on the ignition itself? Or will I just take it to hopefully the dealer like mentioned and they can figure it out?

 

[Gr8day]

Kinda what I meant pamco, didn't plan on sitting with a hand file. Bad choice of words I guess, didn't major in English. Ha. But thanks again. I get it plenty to move forward with really. I think in the end I was also interested on spending g the least amount of money, which has also been addressed. Great input on such a simple task. Cool.

 

[Gr8day]

@ Street tracker read the thread called:
"I just bought a complete stock bike with no keys"
Has all the info needed to answer your question + this thread your good.

 

[glennpm]

The number of the key that will open the tank, ignition, etc., is on the end of the lock tumbler. The number on the key is the key number "blank".

 

[Street Tracker]

Thanks for the info guys.