Do not use the seat lock to have a key made!

[spdracer75]

Hey all,


If you lose your only key for your GS, resist the temptation to remove the easiest to remove lock (seat lock) and have a locksmith make a key for you using that lock.

GS Keys have five "cuts" standard (the divots in the key)  the seat lock, however only has 4 tumblers, and apparently the very first cut (near the tip of the key) is ignored.  

So.....  Anyone know how to remove the ignition cylinder?   LOL!

Thanks

[70 Cam Guy]

I'm not sure if its like cars but can't you take your VIN, and proof of ownership to the dealer to have a new key made?

[spdracer75]

Umm, yeah, that takes two weeks from my local dealer.

[dgyver]

The ignition is held on by what looks like pressed on rivets. The shaft is actually a screw threaded into the upper triple clamp. On a katana triple, I tried to unscrew them with pliers without any success. A dremel with a small bit may me able to remove the pressed on rivet. Ended up using a portaband and cut the ignition off.

[JamesG]

I've never had a problem clamping a set of vice grips on and unscrewing them.

[dgyver]

My problem was that I did not know that they were screwed in until after I cut the lock off.  :mrgreen:

[werase643]

here's a dumb answer....take the upper tripple off of the bike in and have the key made

a vise and a small punch will get the bolts loose

[spdracer75]

I would but I think that big hunk of aluminum might prevent the locksmith from seeing/accessing the tumblers.

[werase643]

not at all if he/she is going to impression a key for you.  they can install in vise in shop and drink coffee while doing it.....locksmiths like to sit around alot. :lol:

[MarkusN]

My problem was that I did not know that they were screwed in until after I cut the lock off.  :mrgreen:

Those are actually "tear-off" bolts. The torx drive of the original bolt is shorn off when the required torque is reached, for obvious reasons. a centerpunch and hammer ar the tools usually recommended for loosening them.