Why spare keys are good

[DarkCyDE]

Found a good reason to keep a spare key.
4 days looking for  the $%@*ing the key to my GS.
3 hours yesterday finding a locksmith that could get to me this week.
6 hours today waiting for late locksmith to show up.
70 dollars later, I have 2 keys and a weeks worth of rain heading my way.

Spare keys are good.
:x

[JetSwing]

having just one key is like having just one nut  

[crash]

having just one key is like having just one nut  

aerodynamic?

[Larry]

Sorry about the hassel with the key.  My local hardware store made me copies.  They used an ilco X179/SUZ12 blank for the 2000 GS.  They have a smaller head than the OEM key, but work fine.  Anytime I ride, I put a spare key in a pocket.  Just a precaution if I have a problem.

[weaselnoze]

my local hardware store said they cant do it.  i know they have the ilco brand so im goin back tomorrow thanks!

[Larry]

Glad to pass on the info.  As I recall, my hardware store didn't have a cross-list for the GS key.  They just kept looking and matched up a blank.

[JetSwing]

they go by the template code....home depot did not carry it. i got mine at walmart but it didn't open the gas tank and the seat. worked fine in the ignition.

[Larry]

My copies are working fine on the seat and tank.  Make sure they buff up the new copies extra good on the wire wheel.  It often makes a big difference on getting copies to work on a tight lock.  My seat and tank are a tighter fit than the ignition.  I suspect that is because of the more frequent use of the ignition.

[weaselnoze]

thats the same for me.  too tight if i say so

[DarkCyDE]

UPDATE: Ok so they made a key that will start the bike. that is all it will do. Will not lock or unlock the bars. That is kinda bad as I have to leave it outside. Went today for another round of key making to sort that out. Still no luck I have now taken the triple tree off so that I can get the whole lock assem out. I am really running out of happy, happy, joy, joy feelings today. Well Ill try again tomorrow.

 Had a great ride today. Went out with another local rider and ripped up the twisties. That made up for alot of bad until his bike fell over at a coffee house and knocked mine over Anyone know how much its going to cost me for a rightside handle bar and front brake lever for an 89? Im on a very fixed income for a while and I am sure this is going to hurt a bit.

Mike

[eddie500]

Another good reason to have a spare key is, I just bent a key closing the gas tank. So make sure that you don't close the gas tank with the key! It will bend rather easily!



Lucky after fidling for 5 mintues I was able to get the key to turn the bike on.. But I thought I was stuck at the gas station.