Odd lock question

[MrDan]

So I need to have my locks rekeyed so the tank/seat match the tank.  I've read all the posts and like the idea of a 50-50 key, but am worried that since the key barely works on the seat, a copy might be worse.

SO - I had a thought.  Is there any way to put, say, a combination lock in place of the seat lock?  Not sure exactly what (if anything) would work, but I was picturing one of those inline locks for a bicycle.

Stupid, not plausible idea right?

[The Buddha]

A 50 50 will work. Make sure they will take the same blank as in ... the 2 keys you got are pointing to the same blank. Your keys - The ignition and tank had so much wear, I had to get a key cut with a different blank. A saturn #13 blank I think. that key doesn't even slide into the seat latch. Sorta indicative of the fact that you open the ignition about 2-4 times per tank opening, and open the tank prolly 10 times more than the seat.
Cool.
Srinath.

[CirclesCenter]

Take it to an actual locksmith to have the copy made. 

Wal Mart keys are facking crap.

Tell the locksmith your problem and he'll be able to make a copy that will work better.

[MrDan]

So noone likes my idea of completely bypassing the need for a key by putting a combo lock on the seat?  Was also considering something more along the lines of a rfid badge but probably not on an area that might (ok will) get wet. 

[The Buddha]

OK Not that I dont like it ... heck I love it ... any generic crap that can be slapped on to a bike, I am all ears ... but you will then have to carry 3 keys. the tank, the ignition and the seat ... for now the seat and tank take the same thing. So cut a 1/2 and 1/2 and remember which 1/2 opens what. You're good.
BTW yours - the tank and ignition had so much wear, its needed the same key cut into a different blank - a sorta fatter key with narrower key way (groove) that key wont even slide in the seat latch. So Its got 2 of the same keys, made from different blanks.
Cool.
Srinath.

[MrDan]

weird .... wish i hadnt broke the other key off a week before we met up 

i think i may play with the mechanism this weekend and see if i can somehow replace the 89 seat lock with a combo lock or something.  how do i take it off to begin with  someone mentioned just taking the plastic off and it rotates and pops out? 

guess i'll brave the weather tomorrow and see what i can find