making copys of keys

Dorianfes · November 06, 2003, 08:42:23 PM

i know this has been talked about before, but i can't seem to find it in the archive anywhere. if i want to make copies of my keys, and don't want to spend the 20 bucks for a suzuki blank, what kind of key can i use instead? i thought someone said i could have ace hardware make a copy but with what blank?

Kerry · November 06, 2003, 09:40:05 PM

The picture in the old thread Finally had a key made! might help.

Narcoden · November 07, 2003, 07:57:03 AM

Quote from: Dorianfesi know this has been talked about before, but i can't seem to find it in the archive anywhere. if i want to make copies of my keys, and don't want to spend the 20 bucks for a suzuki blank, what kind of key can i use instead? i thought someone said i could have ace hardware make a copy but with what blank?

I had two copies made at ACE for my new GS500E a few weeks ago... They had Suzuki blanks. I thought I heard that Volvo keys are the same? Check with ACE, the store by my house had the real thing for about $2 each.

vtlion · November 08, 2003, 06:07:55 AM

Don't pay for Suzuki blanks. I had to go to a locksmith to find an alternative blank. They didn't give me any information on them, but they were 5-bucks apiece... well worth the search. I got a two spares cut for 10 bucks instead of 40!!!

Hi-T · November 09, 2003, 12:58:05 PM

I was having the same trouble... went to sears and the lady used a datsun (spelling?) car blank. Cost was three dollars. I ride a 2001.

Narcoden · November 10, 2003, 07:26:55 AM

Quote from: Dorianfesi know this has been talked about before, but i can't seem to find it in the archive anywhere. if i want to make copies of my keys, and don't want to spend the 20 bucks for a suzuki blank, what kind of key can i use instead? i thought someone said i could have ace hardware make a copy but with what blank?

Hey I tried responding to your PM but it's broke

Here is what I tried to send you:

The ACE in Round Lake Beach (up by Six Flags) a few blocks from my house is the one I went to.

I would think any ace hardware would have the same keys though

dsmirnov83 · November 18, 2003, 07:30:37 AM

suz12 or suz18 blanks in ACE hardware. Both work fine. the suz12 is a bit shorter, and is my personal favorite.

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spotswood_suzuki · November 18, 2003, 06:09:51 PM

Denis,

So I guess you made it to ACE...glad it worked out.

Wayne

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