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
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?
Umm, yeah, that takes two weeks from my local dealer.
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.
I've never had a problem clamping a set of vice grips on and unscrewing them.
My problem was that I did not know that they were screwed in until after I cut the lock off. :mrgreen:
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
I would but I think that big hunk of aluminum might prevent the locksmith from seeing/accessing the tumblers.
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:
Quote from: dgyverMy 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.