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Title: making copys of keys
Post by: Dorianfes on 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?
Title: making copys of keys
Post by: Kerry on November 06, 2003, 09:40:05 PM
The picture in the old thread Finally had a key made! (http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3001) might help.
Title: Re: making copys of keys
Post by: Narcoden on 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.
Title: making copys of keys
Post by: vtlion on 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!!!
Title: Try a datsun car blank...
Post by: Hi-T on 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.
Title: Re: making copys of keys
Post by: Narcoden on 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  :?
Title: making copys of keys
Post by: dsmirnov83 on 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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Title: making copys of keys
Post by: spotswood_suzuki on November 18, 2003, 06:09:51 PM
Denis,

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

Wayne