Spare key
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From: SW Mich
Spare key
I think it's smart to have a spare key even though I have never lost one for anything I've owned (won't happen till I have only one key for something). I bought my '97 XL 1200 C used and they only had one key. I went to the best locksmith in the area (could key anything) and he said he didn't have the blank for my key. Do I go to my dealer with my VIN ? Do they have keys for every bike they make? Does it cost a fortune?
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
RE: Spare key
Just call another locksmith. I've had copies made a couple of times and they had the blanks. The dealer doesn't copy keys, they order originals and it will cost you $$$. I keep a spare in my wallet as well as one at home.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Sunshine state.
RE: Spare key
I always carry my regular key ring with all necessary keys like home, work, shed, bike lock, extra bike key, etc., then I carry another "little" key ring with house, bike and lock key only. Never lost one either.
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RE: Spare key
Your dealer will order you a spare (blank) key but they will also tell you that they are required to order two blanks at a "pop" and you will have to buy both! The flat style key is $7.00 but your will have to buy both so 2x7.00= $14.00.... The round key may be a different issue..
I found and bought my spare key blanks on ebay for a fraction of the cost!..
I found and bought my spare key blanks on ebay for a fraction of the cost!..
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From: fegfsg
RE: Spare key
i got my big keyring that has my 4 housekeys, laundry room key, car keys, and others, that stays in my pocket. then i got a small keyring that holds my sportster key and the key to the lock on my forks
i got a spare at my place, came with my bike when i got it from a friend
i got a spare at my place, came with my bike when i got it from a friend
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RE: Spare key
ORIGINAL: JosephGarcia
i got my big keyring that has my 4 housekeys, laundry room key, car keys, and others, that stays in my pocket. then i got a small keyring that holds my sportster key and the key to the lock on my forks
i got a spare at my place, came with my bike when i got it from a friend
i got my big keyring that has my 4 housekeys, laundry room key, car keys, and others, that stays in my pocket. then i got a small keyring that holds my sportster key and the key to the lock on my forks
i got a spare at my place, came with my bike when i got it from a friend
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