Lost Keys
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From: Cheektowaga, NY, right outside of Buffalo
Lost Keys
Yeah I was just wondering i have searched high and low, to no avail.
So my only options are to pay for rekeying or getting a new ignition, withch would you do and why.
If i were to put a new ignition in would it be hard for a 01 xlh, cant figure it being
any info is good info.
thanks
So my only options are to pay for rekeying or getting a new ignition, withch would you do and why.
If i were to put a new ignition in would it be hard for a 01 xlh, cant figure it being
any info is good info.
thanks
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Brooklyn, NY
take the registration to a dealership as proof of ownership. as long as its the original ignition. harley will be able to cut you a copy of the key by the VIN#. I had it done for my '05. dont know if they keep the records as far back as '01. just give the dealership a call
Last edited by congo_usmc; Apr 13, 2009 at 12:03 AM.
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From: Middle, TN
take the registration to a dealership as proof of ownership. as long as its the original ignition. harley will be able to cut you a copy of the key by the VIN#. I had it done for my '05. dont know if they keep the records as far back as '01. just give the dealership a call
Road Captain
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From: East Alton, IL
On your way home from the dealer, stop by Ace Hardware and have them make you a spare. Only cost's a couple of bucks once you have something they can cut a key from. Then put that spare somewhere so if you loose your HD key again it's a simple matter of running back to Ace and have another cut. I drywall screwed my spare inside the garage so I always know where one is.
I also carry a spare to both of my bikes on my car key ring. That saved me one day at work when I lost the key to my Goldwing but I was able to drive home because I always have my car keys with me. Some nice person turned it into a security guard and I got it the next day. Point is I didn't have to have someone come get me or bring a spare from home. Some guys keep a spare on the bike in various hiding places. You can't have too many spares!
I also carry a spare to both of my bikes on my car key ring. That saved me one day at work when I lost the key to my Goldwing but I was able to drive home because I always have my car keys with me. Some nice person turned it into a security guard and I got it the next day. Point is I didn't have to have someone come get me or bring a spare from home. Some guys keep a spare on the bike in various hiding places. You can't have too many spares!
Last edited by jdvorchak; Apr 13, 2009 at 02:13 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Northridge, Cali
I ordered an extra key from my local dealership too cause you just never know. Took about 2 weeks to get it but I now have some piece of mind.
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From: Appling GA
he just dont know... i got 5 or 6 keys made from the flea market and some from lowes... they aint nothing special...
i think a key is pretty worthless... you could hotwire the bike in 3 mins and you could throw it in the bed of a truck in 30 seconds...
i think a key is pretty worthless... you could hotwire the bike in 3 mins and you could throw it in the bed of a truck in 30 seconds...
