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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Somehow my sportster key came up missing (thinking it fell off my key chain or was lost in the house somewhere). Anyway, I still have the extra key, but was wondering can I take my extra key to any "key copy" station and have a new one made? Or is there something special about these keys that makes them not able to be duplicated?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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Most Ace Hardware stores and Locksmith shops have the blanks and can cut a copy. Have them make 2-3 copies and keep a couple of spares. I keep a spare at home and another in my wallet. The copy in my wallet saved me big time last year when I lost the main key 750 miles from home.

 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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can a HD key be duplicated?

Nope... gotta get a new bike.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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can a HD key be duplicated?

Nope... gotta get a new bike.
LMAO! that is some funny ****!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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if you happen to lose both keys a dealership can get you a set by the vin number
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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My stealer couldnt even do a key copy for me. They said I would have to drop my bike off, and take apart the ignition to get some kind of "code" ????? I have stiil to get a copy made.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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If you remove the black cover on the key it should have a number. Take the key to the dealer and they can order one for you.
 
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I took the original key for my R-king to a local locksmith and he cut me two new keys for $6.00. When you need a key go to a locksmith, when you need a bike go to the dealer..
 
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Hell........any Sportster key ('04-later) will work in any other Sportster. Don't ask me how I know.

Real high quality locks, there.
 
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Originally Posted by thetick1959
My stealer couldnt even do a key copy for me. They said I would have to drop my bike off, and take apart the ignition to get some kind of "code" ????? I have stiil to get a copy made.

Mine told me that I was going to have to get a whole new ignition witch.. I laughed at them and walked off..
 
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