Duplicate Ignition Key
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
I don't know why, but maybe the dealer wants to know if you are the true owner of the bike before he makes a key for you. Reason being I received a e-mail recently telling of the latest methods thieves are using to steal your car or perhaps your bike. They are stealing the vin number off your vehicle and having a duplicate key made at wherever I guess just from that info. Then they just walk right up and put the key in the vehicle and drive off and nobody is the wiser. I'm just saying.
Simple common sense, have a COPY(s) made before you loose your last key.
Last edited by cHarley; May 14, 2010 at 11:46 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Coweta, Oklahoma
That would be true if you don't already have a key in hand. But if I have a key and I'm only asking for a spare, duplicate copy, theft is not an issue. If I was wanting to steal something, I could use the key I already had.
Simple common sense, have a COPY(s) made before you loose your last key.
Simple common sense, have a COPY(s) made before you loose your last key.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Ohio
A guy in the service department at my HD Dealership told me, when I first bought my bike, the first thing to do was ride up the road about 500 feet to a particular locksmith who cuts Harley keys. He said to make 1-2 more and put them in different places so you'll always have one when you need it. It was a great idea and only cost me $4 for 2 keys and the locksmith had me check them before I pulled out of his lot for fit. Now if I can just remember where the heck I put those for when I need 'em...
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From: Danville Va, Providence NC
My dealer said to bring him $25 and the title and he would order me a key. My switch is bad, it goes all the way around, weird stuff. Need to get a new switch. Is there any place better than others to get a new switch? 99 Sporty here, switch now on console on fat bob tank. Thanx in advance, RD>
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Spain
Yea, a bump key works wonders, google it, or youtube. Bump key into the house, and grab your keys... Theives are crafty
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From: Danville Va, Providence NC
Any tips on buying a new switch? Are some vendors better than others, or are all switches Ok quality wise?
Thanx, RD
Thanx, RD
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