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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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I bought a bike that the seller did not have the factory key or number. Is there anyway to find out the number and get a "factory" key made. Thanks in advance Be Safe JIM
 
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I am pretty sure a dealer can order one using the VIN number.
 
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Pull the black plastic cover off the key you have, and you'll find the number stamped on the key.
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Originally Posted by JONNIEROCK
Pull the black plastic cover off the key you have, and you'll find the number stamped on the key.
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"I bought a bike that the seller did not have the factory key or number"...DUHHH!!
 
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+1 vin and dealer
 
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Bring the registration into a dealer to prove you own it and they will run your VIN to get your key code. You have to buy 2 keys at a time so it will cost you about $23 and a week-long wait.
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
Bring the registration into a dealer to prove you own it and they will run your VIN to get your key code. You have to buy 2 keys at a time so it will cost you about $23 and a week-long wait.
Just an update to this thread. I ordered a set today and it was $39.00. from the dealer for a set of 2 keys without the FOB. They said 30 days is what the factory claims, but should arrive in 10.
 
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Just for any others reading, as someone posted above, the key number is also on the key under the plastic.

If I pull the plastic off further the key # is exposed.





 

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