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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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So, while I was up at Laconia I lost my key to my Street Glide. No big deal, I figure I'll go to the dealer with my spare & have another made. I head to the parts counter & ask to have a key made. The parts guy looks at me like I have 3 heads & tells me "we don't do that." I look at him & say what do you mean you don't do that. He says we can order you a key but it will take at least a week.

I may be way off but don't you think dealers should have the ability to make keys?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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So, while I was up at Laconia I lost my key to my Street Glide. No big deal, I figure I'll go to the dealer with my spare & have another made. I head to the parts counter & ask to have a key made. The parts guy looks at me like I have 3 heads & tells me "we don't do that." I look at him & say what do you mean you don't do that. He says we can order you a key but it will take at least a week.

I may be way off but don't you think dealers should have the ability to make keys?
No I don't, it'd only be one more thing they could screw up plus I wouldn't want some fast talking joker who wants to ride off on my scoot having easy access to keys, especially at a Rally.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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there are a few locksmiths that can do it but most aren't set up for barrel keys.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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LOL yea... walk up to a counter and joe schmoe can make a duplicate barrel key.... good one.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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I just got two ordered for 27 I think from the dealer..
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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My dealer makes them...
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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I don't expect dealers to do this. When I needed some backup copies, I went to a local locksmith that make barrel keys. .99 each.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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If I was going to the dealer, I would buy a bag lock or something that comes with a matching key, not that much more.
 
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My dealer made me a spare. No big deal for them.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 05:50 AM
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Lock smith is a lot cheaper with on the spot service…….Most dealers need to order them and the price can be is high as $55 bucks.
 
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