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Help! NO KEY!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:09 am
by rt1maillady
I bet one of you can help me with this problem!
I just got a parts bike, A 1980 Honda CM400T. No key! I am sure there is an easy way to take care of this problem. There is apparently a code on the bike for the key. Does anyone know about this? Do you know where the code would be on this bike? Thanks!
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:03 am
by KarateChick
Can you contact your local automotive motor association (CAA/AMA) and ask them for the locksmiths they use? These guys typically are able to come in and make some sort of ignition impression (wax or such) and then can cut a key for your bike.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:22 am
by CNF2002
Locksmith maybe, but its probably cheaper just to buy a new ignition switch that does have a key
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:42 am
by logitech104
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:48 am
by Z (fka Sweet Tooth)
CNF2002 wrote:Locksmith maybe, but its probably cheaper just to buy a new ignition switch that does have a key
I agree, and then make a spare key. Yes, I speak from experience.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:48 am
by sharpmagna
CNF2002 wrote:Locksmith maybe, but its probably cheaper just to buy a new ignition switch that does have a key
Actually a good locksmith can make a key if you bring them the ignition for less than $10.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:02 pm
by logitech104
sharpmagna wrote:Actually a good locksmith can make a key if you bring them the ignition for less than $10.
really? i didn't know that... i was told to use as a last resort because of how expensive it was.. cool.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:57 pm
by sharpmagna
logitech104 wrote:sharpmagna wrote:Actually a good locksmith can make a key if you bring them the ignition for less than $10.
really? i didn't know that... i was told to use as a last resort because of how expensive it was.. cool.
Your prices may vary, but my friend got a key cut from a local locksmith for $10. The only thing the locksmith needed was the ignition.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:20 pm
by rt1maillady
This forum is great. So much knowledge being shared. Thanks for all the information. At least it sounds better than I thought. I think I will put in some phone calls to local locksmiths and see if I can get someone to work with me on this. Thanks to all!
Sue
