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AfDevin86

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Title says it all. I lost my keys in a move. I didn't save the key plate. So here are my options. Take the ignition off and take it to the dealer to make a key or call a locksmith to come out and make a key. Moral of the story is keep the freaking key code safe! Also FAIL! :eek:
 
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JonKerr

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I accidentally tossed my key tag too. Don't know what I was thinking. I hope I never have to regret that.
 
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JonKerr

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I keep one key on my regular key chain. But that's not the key I ever use when I'm riding. I use the second key for that with nothing but my alarm remote attached to it. Will they make copies of car/bike keys without the key tag?
 
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vitrox

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yes, but you have to see a locksmith. I lost the keys to my trailer and had to take the hitch lock over there to get a set made. Took them about 20 minutes, but they picked it, then counted the tumblers with the pick and made me a new set of keys. was pretty amazing.

you'll have to pull off the top triple clamp and unplug the switch from under the airbox, its not easy to take out just the cylinder. I had to drill out the bolts holding it in to get it off. Yamaha rounds the heads off and loctites the bolts in there.
 
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MrGti

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Did you call the dealer that sold you the bike? Most dealers keep the key code, or can look them up online. We can do that at the ford dealer I work at. Must have id to prove that you own it befor we will cut the key.
 
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tractorboy

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MrGti said:
Did you call the dealer that sold you the bike? Most dealers keep the key code, or can look them up online. We can do that at the ford dealer I work at. Must have id to prove that you own it befor we will cut the key.
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Im not sure about that, maybe not all dealers are the same but when I picked mine up they made very special mention that this IS the key TAG and DONT LOSE it as we dont even have any record of it. That Key tag is IT.

But never know...They have got to have a way if they wanted to work at it for you and call yami.

Im down to one key too and I have the tag..I just have to get off my butt and get the other made! After hearing this...that will be tomorrow!!
 
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MikeN02

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MrGti said:
Did you call the dealer that sold you the bike? Most dealers keep the key code, or can look them up online. We can do that at the ford dealer I work at. Must have id to prove that you own it befor we will cut the key.
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What is this key tag that everyone speaks of? I don't think I've ever seen it.

But from other people who have lost their keys I think you can write down your vehicles VIN number and show it to the dealer.
 
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RandiZ

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My dealer wrote the key number on the owners book they gave me and they keep a record of itr in their files.

Sorry about you losing the key. Can't even begin to say how much I've lost or misplaced in moves.
 
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Newmason

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Is the key code the little silver bar that came with one of the keys and has a few numbers and letters inscribed on it? If so I almost threw it away!
 
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Newmason

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Thank god I didnt throw it away, I was at work when I read about the whole having a key issue made. Whats the purpose of the bar anyways?
 
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dart1963

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Newmason said:
Thank god I didnt throw it away, I was at work when I read about the whole having a key issue made. Whats the purpose of the bar anyways?
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It has your "key" coded on it (pin lengths) so they can make a key with just that number. It's kinda like when you go to get a key for your front and back door, if you get the same "number" lock, you get the same key.

My dealer told me to memorize it... fat chance of my old brain remembering yet another number, I just keep it safe with all my other motorcycle info (purchases, oil changes, maintenance).
 
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JZIPPOZ

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My dealer keeps a record of it in my files with the company and on the paperwork they gave me, they wrote the number down on it.
 
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dart1963

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JZIPPOZ said:
My dealer keeps a record of it in my files with the company and on the paperwork they gave me, they wrote the number down on it.
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Makes it easier for them to repo it...:sinister:
 

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NYGirl

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DANG y'all made me get out of the easy chair (it's raining) and go find the 2nd key, which <phew> has the silver bar attached.
THANKS!:wav:
 
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