lost keys?? What are my options?
Well just got finished rebuilding my 929 from the frame up, and now when i get ready to fuel her up finally i cant seem to find my keys now! Just my luck. I tried getting the ignition switch out but someone previously stripped the allen bolts out. Can a toggle switch be wired in to the ignition wires, and still use the stock push button? I need some help cuz im ready to ride this thing!!
If you have a wiring diagram you should be able to do it.
There are also some very good on-line key suppliers around these days. I got some cut a while back. Ordered on line and they arrived the next day.
It's a problem if you don't have the key number though. I'm not sure what you can do about that other than replace the whole ignition switch, seat lock etc...
Bad luck! I feel for you man.
There are also some very good on-line key suppliers around these days. I got some cut a while back. Ordered on line and they arrived the next day.
It's a problem if you don't have the key number though. I'm not sure what you can do about that other than replace the whole ignition switch, seat lock etc...
Bad luck! I feel for you man.
You can get it re-tumblered, but you gotta be able to pull the assembly. You might have to get an 'ez-out' to back the bolts out. Then you can take it to a lock-smith and he'll cut you a fresh key.
Your other option might be a remote "start". From what I gather they just remote hot the ignition, you still have to push the starter button (basically replace the key). So you'd be putting a 'coolness' factor on a previous liability. Not sure the cost, though.
Ern
Your other option might be a remote "start". From what I gather they just remote hot the ignition, you still have to push the starter button (basically replace the key). So you'd be putting a 'coolness' factor on a previous liability. Not sure the cost, though.
Ern
I had a similar problem when I bought my 929, the key was broke off in the ignition and the two allen head screws under the assembly were stripped out. I drilled out the heads - drill bit just slightly bigger than the stripped out allen - and it popped right off. then I sprayed some WD 40 on the studs and they backed out with the help of a pait of needle nose vise grips. If memory serves me there are a couple of small screws holding the assembly together. Once I got it apart I was able to bring it to a locksmith and he got the old key out and made me two new ones for like $18. I would have paid twice that much.
Anyway, if you're anything like me I couldn't wait to get the keys so once I got the assembly apart I used a big flat blade screw driver and VOILA! It's alive!
Anyway, if you're anything like me I couldn't wait to get the keys so once I got the assembly apart I used a big flat blade screw driver and VOILA! It's alive!
Yea it sucks not being able to start the bike after a few months of rebuilding it. Well i finally got the switch off. I took the whole top yoke off. The dealership said i could get new keys if i have the number on the switch. Thanx for the help!!
If you take the ignition to them they should be able to try keys till one works. If they can't take it to a lock-smith, he can cut one from the tumblers to work. the hard part was getting the ignition off the bike.
Ern
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