Haha dude it never fails

 

Although this may be of little help to the original poster's predicament, it might be helpful to others. I paid $5.99 for 3 blank keys off ebay (from Taiwan) for my '06 F4i and I then brought one to my local ACE Hardware to get it cut. Since ACE Hardware does not carry motorcycle keys they cut the key for free with the caveat they take zero responsibility if the new key works or not. Mine worked.

 

When you turn the key to the off position you can turn the handle bars to the left and (with a key) you can push the ignition in and further counter clockwise to the "lock" position, which locks the forks in place. so even if someone hotwires your **** they cant ride it... unless they wanna go in circles Most thieves just put the bike in a van tho so fat lotta good it does in the big picture.

But since that most likely didn't happen then you can pop your top triple off with the ignition attached. I used a ratchet scrap into the rafters of my garage and under the frame of the bike to hold the front end up while I released the 4 fork pinch bolts and the top triple's nut. In your case you shouldnt have to loosen the lower triples bolts and should be able to do the 2 top pinch bolts and the top triple nut and then pop the top triple off... with the ignition, just remember to unplug the ignition wire connector first Clipons have to come off first for that as well...

 

hi all! i happen to be a locksmith and have noticed on most if not all Honda motorcycles i have had to work on by fitting keys, have the key code stamped on the bottom of the gas tank cylinder. I would open the tank and look at the bottom of the part of the lock and check if the code is visible, even if you have a couple keys for the bike it is always a good to know in case you need a locksmith. it will save you money for sure if the situation arises.

 

Thanks, that is a good idea! I ended up finding my spare and actual keys lol! But before that I had called the dealership and yeah sure enough you for sure need that key code, in case others look this up and are wondering

 

I actually believe on the f4i the code is on the rear tail cylinder. Found it on mine today.

 

Rear tail cylinder?

 

aka the Seat lock cylinder maybe?

 

yes, seat lock cylinder!