lost key, need quick advice

[Guest]

so i just bought a 79 gs850 off my uncle, only problem is that he lost the key for it.

so here's my question, do i have to replace the fuel filler cap and ignition or can i just get a generic key? how specific are the keys to this bike? are they interchageable?

thanks for the help everyone!

[azr]

You either have to buy a new ignition, fuel cap, and seat lock (there's three spots on the bike for the key) or you could go talk to a lock smith and see what he can do for you. The keys are not interchangeable.

[Walle]

If you are lucky you will see a number stamped into the buttom or side of the ignition. Take that number and go to ebay where you can find the right suzuki key.

[Walle]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=167749&referrerid=21064

[Testarossa]

As Walle says, you may be able to find a key code no the ignition switch. Is the gas cap actually keyed? I thought you could usually open the gas with any key.

[Bustedknuckles]

nevermind

nevermind everyone, sorry for the useless thread. just found a great deal on ebay for a gas cap, ignition, and 2 keys for $30 so i just went ahead a got it. figured it was a good deal

thanks greatly for the advice though!

[Texas Don]

Glad you've solved your problem but for anyone else reading this thread, there is another way. Take your title to a bonded locksmith. He can look up your lock code using your VIN assuming you've got ID showing you're the person who the bike is titled to. My local locksmith provided this service for me on an 86 Kawasaki. He cut the key in minutes and charged less than $10.00 for the service and key. If you want this done on a Suzuki blank, you had better plan on purchasing one and carrying it with you since they are not normally stocked by locksmiths.
Don

[chuck hahn]

If the key code isnt stamped on the top of the gas cap lock cylinder you can also look on the face of the seat latch lock...usually a 3 or 4 didigt stamped there.

[argonsagas]

Glad you've solved your problem but for anyone else reading this thread, there is another way. Take your title to a bonded locksmith. He can look up your lock code using your VIN assuming you've got ID showing you're the person who the bike is titled to. My local locksmith provided this service for me on an 86 Kawasaki. He cut the key in minutes and charged less than $10.00 for the service and key. If you want this done on a Suzuki blank, you had better plan on purchasing one and carrying it with you since they are not normally stocked by locksmiths.
Don

Some Chrysler blanks will work..they are longer than the stock Suzuki blank, so the key extends farther out while in the lock, but they work.

If you are at a locksmith they can shorten it by just grinding a bit off the blank before cutting it to fit.

[Adler]

nevermind everyone, sorry for the useless thread. just found a great deal on ebay for a gas cap, ignition, and 2 keys for $30 so i just went ahead a got it. figured it was a good deal

thanks greatly for the advice though!

Well what will you do with your still-good old set?

[Hammered]

Newer Honda bikes keys work. Ray Suzuki in SC did a couple for me since they didnt carry older Suzuki keys

[koolaid_kid]

I ordered blanks for my GS, KZ & GPz from Ace Hardware for about $1.50 each.