Keys

[Guest]

Hey GS guys in Dayton Ohio....Who can cut a new key in Dayton. My old key is wearing out !!

[cowboyup3371]

Most folks would say Ace Hardware could be a choice but I found here they won't do it. I have a locksmith here in Miamisburg that said he could but haven't had the chance to take him my keys yet. I would suggest stopping into one of the locksmiths and showing them your key.

[lrgguy]

My local motorcycle shop here cuts them .. I had one cut just on wednesday of last week .. its not a suzuki key but it was a matching blank . He cuts one key for $20 or 2 for $30 .. yeah a little pricy ! But my key looked like a hockey stick and had a crack in it , so didnt want to have it break on me , .. that was the only key I had !!

[Steve]

Do you have an "original" key that has the key code on it?

Not sure about most of the key-copying kiosks like Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc., you need to go to a locksmith. I have not had to do this yet, but can recommend one locksmith to NOT go to. Centerville Lock and Safe. He is a crusty old fart that does not like to do anything that is out of the ordinary. Apparenly, cutting a motorcycle key by the code is "out of the ordinary".

Have you tried a Google search?

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[JTGS850GL]

If you're just making a copy then ACE has the blanks and can cut them. If you need to do it by the key code then a locksmith is your only way to go. So far I've been lucky and have been able to salvage any motorcycle key by simply making a copy of the key I had. I did have to have a key made for my motor home by key code and the locksmith did it then.

[tkent02]

There is a guy on Ebay that sells Suzuki keys by the code number.

[ShadowFocus603]

The problem I've had with ebay keys by code is the ones I have gotten (2 so far) have both been too short to do the ignition. The key works in the seat lock so I know its correct code.

[tkent02]

The problem I've had with ebay keys by code is the ones I have gotten (2 so far) have both been too short to do the ignition. The key works in the seat lock so I know its correct code.

Were you able to have a longer one made from it?

[Chris G]

My local motorcycle shop here cuts them .. I had one cut just on wednesday of last week .. its not a suzuki key but it was a matching blank . He cuts one key for $20 or 2 for $30 .. yeah a little pricy ! But my key looked like a hockey stick and had a crack in it , so didnt want to have it break on me , .. that was the only key I had !!

Wow, I had one cut recently cost £3.50

[ShadowFocus603]

Were you able to have a longer one made from it?

Not from any of the local stores no. Aubuchons (think Ace) are the only ones to try. They failed. Miserably. Haven't been able to find a reputable locksmith to give it a go. Going to order some proper Suzuki blanks before I try. I have a 3 bikes that will need new keys cut at some point. All of them are working but very very worn.

[GSX1000E]

Check with your local hardware stores to see which ones carry EITHER one of these key blank numbers as they BOTH work on these GS models.

[mash35231]

It isn't an original key. The edges are rounded off and it's getting more difficult to get the key to turn the bike on..

[GSX1000E]

What is the number on the lock or on the side of the key? (three digits)

[mash35231]

It isn't an original key, it is a duplicate and it has no numbers on it. I don't see any numbers on the ignition switch, were would I find them?

[Grimly]

As I mentioned in another key thread, my local key-cutter (in a pub) fished out a blank from a Japanese car (Honda, or similar) and cut me two separate copies. The original key that was the most worn was difficult to copy well, so I finished it off at home with a diamond file. Both now work properly, and I've retired the originals to the desk drawer for safe-keeping.
Cost? About a tenner for both, in total.