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

    #2
    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.
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      #3
      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 !!

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        #4
        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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          #5
          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.
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            #6
            There is a guy on Ebay that sells Suzuki keys by the code number.
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              #7
              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.

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                #8
                Originally posted by ShadowFocus603 View Post
                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?
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by lrgguy View Post
                  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

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                    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.

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                      #11
                      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.

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                        #12
                        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..

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                          #13
                          What is the number on the lock or on the side of the key? (three digits)

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                            #14
                            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?

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                              #15
                              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.
                              ---- Dave

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