No key!

[Guest]

Apparently the key (and title) for this bike went up with the housefire.

So, what is the best route for the key.
I'd hate to arrange for a key just to find out the ignition switch is toast.
Maybe I should just buy a new switch and key now?
Think a locksmith could cut a key to fit the old switch?? Where to get a blank?
Thanks
Working on the title. WTHeck is a title bond??

[loud et]

If you look at the lock, gas cap, helmet lock, trunk....there is a 3 digit number stamped on it. That's the key # you need.
All keys are available on e bay for 8-12$ or you could post your number here and someone may have one.
You could also post the year, and model of your bike and someone will have a new ignition and key for a fair price.

[DaveInTexas]

Thanks - no number on the lock or gascap but it has a 114 on the helmet lock.
Hoping they are keyed alike.
Anyone with a 114 key I can buy? Will pay in advance.

[chuck hahn]

So its a 114 key. See this guys Ebay store and scroll down to his listings .says he has 3 available

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Pre-Cut-Key-GS750-GS1000-T20-GT750-TS400-K10-GT550-TC305-RE5-Update-5-31-/360949253383?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item540a408507

[DaveInTexas]

Pic of ignition/lock, I see no number.
Thanks for ebay link, will try that and hope all 3 are the same.

[chuck hahn]

Number would be under the snap on plastic cover stamped in the metal face. be careful though...the old plastic is probably very brittle.

[SVSooke]

I was just looking for the key number on the ignition lock a friend gave me.Looked where Chuck said,there was nothing under that cover.Was looking at it some more and notice something very faint where the locking bolt comes out.At the risk of thread jacking I need a #119 key.
Edit:No #119 at the eBay place

[DaveInTexas]

Unfamiliar with "Locking Bolt", SVS.
Thanks
Believe I will leave the plastic cover in place, 35 years in the hot Texas sun means it is ready to fail.

[bccap]

I was just looking for the key number on the ignition lock a friend gave me.Looked where Chuck said,there was nothing under that cover.Was looking at it some more and notice something very faint where the locking bolt comes out.At the risk of thread jacking I need a #119 key.
Edit:No #119 at the eBay place

Your local locksmith can make one. Cost me about $15 + $2.50 for the blank....

[SVSooke]

Unfamiliar with "Locking Bolt", SVS.
Thanks
Believe I will leave the plastic cover in place, 35 years in the hot Texas sun means it is ready to fail.

Steering lock "bolt" on the back of the lock.Only place I found something that looked stamped.Very hand stamped looking to,all out of line.

[DaveInTexas]

is this visible only when disassembled?
Thank you.

[chuck hahn]

Yes..the only way to get to the steering lock bolt is to remove the gauges and the two allen head screws that hole the ignition to the triple tree. This will allow you to drop the igniton out and take that with you if you decide to get to a locksmith.

BUT I am very confident that the 114 you found is gonna open everything. Easy way to get to the seat latch is to go in from the very back of the gaurd thing with a real small flat tip and you can push the latch back and open the seat. Take a look from below and the very back and youll see the latch thing sticking out..push that back and lift open the seat. Youll then see 2 screws that hold the lock assembly in...remove them and take the seat latch with you too.

[SVSooke]

Like Chuck said you'd need to get it off to see that part.I was surprised to see it stamped there.

[dude99]

Last time I needed one I just took the ignition switch\tumbler to my local locksmith, something like $30 or $40 and all was good.

[DaveInTexas]

Well %$*&, the key 114 only fit the gascap! Not the steering lock or the seat (which has the 114 stamped into it)
So I guess I will pull them all and have the locksmith re-key everything alike.