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Message started by manimal on 12/07/05 at 10:05:08

Title: lost gas key!
Post by manimal on 12/07/05 at 10:05:08

anyone kow what i can do if i lost my gas key? i informed my nearest suzuki dealer, adn they told me i had to go to a locksmith... i have to bring the bike to a locksmith for one dumb key? Help would be apreciated....

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by mornhm on 12/07/05 at 10:39:02

Is your gas key different from your ignition??? Mine is the same.

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by savage777 on 12/07/05 at 10:54:04

Mine too, same as ignition key.

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by Savage_Rob on 12/07/05 at 10:54:32

Yeah, I have two different keys. The main one fits the ignition, gas cap, and toolpouch/battery cover. The other fits the steering lock. One of them should fit the helmet lock, though I don't know which because I've never tried it. I assume it's the ignition key also. I guess I should try it one of these days to be sure.

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by Richard Amirault on 12/07/05 at 12:48:08

The gas key and the ignition key are the same. The steering lock is the ONLY key that is different.

So I guess you don't need to worry about putting more gas in the tank ... since you can't start the bike in the first place.

I don't suppose you wrote down the key NUMBER?? It's printed / stamped on the ignition key .. if you had that the dealer should be able to get you a replacement.

Richard in Boston, MA

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by ethan on 12/07/05 at 13:20:47

Also, gas cap locks are easy to pick. You can get a lock picking kit online as well as directions.
That does not solve the problem though, but would allow for a short term solution.

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by Savage_Rob on 12/07/05 at 13:54:39

Richard Amirault wrote:

I don't suppose you wrote down the key NUMBER?? It's printed / stamped on the ignition key .. if you had that the dealer should be able to get you a replacement.

That may vary depending on the year. My stock keys have no number. It was supposedly on a metal tag that came with the keys and the original owner lost it.

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by Reelthing on 12/07/05 at 16:40:55

Being a person that misplaces many things - had 3 spares for each bike almost the day I got them - the ign/main key is common - that fork lock seems like a odd ball - see them on ebay for like $ 6

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by Richard Amirault on 12/08/05 at 06:06:26

Savage_Rob wrote:

That may vary depending on the year. My stock keys have no number. It was supposedly on a metal tag that came with the keys and the original owner lost it.

I have on '04 .. the ignition/gas key has a number stamped on it .. the fork lock is a smaller key and *that* had the number on a metal tag, not on the key itself.

Richard in Boston, MA, USA

PS I wrote both numbers in my owners manual!

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by slavy on 12/08/05 at 06:37:38

If the ign. and the gas tank keys are different You have 2 options- bring the gas tank or the bike to a Locksmith. If there is only one key - take off the ignition switch and bring it to a Locksmith.
AND THIS TIME PAY FOR 2 OR 3 SETS OF KEYS !

Title: Re: lost gas key!
Post by Savage_Rob on 12/08/05 at 12:10:05

Richard Amirault wrote:

I have on '04 .. the ignition/gas key has a number stamped on it .. the fork lock is a smaller key and *that* had the number on a metal tag, not on the key itself.

Yup. You're right.