Spaugh 1 Posted November 29, 2007 I snapped my key in the steering lock and now I have no key for my bike. No, I don't want to take it back and buy a honda, so what should I do? A new ignition is 85$. I can put a 2$ radio shack switch on it, but I like having a key. Anyone know a place to get a cheapy ignition and key set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted November 29, 2007 Sounds like you already found the cheap alternative. It cost more than $85 to get a key made for the old ignition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joliet 0 Posted November 29, 2007 I snapped my key in the steering lock and now I have no key for my bike. No, I don't want to take it back and buy a honda, so what should I do? A new ignition is 85$. I can put a 2$ radio shack switch on it, but I like having a key. Anyone know a place to get a cheapy ignition and key set? Talk to the dealer. Your bike is new enough they may be able to get a key made from the VIN. They can do it with a $8000 car, you would think they could do it with an $8000 bike. Just a thought. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hammerin Hammon Posted November 29, 2007 I snapped my key in the steering lock and now I have no key for my bike. No, I don't want to take it back and buy a honda, so what should I do? A new ignition is 85$. I can put a 2$ radio shack switch on it, but I like having a key. Anyone know a place to get a cheapy ignition and key set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted November 29, 2007 What the dealer used to be able to do, and I don't know if it can (still) be done for all brands, but what they did use a book with codes, and there would be a specific code in this book that went to a VIN and then they had a blank and a hand held key cutter, and Viola! they would cut a key. Last time I tried to have one done for my street Kawasaki, they couldn't do it though and that was around 1990. I got a blank and had a key maker do up a spare off of my mangled key. I had to file and work the new key until it fit and worked. Other than that, you can get aftermarket ignition sets or go to salvage and pick up a cheap used ignition set, it just won't be for a KTM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted November 29, 2007 the bike was used when I bought it so no dealer is going to wanna deal with me is my guess. I still have the snapped half so maybe I can get a spare made from that/?? If not I'll put a switch on now and keep an eye out for a cheapy. And next time I'll definetly buy a honda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 898 Posted November 29, 2007 the bike was used when I bought it so no dealer is going to wanna deal with me is my guess. I still have the snapped half so maybe I can get a spare made from that/?? If not I'll put a switch on now and keep an eye out for a cheapy. And next time I'll definetly buy a honda Well, I have a Honda key and ingnition available. PM me if you are interested. It was the only good part of the bike so I kept it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy 0 Posted December 1, 2007 I just got another 450exc and got 2 keys with it, ask the seller if they have the other one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
