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Beeza
1st May 2009, 08:42
I've lost all the keys to one of my beloved rare Italian bikes. What's the cheapest way to sort this out? Going to a locksmith to have him make new keys from nothing? Getting a auto-electrician in to replace the whole switch? Any other suggestions?

What would be a ball-park parts-and-labour-and-GST estimation for all of these options?
Radar
1st May 2009, 09:12
Take it to a Locksmith - one that is certified / a member of the national locksmith association NZLA.

I have sent an email to a a KB member who is a locksmith, asking him to give you cost estimates (he is not in your area). You should get a reply from him some time today.
The Pastor
1st May 2009, 09:52
get the number off the ignition and any good locksmith should be able to make it up.
The Baron
1st May 2009, 12:09
Hi Beeza . Not a good start to a Friday. There may in fact be a key number stamped on the underside of the key switch BUT this is more a jap thing.
Locksmiths make keys to bikes and this is one place to start. To keep the cost down take the ignition lock or the whole bike to the locksmith. Approx $70. For him to come to you is twice the price.
If it is a modern bike with a transponder in key you must take the bike to the dealer.
Beeza
4th May 2009, 13:32
It's an old 1982 Laverda, and the ignition lock is lurking beneath a sort of plastic-rubbery dashboard fairingy thing, so there's probably quite a bit of taking apart even to get to see any real ignition mechanism with tiny numbers stamped on it. It's going to have to go to a bike shop to get the whole thing taken down enough to be locksmith-friendly. And then put together again.

Is it a big job?
Owl
4th May 2009, 14:04
You could try "Safe & Sound Locksmiths" in Feilding. He's mobile, very clever and he's into bikes.
He does travel a bit, so may already head your way. Could be worth a call?

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Beeza
12th May 2009, 19:40
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Beeza
12th May 2009, 20:10
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Rob Taylor
12th May 2009, 21:20
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
Does it have a seat lock or Helmit lock?? Is it the same key as ignition? If so take that lock off...Maybe:blink:
The Pastor
13th May 2009, 14:16
get a screwdriver
HungusMaximist
14th May 2009, 09:57
get a screwdriver

Yes, I second that.
Beeza
14th May 2009, 16:01
No need.

I found the keys.

Now I have a cool beeping keyring that beeps when I clap my hands.
R6_kid
14th May 2009, 17:03
Lost Keys... Blame Hoffman.
Shaun Harris
14th May 2009, 17:08
No need.

I found the keys.

Now I have a cool beeping keyring that beeps when I clap my hands.




So I take it you are NOW out down town getting a spare one made!
sinned
14th May 2009, 17:43
You are lucky to have an old bike - otherwise it could cost a heap more than getting a key cut.
BMWST?
17th May 2009, 11:49
So I take it you are NOW out down town getting a spare one made!

+1
and think very carefully where you put it.
1) its got to be hidden in case some scumbag breaks into your house,finds the key and takes the bike
2) You have got to remember where you have hidden it!