Having a hard time getting a key made....

**Teachme** · 06-10-2015, 03:28 PM

Local shop went under thay use to make my keys now a locksmith wants 90.00 for a key. Any ideas?

MidIAVoyager · 06-10-2015, 03:45 PM

At that price I'm assuming you don't have a key that can be copied or have the key code for the lock.

**Teachme** · 06-10-2015, 03:55 PM

Yeah they assumed thay to. Found a place 3.50 a key ill take 5.

**JD Hog** · 06-10-2015, 04:10 PM

I had mine copied at the local True Value Hardware and they had the blank also. I did have to shave the shoulder so the key would work in the ignition switch. It works for the saddle bags and gas cap but not the steering lock.

BigRat · 06-10-2015, 05:41 PM

You should be able to buy the proper blanks on Ebay and take them to a locksmith for copying. The model should be on the key.

**cnc** · 06-10-2015, 06:20 PM

Want a cheap spare key?, the ilco x121 dc3 blank works. Got mine made at a mom- pop hardware, I think I paid $2.00. I did have to thin down both flat sides ever so slightly with a flat file for it to work all locks.

rolfe · 06-10-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRat

You should be able to buy the proper blanks on Ebay and take them to a locksmith for copying. The model should be on the key.

Yes I have done the same several times

**ringadingh** · 06-10-2015, 10:48 PM

I bought mine on Ebay a few years ago for about $7.00

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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,951	I had mine copied at the local True Value Hardware and they had the blank also. I did have to shave the shoulder so the key would work in the ignition switch. It works for the saddle bags and gas cap but not the steering lock. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Last edited by JD Hog; 06-10-2015 at 06:06 PM.
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06-10-2015, 05:41 PM	#5
BigRat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 430	You should be able to buy the proper blanks on Ebay and take them to a locksmith for copying. The model should be on the key. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-10-2015, 06:20 PM	#6
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Want a cheap spare key?, the ilco x121 dc3 blank works. Got mine made at a mom- pop hardware, I think I paid $2.00. I did have to thin down both flat sides ever so slightly with a flat file for it to work all locks. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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06-10-2015, 03:45 PM	#2
MidIAVoyager Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ankeny, IA Posts: 33	At that price I'm assuming you don't have a key that can be copied or have the key code for the lock.
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I bought mine on Ebay a few years ago for about $7.00 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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