![]() If he successfully decodes the key and cuts it by code, then it should be just as good as an original. The impressed key, and all keys after that fall into not original and duplicates of them may not work, only the keys the locksmith leaves you with at that time guaranteed to be any good. he may then try to decode that key, and cut it by code, or just copy it onto a fresh blank. It will usually work in the seat and saddle bags, but not always. looks at it, sees where it is marked, and then uses another file (usually a pippen file) to file those spots down a little, then wiggles a bit more, checks for marks, files down again, rinse repeat, till he has a working key. This is where he takes a key blank, sharpens it to a knife point with a flat file, and then holds the key with a pair of locking pliers (such as Vise Grips) and puts the key in the ignition and wiggles it back and forth. At which point he would try to Impression the key. Could be a bit more if the industry standard has risen.Ĭlick to expand.Actually not a stupid question.Ī locksmith would prefer you already had the key code, and he MIGHT attempt to remove the panels, but I doubt it, as he normally wouldn't have the Service Manual, and most riders don't have the Manuals either. Mind you, my locksmith estimates are about 20 years out of date. Or have the dealer remove the ignition for the code and replace it, which will probably cost me $200 in labor, just for the code!!! Then have a locksmith actually cut it. My next step will be to see if a locksmith can decode my key and cut it by code (and give me the code for future need!), which if he can should cost between $20-$40. I can't even see the lock mechanism, which leads me to believe it is actually under the passenger grab handles and plate that would be removed during a saddle bag install. Then I went and tried to remove the seat lock, only to find that the instructions in the Service Manual are apparently not complete, because it says to first remove the seat and then remove the lock mechanism. Why Car Dealers can get the codes from the parent car company, but Motorcycles don't, I just don't understand. Official Site, clicked for motorcycles which took me to Honda Powersports - Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, SxS then clicked Customer Support at the bottom of the page to get to Contact Us where I found their phone number (866) 784-1870 reachable only 8-4:30 PT and called it.Īfter multiple menu choices and listening to recorded messages, I got to find out that they don't carry the Key Codes. So I went to the official website at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. OK, I just called the local Honda Car Dealer, who said they couldn't get the key codes due to being different divisions. But the Seat Lock, and the Ignition would have both been installed at the Honda plant, so they could both have the key code. I was thinking about trying to remove the seat lock and see if it had a key code, because I know on cars you can also find the key code on the passenger door lock, even though they also don't have all the wafers that the ignition does. I can, and have, had duplicates made, but duplicates are never exactly the same as the original, and if you start making duplicates off of duplicates, by the 5th to 10th generation, they won't work. And I too wanted my Key Code so I could have a 2nd Key cut by code because it only came with one key. But I don't want to even try it on my own bike. But looking in the Service Manual I purchased on Amazon, I see you need to remove the Right Side Shelter, then some electrical connections, Center Shelter, Headlight Assembly, to get to the Ignition Switch Mounting Bolts. I'd only done a couple Car Ignitions when I trained, and never a motorcycle ignition. As others have said, the key code can usually be found on the ignition, and they aren't real easy to remove. I'd have to look at my seat lock, but I doubt there will be a key code on it. I take it that your using Original Honda Saddle Bags, and they would have been like when I added a Honda Top Box to my PCX 150, where they included the lock and a wafer kit for the buyer to match the right wafers by fit and sight. They don't use all the wafers that are in the ignition. ![]() ![]() And I doubt the Seat lock will work for probably the same reason. Peaking as a former locksmith (went out of business 20 years ago) I don't think you can use your saddle bags. I'm planning on asking the Honda Car Dealer if they have, or can get, the key code, since it's the same company. I don't understand why Car Dealerships carry them, and Honda Motorcycle Dealerships don't. Yes, my dealer told me the same thing when I was looking for the key code. ![]()
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