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questions on keys
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:46 am
by scottorious
My girlfriend lost her key to her 87 aero 50. Will any 87 aero key fit it? or are they individualized keys?
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:51 am
by swimmingfree
if you take out the lock and take it to the dealer thay can get you a new key most of the time or take it to a lock smith but it will cost more there
swimmingfree
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:29 pm
by Bear45-70
Keys are number as are the locks. Take the lock to the dealer and if he is worth a crap he will make you a key. While at it record the key number in your manual so you will have it next time, or better yet get a spare key while you are at it.
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:04 pm
by breaze
For what it is worth, my dealer required a bill of sale or title on one of my visits to have a key made - you may want to call ahead.
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:59 pm
by Bear45-70
breaze wrote:For what it is worth, my dealer required a bill of sale or title on one of my visits to have a key made - you may want to call ahead.
I guess being an old guy has it perks. Never been asked, but could have always produced said items. But after several years of patronage, they do know who I am now.
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:34 pm
by 66SIX
Never ever ever go to the Honda dealer for a key .
Total Rip off .
Just start calling locksmiths and ask if they have Honda blanks for the model you have .
You might be able to just write down the # code on the ignition ,but its better to just remove the old switch and take it down with you .
I messed up and got a set of keys from Honda $ 40.00
Locksmith was under $5.00 bucks .
$$$$ DO NOT GO TO THE DEALER !!! $$$$
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:24 pm
by Bear45-70
Your locksmiths are cheap, out here they don't do anything that requires more than cutting a key for less than $10. My Honda dealer makes keys for $7.50 including the blank.
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:51 pm
by Mystic
I guess it all depends on location and the dealer. I get keys cut for 5.00 total at my honda dealer
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:59 pm
by Bear45-70
The Honda list price on the key blank is $7.65.
KEY, BLANK (TYPE1) 35121-MR1-770 (replaces 35121-402-811) List $7.65 My cost before cutting $5.22
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:58 pm
by 66SIX
OK I needed an ignition key made.
I took the ignition with me to ABC Locksmiths they looked up the code ...
made a key $ 10.00 ,Then I asked how much for a spare $2.50 OK Done...
I guess it does depend on where you go ?
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:25 pm
by breaze
Sounds like a good deal. I like Bear's advice, before you put the plastic back on, write that number down. If you're as absent-minded as I am, you could lose both keys. Of course, I would probably forget where I wrote it down...
Re: questions on keys
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:42 pm
by Bear45-70
breaze wrote:Sounds like a good deal. I like Bear's advice, before you put the plastic back on, write that number down. If you're as absent-minded as I am, you could lose both keys. Of course, I would probably forget where I wrote it down...
In the file called "Scooter Info" (VIN # model #, key codes, belt sizes, etc) in the computer and on the remote hard drive that is only connected to the computer when backing up files AND on the inside the hard copy of the service manual for that model (yes, I have a hard copy of the service manual for every scooter I own).