Gas cap lock picking

Has any of you had any luck opening the gas cap lock without keys with minimum or no damages to the cap using the lock-picking technique?

I lost both ignition keys of my Seca900. One optionwould be to buy a new ignition switch with keys but then I would have to buy a new gas cap with its own keys, but I would have to remove the old one first.

The other way would be to have new keys cut according to the code on the ignition switch, but I would need a phone number or a web link to someone who does it. I'm in Canada, but I wouldn't mind having the keys cut in USA.

 

any of your local locksmiths should be able to cut you a key from the code on the bottom of the ignition.

CN

 

Last time I tried to have keys cut from the original for another bike, I didn't have any luck finding a locksmith to do it locally.

 

http://www.key-men.com/

I've used the a couple times. They're not fast, but do good work.

 

The code I found under the switch is pretty long, starting with a letter, then five numbers, then a space and then three other numbers.

DOes it look like the right code or is there another on the barrell inside the switch?

 

The number is on the outside.

The letter identifies the blank. I believe the next 5 are the cut and the last three not part of the key. Email them the whole thing and they'll sort it out for you.

Make sure you include the year/make/model in your email.

 

Thanks MiCarl!

I phoned a few local locksmiths, I'M waiting for answers. If they can't do it, I'll go with your link.

 

I believe they only do this business on the weekend. If you wait until Monday it'll be a week until you hear back.

 

I finally found a local (sort of) locksmith who will make two new keys for 40 CAN dollars. I'll have to bring the ignition switch, the emptied fuel tank with the gas cap on, and the seat lock as well, then they'll make sure the keys wok in all three locks.

That ain't cheap but I think I'll go that way.

Thanks to all!

 

Narf? Should be just the letter and five digits, unless there's something about the 900 switch.

Clean and lube the ignition switch

 

Great link!

Thanks Schmuck!

 

JUst a few words to let you know that I got my new keys today, everything lock works fine!

 

After the great hockey game won by Team Canada, I went in the shed to put the ignition switch back on and try the new keys on the bike.

Everything is perfect: lights came on, the blinkers and stop light work, the starter spun, etc. I didn't try to have the engine run, it is still too cold here and there is way too much snow to have a ride anyhow and I still have to finish my front brake rebuilt...

While the headlight was out I also packed the connectors with dielectric grease.

 

You'll be riding it soon!

Hey, while it's still winter........take some time and do a rebuild on the gas cap now that you can open it. Don't know how? Check this out:

http://www.xj4ever.com/turbo%20gas%20cap%20rebuild.pdf

It's a write-up I did for that particular cap, and Schmuckaholic added in some extra stuff, too. Yup, same one as on the 900rk, and others.............

dave

 

Thank you for the link Dave, I'm actually waiting for parts from Len to do this particular rebuild.

 

Redid the text, made it look all nice and purdy, and whatnot. Apparently it worked out well, so that's good to hear.

Then there's that other one you had me do up for the gauges.

 

Weather has warmed up for a few days, and suddenly things that were hidden under the snow show up...including my original Seca900 ignition key set!

Apparently they fell off of my pocket just beside my pickup and the snowblower blew them up on the lawn...

Now I have 5 keys, I think I will hide a pair somewhere safe.

 

too funny!

CN

 

:lol: :lol:

This past winter certainly took its toll on many different fronts. . . one of them being your keys!

Glad you found them before your lawn mower turned them into a projectile of shrapnel.

 

Wow, glad they turned up in your line of sight & not anyone else's. I'd have always been worried tol leave the bike anywhere if they didn't turn up in case someone found them & decided they wanted a go!

Good idea about hiding a set somewhere, just as long as the chosen place puts safety before accessibility