Yamaha key cutter?

I lost my key when the bike was in storage years ago, and was lucky enough to find another key that works in the worn locks of my ignition, gas cap and helmet lock. However it doesn't work in the rarely used chain lock.

I have the key code and would like to get the correct key cut, but the local yamaha dealer doesn't have the machine. He also says none of the dealers he knows cut their own keys.

Does anyone have any advice on how I could get a key cut for this bike? I'm in BC but would be very happy to pay someone elsewhere if they can get a key cut locally.

Any ideas or advice would be appreciated.

TIA

 

Send me a private message with your key code, mailing address and I will cut you one!
How much was a can of seafoam at your napa dealer???

 

I went to the dealer yesterday trying to get a key cut.... $10 if they had the key in stock, $15 if they had to order it.... I'd have to get the key code off the ignition. Went to the lock smith..... $1.99 a key!!

 

I went to a local ma and pa locksmith, they cut me 3 copies for $2.50 each (I did have the original, but it was about to break).

 

I went to the local hardware store and they said they don't cut motorcycle keys. They do however cut keys for Yamaha cars (Yes, really slow train that one). What is the educational system coming to?!...

 

If you give your yamaha dealer your key code they will order you one in and it only takes about 6 days (if they send you the right one). If you order one from Nick you will get one that is cut right the first time and you won't have to wait that.

 

I meant that long. Also if your Yamaha dealer can't do that for some reason mine can and i could give you his number. He has no problem mailing it out either. But like i said, Nick is probablly your best bet.

 

could it, not be the same key as everything else ?

 

Even though they may do the Yamaha cars.There are a few different blanks for Yamaha.And one will not fit the other.Most of our bike use a YH49.I get them for around .25 each.So if anyone needs one just let me know.As for the code.Any locksmith with a set of curtis clippers can cut one from code.But if keys are lost and you are not sure if someone could get them.Be sure and have the ignition re-keyed to a different.It's as simple as switching the tumblers around.Better safe than sorry.I normally charge 17.50 for this.But other locksmith's may charge more.But if you want to bypass taking the switch out to get the code.Any locksmith should be able to impression a key from the switch without taking the switch off.But usually it cost more.

 

Thanks everyone.

It's interesting my local dealer didn't mention he could order the key in, as he's already ordering a few items for me. Perhaps he didn't even think of it.

Nick, my Napa dealer is charging about $10.60 + taxes per can. I'll send my key code to you in the next day or two, thanks for the very kind offer.

I did a treatment last night and let it soak till morning. I took my little 650 for a spin today and found someone must have swapped out the motor last night from a 750 or better - holy $*&# does that sucker take off like a bat out of hell now!! 8O

Much improved power throughout the entire rpm range. I'm a seafoam supporter for sure now. I used some to clean out the sludge before my oil change today as well. If you're having trouble getting the seafoam locally I'd be happy to ship some your way.

Robert - lol they do sound a little slow on the uptake there alright. Next time you are in you should mention that you noticed that an old lady left her lights on in her Yamaha car out front, and it would be real nice if the clerk would go turn them off for her.

Polack - I am sure the locks were all keyed the same as I was able to use the one key for everything in the past. The lock on the chain was always a bit finicky, probably from getting very little use compared to the other locks yet being constantly exposed to the elements. The PO kept the chain wrapped around the sissy bar rather than in the little storage box.

I suspect my daughter got ahold of the key and lost it when I had the bike in the basement one winter, but I'll never know for sure. I found a few of the tools I had around the bike in her room that same winter.

My wife always drove me a little nuts by keeping every old key she came across, but when I discovered the key missing from the bike she bailed me out. I went through a container of old keys and found an old badly worn toyota key that worked in most of the locks.

 

Hi, i have a 1995 yamaha xj600 and i lost my original and only key. i went to a dealer and they can cut it for me, but they need my ignition key code. i have no clue where it is. I found a 3 digit code around the lip where the key goes in, thats about it. is that the write number? is there a better way?

 

Your key code will be written on the bottom of you ignition lock. It will be a letter followed by five digits like A44131. You might be able to read it with a mirror and a flash light, if not then just take it right out. It will be written on a thin clear sticker that looks like scotch tape. It might be easier to pull out your ignition thought because the stickers are hard to read. If for some reason it's not on there go to a lock smith with it and they will match a key to your tumbler. You will have to buy a blank from you local Yamaha dealer in order to get thi done though.