Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work

inkybinky · 09-07-2009, 10:52 AM

Hello fellow GZ'ers, tough situation here. I gave the dealer the key code. They said my next step is to remove the ignition to get that code. I wonder why the Vin # alone does not give the correct info.
Waiting to contact Suzuki direct. Beautiful weather, and I can't ride.
Any suggestions from anyone that has lost a key?

Dupo · 09-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Yea go to a locksmith that has experience with motorcycles. He should have a key made in about 15 minutes. Then take said key back to the dealership and ask why they cant do it that quickly.

music man · 09-07-2009, 11:58 AM

Think about it, if all you needed was the Vin#, someone could walk up to your bike, write down the vin#, then they could go to the dealership and get a key to your bike. Not only that, what if the ignition has been changed out on your bike, then they would be giving you the wrong key if they went by the Vin#.

But I am with Dupo on this one, a locksmith can make you a key in no time flat.

inkybinky · 09-07-2009, 12:03 PM

Thanks Dupo, -nice bike you have; and Music Man. That's probably the best suggestion, especially if the locksmith does not have to change out the ignition.

mrlmd1 · 09-07-2009, 02:55 PM

If you can't start it or unlock the fork of the bike, don't forget the locksmith has to come to you. :retard:

plskthompson1 · 02-13-2010, 12:36 AM

Sorry, double post.

plskthompson1 · 02-13-2010, 12:37 AM

I lost the key to my GW a few months ago and had to find the key code. The dealer said it was exactly for that reason, so that no one could just walk up, get the vin #, and have a key made. If you can get to the lock for the seat, that would probably have the code stamped on it, and be easier to get to.

09-07-2009, 10:52 AM	#1
inkybinky Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: old orchard beach , maine Posts: 3	Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work Hello fellow GZ'ers, tough situation here. I gave the dealer the key code. They said my next step is to remove the ignition to get that code. I wonder why the Vin # alone does not give the correct info. Waiting to contact Suzuki direct. Beautiful weather, and I can't ride. Any suggestions from anyone that has lost a key? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2009, 11:09 AM	#2
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work Yea go to a locksmith that has experience with motorcycles. He should have a key made in about 15 minutes. Then take said key back to the dealership and ask why they cant do it that quickly. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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09-07-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work Think about it, if all you needed was the Vin#, someone could walk up to your bike, write down the vin#, then they could go to the dealership and get a key to your bike. Not only that, what if the ignition has been changed out on your bike, then they would be giving you the wrong key if they went by the Vin#. But I am with Dupo on this one, a locksmith can make you a key in no time flat. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2009, 12:03 PM	#4
inkybinky Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: old orchard beach , maine Posts: 3	Re: Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work Thanks Dupo, -nice bike you have; and Music Man. That's probably the best suggestion, especially if the locksmith does not have to change out the ignition.
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09-07-2009, 02:55 PM	#5
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work If you can't start it or unlock the fork of the bike, don't forget the locksmith has to come to you. :retard: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#6
plskthompson1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goodspring, TN Posts: 26	Re: Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work Sorry, double post. __________________ People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy, no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible.
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02-13-2010, 12:37 AM	#7
plskthompson1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goodspring, TN Posts: 26	Re: Lost Key, dealer cut new one that won't work I lost the key to my GW a few months ago and had to find the key code. The dealer said it was exactly for that reason, so that no one could just walk up, get the vin #, and have a key made. If you can get to the lock for the seat, that would probably have the code stamped on it, and be easier to get to. __________________ People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy, no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible.
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