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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: dolly_parton on June 13, 2011, 11:25:33 AM

Title: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: dolly_parton on June 13, 2011, 11:25:33 AM: Hi,

My friend who had my only copy of my motorcycle key for the '92 Suzuki GSF400 got into a bad motorcycle accident over the weekend. Long story short, I need to get a new copy made.

I don't have a master copy. The towing company that towed his motorcycle hung up on me when I tried to ask if they had my key.

I bought the bike off Ebay so I don't know how to get the key number.

Any ideas?

Call locksmith? Suzuki dealership? How much would this cost?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: dolly_parton on June 13, 2011, 03:22:52 PM: I did some more research, and it looks like I can remove the ignition switch and get at the key code number under it. Has anyone tried this? Did it work? How do I remove the ignition switch?
Title: Re: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: JmuRiz on June 13, 2011, 05:27:33 PM: Call a locksmith and discuss with them, you may need a new key blank from your dealer though.

A good locksmith can make a new key on the spot.
Title: Re: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: Wrider on June 14, 2011, 01:18:55 AM: Quote from: dolly_parton on June 13, 2011, 03:22:52 PM
I did some more research, and it looks like I can remove the ignition switch and get at the key code number under it. Has anyone tried this? Did it work? How do I remove the ignition switch?

You can. I don't remember on this particular bike but a lot of bikes have special screws that have the heads snap off after you torque them properly. I don't think these do.

What you can do if you're so inclined is make it nearly theftproof while not requiring a key either. I'd disconnect the battery, cut the ignition wires, and connect a switch. Then you hide the switch somewhere in the frame and you're golden. Only problem is that you still need one to access your underseat storage bin.
Title: Re: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: canyonbreeze on June 14, 2011, 04:09:34 PM: Regarding key blanks: My dealer wanted $19.95 for an actual Suzuki blank. I found some generic all metal blanks online for $1.42 each if you order 5. Have been using it for a year with no issues. Local locksmith was a jerk and wouldn't cut it because it wasn't his blank, and he didn't even have the blanks. Home Depot cut it without complaint.

http://mysecuritypro.com/SuzukiSUZ18KeyBlanks.aspx
Title: Re: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: interfuse on June 18, 2011, 10:03:41 PM: +1 for ilco blanks. All my Suzuki keys have cracks. I've been using the ilco keys for a decade with no cracks.
Title: Re: Lost key for Suzuki GSF400
Post by: bandito93 on June 23, 2011, 06:25:37 PM: I went to my local locksmith and had one cut for under $4 (I had a key already though) but they had the blanks in stock. I work at a Suzuki dealership and we usually recommend most people go see a locksmith when they lose their key because all of the keys I can order come blank anyways. In the past I have been quoted around $25 to start for cutting a key from the lock itself. So i would imagine a good locksmith could get you all set up again.