Lost your motorcycle keys, scooter keys, keys to your RV or ATV?

 

When it comes to these vehicles, a locksmith is often going in rather blind.  There is so much variation among models and years, especially motorcycles adn scooters, that these can be difficult to give a fair estimate on.  One of the issues I face is the lack of information available.  While with automotive, we have scores of catalogs, references and software, that I know what I am working on before I get there we do not have that with motorcycles, scooters and ATV's.  With common makes and models, you can find some information, but generally I go in blind.  I am happy if I know what keyblank is going to fit.  Given the 100's of keyblanks for motorcycles, I stock most of the common ones, for Harley Davidson, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, BMW, Buell and more.  I also do the tubular (barrel key) locks for the Harley's.

 

Even with the lack of information, I like working on motorcycles.  They are less common than automotive but can be more frustrating in the search for the right keyblank, however, they are rather easy to work on in general.  Usually I build a key by picking a helmet or gas lock, then I "read the wafers".  This usually gets me 50-80% of the key.  From there I usually use a technique called "impressioning" to get the last few cuts for the ignition.  Another way to finish out the key is by running a progression.  Assuming the motorcycle hasn't been rekeyed, there are times I get enough out of the helmet lock, that there are only 2 or 3 possibilities for the final cut(s).

 

When it comes to RV's, ATV's and even heavy equipment, experience is the best teacher.   Generally, these are pretty straightforward, although, at times they can be challenging.  RV's often have many keys for access to water, heat, storage, hitch locks and the ignition lock.  The challenge with ATV's and heavyequipment is getting the lock out of it's mount.  From there, it is smooth sailing, assuming I can figure out the right keyblank.

 

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