Key for The Valkyrie

[pais]

Good evening guys! Wondering where does a guy go to get a key for his Valkyrie? Run of the mill key shop/locksmith? Or do I have to go through Honda? I tried searching on here, but was unable to find anything. I have one key, just not comfortable not having a spare. Just bought the bike Saturday and PO did not have a spare.

[ShiftHappens]

I'd try Honda.

I wanted a spare and went to hardware store. After 3 attempts, they decided they could not do it. I then went to a locksmith and the key only works one way even though a two sided key. I only wanted a spare, so I left it that way (and it fits in my wallet better than the OEM). A Honda shop will likely get it right. I will likely get one next time I'm there.

[Gavin_Sons]

I took mine to our local ace hardware, took them 3 tries to get it right but its the only key I use now. E bay sells blanks you can take to a key place but I'd try a hardware store first.

[bentwrench]

Someone listed a blank# from an jap car that will fit the valk.I think it was a mitsubishi.
I should have written down in my manual notes.

Found it it's a mitsu dc3

[pais]

Well as usual, you guys are clutch! Cannot get over the camaraderie that is shown on this sight day in day out. As I've said before "the Valkyrie is a great bike and so are the people that ride them"! 

[BF]

I bought blanks off of eBay and then took those to a locksmith/key cutter. 

[Mtn Valk]

Southside Honda occassionally sells the valkyrie OEM blanks on Ebay. I think there are about three different cuts to choose from, but only one will be for your valk. There are some listed on Ebay right now.

[Bighead]

I have a local dealer that cuts them himself and charges only $6 for key and cutting included so hard to beat that.

[salty1]

Try and buy the blanks from Honda. I'm not sure dealers cut keys are any better than a hardware store try. A recent experience with dealer cut keys almost got me in serious trouble. They cut two keys one worked in the ignition the other didn't.  Neither would open the gas cap, the trunk, saddlebags or turn the lock on the steering stem.    I gave them the keys back and got my money. I will have a locksmith cut them correctly as they need to be cut precisely.

[Bighead]

Well my dealer used to be a repo man back in the 70's before he opened his dealership so he knows a thing or two about cutting keys

[olddog1946]

I got my spare key at ACE hardware, they had them in stock.. Also found that the local locksmith carries motorcycle blanks.

[old2soon]

And if the old rattly rekememberer is working there are 2 different blanks for our keys. As you look at the key one has the groove on the left and the other has the groove on the right. Noticed this as I was looking at my brothers key and neither key would go in either bike due to different grooving. I know the dealer needed to look at my key to order the correct blanks and my local hardware store was able to cut them. RIDE SAFE.

[PhredValk]

I keep a notebook in the trunk with maintenance info, the key code is in it, and on a paper in my wallet in case I lose the key (and my spare) on the road. Honda dealers can make a key from the code.
Fred.

[Bone]

Mitsubishi DC3

The DC3 I bought at an ACE Hardware. The young guy wouldn't grind it because his book didn't list the Honda motorcycle. I asked him if I bought the blank would he grind it for me and then I couldn't complain if it didn't fit? He said ok they have been instructed to grind them by the book. He ground it and I walked out to the bike it fit all locks but one saddlebag. I felt a small sharp spot. Walked back in and he gave it a little more time on the buffing wheel and it works perfect.                     

[salty1]

I keep a notebook in the trunk with maintenance info, the key code is in it, and on a paper in my wallet in case I lose the key (and my spare) on the road. Honda dealers can make a key from the code.
Fred.

Phred any chance you know where one can find the key code for a given Valk?

[pago cruiser]

Just ordered a replacement key from Honda - the numbers should be stamped right on the (original) key.  Without an original,  good question.

Careful with ACE Hardware; key making is an OJT task there.  They buggered up a Honda ST1100 blank ($25!) last year;  then they found an ACE blank with a key head about the size of a small drink coaster and made me three copies - we called it even, 'cause the poor kid was in a pickle...

[gordonv]

Just ordered a replacement key from Honda - the numbers should be stamped right on the (original) key.  Without an original,  good question.

Original, as in the keys that came with the bike when new.

I've lucked out every time with my bikes, there was one original key left with the code on it. Take that to your lock smith, and they can cut a new key from their code book. I then make copies off of that, and place the original and the code copy away, and use the copies after that.

My local Honda MC dealer couldn't do this, but for my last 3 Honda cars, with the VIN # and registration, I could get a new key cut by code.

[F6Dave]

What has always concerned me about my Interstate is that it would be easy to lock the key in the trunk simply by slamming it shut, unlike the bags which must be locked from outside with the key.  I always have a spare in my wallet.

[Bighead]

Dave just leave the trunk unlocked until you leave the bike then you have to lock it from the outside and there is NO chance of locking it in the trunk if you leave it unlocked.

[twdurdentwd]

I bought blanks off of eBay and then took those to a locksmith/key cutter. 

+1 

[gordonv]

Dave just leave the trunk unlocked until you leave the bike then you have to lock it from the outside and there is NO chance of locking it in the trunk if you leave it unlocked.

You mean the trunk can be locked? I didn't know that 

I just leave mine unlocked all the time, leave nothing of value in it. Most people who don't know the bike don't know how to open it, so why lock it.

[Troystg]

Just had 2 keys made at the Honda dealer before the Mason Dixon ride..  Only came with one so now I have 3.  One to use, one hidden on the bike in case I lose my keys and one at the house.

$37  for 2 new keys seemed a lot cheaper than changing all the locks if something happened to the only key I had.

Try the new keys in ALL the locks..  I had one that wouldn't open the saddle bags.  They made a new one and it worked.


Troy

[indybobm]

If you do not have the original key, the original key code can be found if you open the Fuel Cap Cover. On the hinge will be a 6 character code. On mine it is 8ECBXX, where XX is two numbers. This says that the key is a type 'B'. If you take that code to your local Honda dealer he 'should' be able to cut a new key from that. If the Fuel Cap Cover has been changed or the Ignition Switch has been changed then this will not help.
My local dealer 'Dreyer Honda' was able to look up up the code and make me new keys (original Honda style).

If you have the original Honda key with the code on it, be sure to write that number down somewhere in case you need it.

[Prometheus]

I got mine made at a local locksmith. He used an Ilco blank with number X84 in left corner and HD74 in right corner. Works perfectly on my standard.

[PhredValk]

The code is stamped onto the original key. Any decent key cutter (like my local dealer) should etch the code onto every key they cut. A Honda dealer may be able to find it from the VIN on the bike.
Fred.

[indybobm]

If you do not have the original key, the original key code can be found if you open the Fuel Cap Cover. On the hinge will be a 6 character code. On mine it is 8ECBXX, where XX is two numbers. This says that the key is a type 'B'. If you take that code to your local Honda dealer he 'should' be able to cut a new key from that. If the Fuel Cap Cover has been changed or the Ignition Switch has been changed then this will not help.
My local dealer 'Dreyer Honda' was able to look up up the code and make me new keys (original Honda style).

If you have the original Honda key with the code on it, be sure to write that number down somewhere in case you need it.

I need to correct what I said above about where the key code is located. It is on the bottom of the Fuel Cap (the part that goes down into the fuel tank).  On mine it says '8ECBXX' where BXX (x's representing numbers) is the actual key code. I took that code to Honda and they cut a new key for me.

The key code is also located on the bottom of the ignition switch casting next to the drain hole. On mine it is '8ECBXX'  Again where the XX represents two numbers.

[Bighead]

Just had 2 keys made at the Honda dealer $37  for 2 new keys .




Troy

That seems a tad steep to me ???

[Troystg]

Just had 2 keys made at the Honda dealer $37  for 2 new keys .

Troy

That seems a tad steep to me ???

Still cheaper than procrastinating, losing the single key and having to change all the locks...   

If you have other options by all means use them.  I am new to this area and have to pay(in cash this time) for my ignorance.

[Firejay57]

I know this is a VERY old thread but this links to the ILCO key blanks listing for a variety of motorcycles.

http://www.imlss.com/images/pdf/motorcycle_guide.pdf

It may help someone in the future.

[Firejay57]

I know this is a VERY old thread but this links to the ILCO key blanks listing for a variety of motorcycles.

http://www.imlss.com/images/pdf/motorcycle_guide.pdf

It may help someone in the future.

[falconbrother]

I went to ACE.  They could not find one.  I looked on their rack of blanks and found a Suzuki blank that looked like it would work.  I asked them to cut it, they did, it works perfectly.  It's my emergency spare.

[jim@98valkyrie.com]

I got mine made at a local locksmith. He used an Ilco blank with number X84 in left corner and HD74 in right corner. Works perfectly on my standard.

Interesting this post was resurrected today. I just had two keys done at my local locksmith shop. I called the Honda dealer, asked about making a key WITH the code on it. He told me that they would cut the key based on the actual key, not a key code. All for $15-20 each. The locksmith used the ILCO X84/HD74 blank and made two for $6 ea. Both keys work perfect in all locks.

[Tourus]

    Local honda dealer had them for two prices. If you want it to look like the original with black rubber it was $12, if you just wanted it to look blank it was $4.50, that's what I went for got 2 for $9.00 cut and checked to make sure they fit everything that requires a key.
Ride Safe

[Johnparcamper]

I had 2 new keys cut from an EBAY Seller here is the title from EBAY:

1 Honda Motorcycle Key Code Cut to A00 to A50 ATV 4 Wheelers Lock Keys

Here is the link to the ad:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221757165829?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=520602870172&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Roidfingers]

I got 4 blanks made by a locksmith from the original. I then took one and made this. I rarely take it out. I've never known anyone to say, What is that? or when I show someone, they always say. I would have never known. Course, my vaulk is the only one I know of in town and most people never have even seen one.







It's a cabinet knob from Lowe's.

[Hook#3287]

Roidfingers,  can you post how you did it?

[Roidfingers]

Pretty simple. It's a cabinet know I got a Lowe's, so it has a threaded hole on the back side. I took my dremel (could use a drill I guess ) with a small metal cutting bit that looks like a toothpick. Also at Lowe's. Has the cutting surface around the outer bottom end. I went down as deep as I felt good about then elongated the hole. Put a spare key in the ignition and marked the key just above the key hole. I then cut from outer edge of the mark toward center on both sides. Leaving enough in the center to fit in the hole in the knob. You want the key to fit in the hole just to the mark you made. So anything longer just cut off the end. Insert and JB Weld. Making sure its plumb and square to the knob when it sets up. I know it maybe be hard to picture it from words so if you need pics, I might could take some.

[Roidfingers]

The deeper you make the hole then the better the hold with the JB Weld.

[Hook#3287]

Cool, Thanks

I'm gonna mess with that when I have time.

[Ricky-D]

I can't see where all that weight hanging on the switch will be any good for the switch, nor the internal parts either.

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