Question On Valkyrie Key code

[Reb]

Anybody know where the key code is located on the bike. Need to get one made by Honda for a set of saddlebags I purchased. The owner of the bike that the bags came from said he would look into it, but i figured someone on here would know where to look.

[Willow]

Open the gas cap.  It should be right there.  Be careful, though.  It's the one actually on the underside of the cap, not the one that jumps out at you when you open the cap.

I take it from the context of your post that you have a set of bags that don't match your bike key.  If your key will go into the bag lock, for just a few dollars you can have a locksmith rekey the locks to match your bike key.

[Oss]

mine is on the key

you might also be able to get it by the VIN #

[G-Man]

Check the locks on the bags themselves.  There may be a code either stamped or printed on the side of the lock cylinder.  You will probably have to remove the lock.  A key can be made from that code by a locksmith.

[John Schmidt]

Also on the ignition switch, but you have to have the special little torx tool to take it apart. It's a security thing, has the torx head with a hole in the center of the head.

[R J]

Take the lock out of the bags, head for the key shop, be sure and take your ignition key.

When ya get there, tell them you want these cylinders coded to this key.

Problem solved.

[Willow]

As R.J. said, but the reason I told you to check whether your key fits into the bag lock is that Honda used two different types of keys.

Check.  If your key will slip into the lock but not turn it, it's an easy fix for a locksmith.

[Reb]

Appreciate it, just looking to see what the cheaper alternative is. I'll look into it

[Highbinder]

Hey Reb....if the bags are off an interstate the key number is on the back side of the helmet locks, located on the bar under the trunk...if I remember correctly you have to remove the lock to see it....good luck with your project...

[BuzzKill]

When I first bought my Valk, the previous owner had bought some new locks for the saddle bags, but never installed them.  The white dust cover was off of one, and the other was iffy.  One day, it locked, but I couldnt get it unlocked because the dust cover broke into pieces inside the lock.  If your carefull, have a little patience, and decent with small tools, you can probably re-key it yourself if you have the original locks.  Basically take the new one apart, then the old one, and move the pins over.  It was alot easier than I thought it might be.  Be sure to remember how the latch lever goes on when its in whatever position its in when you take it off.  Had to disassymble that part a couple times but thats about the only issue I had.