lost key for honda atv

[Jim and Angie Rust]

What are my options? Is it possible to order a key with the VIN#, or do i
have to replace my switch?

[MIKE DEMING]

Hi Jim and Angie,
Sometime a good lock-smith can cut you new key.Seen it done.It took
awhile but he got it.
The guy,brought in his lock cylinder,he'd lost his key.Now it was a
motorcycle key switch,I'm sure ATV's are pretty close.

Mike
aka
92_Trail boss

[Sam H.]

You used to be able to go back through the dealer to get a replacement.
Most of them don't stock the key blank any more. Ask them anyway. My
buddy lost his, and found a locksmith that could cut a new key for it,
but the key looked like a regular car key. Looked pretty funny sticking
up that high. You also might give Service Honda a call. They might be
able to get one. If you do have to replace the whole switch, I think
they're around $35 - $40. Good luck!

In article <1009ju7...@corp.supernews.com>, jar...@charter.net
says...

[RedForeman ┊]

I've heard two differnent ways... one is to take your VIN number to the
dealer, they'll either give you a key code that a locksmith uses to cut a
new one, or they'll take your switch, take the numbers off the back of the
switch and give you a key code that way.... Not sure which will happen..

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oh, and BTW, herman is gay....

"Jim and Angie Rust" <jar...@charter.net> wrote in message
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[RedForeman ┊]

Unless it's too old to get a replacement or too new and expensive... a new
switch for a quad isn't too bad, but I learned my lesson on a CBR F1, didn't
have a key or tank lock, and a very expensive lesson it was... dealer price
$218.?? for tumbler, tank lock and 2 keys...

next time, I'll probably do the locksmith thing...

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RedForeman ┊

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" <skiddz *AT* adelphia *DOT* net> wrote in
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> On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 08:48:22 -0500, "RedForeman ┊"
> <n...@thisaddress.com> wrote:
>
> >I've heard two differnent ways... one is to take your VIN number to the
> >dealer, they'll either give you a key code that a locksmith uses to cut a
> >new one, or they'll take your switch, take the numbers off the back of
the
> >switch and give you a key code that way.... Not sure which will happen..
>

> I was up against this very situation a few years back when I broke a
> key in a crash.. I decided to go the quick and easy route and just
> buy a new switch/key. The locksmith route might take more effort/time
> than it's worth.

[Mike]

Amol Motors in Dumont, NJ ((201) 384-1103) can cut a Honda Key.

There should be a letter on the switch (under side) and that letter
coincides with a key.

They did if on a Rincon for me.

"RedForeman ┊" <n...@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
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[Andy Mullins]

Take the 2 wires going to the switch and plug them together. When your done
riding, unplug them.

"Jim and Angie Rust" <jar...@charter.net> wrote in message
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> What are my options? Is it possible to order a key with the VIN#, or do i
> have to replace my switch?
>
>

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[Dr. Gizmo]

Definitely try the locksmith route first. But remember, there are good
locksmiths and not-so-good ones. I am a locksmith but don't do vehicles.
A knowledgeable locksmith should be able to cut you a key from code. Might
have to bring in the vehicle, maybe not. This points out the absolute
need to have a spare key or two around.

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