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General => Bike Chat => Topic started by: Gaz1978 on Monday, 18 December 2023, 06:00 AM

Title: Spare key
Post by: Gaz1978 on Monday, 18 December 2023, 06:00 AM
Any one purchased a spare key and is it just a case of getting it cut and your done? It's for a 2004 model, so non immobilised I think.....another one I'm looking at  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: seth on Monday, 18 December 2023, 08:12 AM
A spare for a none immobiliser model can be got from any key cutting place with no issues just ask them to match what you have
:cheers:
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: Gaz1978 on Monday, 18 December 2023, 08:40 AM
Quote from: seth on Monday, 18 December  2023, 08:12 AMA spare for a none immobiliser model can be got from any key cutting place with no issues just ask them to match what you have
:cheers:

Result  :boogie:
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 18 December 2023, 07:23 PM
Most locks are so worn any key will work too...

I had to fit a new ignition switch to my K2, I'm still using the original key though as it works in the new lock. Saved me changing the fuel cap or seat lock.

If there's no large black section around the lock then it's deffo not immobilised.
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 10:46 AM
Would my (Australian delivered) K7 have an immobiliser?
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 12:10 PM
Sure does
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: gsxbarmy on Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 05:48 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 20 December  2023, 10:46 AMWould my (Australian delivered) K7 have an immobiliser?

That's what the little red light by the side of the key is.
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 21 December 2023, 11:24 AM
Ah ok. I think basic immobilisers are of no benefit whatsoever to preventing theft, and just make new keys more expensive and problematic.
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 21 December 2023, 04:56 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 20 December  2023, 10:46 AMWould my (Australian delivered) K7 have an immobiliser?
My K7 has an SAIS sticker on the tank from new.
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 21 December 2023, 05:41 PM
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Thursday, 21 December  2023, 04:56 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 20 December  2023, 10:46 AMWould my (Australian delivered) K7 have an immobiliser?
My K7 has an SAIS sticker on the tank from new.
Both mine have as well . . .
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: Hooli on Thursday, 21 December 2023, 06:17 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 21 December  2023, 11:24 AMAh ok. I think basic immobilisers are of no benefit whatsoever to preventing theft, and just make new keys more expensive and problematic.

Depends who's nicking it. They do stop the 'ram a screwdriver in & ride off' sort, they won't stop the 'load it in a van & strip it for parts' types though.
Title: Re: Spare key
Post by: froudy on Tuesday, 02 January 2024, 06:15 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 21 December  2023, 11:24 AMAh ok. I think basic immobilisers are of no benefit whatsoever to preventing theft, and just make new keys more expensive and problematic.

They are definitely a benefit in the UK where bike theft is rife at the moment. Even if the skinny little tracksuited and "Ballied" chavs do manage to summons up the strength to actually wheel one away, they are unlikely to be able to get it started thanks to the coded key system.