recommendations for reasonably priced locksmith?

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I've lost my only key for my bike. I bought the bike used, with 1 key, and no tag with the key code on it. because I'm stupid, I didn't get another key cut and now I'm stuck either buying a whole new ignition, gas cap, and trunk release ($140+ on eBay) or having a locksmith come and make a key from the current ignition and gas cap. I've tried a couple places in Barrie, all want $200 or more to do it, does anyone know of a more cost effective locksmith? I contacted Suzuki of Canada, and they can't (or won't) cut a key from the VIN, even with proof of ownership.

I have no problem pulling the ignition and gas cap and taking it somewhere, trunk release might be fun since I don't know how I'd get into the trunk (03 SV1000 S) to unbolt it.

Thanks
 
1. Take your ignition to get the key cut, it usually has more tumblers compared to your tank or tail piece.

2. You cannot take the gas cap off unless you unlock it...
 
just called that guy, said he could do it for just over $20 bucks. So far that's looking like my best option.
 
I'm really surprised that Suzuki of Canada won't make you one even with the proof of ownership.
 
nikiter said:
I'm really surprised that Suzuki of Canada won't make you one even with the proof of ownership.
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this is what they sent me.
Dear Idiot, Thank you for taking time to contact Suzuki Canada Inc.

For security purposes, motorcycle key code information is not retained or referenced by the VIN number.

Each new Motorcycle is supplied with 2 keys and a Key Code Tag attached. This is the only record of the key code.

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may choose one of the following options to obtain a key for your Motorcycle:

A) If you have one key, your dealer or a local locksmith can cut a duplicate key for you. Original blank keys are available from your Suzuki dealer.

B) If you do not have any keys for your Motorcycle, but have the Key Code Tag mentioned earlier or have recorded the Key Code number, your dealer or local locksmith will be able to cut a key(s) for you. In some cases, your dealer may not have the required specialized Key Cutting equipment in which case they can refer you to a local locksmith.

C) If you don't have any keys nor the Key Code Tag, and have not recorded the Key Code information, then there your dealer can replace all the switches and locks on your Motorcycle. For best results, we strongly recommend that you obtain a Suzuki Genuine Key Blank from your Suzuki Dealer and provide this blank to the locksmith. Not all locksmiths provide a "decoding" service; you may have to try more than one locksmith to obtain this service.

Sincerely,

SCI Customer Service | SCI Customer Service |Suzuki Canada Inc.
100 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON Canada L4B 1J6
Tel: 905-889-2677 EXT 2254 | Cell: E-mail: SCustomerServiceAssociateTwo@suzuki.ca |Website: www.suzuki.ca
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nikiter said:
I'm really surprised that Suzuki of Canada won't make you one even with the proof of ownership.
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Brampton Powersports told me the same thing about my Honda key. I've got that little tag lying around somewhere...
 
$20 If you take the bike/ignition over to him?

FYI: SUZUKI = has a security torx bolt holding down the ignition...looks something like this...

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^ I think he said $23, but he was hard to understand. I know about the security torx, read up on an SV1000 forum about how to remove the ignition since I can't find it in the service manual LOL
 
What's the year and model of bike?

*edit* n/m found it. There isn't a key code for your bike, so you will have to go the route of somebody making a key from the locks on your bike.

And $20 is a killer deal. Just make sure it's $20 flat, and it doesn't start at $20 and go up from there.
 
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kamikaze said:
^ I think he said $23, but he was hard to understand.
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Yep, not the easiest guy to understand on the phone.

Take out your ignition (you can get the security torx bit set at Princess Auto). If space is tight try using a 1/4" wrench on the torx bit to get the ignition bolts out. And warning, they are usually red loctite'd in there. If you have problems you can drill/grind the heads off (usually requires removing your triple tree) and the ignition will slide right off. Then you can use vice grips right on the threaded bolt shaft and remove them that way. When you go to put the ignition back on pick up some quality stainless steel hex head bolts from your favourite bolt place (and that's not canadian tire or home depot, etc.).

He will disassemble your ignition, create a map of your tumblers, then program his computer to cut you a key. Works freakin SWEET :)

-Jamie M.
 
Dear Suzuki:

Thank you for securing the ignition connector under the front part of the airbox, in a location that is nearly impossible to acccess without removal of the aforementioned airbox.

I really hope that all this guy needs is my ignition, I don't want to have to remove and drain the damn gas tank and haul it down to the city.
 
kamikaze said:
I really hope that all this guy needs is my ignition, I don't want to have to remove and drain the damn gas tank and haul it down to the city.
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He can't make a key from the gas tank, it only contains half as many tumblers as your ignition.

And FYI, you don't need to drain the tank, when you disconnect all the lines from the bottom no fuel will drain out. Just make sure to transport it level.

-Jamie M.
 
toysareforboys said:
He can't make a key from the gas tank, it only contains half as many tumblers as your ignition.

And FYI, you don't need to drain the tank, when you disconnect all the lines from the bottom no fuel will drain out. Just make sure to transport it level.

-Jamie M.
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I'm pretty sure if I understood him correctly on the phone he said to bring the gas cap if possible. I got the ignition out, after a lot of cussing and reference to the service manual. Might go see him tomorrow if it's not busy at work. You know if there's parking where he's at? I don't mind parking at Yorkdale and taking the subway there and back if it saves me driving and trying to find somewhere to park in toronto.
 
kamikaze said:
I'm pretty sure if I understood him correctly on the phone he said to bring the gas cap if possible. I got the ignition out, after a lot of cussing and reference to the service manual. Might go see him tomorrow if it's not busy at work. You know if there's parking where he's at? I don't mind parking at Yorkdale and taking the subway there and back if it saves me driving and trying to find somewhere to park in toronto.
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He may not be aware that on your particular bike, the gas cap only contains half as many tumblers as he would need to build your key.

There's parking down his side of the street in front of his shop. http://goo.gl/maps/DnS6P

If there's no parking there, you can park at the Pizza Pizza one block up: http://goo.gl/maps/R76fS

-Jamie M.
 
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kamikaze said:
You know if there's parking where he's at?
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Don't park at Yorkdale - it's a waste of time. There are plenty of free options for you in the area.

There's an awesome Jamaican shop on the corner of Bathurst and St. Clair, called Albert's Real Jamaican Food. There is parking there so I recommend going there for an awesome meal (the jerk chicken combo is always a win) then just walking over to this lock smith dude.

Alternatively, there's an alley that runs beside Albert's and the ice cream shop next to it (Dutch Dreams, which, btw, was the ice cream shop featured in half baked - awesome ice cream here too) that leads to a Green P parking lot. Very reasonable rates.

ADDITIONALLY there is street parking for 1hr between on any of those side streets (Wychwood, Kenwood, Maplewood, Louise) between 8am and 7pm. Just be sure to park on the same side of the road as all the other cars if you park on Wychwood (it alternates based on the time of the Month, being before the 15th I think currently it's left hand side).

If all else fails there's a Loblaw's with a huge parking lot just a block or two east of there (Forest Hill Loblaws) with free parking.
 
toysareforboys said:
He may not be aware that on your particular bike, the gas cap only contains half as many tumblers as he would need to build your key.
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The ignition sometimes only has the first half of the tumblers, while the rest of the locks (gas cap, seat, helmet, etc...) contain the last few tumblers. Most cars do this. I haven't worked on many bikes so I'm not sure about them.
 
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