| Author | Message | ||
     Mr_gto |
Does anyone know if there is a way of getting another key for my bike of do i have to replace the key switch and all that stuff? | ||
| Toona |
You should be able to take your VIN to the dealer, along with some other ownership papers (proving you own said bike) and they can order replacement(s) for you. | ||
| Just_ziptab |
I know where that key is!  | ||
| Mr_gto |
Didnt even think to look there! I check when i get home! Thanks Toona, i will call the dealer tomorrow! | ||
| Mr_gto |
Has anyone hot wired their Buell before or know how too and can tell me how? I cant get a key till after this weekend and i want to ride. Is it too risky with all the electronics? | ||
| Beachbuell |
Bring your registration and picture ID to the dealership (must prove bike is yours, of course). They can order a set of keys from Buell. They may be able to put in for a down vehicle and have them expedited faster than normal. Two weeks is about the normal wait on keys, as they are made per order. | ||
| Miamiuly |
WTF- I go to a jap bike dealer with my key code and they cut one on the spot. A true locksmith should be able to help, but will cost you. There is a thread around here that tells you a generic key that can be used for the blank. | ||
| Rotzaruck |
I had that same panic attack the other day. Couldn't find my only factory key. The local dealer told me the same thing, about two weeks. AAHHHHH!! Remembered I had a non factory blank I'd had cut and had used it a little when I had the bike before I got the proper key. Found it and took off to Dalton Ga, 30 miles or so. On the way back, my fuel light came on and I stopped for gas. That's when I learned that key will not fit the fuel cap. Then, fortunately, I learned I can go at least 18 miles with the light on. I finally found my key in a pair of jeans I had worn, all washed and dried and ready to go. I guess I will remember to go order a key the next time I lose it. Rotzaruck! | ||
| Prof_stack |
CorporateMonkey told me that the XB key blank is the same as that found on the mid 1980's Volvo 240 models. Before I sold the XB9S I found a key kiosk at the local shopping center that had the blank and would cut it for $10. YMMV. | ||
| Beachbuell |
Oh, I forgot the XB's have the blade style key. I was thinking of the HD barrel keys. Those are a little harder to come by. | ||
| Azxb9r |
Did you buy the bike new? if so ,is the dealer you bought it from close by? The reason I ask, is because when I bought my bike, they handed me 2 keys. I was unable to take the bike home at the time, so I pocketed 1 key, and stuck the other in the ignition so they would be able to move it. When I came back to pick it up, there were 2 keys on the ring in the ignition...giving me a total of 3 keys. I don't know how many keys the dealer gets when they receive a bike, but if they only gave you 2, they may have another sitting around. |
