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  • last1out
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    kEYS...............

    I got me a GS 1000 a few weeks ago and sent the carbs to the shop, ordered me the stuff to rebuild the front forks, and i have cleaned it up a good bit.i still have a few more things to get and a few more things to do before i ride it.i have no keys for it. it has been sitting for 10 years out of sight and out of mind and the guy i got it from lost the keys over the years........does anybody know the best way to get some keys for a bike this old? will i have to buy new switches? help me !!!!!!!
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    • Baatfam
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      #2
      I would think if you get a blank from the dealer, unbolt the ignition and take it to any good locksmith, he could make you a key....

      I did that with an old Austin Healey once...

      HTH,
      Bob T.
      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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        • Billyboy
          #3
          Yep. Do that. Or get the code from the back of the helmet lock.

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            • Plasterdog
              #4
              Helmet lock is the best way, two hex-screws clean up the back plate and look for the itty-bitty (numbers usually three). Plus it' easier to take the helmet lock to a keysmith.

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                • Plasterdog
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Baatfam
                  I would think if you get a blank from the dealer, unbolt the ignition and take it to any good locksmith, he could make you a key....

                  I did that with an old Austin Healey once...

                  HTH,
                  Bob T.
                  I had an Austin Healy Sprite '64, twin carbs, 1300cc, straight-cut gear box, up-rated diff, wire knock-offs, damn, I miss that car.

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                    • Baatfam
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                      #6
                      Originally posted by Plasterdog
                      Helmet lock is the best way, two hex-screws clean up the back plate and look for the itty-bitty (numbers usually three). Plus it' easier to take the helmet lock to a keysmith.
                      Those are hex bolts??
                      Ha! The ones on my 750 were so rusted I thought they were some kind of one-way/can't remove/don't steal my helmet deal...
                      In that case, these guys are correct...the helmet lock, get the number and order a key from the dealer.

                      Can't wait to get home and check that out.

                      Thanks guys,
                      Bob T.
                      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                        • Baatfam
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                          #7
                          Originally posted by Plasterdog
                          I had an Austin Healy Sprite '64, twin carbs, 1300cc, straight-cut gear box, up-rated diff, wire knock-offs, damn, I miss that car.
                          Had a buddy into Sprites, fun cars...we went through a bunch of them....

                          I had '60 3000, my first car....
                          And I had a 54 100-4 with a factory M kit that I took apart to restore in 1980..big mistake, when I sold it 4 years ago it was still apart in boxes....still got 10 times what I paid for it...but I wish I had finished it.
                          And a BugEye Sprite I never got running.

                          And then there was the 2 Spitfires, the MGB, the TR4A, the Lotus Europa....can ya tell I like British cars?:-D

                          Bob T.
                          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                            • Plasterdog
                              #8
                              Originally posted by Baatfam
                              Had a buddy into Sprites, fun cars...we went through a bunch of them....

                              I had '60 3000, my first car....
                              And I had a 54 100-4 with a factory M kit that I took apart to restore in 1980..big mistake, when I sold it 4 years ago it was still apart in boxes....still got 10 times what I paid for it...but I wish I had finished it.
                              And a BugEye Sprite I never got running.

                              And then there was the 2 Spitfires, the MGB, the TR4A, the Lotus Europa....can ya tell I like British cars?:-D

                              Bob T.
                              Ah the joys of Lucas Electornics. ARRRGGGGHHH -runs screaming from room!

                              "63 MG Midget, several minis -one a Cooper, a buddy of mine had 4A which he rebuilt from the ground up (about three years work) took it to the pub (rural Somerset-country lanes) had couple too many and almost killed himself and his girlfriend the car was totalllled!

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                                • Baatfam
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                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by Plasterdog
                                  Ah the joys of Lucas Electornics. ARRRGGGGHHH -runs screaming from room!

                                  "63 MG Midget, several minis -one a Cooper, a buddy of mine had 4A which he rebuilt from the ground up (about three years work) took it to the pub (rural Somerset-country lanes) had couple too many and almost killed himself and his girlfriend the car was totalllled!
                                  Maybe that's why the electronics on the GS seems pretty good to me...:-D

                                  Always wanted a Mini-Cooper....
                                  Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                                  '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                                    • Plasterdog
                                      #10
                                      'twas a great car. Easy to work on to. The motor was like the GS motor -as long as the 'lectrics stayed dry- takes a licking and keeps on...wait that's Timex...keeps going and goin...:-D

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                                        • GSstiny
                                          #11
                                          Depending on how anal the shops in your area are, you may want to bring some proof it IS your bike (title, registration, etc). Just a thought.

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