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Key problem!! HELP!!! GS850

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Well, I came home from work yesterday and my key jumped out of the ignition at some point along the 30 mile journey..........no spare!! The bike was running and I had to use the kill switch to turn it off, truck key turned off ignition.
I cannot get the ignition on and of course I cannot remove the seat. How do I find another key??
 
The answer is in the archives since this question comes up all the time.

Short answer: some of the locks have a key number on them (take a look). A good locksmith can cut you a key from the number or just make you a key from scratch. Since your ignition switch won't hold the key I'd change it.
 
Sorry to hear about this, it happened to me 10 years ago.

There should be a 3 digit code on the gas cap. Your local locksmith may be able to make key from that. If not, remove the ignition switch and take it to the locksmith.
 
If the one key fit all of your locks, get one made from the gas cap, there is a three digit code number on it. Any good locksmith can make a key from this code for about $15 or so. Like Ness says, the key may fall out. The locks wear from people putting keys on large key rings in them, the weight and vibration wears the lock so the keys can fall out. If your new key falls out easily you can use a piece of string or Velcro to keep it, put the key in your pocket or in the gas cap after turning it on, or buy a new ignition lock. If you decide to buy a new lock the key won't match, but you can have a key made with one side cut for each lock, or you can have the new lock re keyed by using the tumblers from the old lock.
 
tkent02 said:
If the one key fit all of your locks, get one made from the gas cap, there is a three digit code number on it. Any good locksmith can make a key from this code for about $15 or so. Like Ness says, the key may fall out. The locks wear from people putting keys on large key rings in them, the weight and vibration wears the lock so the keys can fall out. If your new key falls out easily you can use a piece of string or Velcro to keep it, put the key in your pocket or in the gas cap after turning it on, or buy a new ignition lock. If you decide to buy a new lock the key won't match, but you can have a key made with one side cut for each lock, or you can have the new lock re keyed by using the tumblers from the old lock.
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On the cap, where is this said number located?
 
If yours has it it is on the cap where you put the key in, the # could also be on the seat lock. Worst case you may have toremove the ign lock to find the #s 100, 200, 300, 400 series. Their is also a guy on ebay that makes keys if you have the key #..

NOTE to other make sure you have a spare key!!!!!
 
On my '79 GS1000E, that I got recently, I used the seat lock number. My local Suzuki dealer cut a key for me and it works for all locks.
 
Exactly the same happened to me.The tumbler was so worn that the locksmith didn't know how it ever worked.He made a complete guts for it and cut a new key to suit.Cost 3 parts of f#ck all to fix.I do now however , have two different keys. No big deal considering that the ignition key now stays put. Cheers , Simon.:)
 
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