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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 !!!!!!!
 
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.
 
Yep. Do that. Or get the code from the back of the helmet lock.
 
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.
 
Baatfam said:
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.
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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. :(
 
Plasterdog said:
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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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.
 
Plasterdog said:
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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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.
 
Baatfam said:
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.
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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!
 
Plasterdog said:
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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Maybe that's why the electronics on the GS seems pretty good to me...:-D

Always wanted a Mini-Cooper....
 
'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
 
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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