Re coding locks to keys 78 GS1000

[Marty]

Hi

I wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction

I am looking to re-code both the fuel cap and seat lock to the ignition lock. It really bugs me to have different keys.

What I mean by re-coding the key is removing the barrel and changing the fonds or wafers around to match my ignition key

I did find a post explaining how to re-code the seat lock which looked straight forward enough, all I need is a how to on re-coding the fuel cap?

I have an old fuel cap where the key matches the existing seat lock but it's in poor condition and needed replaced although the lock worked

Thanks

 

[60ratrod]

I think that if you can get the locking assembly out of the cap, i'm sure you can swap it over to your replacement.

 

[bwringer]

Another tactic is to simply file the wafers down -- remove the barrel, stick the key in, and file any wafers sticking up.

Sometimes you can play around with the wafers -- shuffle 'em around and/or remove one or two wafers to get a closer fit. IIRC, the ignition uses five wafers but the tank and seat locks only have three.

No, it ain't gonna be Fort Knox or anything, but if someone wants to monkey with or steal your GS, the details of the locks aren't going to make much difference anyway.

 

[60ratrod]

huh, I wonder if this will work on my kz as well........ I have 3 different keys for the bike. ignition, gas cap, and seat/helmet lock