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Should I just buy a new ignition, or is there a easier way... i.e cheaper.... Guy I bought it from said take it to the locksmith, they looked at me like I was crazy. Any info will help. Will try different locksmith on monday. Thanx
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You need a GOOD locksmith.lol
I have gotten several keys for different XS's at a local locksmith.
$20 each.
Try a different locksmith.The number(four digit) on the lock is the code they need.80 SG XS1100
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Some dealers can make them as well"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
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I took the whole ignition switch to my dealer and they made me a key for $18 using the code on the bottom. I strongly suggest taking the ignition switch with you (not just the code) to be sure the new key actually fits before you pay for it. They had to make the key twice for me because the first one didn't work.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Cool I will try that on monday. Really would like to do that rather then buy a new ignition.. Thanx guys. Oh and how hard is it going to be to remove it? lolComment
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Why remove it?
The dealers Ive dealt with only need the 4 digit key code (some might require proof of ownership like title or registration but on a 30 yr old bike I doubt it)
I didn't remove anything. Just gave code and $5 for the key. Did this on 2 different bikes no problem.
Call around and ask.
John in San AntonioJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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What is the 4 number code on your ignition?79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
79 DT 100Comment
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If you look at the metal ring on top of the ignition switch there is a 4 digit key code. If the same key fits your gas cap, worse comes to worse, pull your entire gas cap and take it with you. Its a heck of alot easier to remove than the ignition switch.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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Keys
I brought the whole lock to Lafayette Lock in Lafayette La. and I think they charged me $4 dollars a key!78 XS1100E Standard
Coca Cola Red
Hooker Headers
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