[DannoXYZ]

Yeah, making a copy from worn key is difficult because they have to account for an unknown amount of wear.

I called around to about 11 different locksmiths and found one that had proper software. I brought in helmet lock with key code on back since bike was not running. They ran code through software and got proper cuts. Made key and tested it in helmet-lock, worked perfectly! I got some copies and took them home. Tried them on ignition and tank, perfect!

BTW - key code is how original key is created from scratch. Wafers in ignition-lock, tank and helmet-locks are assembled randomly by machine which then calculates a key code and stamped onto those parts. A different machine somewhere else uses that key code to cut keys and metal-tag for that particular bike. I supposed QC has a human somewhere verify that key works in that bike's lock, but I doubt that's needed.