May 17th, 2019, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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Key code and handlebar questions...
Ok so I want to purchase a key for an extra spare. The guy on eBay who has a lot of great recommendations needs the key code. I have no idea where to find this. I have a 2006 250. Anyone know where it’s located? I do not have the original owners manual. @Ram Jet
EDIT: After finding the part number I was able to get the Kawasaki brand key blank from Partzilla for $12 so I’m good with that. I didn’t realize there was a part number for a key blank. Duh. So now to handlebars lol. Question #2 I would love to purchase either an aftermarket pair of blue or red handlebars. Is it even possible to swap? If so has anyone bought any and could recommend a site or a brand? Thanks!
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May 17th, 2019, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Easiest place to find key-code is under helmet-lock. Unlock it to slide bar out of way, then unscrew it from frame. Turn it over and you'll see key-code starting with some letter. "Z" I think
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May 17th, 2019, 04:51 PM | #3 | |
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When i bought my 250 in 2017 I was given ONE key. I bought three O.E.M. blanks at a ridiculous price from Kawasaki. I took them to a locksmith and had them cut. They worked fine but wouldn't open the gas cap. I didn't like the locking gas cap and replaced it. If you have an original key keep it and do not use it except to make new keys. The keys wear and if you try to reproduce key from a worn key you may get into trouble. An example is; make a copy on a Xerox type copier. Then make about 50 copies on the same copier each time making a copy of the previous copy you made,. The 50th copy will look distorted and fuzzy. And that will happen with your keys. I think the key code may be located somewhere on your helmet lock - not sure. I would not advise buying any key blanks on eBay from some Chinese source. I like my handlebars - in fact, there is NOTHING I would change on my little EX250. However, the shifter is a-bit touch and go. Uncle Bill
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May 18th, 2019, 10:17 AM | #4 | |
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I just wanted some cool looking handle bars but after looking at what it would take to replace, I’m not really in the mood lol.
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May 18th, 2019, 04:45 PM | #5 |
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While it's old, most locksmiths might have one of following blanks to cut key for pregen:
Kawasaki 27008-1173 Silca KW12BP Silca KW16CP JMA KAW-3 Ilco X103 Ilco X266 The distance from tip to shoulder is critical. Remind locksmith to cut from shoulder to tip to maintain correct distance. |
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May 18th, 2019, 11:35 PM | #6 | |
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May 21st, 2019, 11:11 AM | #7 | |
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What kind of gas cap did you buy and from where? @Ram Jet
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May 21st, 2019, 02:10 PM | #8 | |
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Here's the one I bought on eBay item # 183417360334. It's very nicely machined and finished and I think I installed it with stainless steel screws. Works well. Uncle Bill
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May 22nd, 2019, 08:26 AM | #9 | |
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Brand would be fine. After it’s been a while you can’t look things up on eBay via item # unless you bought a couple tea sets �� I just want to buy it to have around. I’ve been collecting a lot of spare parts lately. Nice to have things just in case. Wonder who I got that from? Lol I even have a wiring harness and seat if and when my seat ever suffers damage.
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https://www.ebay.com/str/fast-intentions?_pgn=2 I put the item number in the "search for anything" field and it popped right up. Uncle Bill
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May 22nd, 2019, 01:24 PM | #11 | |
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to a locksmith? I might have to ride a little to a locksmith. I live in a town of 35k so you’d think we’d have a locksmith but no.
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I found my locksmith on the internet and he was only about 2 miles from my house. Uncle Bill
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Yes, locksmith way better than hardware stores. A lot of hardware stores have automated key-cutting systems now where they just enter make, model & year of your vehicle. Then it tells them which blanks to stick into machine and it cuts it. However, none of them lists the pregen 250 since it's so old. Even if they have blanks right on key rack machine won't have an entry for bike.
So if you can find hardware store with manual machine and someone who knows how to use it, that'll work. Otherwise, find locksmith. I called around to 6 different locksmiths before I found one that could cut key from scratch using just key-code. If your key is in good condition, you can make copy. But I would use key-code and get brand-new original key made. Actually, get two brand-new master keys made. Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; May 23rd, 2019 at 12:16 AM. |
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May 25th, 2019, 10:27 AM | #14 |
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Ok so I went to a locksmith. Guy just does it out of his home so I was a little skeptical at first but he had 5 star ratings and excellent reviews. He cut the key and HE took the initiative to make sure it worked. And it worked for the ignition, helmet lock, and gas tank. So I am super happy. The new key feels better than the old lol. Glad I didn’t take it to Ace. And he only charged me $5 but I gave him $10 because he was so nice and actually cared whether it worked or not. So ok now I have a spare and feel a lot better. Lol
Thanks for all your tips! You guys are amazing as always.
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By the way, the guy who cut my keys worked out of his home also. After he had cut my keys I went into my credit union and saw his business sticker on their front door. Uncle Bill
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Format of eBay listings is: http://www.ebay.com.itm/<item#>
So url looks like this (just copy & paste item# at end): http://www.ebay.com/itm/183417360334 Not sure what difference is other than colour, I got one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/181744767327 |
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