Rejoice! My key has arrived!

Cuongism · August 2nd, 2011, 05:58 PM

I am finally a ninjetter again

After losing my only ninja keys mid-march, I have been without the 250. Being the procrastinator I am and typical lazy, I didn't do anything about it for a month. I started to get the itch to ride her again though and missed the lightweighted-ness and cornering prowess so finally got off my ass to get another key made.

This is where I hit a wall. I never got a second key so I searched the forums about how to get a key made and found out the key code is on the ignition. Awesome!

"Hey Mr. locksmith, how much to make a key if I have a key code?"
"$25"
"No way! I'll be over in 5 minutes!"

Locksmith looks in his book and sees that 250 keycodes are between 1000-2000 and mine is definitely in that range.

"Sorry, but it doesn't look like Kawasaki published the key patterns for them yet."
"What can you do then?"
"Come over to your place (5 blocks away) and cut a key for $200."

I called 5 other locksmiths and 6 dealerships that all said they can cut the key for me, but every time I get there, same story. Kawasaki didn't publish the key patterns yet for my bike. I finally caved in and called Hillbilly Cycles in WV without much hope since none of the dealerships here can do it. After talking to them, it didn't seem like a problem for them to make it at all.

"Thanks for adding another pin (San Diego) on our map." Apparently tons of ninjetters from across the country call them. I ordered it on 07/16/11 and was starting to lose hope again, but my key arrived today!

And it turns!

And my battery still works!

And...oh $%#!, I lent my pod filters to Dustin.

$%#! I took out my carbs to help Kevin and never put them back in.

Moral of the story: Do not help friends

TLDNR My key arrived today.

My precious (not Alex):

FYI, if you lose your keys, apparently only Hillbilly has the Kawasaki connection. Also, only $40.

Hillbilly Cycle Sales
www.hillbillycycle.com
304 425-4321

Too40gawlf · August 2nd, 2011, 06:18 PM

Sweet. What size tires are you running? Cause that looks great.

Cuongism · August 2nd, 2011, 06:25 PM

Those are BT 016's. Pic when first mounted, riding home in the rain:

nickjpass · August 2nd, 2011, 06:27 PM

"Hillbilly cycle sales" - lol

austinm911 · August 2nd, 2011, 06:40 PM

How do you like the bt016s? Im thinking upgrading to them when my tires need replacing.
And also, did you originally have a yoshi exhaust but then upgrade to an area p? Lol, i'm just wondering because I see two different exhausts

Too40gawlf · August 2nd, 2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Those are BT 016's. Pic when first mounted, riding home in the rain:

Rear looks like a 150, right? Whats the front?

How does it handle with the plussed up sizes?

Cuongism · August 2nd, 2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinm911

How do you like the bt016s? Im thinking upgrading to them when my tires need replacing.
And also, did you originally have a yoshi exhaust but then upgrade to an area p? Lol, i'm just wondering because I see two different exhausts

Wow, quite an eye.

I have 110's up front. BT's aren't too bad, but I'll probably drop down sizes on my next tire since it feels less flickable.

Snake · August 2nd, 2011, 07:43 PM

Congratulations, time to go riding.

alex.s · August 2nd, 2011, 08:15 PM

haha nice!

hey! that's a pretty good picture... of me!

noche_caliente · August 4th, 2011, 07:46 PM

I really should ask them for some commission or something

Cazper · August 6th, 2011, 02:28 AM

I'm sorry bro... those filters have been sitting in the garage waiting patiently for their return to you... just have been so busy lately and you weren't in any real rush... let's get together somehow this weekend!!!

Azhyen · August 6th, 2011, 08:03 AM

Congrats on the great key find!

Cuongism · August 6th, 2011, 09:04 AM

Haha Dustin, no reason to be sorry. I'm still not in too much of a rush.

Cazper · August 6th, 2011, 11:59 AM

okay... had me feelin' really bad cause I haven't even been using yours for a long time now

Cuongism · August 6th, 2011, 12:24 PM

No need to be. I still have to renew my registration before I can legally take it out. I'm just a big procrastinator.

geoff2k · August 6th, 2011, 04:34 PM

How much did Hillbilly Cycles charge for a new key + shipping?

Cuongism · August 6th, 2011, 05:03 PM

$32 for the key and $8 for shipping and handling so it came out to like $42.

Cazper · August 6th, 2011, 06:54 PM

You're math not so good... 32+8=42?

Are you available during tax season

nickjpass · August 6th, 2011, 07:18 PM

I think he included taxes to. Ironic lol

Cuongism · August 6th, 2011, 11:29 PM

Yea, surprisingly I got taxed for something out of state.

pucktoplay1 · August 6th, 2011, 11:54 PM

So if I have to get my key replaced and I have the silver dog tag with the keycode on it where do I go to get the key made? Any locksmith? Call Kawasaki?

Cuongism · August 7th, 2011, 12:04 AM

You would think locksmiths or dealers would be able to, but none of the ones by me could (5 locksmiths and 6 dealerships). They all can create a key if you bring them your ignition, but they're held on by security screws. Locksmiths can create a key by going to your bike, but they charge a lot more for it. In the end, for some odd reason, only Hillbilly's can create one with a key code.

I would still try your local places since it will be faster and let us know how it goes.

August 2nd, 2011, 05:58 PM	#1
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Rejoice! My key has arrived! I am finally a ninjetter again After losing my only ninja keys mid-march, I have been without the 250. Being the procrastinator I am and typical lazy, I didn't do anything about it for a month. I started to get the itch to ride her again though and missed the lightweighted-ness and cornering prowess so finally got off my ass to get another key made. This is where I hit a wall. I never got a second key so I searched the forums about how to get a key made and found out the key code is on the ignition. Awesome! "Hey Mr. locksmith, how much to make a key if I have a key code?" "$25" "No way! I'll be over in 5 minutes!" Locksmith looks in his book and sees that 250 keycodes are between 1000-2000 and mine is definitely in that range. "Sorry, but it doesn't look like Kawasaki published the key patterns for them yet." "What can you do then?" "Come over to your place (5 blocks away) and cut a key for $200." I called 5 other locksmiths and 6 dealerships that all said they can cut the key for me, but every time I get there, same story. Kawasaki didn't publish the key patterns yet for my bike. I finally caved in and called Hillbilly Cycles in WV without much hope since none of the dealerships here can do it. After talking to them, it didn't seem like a problem for them to make it at all. "Thanks for adding another pin (San Diego) on our map." Apparently tons of ninjetters from across the country call them. I ordered it on 07/16/11 and was starting to lose hope again, but my key arrived today! And it turns! And my battery still works! And...oh $%#!, I lent my pod filters to Dustin. $%#! I took out my carbs to help Kevin and never put them back in. Moral of the story: Do not help friends TLDNR My key arrived today. My precious (not Alex): FYI, if you lose your keys, apparently only Hillbilly has the Kawasaki connection. Also, only $40. Hillbilly Cycle Sales www.hillbillycycle.com 304 425-4321

August 2nd, 2011, 06:27 PM	#4
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	"Hillbilly cycle sales" - lol __________________________________________________

August 2nd, 2011, 08:15 PM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	haha nice! hey! that's a pretty good picture... of me! __________________________________________________

August 4th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#10
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I really should ask them for some commission or something __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

August 6th, 2011, 02:28 AM	#11
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I'm sorry bro... those filters have been sitting in the garage waiting patiently for their return to you... just have been so busy lately and you weren't in any real rush... let's get together somehow this weekend!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 2nd, 2011, 06:18 PM	#2
Too40gawlf ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: NoVa Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa! Posts: 388	Sweet. What size tires are you running? Cause that looks great.

August 2nd, 2011, 06:25 PM	#3
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Those are BT 016's. Pic when first mounted, riding home in the rain:

August 2nd, 2011, 06:40 PM	#5
austinm911 ninjette.org member Name: Austin Location: San Diego Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 72	How do you like the bt016s? Im thinking upgrading to them when my tires need replacing. And also, did you originally have a yoshi exhaust but then upgrade to an area p? Lol, i'm just wondering because I see two different exhausts

August 2nd, 2011, 07:43 PM	#8
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congratulations, time to go riding.

August 6th, 2011, 08:03 AM	#12
Azhyen ninjette.org Pirate Name: Seph Location: San Diego Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 301	Congrats on the great key find! __________________________________________________ "She said I can't get a bike, so I dumped her."

August 6th, 2011, 09:04 AM	#13
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Haha Dustin, no reason to be sorry. I'm still not in too much of a rush.

August 6th, 2011, 11:59 AM	#14
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	okay... had me feelin' really bad cause I haven't even been using yours for a long time now __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 6th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#15
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	No need to be. I still have to renew my registration before I can legally take it out. I'm just a big procrastinator.

August 6th, 2011, 04:34 PM	#16
geoff2k Chicken strips R US Name: Geoff Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2007 Ninja 250 EX250F, Silver 2007 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Posts: 29	How much did Hillbilly Cycles charge for a new key + shipping?

August 6th, 2011, 05:03 PM	#17
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	$32 for the key and $8 for shipping and handling so it came out to like $42.

August 6th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#18
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	You're math not so good... 32+8=42? Are you available during tax season __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

August 6th, 2011, 07:18 PM	#19
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I think he included taxes to. Ironic lol __________________________________________________

August 6th, 2011, 11:29 PM	#20
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Yea, surprisingly I got taxed for something out of state.

August 6th, 2011, 11:54 PM	#21
pucktoplay1 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Rockland, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 63	So if I have to get my key replaced and I have the silver dog tag with the keycode on it where do I go to get the key made? Any locksmith? Call Kawasaki?

August 7th, 2011, 12:04 AM	#22
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	You would think locksmiths or dealers would be able to, but none of the ones by me could (5 locksmiths and 6 dealerships). They all can create a key if you bring them your ignition, but they're held on by security screws. Locksmiths can create a key by going to your bike, but they charge a lot more for it. In the end, for some odd reason, only Hillbilly's can create one with a key code. I would still try your local places since it will be faster and let us know how it goes.

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