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Another Key Problem

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by seabee, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. seabee

    seabee Active Member

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    I have one ignition key for my 81 FLH. I thought I'd get a spare, in case I lost the one I have. Went to the H/D Dealer, parts looked the key number up, sorry we don't have one. They then checked all of the dealers in the States, no good. They then checked for the complete knob, no good. They found the parts had been obsoleted. The parts man, then checked his after market sources, no luck there either. By the way, the key number is 084, if some one has a key and no bike. It seems H/D has the only blanks for the keys, lock smiths are no help.
    I was wondering if there was some one sitting on obsolete parts or is there some alternative to my situation?
    Thanks,
    Bill:banghead:
    seabee, Jan 27, 2011
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  3. Hefitz

    Hefitz New Member

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    I'm sure you've thought of this but, what about a new (or used) ignition switch, with keys?
    Hefitz, Jan 27, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    You can't just copy the key that you have??


    Hey CB, did ya hear that! "Locksmiths are no help!" :roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 27, 2011
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  5. seabee

    seabee Active Member

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    A new switch assy. is not available either from OEM or after market. I expect a used switch assy. would work, if it had two keys, which is what I want to end up with. I'll check on line for a used one. No one has key blanks, evidently got rid of those also.
    Thanks for the ideas.
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    HarleysLR Active Member

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    is that a round or flat key?
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  7. seabee

    seabee Active Member

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    It's a flat key with cuttings on both sides, like the early Ford keys.
    seabee, Jan 27, 2011
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ya need to fine a real locksmith.....maybe one that has been in busisness for quite a while....probably has a couple hangin on a nail in the back room. hard to believe a good lock smith cant make you a key............jmo..............
    chucktx, Jan 27, 2011
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    bill you might have to take your key & switch to a locksmith, & they can come close to the size & make it work , I did this with a old tour pack I had , took both the lock & one key the guy found a key for a Honda the same size & cut it ,had him do two ,worked out fine & I live in a small town so not but one locksmith & he's good :cool:
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    I've been to the oldest locksmith in the area, might be he didn't want to be bothered. He seemed to be busy. There is supposed to be another lock smith the next town over, no phone number, I'll run over there and talk to him.
    seabee, Jan 27, 2011
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  11. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ya may try stopping in the towns you visit.....ya just never know what the locksmith can do until ya ask them......be carefull and dont loose the one ya got!!!!!!! lol lol
    chucktx, Jan 27, 2011
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    Hefitz, Jan 28, 2011
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    it should he said it's a 81 FLH
    cowboy, Jan 28, 2011
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  14. seabee

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    No, it is like a knob that is oblong in shape. It has the fork locking fuction when turned to the left and pushed down.
    seabee, Jan 28, 2011
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    Barrel (like soda machine) or key like in the picture

    Either way any good locksmith (not a hardware store)
    should be able to duplicate the key for you...
    hotroadking, Jan 28, 2011
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    I've seen venders at Rallies and Bike events that make keys.
    HarleysLR, Jan 28, 2011
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