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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: MCP on October 21, 2015, 07:58:42 PM

Title: Spare Key?
Post by: MCP on October 21, 2015, 07:58:42 PM

I just purchased a 2012 and would like to get a couple spare keys.

I'd like one for the FOB plus a main key. My ID for the FOB begins 20BXXX. Does the FOB code determine the key part number? Looking at this schematic, I'm thinking the main key is 27008B because my ID has a B. Does anyone know if that is correct?

Does anyone know what the part number for the spare key is? (for the FOB)

Also, these are blanks, so I would guess most key shops could cut a new one from my key.

Or do key shops have this type of blank in stock and I could skip the whole process of ordering online?

thanks

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: SilverConnieRider on October 21, 2015, 09:59:08 PM

I had a key made at a Lock Shop and they had the blank in stock - Cost $10 plus tax.

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: jwh20 on October 22, 2015, 04:33:11 AM

Note that there are TWO types of key, "A" and "B" or I think of them as RIGHT-HAND vs. LEFT-HAND.  Be sure you get the right type or it will not work.  Note also that, unfortunately, some of the parts fiche drawings are wrong.

This picture is an "A" type key.  Note that if you point the tip at yourself the high side is on the LEFT:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/jwhance/C14/C14LHKey.jpg)

If yours looks like this, get the "A" type key.  If it's a mirror image, get the "B" type key.  Some dealers can cut the key.  Any locksmith can do it, they are standard.

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: JoeRau on October 22, 2015, 08:07:39 AM

My local locksmith shop cut 4 spares for me.  $1.50 each.  They used my fob key as a pattern and their in stock blank. 

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: jwh20 on October 22, 2015, 08:15:03 AM

Quote from: JoeRau on October 22, 2015, 08:07:39 AM

My local locksmith shop cut 4 spares for me.  $1.50 each.  They used my fob key as a pattern and their in stock blank.

The Kawasaki key blanks are pretty common.  I got the one above at my local Ace Hardware.  To use it in the C14 ignition, however, you have to file the corners of the top as it doesn't fit down in the recess.  But for the fuel filler, the bags, and the seat, it works as is.

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: MCP on October 22, 2015, 04:40:27 PM

Went to my local key cutter - done.

Thanks for the replies.

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: VirginiaJim on October 22, 2015, 04:58:30 PM

I pressed the Easy button.  Nothing happened..

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: gPink on October 22, 2015, 05:10:20 PM

When I pressed it, it got bigger.

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: VirginiaJim on October 22, 2015, 06:50:23 PM

 :rotflmao: That it did...

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: Conrad on October 23, 2015, 05:06:39 AM

Quote from: gPink on October 22, 2015, 05:10:20 PM

When I pressed it, it got bigger.

That's what she said...

Title: Re: Spare Key?
Post by: maxtog on October 23, 2015, 05:36:59 AM

Quote from: VirginiaJim on October 22, 2015, 04:58:30 PM

I pressed the Easy button.  Nothing happened..

When I pressed it, it bought up a thread search :)