Extra key?

[Yasko]

I like to key 3 keys for my bike, and I need one more. How much do keys run, and can I go anywhere to get one cut?

 

[david323]

I bought a 2nd OEM one from my local Yamaha dealer for $12 as the OO said he lost one at the Grand Canyon.

 

[Yasko]

Ok' I can do $12. It kills me when keys run $30+ with a special chip.

 

[huy]

i bought 2 from ebay for $1.50 each.

Went to home depot to get them cut and was free since they didn't know how to charge me since they charge for the key not the cutting.

 

[jazzpaintball]

Look into your local larger locksmith. Mine always has my keys and will cut three for roughly $10.

Larger chain stores don't know about keys beyond what they have in front of them. My suzuki (wagon) takes a Toyota truck key blank. Went to 8 different chain stores and they had no idea what to do since all the suzuki keys were not the same. The locksmith knew in 15 seconds.

 

[Yasko]

i bought 2 from ebay for $1.50 each.

Went to home depot to get them cut and was free since they didn't know how to charge me since they charge for the key not the cutting.

Thanks very much.

 

[Tailgate]

i bought 2 from ebay for $1.50 each.

Went to home depot to get them cut and was free since they didn't know how to charge me since they charge for the key not the cutting.

Similar story here, ordered blank off ebay, went to local ACE Hardware, guy said it was free because he wasn't sure the cut would work. Works fine!

 

[greg]

just bear in mind that non-US bikes will probably need a chipped key to disable the YISS immobilizer.

i think bikes in the US (north america?) don't have immobilizers

 

[PurpleZJ]

I just bought a pack of 5 off Ebay just so I have extras, I only have one key right now and I'd hate to lose it and be screwed. lol

 

[OneCheekRider]

get the "euro" key (or whatever you wanna call it). I hate the keys that come with the US bikes. It looks 10x better and since it has a bit more heft, it's easier to find in my pocket.

After a quick search it looks like the one linked below, but if you just search "yamaha key" you should find some for just a few bucks each

NEW ** PAIR ** BLACK YAMAHA R1 R6 S TJ FJR FZ1 FZ6 BLANK EURO KEY | eBay

 

[PurpleZJ]

those are the same style keys I bought, much cooler looking

 

[FB400]

The correct US key looks like this:
NEW YAMAHA KEY BLANK YZFR1 V STAR R6 FZ6 | eBay

You can either buy it from a yamaha parts supplier or be patient on Ebay to wait for a better price. I paid around $8 shipped when I bought this key blank off Ebay.

Step 2 is to bring the key blank and your original key to your local locksmith. they should charge around $4 to cut the key onto the key blank you supply

 

[2006_FZ6]

Found one for $6.00 shipped:

Blank Key Uncut Blade For YAMAHA YZF R1 R6 FZ6S FZ1 ZJR (Black, Red, Blue) | eBay

 

[Motogiro]

get the "euro" key (or whatever you wanna call it). I hate the keys that come with the US bikes. It looks 10x better and since it has a bit more heft, it's easier to find in my pocket.

After a quick search it looks like the one linked below, but if you just search "yamaha key" you should find some for just a few bucks each

NEW ** PAIR ** BLACK YAMAHA R1 R6 S TJ FJR FZ1 FZ6 BLANK EURO KEY | eBay

Don't be hatin on the US keys!!!! LOL!

 

[huy]

Found one for $6.00 shipped:

Blank Key Uncut Blade For YAMAHA YZF R1 R6 FZ6S FZ1 ZJR (Black, Red, Blue) | eBay

They sell it for even cheaper if you are willing to wait for it to ship from China.

I think this was were I got it from, in the Euro style.

Blue Uncut Blank Key YAMAHA YZF R1 R6 R6S FZ1 FZ4 FZ6 XT660 XJR400/1300 #039 | eBay

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I have two Genuine Yamaha, US style keys already.

I had the local locksmith make me another one. This is just flat, no logo's, nothing, plain looking, $7.00 TOTAL.

I actually prefer the flat one (as its used as a spare) as its taped up (no huge bulge) under the fairing for emergencies.

 

[2006_FZ6]

They sell it for even cheaper if you are willing to wait for it to ship from China.

I think this was were I got it from, in the Euro style.

Blue Uncut Blank Key YAMAHA YZF R1 R6 R6S FZ1 FZ4 FZ6 XT660 XJR400/1300 #039 | eBay

I saw that one, but wasn't sure how long it would take to get here. Riding season might be over in Chi-Town by the time it gets here.

 

[Yasko]

I have two Genuine Yamaha, US style keys already.

I had the local locksmith make me another one. This is just flat, no logo's, nothing, plain looking, $7.00 TOTAL.

I actually prefer the flat one (as its used as a spare) as its taped up (no huge bulge) under the fairing for emergencies.

I need a flat key to hide.