Deep joy, it seems that I've lost the key to the seat lock for my 650... So, , the local locksmiths says that he can't fo anything with / for it but I'm inclined to disbelieve him as the previous tings I asked him to do (cut a key and engave a trophy) he made a right royal hash of, so I thought I'd consult you genial chaps.
Firstly, is key-cutting numbnuts right, and keys can't be cut to suit? Or can I get a key to suit? Or should I just use a bungee to hold the seat down?...
Hello Guest User,
Please feel free to have a look around the forum but be aware that as an unregistered guest you can't see all of it and you can't post.
To access these 'Registered Users Only' areas simply register and login.
Please feel free to have a look around the forum but be aware that as an unregistered guest you can't see all of it and you can't post.
To access these 'Registered Users Only' areas simply register and login.
Seat lock woes
Moderators: chrisu, paul doran, Taffus, KeithZ1R
Seat lock woes
Z650/1100 turbo, GPz750 rolling resto, Z650 restomod
There are places you can send the lock too and they make a key to fit.
Think it was in one of the classic bike mags not to long ago that showed you how to make the lock fit another key as long as you can get it apart.
Think it was in one of the classic bike mags not to long ago that showed you how to make the lock fit another key as long as you can get it apart.
Z1b,
zxr750 m2,
zrx1200
Z1000j lawson race bike,
Versys 1000gt (2019),
Triumph speedmaster chrome edition
zxr750 m2,
zrx1200
Z1000j lawson race bike,
Versys 1000gt (2019),
Triumph speedmaster chrome edition
-
RALPHARAMA
- Area Rep.
- Posts: 2752
- Joined: 19th May 2007
- Location: Pensford, Somerset
- Contact:
Some of the older bikes had the key number stamped on the seat locks - which was a terrible idea from a security point of view, but useful if you want to find a new key!
If it has a number on it you might find someone with one who could lend it to you to get one cut. There have been chaps selling keys by the number. You might get lucky. Usually you can take the lock barrel out without a key.
CB hasn't got a seat lock on her 650, which has never bothered her. It ain't flappin' when her arse is on it
There's no room under it to leave anything valuable, so she's never demanded I find her another lock 
If it has a number on it you might find someone with one who could lend it to you to get one cut. There have been chaps selling keys by the number. You might get lucky. Usually you can take the lock barrel out without a key.
CB hasn't got a seat lock on her 650, which has never bothered her. It ain't flappin' when her arse is on it
There's no room under it to leave anything valuable, so she's never demanded I find her another lock Ralph Ferrand
Z1000A1 (1977), Godier Genoud Z1300A5 (1983), Z900A4 Stock (1976), Z900A4 Special (project), GPZ1100 Unitrak (1983), ZRX1200R (2004) DT175MX (1981).
http://www.bikerstoolbox.co.uk
Don't be caught out http://www.dhlparcels.info/
Z1000A1 (1977), Godier Genoud Z1300A5 (1983), Z900A4 Stock (1976), Z900A4 Special (project), GPZ1100 Unitrak (1983), ZRX1200R (2004) DT175MX (1981).
http://www.bikerstoolbox.co.uk
Don't be caught out http://www.dhlparcels.info/
-
warren3200gt
- Hardcore
- Posts: 3047
- Joined: 13th Jun 2014
- Location: Dartford Kent
If you've got the number from the barrel you can get a key cut. I had one done and sent from the US for £20.00 inc P&P. Fitted perfectly. I also think there's someone in the UK who can do it when I posted on a 650 forum.
If you know the number I'll dig out the details.
That was easier to find than I thought!
http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... ht=#327710
If you know the number I'll dig out the details.
That was easier to find than I thought!
http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... ht=#327710
PUM 488 June 2026
76 Z900A4, 77 Z650B1, 77 KZ650B1, 77 Z1000A1, 82 Z1000J2, ZRX1100R.
76 Z900A4, 77 Z650B1, 77 KZ650B1, 77 Z1000A1, 82 Z1000J2, ZRX1100R.
Hmm, the only number I can see on mine is on the cap of the lock barrel, nothing on the casting at all. Although I would've thought the number would be more likely to be on the lock itself rather than the body, surely?
Anyways, Malcolm can't sort the 650 one, only Z1 and 900, so I'm going to try keytrader.co.uk
Anyways, Malcolm can't sort the 650 one, only Z1 and 900, so I'm going to try keytrader.co.uk
Z650/1100 turbo, GPz750 rolling resto, Z650 restomod
-
warren3200gt
- Hardcore
- Posts: 3047
- Joined: 13th Jun 2014
- Location: Dartford Kent
I've resorted to the Americans, as keytrader could only do a blank key...
So, I got on to http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rigentinc-Cycl ... 7675.l2563 and ordered a key, should be with me in a couple of weeks... ;-
So, I got on to http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rigentinc-Cycl ... 7675.l2563 and ordered a key, should be with me in a couple of weeks... ;-
Z650/1100 turbo, GPz750 rolling resto, Z650 restomod
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 54 guests