Lost Bike Keys, How can I get the bike started again?

[truthfix]

Hi All,

As the title suggests, my girlfriend has misplaced, lost the last bike key, we did have 2 but after she lost the previous one and were down to just the one, a new one wasn't cut.

 

What are my options here, any advice is appreciated.

[papa al]

Call a locksmith.

[worgeordie]

Screwdriver ...

 

regards Worgeordie

[scubascuba3]

Is it a keyless fob? if you have the code fob you can turn the ignition on using that, then get copies

[Liverpool Lou]

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Is it a keyless fob? if you have the code fob you can turn the ignition on using that, then get copies

He said that they lost one key and didn't get a new one cut, now they've lost this key, do you really think it is keyless?

[Upnotover]

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

do you really think it is keyless?

....it is now.

[Liverpool Lou]

21 minutes ago, truthfix said:

Hi All,

As the title suggests, my girlfriend has misplaced, lost the last bike key, we did have 2 but after she lost the previous one and were down to just the one, a new one wasn't cut.

 

What are my options here, any advice is appreciated.

Try the/a dealer.  Without butchering the bike to also release the steering lock your options are limited.

[SAFETY FIRST]

26 minutes ago, truthfix said:

girlfriend has misplaced, lost the last bike key, we did have 2

 

any advice is appreciated

Get a new girlfriend 

Edited April 9 by SAFETY FIRST

[Liverpool Lou]

16 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Screwdriver ...

 

That's a bit harsh, she didn't loose it deliberately. 

[Liverpool Lou]

29 minutes ago, truthfix said:

What are my options here, any advice is appreciated.

Ask at the nearest bike taxi stand...or any bike repair shop.

Edited April 9 by Liverpool Lou

[eisfeld]

I suggest a good search at home. It's not like you can forget the key when somewhere else because you need it to drive the bike home. And if you still manage to forget it while out and about without the bike then why take the key? I've also attached some little accessory to my keys, makes them easier to spot and less likely to lose.

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, truthfix said:

What are my options here,

If you are close to the motorbike shop, get a motorbike taxi to push you and the bike to the shop. Taxi will push you and the bike, placing his foot on your engine, air box etc. 

 

I had an electrical fault, bike wouldn't start, had to get it to the Mityon for new wiring loom. 

 

 

Edited April 9 by SAFETY FIRST

[The Fugitive]

Happened to us with a Honda Scoopy. Mrs called a guy who took an impression through the ignition keyhole and made a key on the spot for 600 baht.

[The Fugitive]

10 minutes ago, eisfeld said:

I suggest a good search at home. It's not like you can forget the key when somewhere else because you need it to drive the bike home. And if you still manage to forget it while out and about without the bike then why take the key? I've also attached some little accessory to my keys, makes them easier to spot and less likely to lose.

My Thai stepdaughter (university graduate) lost her bedroom door key whilst out and about (she had locked the door). We had given her all three spare keys that came with the lock. Guess where she kept them? 

[bob smith]

14 minutes ago, The Fugitive said:

My Thai stepdaughter (university graduate)

....what has her academic status got to do with anything?

 

bob.

[PoorSucker]

Dont you have a guy that makes keys with a motorbike side car near you, he will make a copy on the spot.

[Korat Kiwi]

You may have to replace all locks... Surprisingly they are not expensive here. 

 

Ignition, fuel cap and seat all keyed alike.  Getting the old ones off/out can be a bit difficult but most repair shops seem to have a knack doing it quickly

[Bill97]

45 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

he will make a copy on the spot

No there is no key to copy 

[chickenslegs]

Is the key number logged in the bike's manual/service book?

 

 

[PoorSucker]

14 minutes ago, Bill97 said:

No there is no key to copy 

When I lived on Samui, I got a guy like this, looked into the keyhole with some optical tool. then made a new one on the spot.

Crazy gifted man.

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

He said that they lost one key and didn't get a new one cut, now they've lost this key, do you really think it is keyless?

as usual you offer no help, just trolling

[MangoKorat]

OP, what model of bike is it? There are vast differences in the levels of security.

 

If we are talking about a basic Wave, Scoopy or the like, your local bike shop should easliy be able to help you - usually just a matter of changing the ignition switch.  Older models sometimes have the key number on the lock - believe it or not.

 

If you're talking about a more sophisticated model/newer big bike its more of a problem - some switches cannot be ordered alone. Some 'chipped keys' have to be ordered along with a new ECU and a complete lockset.  Some new switches though, can be coded to match the ECU - with the right equipment (rare).

 

Contact your local bike shop or bike thief.

[Hummin]

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Get a new girlfriend 

With a motorbike with two keys

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

He said that they lost one key and didn't get a new one cut, now they've lost this key, do you really think it is keyless?

as usual you offer no help, just trolling

Yes, I did, I made a couple of suggestions but, more significantly, it was your comment that was, obviously, of no help whatsoever for the owner of a non-keyless bike!.

[The Fugitive]

18 hours ago, Bill97 said:

No there is no key to copy 

Don't need one. A mobile locksmith charged us 600 baht to make a key on the spot by taking an impression 'through the keyhole'.

[The Fugitive]

19 hours ago, bob smith said:

....what has her academic status got to do with anything?

 

bob.

By one isolated thoughtless avoidable incident absolutely nothing. Combined with dropping her new iPhone down a grid, her laptop into a river and when we were in a decent restaurant sitting and eating comfortably howling out 'I've left my handbag in the clothes shop where I was trying on......' Not forgetting picking us up from the airport and telephoning to ask 'Where are you? I've been here 20 minutes'. She was waiting in the departure zone instead of arrivals! 

[truthfix]

On 4/9/2024 at 4:38 PM, eisfeld said:

I suggest a good search at home. It's not like you can forget the key when somewhere else because you need it to drive the bike home. And if you still manage to forget it while out and about without the bike then why take the key? I've also attached some little accessory to my keys, makes them easier to spot and less likely to lose.

I don't think you read the initial post! To clarify my gf met with friends and went shopping, I did lunch with friends and when met back up she had lost the key so it's not at home! I've always had 2, for such a situation but she didn't get a 2nd key cut after losing the previous one... Hence my now current predicament... Bike is sat in Chalong, had to taxi it home.

[truthfix]

9 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

Don't need one. A mobile locksmith charged us 600 baht to make a key on the spot by taking an impression 'through the keyhole'.

How do I source a mobile locksmith? Other then walking to garages in the area and asking, which is very time consuming.

[truthfix]

On 4/9/2024 at 5:12 PM, PoorSucker said:

Dont you have a guy that makes keys with a motorbike side car near you, he will make a copy on the spot.

Not that I am aware of in Chalong, how would you spot such a guy?

[truthfix]

Just now, truthfix said:

Not that I am aware of in Chalong, how would you spot such a guy?

Hmmmm! Copy of what? A key? I don't have any more keys, please read post again!!!!