Yamaha key:

[Rob Swallows]

Hi there, my 2005 Midnight Venture has only a single key supplied with the bike. Can any locksmith replicate mine, or does it need to come from a Yamaha dealer?

 

Thanks,

 

Rob

[bendtdj]

It will be less expensive at a locksmith shop. You could also try Ace Hardware or a similar place.

 

Dave

[RandyR]

member KJ4V Kenneth Veit kj4v30701@gmail.com> will make 2 keys from the keycode for $15 ppd.

 

He made sets for 2 of my bikes and is making a 3rd set for me now.

[Flyinfool]

I got my spares made at the local ACE Hardware. They had the correct blanks in stock.

[KiteSquid]

Just make sure you get the keys with the long shank.

 

I had some made and they did not work.

 

Took em back in, and they made another set with the longer shanks.... they came out of a box that said "Motorcycle keys" on it..... I now have at least four spare keys.

 

Cost about $2 each at an True Value hardware store.

 

If you search the forum for the word KEY you should come up with the proper bank numbers, but the blank numbers: Ilco ym63, Taylor X 248, Curtis yn 63, Silca yh35r. of course CHECK eveyr copy in all four locks on your bike before you pay for them.....

[Rob Swallows]

Thanks for all the replies. I was concerned as the prior owner stated the bike had a theft prevention system installed and didn't know if the key had a security feature like a lot of Ford automobiles do. I've seen nothing that has to be enabled and have tried to set it off when setting and locked down with no results.

 

Rob

[straycatt]

My local Ace didn't stock the blanks, but I did run across an area locksmith that does. $4.99 each.

[Leland]

The second Ace Hardware store I went to had the ILCO ym63 keys in stock. They actually had a few boxes of motorcycle specific blanks. Got two keys for a grand total of $4.58 and they both work great.

[massey130]

Rob, ask what theft system the previous owner was talking about.

the venture has a fork lock. swing the handlebars full lock to the left or right, i forget which way, then move the key to lock and pull out key. this is not the greatest but creates a pain for anyone trying to move your scooter.

 

i try to remember to do this, but i usually don't

[mike_kelly_68]

Rob, ask what theft system the previous owner was talking about.

the venture has a fork lock. swing the handlebars full lock to the left or right, i forget which way, then move the key to lock and pull out key. this is not the greatest but creates a pain for anyone trying to move your scooter.

 

i try to remember to do this, but i usually don't

 

 

Factory fork lock will lock in either position and there is an old fashion pad lock ring with the bars turned to the left.