Replacement Keys
Some times people buy an old KZ and the PO had lost the keys. Or you lost it yourself over winter. What then?
There are a few options as I see it:
- Dealer: Yes, some dealers still actually keep old, stock, factory-cut and coded keys around. They might even be glad to sell them to you just to get rid of them.
- Local locksmith: Many of them carry stock keys for your model and only need the code to create one for you.
- Ebay: Duh.
- Online: Where I have had keys made quick and easy online, MotorcycleKeys.com and Key Men, Keys For Classics.
Though online services are quick and efficient, they are usually cut with a best effort from an old guide. I have used the online services mentioned above and had really good success, though not 100% accuracy to the original key cut… but they work.
There really is nothing better than a stock/original key, like from a dealer’s old stock or eBay if you can find them… it’s worth waiting for…
