Key Blanks - FYI

RichInFla · 08-12-2008, 08:46 AM

For those who live near large cities, this probably isn't a problem. When I bought my GZ, the previous owner only had 1 key. I tried every place here and no one had a key blank for the GZ250. A nice lady at Ace Hardware looked it up for me and I found them online. A locksmith wanted $80 to come out and key it !!

I found this site: http://www.mrlock.com/eshop/locks/index.html and bought a couple for under $1 each. I went to Wal-mart since it's close, but they wouldn't touch trying to cut it. So, I went back the Ace Hardware, and the guy said "no problem". He didn't even charge me for making the three copies (this is why I usually go to them anyway). They worked great. Now I have 4 copies (I bought more since there was a "minimum purchase").

For those who can't find them in their area and are looking to buy online, the part number of the blank is "SUZ18", and the Mr. Lock site shipped quickly.

Just thought I'd share.
Thanks all.

music man · 08-12-2008, 11:48 AM

That is what I had to do too. I got a blank key from the Suzuki dealership, and a guy at a ace hardware was the only one who would even try to cut it for me. The Suzuki dealership I go to now has a policy that you have to show proof of ownership of the motorcycle you are ordering a key for, otherwise they won't do it.

countrydad · 08-12-2008, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I already have a few keys, but I will store that in the back of my mind, just in case!

RichInFla · 08-12-2008, 08:31 PM

I ended up buying 6 blanks due to "minimum purchase" requirements. I only had 3 of them cut, so if anyone out there wants one, I'd be more than happy to send you one. I've got 3 blanks left just sitting in a drawer !!

It's the least I can do....I'll work on doing more !!

Arkygs250 · 08-13-2008, 10:33 AM

Guess I just got lucky. I found a local lock smith that had the blank and cut the key all for $3

mrlmd1 · 08-13-2008, 04:02 PM

How can I get a blank key from you?

RichInFla · 08-13-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

How can I get a blank key from you?

Just PM me with name and address. I'll get it out as soon as I know where to ship it !!
Just helping out the gang !!

BigIron · 08-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Thanks for that link. I ordered 4 blanks with the hard rubber head @ $1.01 each since there is a $4. min order. The local hardware cut two @ .25 each.
My uncle has an Intruder so I will see if he needs any.

RichInFla · 09-03-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

How can I get a blank key from you?

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FYI, sent one to MRLMD1 and it worked perfectly in his '99. I'm also sending one to GUFAZI in VA, so that means I have one left. PM me if you need the last one !!

Glad I could help !! :2tup:

goneoutflying · 10-07-2008, 01:25 AM

If you still have one left I could use it. I have one key witch got bent, managed to flatten it out but it has a crack in it, had it copied but it was not copied to the right blank. I am turning it very carefully in the ignition hoping that it doesn't break.

08-12-2008, 08:46 AM	#1
RichInFla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 119	Key Blanks - FYI For those who live near large cities, this probably isn't a problem. When I bought my GZ, the previous owner only had 1 key. I tried every place here and no one had a key blank for the GZ250. A nice lady at Ace Hardware looked it up for me and I found them online. A locksmith wanted $80 to come out and key it !! I found this site: http://www.mrlock.com/eshop/locks/index.html and bought a couple for under $1 each. I went to Wal-mart since it's close, but they wouldn't touch trying to cut it. So, I went back the Ace Hardware, and the guy said "no problem". He didn't even charge me for making the three copies (this is why I usually go to them anyway). They worked great. Now I have 4 copies (I bought more since there was a "minimum purchase"). For those who can't find them in their area and are looking to buy online, the part number of the blank is "SUZ18", and the Mr. Lock site shipped quickly. Just thought I'd share. Thanks all. __________________ Just reboot it, you'll be fine. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-12-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	That is what I had to do too. I got a blank key from the Suzuki dealership, and a guy at a ace hardware was the only one who would even try to cut it for me. The Suzuki dealership I go to now has a policy that you have to show proof of ownership of the motorcycle you are ordering a key for, otherwise they won't do it. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown]
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08-12-2008, 12:27 PM	#3
countrydad Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paul, ID Posts: 37	Thanks for the heads up. I already have a few keys, but I will store that in the back of my mind, just in case! __________________ I can ride, but to really live is Christ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-12-2008, 08:31 PM	#4
RichInFla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 119	I ended up buying 6 blanks due to "minimum purchase" requirements. I only had 3 of them cut, so if anyone out there wants one, I'd be more than happy to send you one. I've got 3 blanks left just sitting in a drawer !! It's the least I can do....I'll work on doing more !! __________________ Just reboot it, you'll be fine.
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08-13-2008, 10:33 AM	#5
Arkygs250 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mayflower, AR Posts: 25	Guess I just got lucky. I found a local lock smith that had the blank and cut the key all for $3 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-13-2008, 04:02 PM	#6
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	How can I get a blank key from you?
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08-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
BigIron Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio,USA Posts: 51	Thanks for that link. I ordered 4 blanks with the hard rubber head @ $1.01 each since there is a $4. min order. The local hardware cut two @ .25 each. My uncle has an Intruder so I will see if he needs any.
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10-07-2008, 01:25 AM	#10
goneoutflying Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 51	Re: Key Blanks - FYI If you still have one left I could use it. I have one key witch got bent, managed to flatten it out but it has a crack in it, had it copied but it was not copied to the right blank. I am turning it very carefully in the ignition hoping that it doesn't break. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own!
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