Broke my only key in the ignition - SOCALSPORTBIKES.ORG

never2big · 08-29-2015, 05:29 AM

Any suggestions on how to get it out? I can't even see the key in the slot it's down deep in there...anybody got any homemade tricks?

MrGrody · 08-29-2015, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by never2big

Any suggestions on how to get it out? I can't even see the key in the slot it's down deep in there...anybody got any homemade tricks?

I've gotten one out of a truck ignition using the swivel tool that's on finger nail clippers. Also bent paper clips helped.

nodirectionmoto · 08-29-2015, 07:28 AM

Hey at least you can't lose it again like malibu LOL

nodirectionmoto · 08-29-2015, 07:28 AM

But seriously, I have no idea. I would be raging.

Bigdcbr600rr · 08-29-2015, 07:35 AM

Just throw a ignition bypass in it.. Who needs a key jk jk but dam that dude that sucks I'm at a loss as to advice let us know what happens.. Maybe a locksmith??

MrGrody · 08-29-2015, 08:31 AM

Pick bike up, hold upside down, and shake it out lol

MrSquirr3l · 08-29-2015, 09:10 AM

easy way for you but not easy on the pocket is to remove the ignition and just take it to a locksmith shop. this way they don't have to travel to you and they should be able to get it out and possibly make a new one.

My other recommendation is still to remove the ignition and find the smallest paper clips you can and try to finagle it out.

Bigdcbr600rr · 08-29-2015, 09:19 AM

This also may be cheaper who knows

Fordfreak300 · 08-29-2015, 11:18 AM

That always scares me with only 1 key. Maybe go on eBay and find someone selling a lock set and buy the whole thing and swap yours out. Can you turn the ignition on and off with the broken off key in there?

AlexZX6R · 08-29-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by never2big

Any suggestions on how to get it out? I can't even see the key in the slot it's down deep in there...anybody got any homemade tricks?

Strong magnet? Small picks? N2B that sucks.

never2big · 08-29-2015, 12:22 PM

I think I'm gonna try the paper clip and magnet deal

Thanks for the replies guys!

Busa51 · 08-29-2015, 01:34 PM

That sucks dude...only thing I can think of would be to remove the lock mechanism and take it to a locksmith as others have suggested...

OTMRR · 08-29-2015, 02:03 PM

Top part of key / very small dab of super glue... push broken part in..keep pushing for a minute, hope glue takes/holds.. I've done it on a house lock..it worked.. (on like 4th try)

Magnet won't hold it...sadly!

Good luck

thepretender · 08-29-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGrody

Pick bike up, hold upside down, and shake it out lol

Don't forget to drain the fluids first or you will end up with gas and oil everywhere.

never2big · 08-30-2015, 01:33 PM

UPDATE:

called AAA roadside service..said the issue was for my vehicle...send out a third party locksmith...guy showed up asking for the vehicle and I told him no it's actually for a different vehicle, he was cool with it....got the key out..didn't charge me a dime

FightingChance · 08-30-2015, 01:45 PM

Haha, wow. Nice gamble. How did he do it?

Bigdcbr600rr · 08-30-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by never2big

UPDATE:

called AAA roadside service..said the issue was for my vehicle...send out a third party locksmith...guy showed up asking for the vehicle and I told him no it's actually for a different vehicle, he was cool with it....got the key out..didn't charge me a dime

I'm so curious!! How did he do it

never2big · 08-30-2015, 02:18 PM

He pretty much just fished for it with some sort of pick...only took him about 10min...I was like YES!!!

FightingChance · 08-30-2015, 02:21 PM

I had a friend who knew a bit about keys. He told me the reason most keys break, is that if the key is even slightly bent, the torque applied to the blade is much more than if the key was straight and it weakens the metal much faster. So check your key for straightness, if it isn't maybe take it to a key place and see if they can straighten it for you.

Bigdcbr600rr · 08-30-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FightingChance

I had a friend who knew a bit about keys. He told me the reason most keys break, is that if the key is even slightly bent, the torque applied to the blade is much more than if the key was straight and it weakens the metal much faster. So check your key for straightness, if it isn't maybe take it to a key place and see if they can straighten it for you.

Good advice my key is a little bent change it

08-29-2015, 05:29 AM	#1
never2big be[a]racer Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: OC Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,417 Experience: 7 years Trackdays: 7 Bike(s): 2016 Street Bob	Broke my only key in the ignition Any suggestions on how to get it out? I can't even see the key in the slot it's down deep in there...anybody got any homemade tricks?
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08-29-2015, 07:28 AM	#3
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08-29-2015, 07:28 AM	#4
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08-29-2015, 07:35 AM	#5
Bigdcbr600rr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 2,152 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): Cbr600rr	Just throw a ignition bypass in it.. Who needs a key jk jk but dam that dude that sucks I'm at a loss as to advice let us know what happens.. Maybe a locksmith??
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08-29-2015, 08:31 AM	#6
MrGrody Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Idyllwild Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,133 Experience: 8 years Bike(s): 2000 Cbr929rr 2014 Grom125 2015 Cbr300r 2015 KTM RC390 BOTM Nov 2014	Pick bike up, hold upside down, and shake it out lol
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08-29-2015, 09:10 AM	#7
MrSquirr3l Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 399 Experience: 1 year Bike(s): 2001 GSX-R750 Member Garage	easy way for you but not easy on the pocket is to remove the ignition and just take it to a locksmith shop. this way they don't have to travel to you and they should be able to get it out and possibly make a new one. My other recommendation is still to remove the ignition and find the smallest paper clips you can and try to finagle it out.

08-29-2015, 09:19 AM	#8
Bigdcbr600rr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 2,152 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): Cbr600rr	This also may be cheaper who knows
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08-29-2015, 11:18 AM	#9
Fordfreak300 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,709 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 07 GSXR 750 Special construction Harley	That always scares me with only 1 key. Maybe go on eBay and find someone selling a lock set and buy the whole thing and swap yours out. Can you turn the ignition on and off with the broken off key in there?

08-29-2015, 12:22 PM	#11
never2big be[a]racer Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: OC Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,417 Experience: 7 years Trackdays: 7 Bike(s): 2016 Street Bob	I think I'm gonna try the paper clip and magnet deal Thanks for the replies guys!
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08-29-2015, 01:34 PM	#12
Busa51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Central Los Angeles Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 868 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): BMW S1000RR Honda RC51 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa RIP 2001 Honda 929 RIP 2017 Ducati 1299S	That sucks dude...only thing I can think of would be to remove the lock mechanism and take it to a locksmith as others have suggested...

08-29-2015, 02:03 PM	#13
OTMRR Forum Supporter RIP Lorena.. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 806 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 07 GSX-R750 06 CBR1000RR SF project. TRX450r (500 hill shooter) 71 CB500 02 Ca Plated XR400r	Top part of key / very small dab of super glue... push broken part in..keep pushing for a minute, hope glue takes/holds.. I've done it on a house lock..it worked.. (on like 4th try) Magnet won't hold it...sadly! Good luck

08-30-2015, 01:33 PM	#15
never2big be[a]racer Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: OC Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,417 Experience: 7 years Trackdays: 7 Bike(s): 2016 Street Bob	UPDATE: called AAA roadside service..said the issue was for my vehicle...send out a third party locksmith...guy showed up asking for the vehicle and I told him no it's actually for a different vehicle, he was cool with it....got the key out..didn't charge me a dime
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08-30-2015, 01:45 PM	#16
FightingChance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Torrance Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,274 Bike(s): 2007 CBR-600RR 1998 VFR800	Haha, wow. Nice gamble. How did he do it?

08-30-2015, 02:18 PM	#18
never2big be[a]racer Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: OC Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,417 Experience: 7 years Trackdays: 7 Bike(s): 2016 Street Bob	He pretty much just fished for it with some sort of pick...only took him about 10min...I was like YES!!!
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08-30-2015, 02:21 PM	#19
FightingChance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Torrance Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,274 Bike(s): 2007 CBR-600RR 1998 VFR800	I had a friend who knew a bit about keys. He told me the reason most keys break, is that if the key is even slightly bent, the torque applied to the blade is much more than if the key was straight and it weakens the metal much faster. So check your key for straightness, if it isn't maybe take it to a key place and see if they can straighten it for you.