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777ljb
Joined: 30 Nov 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Kent
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:18 pm Post subject: Keys! |
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Hi guys,
My Bimota SB6 is almost complete and ready to ride, I will post a list of what I have completed later. But for now, can anyone please tell me where I can get a spare key from as I only have one. I have been to many key shops who cannot match it, my friend has a YB11 and also has the same issue. He bought a Piaggio key that was "Guaranteed to fit", but didn't!!!
Any help would be extremely grateful.
Thank you. _________________ Lloyd |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Not so knowledgeable about SB6 key barrels.....is it the ignition key or petrol cap key??
In the past with Bimota keys I have been to Timpsons cobblers/keymasters....and they have been able to find the key blank and have one cut...sometimes they have to photocopy your original and send it off for a key blank to be sent to them....then they phone you and you come back with your key and they cut..... |
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777ljb
Joined: 30 Nov 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Kent
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for your reply 2bims, it's the ignition barrel key I need to duplicate, I have been to Timpsons and the cut a total of 5 keys all of which did not fit.
The only course of action I can see is to replace the key barrel, hopefully I can remove the barrel and replace with new unless a forum member can come up with anything else! _________________ Lloyd |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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I'd try another Timpsons...usually they are in Sainsburys stores nowadays....but I'm not familiar with the key blanks on the SB6...if you could post a picture...both sides...it would be easier to identify....Bimota key blanks are usually made by Zadi...which can be bought in the UK....and Silca replicate them also...best I can offer without a picture or others chipping in....the issue is normally that the key cutter is using a blank that is too short and its thus not reaching down far enough in the barrel to turn the last locking tab |
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 508 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I presume it is a Zadi ignition switch. Surprised they can't match it.
We have used a good locksmith before now (in Sheffield unfortunately), so I would recommend on of them.
If it is a Zadi lock then I think they are used on various Triumphs as well as Italian bikes. Might be possible to find a matching lock.
Katy |
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gunslinger
Joined: 15 Feb 2017 Posts: 19 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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When I got my SB6 (mk1) - there was also just 1 ignition key. And one seat hump key.
The ignition cylinder was hard to unlock, so I simply found a new one on ebay. Rather cheap with 3 keys. Brand new GSXR1100 fits perfect.
The seathump however is another story. But got a spare made up. Its a Zardi or something... but a proff. key expert found it after some searching.
happy hunting _________________ SB6 mk1. YZF750R.FZR1000 |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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777ljb
Joined: 30 Nov 2017 Posts: 12 Location: Kent
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all your replies, it is a Zadi ignition lock. I looked at the GSXR1100 ignition lock but they seem to have 4 wire pins where as the Bimota has 6.
I looked at changing the key barrel but cannot find a way of removing it from the sleeve so will have to persevere and see if a locksmith can help.
Any other suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks _________________ Lloyd |
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 508 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Would guess that another lock has the same fittings so you could swap the entire lock rather than just the barrel.
Katy |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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Have you tried an automotive locksmith ??? _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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not sure if 6R key is the same??
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