Dumb question.

[ItBeMe]

Bing older than dirt I forgot where do I look to get the number to get a key cut for a Roadstar .
Thanks for helping this old fart out.

[Father Pobasturd]

There are no dumb questions. Plenty of dumb answers though.

[davej]

Under the key cover plate that you open on the gas cap. Open it put a mirror under it and there is a number on the backside of it

[ItBeMe]

Under the key cover plate that you open on the gas cap. Open it put a mirror under it and there is a number on the backside of it

I looked under 2 gas cap covers and you can not make out the numbers good enough.

[davej]

that sucks. maybe take the title or registration to a dealer and see if they have access to the code or just use a good old fashion locksmith.

[ItBeMe]

that sucks. maybe take the title or registration to a dealer and see if they have access to the code or just use a good old fashion locksmith.

Well if I have to I will take the tank off and take it to a locksmith he’s a very good locksmith.

[Lug Nut]

I have a guy that can make you a perfect key ..I think $15 shipped.....and have options for a plain flat key or stock Yamaha black end....take pics of all sides of key and email them to him and he will make and send ..pay through PayPal....

Mike Ferrance
[email protected]

[ItBeMe]

I have a guy that can make you a perfect key ..I think $15 shipped.....and have options for a plain flat key or stock Yamaha black end....take pics of all sides of key and email them to him and he will make and send ..pay through PayPal....

Mike Ferrance
[email protected]

But I do not have have a key, the jackass lost it. I have a good lock smith but was hoping I had a key number for him to use.

[Lug Nut]

But I do not have have a key, the jackass lost it. I have a good lock smith but was hoping I had a key number for him to use.

Well shit. Take the gas tank cap into a locksmith see if you can use that to make a key If not then you may have to remove your ignition assembly which is kind of a pain but doable. I know a guy on this form and on Facebook has an ignition assembly he removed very nicely with key for sale for $140.

[brianmac]

Well here's the just a dumb question maybe, my daily Rider that probably has 5 000 key on key off Cycles,key is getting kind of sticky.. in spite of annual applications of like dry lubricant. I would love to just be able to go there and flick a switch and turn the whole thing on like Harley with the fob or without the fob I don't care who's going to steal the freaking road Star? Anyway I can put a defeater on out of some sort anybody done that yet. I know when I try to remove an ignition switch off my spare wrecked bike that I bought for a motor that ignition switch is a bare to remove

[Lug Nut]

Well here's the just a dumb question maybe, my daily Rider that probably has 5 000 key on key off Cycles,key is getting kind of sticky.. in spite of annual applications of like dry lubricant. I would love to just be able to go there and flick a switch and turn the whole thing on like Harley with the fob or without the fob I don't care who's going to steal the freaking road Star? Anyway I can put a defeater on out of some sort anybody done that yet. I know when I try to remove an ignition switch off my spare wrecked bike that I bought for a motor that ignition switch is a bare to remove

Smokescreen had a YouTube video where he installed a different key ignition (building a bobber) and showed the wires to use. There is a motorcycle keyless ignition system some road star and Liner guys have used (Watchdog I think is the name)

[ItBeMe]

[QUOTE=Lug Nut;n153405]

Well shit. Take the gas tank cap into a locksmith see if you can use that.

But you need a key to get the gas cap off, So I may have to take the tank off and take it to him.
I have a spare cap and ignition but was hoping to jus get a key.

[Brad_G]

Have you reached out to a Yamaha dealer to see if they can get that information via the VIN? I picked up an '03 a few months ago. The original bill of sale had the key # written on it so I was easily able to order a key online via the number. I'd think Yamaha would have a record somewhere of that info.

[Duke]

You will find your lost key as soon as you get back from the lock smith. Lol
That's what would happen with me, unless 2023 is a better year.

[roadiemort]

I found mine after the snow melted.

[rrps18admnrsc]

Dealers can't get the key code off the VIN, there is no correlation & Yamaha doesn't keep records on key codes.
Your only (slim) hope is to give a dealer (or me) the VIN & I can tell you where the bike was originally sold.
With that you can take a chance that the dealer still has the setup/PDI sheet for that bike and assuming the person building the bike filled out the sheet properly, that the Key Code is written on the PDI sheet.

Consider the fact that dealers don't keep records after 5 years in their stores. A locksmith might be your only realistic option.
Yamaha's parts suppliers quit stamping key codes under the key cover a very long time ago.

Yamaha doesn't make & never has made lock assemblies, they buy them from various suppliers & install them on the assembly line.
It's just like how General Motors VW & Ferrari don't make keys, seatbelts or the plastic ductwork for auto air conditioning.

[davej]

when did they quit stamping it under the fuel cap cover? Mine is a 2007 and it is under there. Or I'll say there is a number under there and for some reason.

[FoggiestIdea]

This is from my experience with locksmiths, not specifically with Road Stars. Locksmith can pick the lock and get your cap off. I’ve seen a locksmith take a lock apart and file down a key to fit that lock. They can also change the tumblers to a new config. Again, just my experience with locksmiths. Good luck.

[ItBeMe]

Ok I just got the bike back from the locksmith, now I will get it off the trailer and just see what I have.

[Duke]

You will find the lost key now. Lol

[ItBeMe]

No the key got lost in Florida I’m in Georgia so I will never see that key

[Kurf]

The keys are meant to be in Florida aren’t they?