tiffansell Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Morning, bit of a shot in the dark here but ... Had a spot of bad luck yesterday, lost my one and only key for my 1994 vfr. I am wondering if anyone knows of any other bikes or generations of vfrs that have compatible lock sets. ignition, fuel and seat as a complet set is quite difficult / expensive. thanks for any directions i can be pointed in, I really hate it only posting when I have a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 31, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2019 https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/32965627277.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.4dca6753wq3iT8&algo_pvid=fb19c4a7-b4ff-44c5-a30a-4b9c18a0eb43&algo_expid=fb19c4a7-b4ff-44c5-a30a-4b9c18a0eb43-1&btsid=20b70647-066e-483d-98d3-34273302aadf&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_10,searchweb201603_60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted July 31, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2019 To remove the ignition lock bolts, use a M8 spline (not a TORX) and a impact driver to make your life easy. . PS: I bought an OEM set relatively cheap in the US, no idea if the Chinise set is any good I'll be interseted to see how you get the fueltank lock open.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The 30.00 eBay sets are an exact match to OEM Honda. I have replaced quite a few. Not sure about the post above, but if you place your triple clamp in a vise protected with a towel so the vise won't scratch it, a Torx bit will turn the bolt out. They are not in there extremely tight. A good locksmith can have the tank open in a flash. A good locksmith could make you a new key in less than one hour. Then you don't have to change out anything... What is your time worth? It will take you an hour just to remove your triple clamp. Here is one I did last week: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skant153 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, gr8vfr said: Not sure about the post above, but if you place your triple clamp in a vise protected with a towel so the vise won't scratch it, a Torx bit will turn the bolt out. They are not in there extremely tight. It will take you an hour just to remove your triple clamp. They are on there extremely tight. i suggest the spline bit. i stripped both bolts with a torx on my cbr, the extractor only tore more material away. i welded a hex nut and that sheared off as well. ultimately i had to drill the bolts out clean the threads with a tap. either OEM puts red locktite on or the previous owner did. it was a bear. also, it only took about 5 minutes to get the triple clamp off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Gebruiker Posted July 31, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted July 31, 2019 I can't comment specifically on the above hints. They all sound good to me. But just in case you don't know, the lock cylinders are each stamped with a key code. The code is the same on each cylinder so the same key fits all your locks. If you find one of the key codes, you can order a key with that number. I'm not sure which of the three locks is easiest to access. On my bike, I got a key code under the gas cap...but I still had a key(!) The keys cost about $10 each. Dutchy's link shows an entire replacement lock set for less than $20...including two keys. Presumably, you'll get two keys no matter which option you choose. You don't want to go through this whole thing again... And maybe a cautionary story to anybody out there with only one key...write down your key code now! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I was courious about the eBay lock set and how close of a match it is to OEM. I have a Honda OEM key blank which is a perfect match to the eBay key set. To me that is a bonus because I can resell the bike with OEM keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 1, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted August 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, gr8vfr said: I can resell the bike with OEM keys. Go wash your mouth with green soap and a wire brush NOW!!! Selling? A VFR? Bad man...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I would sell a VFR. But the two I currently own have more sentimental value than they are worth. I refresh bikes for a hobby. I do videos while I build and post them on Youtube for some extra $$$. I bought this bike early in July. Very rough looking but strong engine. After a few weeks of love, this is what I have for sale now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeReece Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I replaced the whole lock set with the help of a locksmith after losing keys but never thought of selling the vfr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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