New Key Made?

[Jimmyz]

I searched and couldn't find anything. Probably because it is as easy as going to Ace Hardware... my key is slightly bent and I only have one. Is that something only Yamaha can provide? Probably a stupid question but before I go running around town. It's not ready to break but eventually it will fail me and probably at the worst time.

Awe crap... hit post and found I could get blanks at the dealer.

 

[Niehart]

Most good key shops have the blanks. Bonafide Lock & Safe in Kirkland has made keys for the FJR, Corbin Smuggler, 1982 HD XR1000, Givi Top Case and Ford Flex.

 

[wetwolf]

It's a toyota truck blank, Ace hardware in bumfuck egypt was able to make one for me.

 

[Jimmyz]

Toyota truck blank. That key does look familiar to one. Cool. Thanks.

 

[FJR Flyer]

Or you could get Yamaha blanks off of ebay, if you want them.

 

[danh600]

Had my FJR at the dealer a few years back. I think when I dropped it off for a valve check. Told them to get me an extra key.

$20!!!! for an uncut key blank.

Always ask price first!

Luckily my local hardware store cut it for a couple bucks.

 

[Uncle Hud]

Read a bit in this ...

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/161347-soft-keys

The correct blank is an ILCO YM63, but I think I remember that there are two different kinds; one with the left side 'raised', one with the right side 'raised'. See here for cross-section view.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I ordered blanks through amazon. My original keys serve only as studs. Only offspring see locks once I get the bike home. The Yamaha key/lock relationship results in bent/failed keys more than any other vehicle I’ve owned.

 

[RossKean]

11 years and 185,000 miles on my first original key. The second one is essentially unused. What the hell are you guys doing with them? It has been bent or twisted a little bit a couple of times but 5 seconds with a bench vice and all is well.

Edit: It is a USA bike so it isn't the invulnerable Canadian key made from unobtainium. Maybe the Canadian cold temperatures keep it from melting? (Made from an alloy of brass and wax)

 

[SacramentoMike]

Is the Canadian key un-losable too? If so, you're fine, but I use American keys and they just go any old where. I like having more than one spare at home, and one I always have with me. I ground the head down and keep it in my wallet. When you get your extra key made, get three!

Hud, great info, BTW.

 

[DennisJ]

From the FAQ's file:

Ignition Keys:

Equivalent part numbers: Ilco YM63, Taylor X248, Curtis YM63,Silca YH35R
Same blank is used for: Yamaha: YZF, FJR, FZR, FZ1, R1, GTS, XJ, V Star, Road Star, Royal Star, Venture, F1, Warrior & TT-R models - 1993+. Vino Scooter 2001+.

Other Keys: Givi V46: Taylor X76

The Keymaker in the Bellevue Fred Meyer parking lot has made several keys for my Gen II, all work perfectly.