So when I bought my 1999 Katana, I was informed that none of the original keys were available for it. When the previous owner regained possession of it (divorce), his ex-wife lost the keys. As such, he had a mold made from the bike for the needed key.
I had multiple copies made of this key and have had to switch them out as they wear down (bike would not go from off to on or i could not unlock the forks).
Today I found that the last fresh cut key (used for about 2 months --- others lasted about 4-5 each) wont immediately unlock the forks. I have to wiggle it and try for about 5 minutes until it unlocks .
I am trying to figure out a better solution to this issue. Is it just that the keys just keep wearing down? Or is it possible it is the bike? Currently I am trying to find a way to get it to work smoothly with the current keys - as i said the most recent key has only been used for 2 months.
All input is appreciated. (It is very important to me to be able to lock the forks as I work some night shifts in a building where I can't see the bike from the window).
I had multiple copies made of this key and have had to switch them out as they wear down (bike would not go from off to on or i could not unlock the forks).
Today I found that the last fresh cut key (used for about 2 months --- others lasted about 4-5 each) wont immediately unlock the forks. I have to wiggle it and try for about 5 minutes until it unlocks .
I am trying to figure out a better solution to this issue. Is it just that the keys just keep wearing down? Or is it possible it is the bike? Currently I am trying to find a way to get it to work smoothly with the current keys - as i said the most recent key has only been used for 2 months.
All input is appreciated. (It is very important to me to be able to lock the forks as I work some night shifts in a building where I can't see the bike from the window).
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