Key Question

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

Is the lock on the gas tank EXACTLY the same as the lock on the ignition? I know they use the same key, but I'm just making sure maybe the ignition one isn't more complex or something (I don't know a lot about locks, I just don't want to bring down the gas cap to have a key made, and find out it's different).

Thanks!

[KatanaSoldier]

Not sure about pre-98 but they are exactly the same for mine.

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

You've taken them apart?

[DonShannon]

The gascap lock itself is less complex than the ignition. Same with the seat lock.
They only use one set of peaks and lands, the ignition uses both sides.
A talented locksmith should be able to use the seatlock to make a new key, but you should probably use the ignition regardless.

I cut my own keys by trial and error with needle files

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

One guy quoted $125-150 to come to the house and do it.. OUCH, no thanks!

I'm on the phone with another company (on hold) and maybe they'll be less.

[d3ad1ysp0rk]

Ugh. "Hundreds of dollars" again.

So.. in that case.. how do you remove the ignition lock from a 1988 Katana 600??

[rwcreigh]

have you looked at the manual here on this site?you might even try the search button

[DonShannon]

Remove clipons, steering stem screw, loosen fork clamps, unplug ignition wires and pull the top triple.

Removing the ignition from the triple: There's several ways, which I'll let you decide on. (I drilled)

[chinto]

Remove clipons, steering stem screw, loosen fork clamps, unplug ignition wires and pull the top triple.

Removing the ignition from the triple: There's several ways, which I'll let you decide on. (I drilled)

i used a small socket and tapped it onto the bolts. came off fairly easily.

[Mojoe]

my ignition switch is attached with two allen head bolts. I remove the triple tree cover, unplug the switch and take out the two bolts. simple as pie.

I feel sorry for you guys that have to remove the clip-ons and a bunch of other crap.

[DonShannon]

my ignition switch is attached with two allen head bolts. I remove the triple tree cover, unplug the switch and take out the two bolts. simple as pie.

I feel sorry for you guys that have to remove the clip-ons and a bunch of other crap.

Don't say that too loudly, lest some nefarious cretin visit your bike with a $4.99 set of allen keys...

[KatanaSoldier]

You've taken them apart?

Negative, roger now, I see you're talking about the guts.