Seat lock problem 81gpz550

Hi I had a problem today when my ignition key wouldn't work and I ended up snapping the key at the petrol station and I had to push the bike home about a mile. I had another switch which I fitted and was able to get the bike started and was able to go for a ride. Now the problem is I cant unlock the seat , I have tried a couple of keys but no joy. I tried removing the pins that fit through the hinges on the other side but only one will come out. I a m thinking the only answer is to drill the old one out any else have any ideas.

If you have the number from the ignition switch, Rstnick can probably make a key for you.

If Rstnick isn't available, you can try searching the key number on eebbaayy --- I did the other day & found a seller who cuts new keys using the code you provide.

2 Kawasaki Motorcycle Keys Code Cut Z5601 thru Z5650

If your ignition doesn't have a number, check the seat lock or the steering lock for a 3 digit number, it's very hard to see, I had to use a magnifying glass, once you get the #, start calling local locksmiths, & see if they make motocycle keys by code, ...I lost my keys last year & that's what I did, they charged me 20.00 for 2 keys . & I was good to go ,
Pete

Thanks everyone, I have found a number on the ignition lock 361518 but I am not sure if that is a code as all the codes on the ebay ad had a z in front and the new keys have a z on them. I will get my magnifying glass out and see if theres any code on the seat lock

Thanks

The key code should be a Z series number for a GPz..
Z5001 to Z6000.

Could be on your broken key too.

Do oil the seat lock, and all your locks.
A silicone spray works well.

Hi, therres no key code on the key, its a replacement key. I hope to take the lock to a key maker tonight . If that doesnt help ill try and get the dowels out of the lock to get at the barrell.

Thanks

The Z key code number is on the seat lock, but you need to take it out first as it is out of sight. It is stamped behind the lock body, .This 4 digit code will get you a new key cut, there is a guy on ebay who does it.

The z650 and 900 locks look very similar and I think they are the same part number.



Did you get the caliper mount I sent?

1981 KZ650-CSR code location.

Hi managed to get the barrell out of the lock by drilling out the dowel pinms, found the z number after scraping the paint off, further dismantled the lock and recovered the broken piece. Will be going to the keycutters tonight. Martin that is a very informative picture nice that its on record to help out anyone else in future.

Brendan got the caliper mounting the brakes are all good now,sent you an email a few weeks ago never had any reply will send you some beer tokens for the part Thanks

Hi back again, got a new key made that opens the seat lock. the key cutter used the key that was in two parts to make a new one.
He wasnt interested in the code on the lock. Cost £10 what a con for a couple of minutes work.

Anyway thanks all for the help in getting sorted

Dave