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Gas tank key lost
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27 Feb 2006 18:13 #26897
by RetroRiceRocketRider
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Replied by RetroRiceRocketRider on topic Gas tank key lost
Which year KZ is it?
If it has the older style key, you should be able to open it with just about any other two-sided key.
Kawi didn't think to much about security where the fuel cap lock is concerned back in the 70's. :whistle:
If it has the older style key, you should be able to open it with just about any other two-sided key.
Kawi didn't think to much about security where the fuel cap lock is concerned back in the 70's. :whistle:
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
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27 Feb 2006 18:54 #26916
by RetroRiceRocketRider
Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
Replied by RetroRiceRocketRider on topic Gas tank key lost
That sounds about right.
I believe Kawi started using "real" keys for their fuel cap locks right about '80/'81.
A good locksmith should be able to pick that lock and make a new key for it for about $30-$45.
I was quoted $30 at a locksmith near me for the tank cap lock on my '84 ZN. Turns out it wasn't locked afterall, just "glued" stuck because the PO left fuel in it that had now turned to varnish.
:ohmy:
I believe Kawi started using "real" keys for their fuel cap locks right about '80/'81.
A good locksmith should be able to pick that lock and make a new key for it for about $30-$45.
I was quoted $30 at a locksmith near me for the tank cap lock on my '84 ZN. Turns out it wasn't locked afterall, just "glued" stuck because the PO left fuel in it that had now turned to varnish.
:ohmy:
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
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27 Feb 2006 19:14 #26926
by RetroRiceRocketRider
Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
Replied by RetroRiceRocketRider on topic Gas tank key lost
ran429 wrote:
I'm willing to bet you probably could have even used a twig or anything narrow and strong enough to turn it.
That wouldn't be a lock then, silly.
It would be a simple latch actuated by turning it inside the fuel cap.
Heh :laugh:
My 1981 wasnt keyed, I open it with a Yamaha Key.
NO TUMBLERS or sliders.
I'm willing to bet you probably could have even used a twig or anything narrow and strong enough to turn it.
That wouldn't be a lock then, silly.
It would be a simple latch actuated by turning it inside the fuel cap.
Heh :laugh:
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
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