The key pass

[Winston Smith]

Steve, what is the blank key number?  My local 'smith couldn't match a blank to the K-key

[Lonewolf]

The frst place I went to couldn't match it either then I went to a cobblers and they had stacks of blank Kawasaki keys, the reference is KAW 6DP or it could be KAW 8DP. I've sent you a picture of it via MMS see if you can make out whether its a 6 or an 8. I'd say a 6.

[Ziderman]

Take your point fellow Bikers about keeping Key in Jacket..Just I keep my Jacket & all rest Bike clothing in Garage. I go down stairs in shorts & Sandals & change in Garage. Hence key fob coming back up stairs in shorts.
I to had problem trying to get some one to cut spare for fuel & luggage.

[Lonewolf]

£5 is all I was charged so it's a sensible thing to do because I'm forever losing keys, wouldn't want to lose an expensive fob.

[mecki]

My bike actually came with 3 keys. 1 in the ignition, 1 in the fob and the third one in a black plasic case and this supposedly can unlock the bike if you loose the fob.

[Ubertours]

Unlock it maybe, start it NO

[mecki]

Well, I haven't tried it out yet, but the manual says, if you lose the fob you have to hold the plastic case in a right angle to the ignition and you should be able to start the bike. I'll try it out and let you know if it works or not.

[mecki]

OK - I just gave the spare fob a try and I managed to start the bike without the fob being anywhere near.
So at least on the 2011 model you can start and ride the bike if you loose the fob as long as you have the spare fob.

[Cartman]

My Key fob went for a spin the other day , preceded by an hour on a 60 degree cycle & all within the confines of a pocket on my shorts...Wondered where it was , then when hanging out washing it fell to floor. It would not work at first , but new Battery & it's fine.

You are not alone, did the same thing last week :D it was quite a relief when it worked ok after a new battery!