I usually get a couple extra keys made for any bikes I own. I looked online to see what the part number was for the 2012 DL650. I think it was at MRCycle. It showed the list price for a key blank at $57.92, and discounted to $49.34 at this website. That's beyond stupid, Suzuki. I'll stop by my local locksmith to see if they have the correct blank for this bike. I know it has to be the long style because of the recessed ignition switch. Ron Ayers website used to have the fiche for the 2012 and newer, but now it only shows up to 2011.
I went to my local locksmith and bought a new key and had it cut for the bike, at a whopping $3.41. I'll have to do the same, grind the shoulder down so it'll fit in the ignition switch. It works okay for the seat and fuel tank as it is.
Is there a chip in the OEM key, and doesn't the ignition need that? Certainly your $3.41 doesn't have it, or does it??? Please report if it works to start the bike!
I did the same as some others here did. I went to my local locksmith asked them to match up the key and ground the sides on an angle when I got it home. The locksmith said that the original key is chipped and did not want to cut an un chipped copy. I assured him it was not a chipped key so he cut one and it works great. total cost $3.00
So I rode to the dealer today to get an extra key made. Usually hide one on the bike and wanted to have it when start to do some work and find a good place to put it. Gave the guy my key....he looks on his screen for awhile....and says 'The blank for that is $60'.
WTF?!?!?!?
I asked him if it came with a free bike....sadly not.
I said I'd 'check around' and left.
I'm seeing a couple Ilco # here, so I'll stop by my locksmith guy and see what he has.
Bike is a '13 if anybody has recent experience or knowledge.
There is NO reason a key blank should cost $60.....just a total ripoff.
I wonder if the dealer is so expensive because they don’t cut the key themselves and special order the key from Suzuki with that really cool plastic and “S” on it.
I just left the Suzuki dealer with a quote of $60, uncut. Drove straight to Ace Hardware and had one cut on a SUZ18 blank for $3. I had to gring the front corners off the head of the key to get it to go deep enough, but I saved $57.
I just ordered 2 blanks from KeyBlankSales.com. They are the correct length, have a black plastic handle, and a pocket for non US chips. Just cut and go!
Part # SZ17R-GTS $4.38 ea. $8.95 shipping $17.71 total quick shipping too!
I have the suzuki side and top aluminium boxes and would like an extra key for them, it is just a very small key, any ideas? my local dealer can't even find them in the parts book.any help would be appreciated.
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