The metal tag is most definitely the key code dude. Who told you it wasn't?

 

it came up in random threads during my searches. it couldve been from the new 250 forums or the 03-04, but said that the metal tag has a 4 digit number, and did not match to a locksmiths key code library thing.

either way, i bought my bike used off craigslist and i do not have the original set with that tag.

 

Bring the key tag to a Kawasaki dealership

oh wait, i thought u said u had the key tag

 

i would stop snowboarding with important shit with you..

 

:buzzsaw:

 

worst case, removing the lock isn't that bad of a job. ( as long as the steering isn't locked) you might be able to remove something like the helmet or seat lock assembly maybe..

 

remove the ignition lock & bring it to the locksmith...saves a few bucks.

 

who snowboards with their bike key?

 

people who keep bike key with their car keys. do all u guys carry your bike key separately or something? i have a quick disconnect to keep them all together.

anyway, i couldve lost them cliff diving for all its worth. theyre long gone, and helpful advice about where the key code might be or what it looks like would really help.

for anyone that has replaced a key before, was your key code z#### or c##HH or anything along those lines (# represent numerical digits)? if the metal tag is the key code, can some one check theirs and let me know if its letters and numbers, or just numbers? thanks again for any help.

 

the OP, evidently.

 

He must have a huge keyring with all his keys on maybe?

LOL

 

Leaving ur car keys, house, etc keys on your bike key sucks cause it stratches up the triple tree

 

well i got one of those quick disconnecting key rings, so i can take off the bike key quickly.

do you have your metal tag? could you please tell me if it has 2 letters at the end? or if matches the code stamped on the side of the ignition?

im cool with jokes and all, but it really sucks to be me right now. please help me get my bike running. i can give u some good karma or something.
thanks again

 

update: for future reference, incase anyone else needs this info later.

LocksmithLedger.com - Article - New Kawasaki Ninja 250R Key System

"First, some information about Kawasaki ignition locks. For several years Kawasaki has printed some helpful information on the face of the ignition lock. Look for a “KM” listing. If the listing is KM5 or KM8, then the code series should be Z5001-Z6000. If the listing is KM4, then the code series should be B8001-9000. If the listing is KM10, it is the new Ninja 250R code series."

 

Great info ricerocketeer31!

Thanks!

 

no problem. its nice to have confirmation of some of the info i found, especially since many of the lost key threads i found ended with the person finding their keys; or just with no conclusion at all.

hopefully itl be of some help to any1 else thats unfortunate enough to lose their only key. its a shitty place to be, and i know from personal experience.

ps: it doesnt seem like it would make it easier to steal these bikes, but if theres a hole in my logic, then i can take it down. just in case.

 

Just an FYI:

You can buy blank keys on eBay and have your local locksmith cut them for you.

 

I know for a fact i dont have the little metal bar where else can you find this code??? I just ended up having a locksmith make me a few copies incase i lost one or 2.

 

its on the ignition in an area that cant be seen unless you remove it. the code on the seat lock only works on the seat and the gas cap. the code under the gas cap is not a key code and will be different than the seat lock. it is just 4 numbers, while the seat lock follows the previous info i posted.

 

Alright so if i really wanted to see the code i would have to take the ignition out and check it out. Thanks for the info .

 

Is it true thatwhen you go to get another key made you need a red key? Bought my bike used, so no red key. I have the original key number on the original paperwork when the bike was bought. So could I just give the locksmith that z#### code and he can cut me a key or am i just FUCKED! FML!

 

I bought my brand new bike from a Kawasaki dealer and got two keys with my bike both are black. If you have the original key you can buy a blank key and a good locksmith should be able to duplicate it.

 

What about if there is no keys? the original owner only gave me one....

 

You buy a blank key and make a duplicate using the one key you have.

If you lost the key your dealer should be able to get one with the key number you have.

 

Thanks, thats kind of good to hear, Would I have to go to the original dealership or any? Also, what is that number for?

 

the dealer cannot make you a new key. they do not store that information.

 

What information?