Cutting a BMW Key

[mehrten]

2008 K1200GT.

I bought the bike with a rear trunk that was not keyed to the bike's ignition. Consequently, I have to carry two keys. No big deal.

But, I only have one key for the trunk. I would like to have a spare key cut to match the trunk key.

Seems the inner-cut keys are a problem to get cut in my local area.

Has anyone had a BMW inner-cut key done?

Appreciate it.

Deryle & Wanda Mehrten
Sierra Vista, AZ USA

 

[paul_f]

My local locksmith has cut BWW keys for my bikes using ‘90s BMW car keys.

 

[Tonyfr]

2008 K1200GT.

I bought the bike with a rear trunk that was not keyed to the bike's ignition. Consequently, I have to carry two keys. No big deal.

But, I only have one key for the trunk. I would like to have a spare key cut to match the trunk key.

Seems the inner-cut keys are a problem to get cut in my local area.

Has anyone had a BMW inner-cut key done?

Appreciate it.

Deryle & Wanda Mehrten
Sierra Vista, AZ USA

Is the trunk a BMW trunk? You can key it to the ignition by changing the wafers in the lock assembly. I've changed my 49L top box twice to accommodate an RT and my 13GT.

 

[GTRider]

Deryle,
As Tonyfr pointed out, changing the wafers so your original bike key works is probably your best bet. I have a local locksmith, a very good one, who has told me he can cut the double-faced BMW keys BUT even tho we have the ID numbers for the correct blanks, the blanks are not available to locksmiths. He runs into the same issue with the BMW cars.

Best,
DeVern

 

[AntonLargiader]

Re-keying the lock is the way to go (as long as you don't have some special security concern where this is undesirable) and it's trivial to do if you have a set of wafers. Your dealer, or local independent should be able to do it. If you were here it would take ten minutes. Worst case you can mail it to me, but there MUST be someone nearby who can do it.

This was written for the R1100/1150 style locks, but the newer side-cut system works the same way.

Lock cylinders for two-sided keys

Lock cylinders for BMW motorcycles

largiader.com

 

[Tonyfr]

There was a repair kit sold by BMW. Part #51 25 7 698 201

 

[Seaweed]

Read up on these keys.
Page 5

 

[mehrten]

Appreciate the help!
James, Shop Manager at Iron Horse, had a blank stashed away and gave it to me.
A local lock smith had no problem doing a laser cut.
Thank you,
Deryle & Wanda Mehrten
Sierra Vista, AZ USA

 

[bradbaz]

2008 K1200GT.

I bought the bike with a rear trunk that was not keyed to the bike's ignition. Consequently, I have to carry two keys. No big deal.

But, I only have one key for the trunk. I would like to have a spare key cut to match the trunk key.

Seems the inner-cut keys are a problem to get cut in my local area.

Has anyone had a BMW inner-cut key done?

Appreciate it.

Deryle & Wanda Mehrten
Sierra Vista, AZ USA

I believe the closest BMW dealer is RideNow in Chandler, or GoAZ in Scottsdale.

 

[pauls1150]

...but Iron Horse has a much better reputation.

 

[toter]

I have a 22 GSA with keyless ride and all 3 BMW boxes. Using the fob for the boxes, seats, and nav, gave me much fear of breaking the fob. This website is where I got another key cut. You give them your 4 digit key code, and for like $25, key is shipped to your door.

Keys 4 UR Ride, Everything Keys

Keys 4 UR Ride

keys4urride.com

 

[GTRider]

Excellent! Now if I could just find my key code…

Best,
DeVern

 

[Seaweed]

Excellent! Now if I could just find my key code…

Best,
DeVern

And please let us all know where you find the code. I suspect the code is linked to the VIN and held near and dear by the mothership, only to be revealed to a dealership.

 

[lee]

And please let us all know where you find the code.

If you saved it, a new bike comes with a small plastic piece with a paper tag attached. The code is printed on the paper tag and plastic thing.
This is usually included in the package with the Rider Manual and Warranty book.
A dealer can also order a key using the bike VIN.

 

[r0ckrat]

If you saved it, a new bike comes with a small plastic piece with a paper tag attached. The code is printed on the paper tag and plastic thing.
This is usually included in the package with the Rider Manual and Warranty book.
A dealer can also order a key using the bike VIN.

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Spare key and tag usually not included when buying a used bike, however. And the dealer wants too much money for a key.

 

[redlegrider]

Not all locksmiths can cut inner-cut keys. MIne was done by some ex BMW locksmith.

 

[toter]

Both the 21 GS and the 22 GSA I bought used have keyless ride, and included the plastic emergency key and key code plastic thingy.

 

[lee]

the dealer wants too much money for a key.

I think the non chipped key I use for the seat lock was around $35.
The fob is not cheap.

 

[bc1100s]

Non-chipped key blanks are available on Amazon for cheap. The second locksmith I called was able to do the internal key cut.

 

[dalfin63]

Deryle,
As Tonyfr pointed out, changing the wafers so your original bike key works is probably your best bet. I have a local locksmith, a very good one, who has told me he can cut the double-faced BMW keys BUT even tho we have the ID numbers for the correct blanks, the blanks are not available to locksmiths. He runs into the same issue with the BMW cars.

Best,
DeVern

Can you buy the blanks from BMW and then take to local locksmith? I had tro do that for a 90 Honda PC800 that I wanted an extra key. Honda didn't want to cut it...