Givi side case with no key, just a code - how to get one made?

[DcRider63]

If I have not posted this in the correct area, please let me know.
My friend has a 2014 STS that was purchased used, and in very good condition. However, the seller didn’t have the key(s) to the Givi side cases. I have searched the Internet and did a search on the forum, but I have not had any luck coming up with a way to have a key made by using only the code stamped on the top of the lock.
The reason why I am trying to pursue this for my friend is he has let me borrow his Spyder for a few days to see how me and the wife like riding it. My hope was that in return, I might be able to find a way to have a key made for him.

If anyone has experience this and has an avenue, please let me know.

Thanks

 

[Navydad]

How about contacting Givi with the code to see if they can be of help. That won't solve the problem as quickly as you would like, but any key is better than no key, even if it takes some time.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Have you tried any of your local Locksmiths?? Generally, a proper Locksmith should be able to do this sort of thing, or at least have the contacts with organisations like Givi to be able to get you a new key sorted, one way or another.

Good Luck! :cheers:

 

[DcRider63]

Navydad, thanks for the recommendation. While searching the Internet, I found other individuals who had reached out to Givi and thier experience was that Givi doesn’t make keys for the hard cases however they will sell the kit to replace the locks.

 

[DcRider63]

Peter, I actually reached out to two different locksmiths who specialized in motorcycle re-keying and in making keys by the code. I thought for sure this was the way I was going to be able to have a key made for my friend. However, it appears that his particular lock, which is 285, was one that neither of the locksmiths could duplicate?

 

[Peter Aawen]

Peter, I actually reached out to two different locksmiths that specialized in motorcycle re-keying and making keys by the code. I thought for sure this was the way I was going to be able to have a key made for my friend. However, it appears that his particular lock, which is 285, was one that neither of the locksmiths could duplicate?

That bit might be your problem?? :dontknow:

As is the case with so many other things, our Spyders don't have all that much in common with many motorcycles, so maybe you'd be better off asking a 'non-motorcycle specialist' locksmith, possibly one who does a lot of keys on cars? :dontknow:

But if they can't actually cut a key given the code AND access to the lock cylinder, I wouldn't really be calling them a 'proper locksmith'!! :banghead:

We have a fella locally here who will come to you - drives up in his van (a very nice Custom Resto-mod 1957 Chevy Van! ); takes your card details & checks whatever he needs to for ownership etc; inserts a device into the lock; opens it; takes the device back to his van and cuts a new key; codes the key if necessary, or does whatever the security calls for; tries it in the lock to make sure it works; maybe makes a few minor adjustments; and then hands you a working key and a receipt! He needs an appropriate blank for some keys, like those for 2014+ Spyders, due to the security chip embedded in them, but given that, he does all the necessary, including: the 'picking' of the lock if he can't cut a key for it given the key code; cutting the key; coding the key; and making sure it works! He works on any lock; cars, trucks, houses, sheds, padlocks, you name it; he'll even open and refurbish the locks on antique doors & chests, etc, making the keys where necessary, and making the old locks look and work like new - but he is actually a 'proper Locksmith', one who works on locks and keys; he's not just a 'key-cutter'!! hyea:

Sounds like you need a 'proper locksmith', not just a 'key cutter'! We've got one here in South Oz, but I don't think he'll make house-calls over your way?! :dontknow:

 

[RickWB]

I misplaced one key for my Shad saddlebags. I tried a local locksmith with no success. I contacted Shad with the cylinder/key number, and discovered that they don’t sell individual keys. I ended up with a kit of 3 lock cylinders, one for each of the saddlebags, and a spare, should I add the top case. There are videos online and it was not a difficult job. By the way, after I completed the replacement, I found my missing key! Anyhow, the replacement kit was about $50 CAD. I would try Givi.

Rick

 

[Navydad]

Navydad, thanks for the recommendation. While searching the Internet, I found other individuals who had reached out to Givi and thier experience was that Givi doesn’t make keys for the hard cases however they will sell the kit to replace the locks.

Yeah, that makes sense. The locksets and keys are probably supplied by an outside company and Givi buys them as a set.

 

[pegasus1300]

Can you take the lock to a real locksmith and have them match it with something similar? Or can current locks be rekeyed, that is changed to a key pattern the locksmith has a pattern for?