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juice420
05-15-2011, 06:26 PM
Well, I lost the damn key to my KFX. Can I get another at the dealer or what?
CJM
05-15-2011, 06:33 PM
Yep, they should be able to cut you one or you can get a locksmith to do it.
Sjorge450R
05-15-2011, 06:37 PM
Just buy a new ignition. It will be cheaper. For the mean time. Unplugg the wires going into the ignition and plug them into each other. This will allow you to 'hot start' your kfx for the time being. Make sure you unplug the wires when you aren't riding so it doesn't kill the battery.
juice420
05-15-2011, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by Sjorge450R
Just buy a new ignition. It will be cheaper. For the mean time. Unplugg the wires going into the ignition and plug them into each other. This will allow you to 'hot start' your kfx for the time being. Make sure you unplug the wires when you aren't riding so it doesn't kill the battery. Are you serious or just being sarcastic? Why would I do all that when I could just get a new key?
CJM
05-15-2011, 06:46 PM
Yea, you can hotwire it if you want lol.

Ignitions more $$ and some need to be programmed to the CDI.
Sjorge450R
05-15-2011, 06:49 PM
My dealer would rap somebody for a new ley and so would almost any locksmith. Ignitions with a key can be had on ebay for cheap a lot of times.
blaster12s
05-15-2011, 07:01 PM
i would just hotwire it...it aint that hard.
Tommy Warren
05-15-2011, 08:52 PM
hook the ignition up to a hidden toggle switch that only you can find
OldGuyonaQuad
05-15-2011, 09:20 PM
You will need some type of proof of ownership for the dealer to sell you a new key.
juice420
05-15-2011, 10:17 PM
Originally posted by OldGuyonaQuad
You will need some type of proof of ownership for the dealer to sell you a new key. Yeh, that's not a problem. What kinda price are we talkin' here? Would I have to take the quad to the dealership so they can cut a key or how does that work?
OldGuyonaQuad
05-16-2011, 08:50 AM
Yea proof of ownership and the VIN #, pretty sure it was like $25 they can tell what key # you need by the vin #
juice420
05-16-2011, 01:17 PM
O.k., now I'm a little pissed. Just called the dealer I bought the quad from and he said they don't cut keys. So he said call a locksmith. Yeh, locksmith wants $120. Can I try a different dealer maybe?
DnB_racing
05-16-2011, 01:24 PM
brand new ignitions are about 85 bucks and they come with 2 keys check ebay you might find a used one, it take no more then 5 minutes to plug a new one in and mount it
juice420
05-16-2011, 01:36 PM
Originally posted by DnB_racing
brand new ignitions are about 85 bucks and they come with 2 keys check ebay you might find a used one, it take no more then 5 minutes to plug a new one in and mount it
Well, I just called a different dealer. He said take the ignition off and bring it to him and he can make me a key.
troutman561
05-16-2011, 04:35 PM
I know its not an apples to apples comparison but I went through a similar situation with my 400ex except my ignition went bad. I hot-wired the 400 for a while and then found a brand new ignition with 2 keys for $35

Edit: After a 2 minute search I found this as the lowest price via ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-BRAND-NEW-OEM-IGNITION-SWITCH-KAWASAKI-KFX400-400-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ba865811QQitemZ17063 3091089QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Tommy Warren
05-16-2011, 07:42 PM
Originally posted by troutman561
I know its not an apples to apples comparison but I went through a similar situation with my 400ex except my ignition went bad. I hot-wired the 400 for a while and then found a brand new ignition with 2 keys for $35

Edit: After a 2 minute search I found this as the lowest price via ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-BRAND-NEW-OEM-IGNITION-SWITCH-KAWASAKI-KFX400-400-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ba865811QQitemZ17063 3091089QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I think he is pretty committed to doing this the hard and expensive way.....
juice420
05-17-2011, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by Tommy Warren
I think he is pretty committed to doing this the hard and expensive way.....
Actually no, I'm not.
I finally caught a break for once. The new guy at work also works part time as a locksmith apprentice. Whoddathunkit?! I'm getting ready to call up there right now. He told me last night he'll make me 4 keys for $25. Just gotta take the ignition off.
DnB_racing
05-17-2011, 12:31 PM
Originally posted by juice420
Actually no, I'm not.
I finally caught a break for once. The new guy at work also works part time as a locksmith apprentice. Whoddathunkit?! I'm getting ready to call up there right now. He told me last night he'll make me 4 keys for $25. Just gotta take the ignition off. I just hope this hasn't kept you from riding??Like others have added these can be hot wired in about 10 seconds, all you need is a wire schematic to make sure if it needs to be open or closed, on the Honda you can just unplug the key switch and run it, but I believe the kfx needs the connection to be made,
juice420
05-18-2011, 02:43 PM
Originally posted by DnB_racing
I just hope this hasn't kept you from riding??Like others have added these can be hot wired in about 10 seconds, all you need is a wire schematic to make sure if it needs to be open or closed, on the Honda you can just unplug the key switch and run it, but I believe the kfx needs the connection to be made, well the keys have only been missing for a couple days thank god. Just got back from the locksmith with my keys!!!!