Fuel Tank Lock - Help?!

[RichRoberts44]

Ok gys this may seem a bit dodgy but its not. Ive purchased a CB900FZ as a project bike which came in bits. Unfortunatly it never came with keys. I want to strip the tank down but cant get the lock open. Whats the best way to go about this? Drill out the lock? Thanks in advance.

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Honda keys can be a bitch. Yamaha and Suzuki have a number on the tumbler, and you can often go to the dealer and get a replacement. Half the time Honda can't even say what key blank you need.

Try this Web site:
http://www.hondakeys.com/

or try taking it to a locksmith.

 

[DrJ]

If you can find a number on the lock, do an ebay search. Lots of Honda OEM keys there.

 

[RichRoberts44]

Ok i'll take a look. Thanks

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Unfortunately, with Hondas, the lock number is usually hidden where you can't see it unless you have the key. Like I said, Yamahas and Suzukis usually have a key number right on the outside of the cylinder, but not Hondas. :-\

 

[Redbird]

Bring the tank to a local locksmith and have them cut a key for it.
I had no key for the RD400 tank I put on my DS7. Went to a locksmith. 20 minutes and $20 later I had two keys and an open fuel tank.

Correction... 10 minutes and $10. I went back and looked it up