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Offline Coppertop1234

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Replacement Vintage Keys?
« on: March 15, 2026, 06:11:31 PM »
Best place to get a replacement key - DS? when next ordering

I have the key number and would like a few spares as this one looks really worn and a bit bent dont want it to snap off
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Re: Replacement Vintage Keys?
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2026, 06:42:55 PM »
There is an advert in the VJMC Tansha magazine for supply of original Honda keys. Also a listing on eBay  (item number 157299118185) for original 400/4 style plastic head keys.
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Offline Coppertop1234

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Re: Replacement Vintage Keys?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2026, 07:08:49 PM »
Tried Ebay he didn't have my number but thank you Chris
I Love Tinkering with Old Classics
1970 Mobylette 50cc  
1972 Honda Cb175
1974 Yamaha Rd250  
1962 Triumph 650 Bonneville
1972 Norton Commando
1978 Honda CB400/4
1976 CB750F1 
1976 Suzuki GT750 Kettle
1978 Honda CB 750 F1 
Married Life No Bikes for a while then
1975 CB Honda 400/4 Restoration
1976 Kawasaki Z650   Restoration
2002 Suzuki GSX1400
1976 Honda cb750F1  Restoration
1978 Honda cb750 F1 Restoration
1977 CB 250 Dream    Restoration
1977 CB400/4  - The last one - Restoration

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Re: Replacement Vintage Keys?
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2026, 07:17:29 PM »
HondaKeys.com

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Re: Replacement Vintage Keys?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2026, 11:24:54 AM »
I used a company called replacementkeys.co.uk.
I placed the order at 4pm and they arrived by midday the next day via 1st class post.
I've used this company twice now, 1st occasion was for a Lucas ignition key and the second time for a replacement key for my Clark tool chest. As long as you have a key code (usually stamped on the lock) they can supply a replacement.
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Replacement Keys? Sorted
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2026, 07:00:31 PM »
Sorted
Bought some blanks from DS and had them cut £5.00 each by local locksmith
« Last Edit: March 25, 2026, 09:29:45 AM by Coppertop1234 »
I Love Tinkering with Old Classics
1970 Mobylette 50cc  
1972 Honda Cb175
1974 Yamaha Rd250  
1962 Triumph 650 Bonneville
1972 Norton Commando
1978 Honda CB400/4
1976 CB750F1 
1976 Suzuki GT750 Kettle
1978 Honda CB 750 F1 
Married Life No Bikes for a while then
1975 CB Honda 400/4 Restoration
1976 Kawasaki Z650   Restoration
2002 Suzuki GSX1400
1976 Honda cb750F1  Restoration
1978 Honda cb750 F1 Restoration
1977 CB 250 Dream    Restoration
1977 CB400/4  - The last one - Restoration