Getting a Yamaha top case keyed to original key

Elan

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I want to get a Yamaha top case added to my Tenere. Is there a way to get it keyed to the original ignition key? I already have side cases and don't really want to be using two different keys.
 

Elan

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Do they come attached to the bike somewhere? I bought the bike second hand from a dealer.
 

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Mine was in a plastic bag with the manuals and under the seat, but it would be wherever the dealer decided to put it.
Yamaha does sell a lock tumbler that can be keyed to the ignition or a locksmith should be able to it. If you buy a new top box it will not come with a lock.
 

Elan

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I took the bike to a locksmith to see if they could rekey a similar tumbler I would get for a new case. They were pretty dismissive though. Maybe if I showed up with a tumbler that's not already installed in a case they would be more helpful.

Thanks.
 

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I took the bike to a locksmith to see if they could rekey a similar tumbler I would get for a new case. They were pretty dismissive though. Maybe if I showed up with a tumbler that's not already installed in a case they would be more helpful.

Thanks.
Any locksmith should be able to rekey a lock cylinder in next to no time at all. Cost will vary depending on the locksmith, but figure anywhere between $20-60.

You'll want to take it out first though, I'm sure most locksmiths don't want to risk damaging your case taking the cylinder out.
 

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The lock fell out of my top box one day while riding, (make sure those little screws had blue locktite applied when put together) had to order a new lock, took the new lock to a locksmith and he was able to make my old keys work in the new lock, took him about 5 minutes and he did it for free, all he asked was that I spread some good words about his business.
 
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