I put my key somewhere a long time ago, and now i cant find it, there is no spare, is there anyway to start the quad/hot wire it/pick the lock? or can i bring it or the serial number to a dealer and have a key made? what can i do?

 

You can buy a new ignition switch, if nothing else.

 

You can use a short piece of wire as a jumper across the harness to get it started. Try the two outside wires first. Keep trying combos until the starter button works. I've ridden this way after losing my key at the riding grounds. Some key shops can make a new key if you take them the tumbler.

 

brent, can you give me a little more detail,. its dark right now, and when i go to try it tomarrow i dont want to screw up, Thank you alot

 

I lost my keys and took the ignition to a locksmith. He made mea new key on the spot. Cheaper than a new ignition.

Ronnie

 

how hard is it to take the ignition out, whats required? ...thanks

 

On yor model I really don't know. Ihave a 99 Sport and I take the hood off and there is the ignition. Mine I just unplug the wiring harness and take the ignition out. Yours should be basically the same.

Ronnie

 

Go to Partsland.com and they have drawings of all models you can print out. Just look up ignition for your modeland it will show you how it comes apart.

Ronnie

 

To jump it run a wire from where the red wire's connect to,(it's your hot straight from your battery) to the area where the wires that have the red with white stripe. Just forget the ignition and get a rip cord.

 

all you need is a hammer and standard screwdriver!