I lost both my keys and need new ones.

Is it hard to get them replaced or does the machine have to be hauled into the shop? $100 an hour labor rate for new keys is a rip off.

You will have to order a new ignition switch from dealer. It comes with two keys. It is easy to install even with limited mechanical inclination. Should be less than $100.

A completely new switch would be around 70 dollars, and come with 2 keys. Not that hard to put one in.

man blue you are havig bad luck it seems. i think you can order new keys via giving the ser.# though a dealer but its probably as almost as expensive. you didnt happen to right down the key number in the manual for keeps sake did ya? just a thought.

Looking at Ronnies.com, the blank key is $7.15.

But they also say it can be cut from the existing key. If you don't have the code for your old key, the new ignition switch was $63.05.

Where do i find the serial number of the keys?

When you bought it, there should have been a metal tab like thing along with the keys. That should have had the key code on it.

And then they can make a key from that code rather then replacing the ign?

That's my understanding of it. I don't have first hand experience doing that, so I can't say for sure. I have replaced a broken ignition before, and if you have to go that route, it's not very hard at all.

When the dealership set it up they may have written the key number in your owners manual. Check in the book because there is a place for them to write it down. If you can find it there the set-up sheet has is a place for it to be written down there also. Your dealership might still have the paper work. I sitll don't know if you can order it with that number, I couldn't do it with my Yamaha motocycle.