Cheap spare Key

**cnc** · 03-02-2011, 08:42 AM

Just thought I would pass this along. First off I don't know what a spare key is worth at the dealer or a locksmith, so maybe this is not worth the trouble. I wanted a spare key to keep tucked in my wallet and decided to ask the local hardware if they had a match. Turns out they did have something close. The blank is ILCO X121 DC3 made in USA. The cut matched up with the original, but when I got it home, I found the shank is slightly thicker and at first would not go in any of the locks except the gas cap. I filed both of the flat sides with a points file ( mostly just taking the plating off ) and it works perfectly. Total cost $1.15 and 5 minutes of my time.

dabull · 01-28-2012, 04:02 PM

Just what is the keycode for a 2005 Nomad 1600??? That would be AWESOME to know as my key does not show the code (is a Kaw key with the head of the key shaped lik half a heart)....

**Timay** · 01-28-2012, 04:56 PM

I quit going to hardware stores and big box stores for my keying needs...I go here and have never been disappointed. Plus once it's cut, I take the key out to the bike and try it before the transaction is complete. I had a spare made for my MC just after I bought it...it has a round 'pop machine' type key (the PO had installed the Harley look-alike) and the bag key - less then 10 bux and lots of good conversation!

Tim

rolfe · 01-29-2012, 08:10 AM

When I purchased my 99 it only came with one key. I did purchase a OEM key as a back up. But I do like the idea of your key you found. Many Thanks

Monkeyman · 01-29-2012, 09:31 AM

I have 2 OEM keys (came with the bike) but I'd like to find one of those credit card keys to keep in my wallet.

**ringadingh** · 01-29-2012, 10:06 AM

I couldn't find any blanks here locally but I found some on Ebay a while ago. The Ilco X121 DC3 is another key blank that works on the Nomads.

03-02-2011, 08:42 AM	#1
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Cheap spare Key Just thought I would pass this along. First off I don't know what a spare key is worth at the dealer or a locksmith, so maybe this is not worth the trouble. I wanted a spare key to keep tucked in my wallet and decided to ask the local hardware if they had a match. Turns out they did have something close. The blank is ILCO X121 DC3 made in USA. The cut matched up with the original, but when I got it home, I found the shank is slightly thicker and at first would not go in any of the locks except the gas cap. I filed both of the flat sides with a points file ( mostly just taking the plating off ) and it works perfectly. Total cost $1.15 and 5 minutes of my time. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-28-2012, 04:56 PM	#3
Timay Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 321	I quit going to hardware stores and big box stores for my keying needs...I go here and have never been disappointed. Plus once it's cut, I take the key out to the bike and try it before the transaction is complete. I had a spare made for my MC just after I bought it...it has a round 'pop machine' type key (the PO had installed the Harley look-alike) and the bag key - less then 10 bux and lots of good conversation! Tim __________________ 2000 Nomad VBA #01884
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01-29-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I have 2 OEM keys (came with the bike) but I'd like to find one of those credit card keys to keep in my wallet. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-29-2012, 10:06 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I couldn't find any blanks here locally but I found some on Ebay a while ago. The Ilco X121 DC3 is another key blank that works on the Nomads. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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