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Sid Squid · 05-06-12, 11:21 AM

Don't get it cut from the tank lock - it only uses the lower few tumblers so the key will be incomplete and won't operate the ignition lock. Remove the ignition and find a locksmith who will cut from that.
Is the steering lock engaged? If yes then:
Remove whatever parts are in the way, (dependant on whether yours is faired or not), and remove the stem nut and loosen the upper yoke clamps, then remove the lock screws, (the only slight complication is that you'll need a security Torx bit to turn the screws), and lift the yoke away from the stem before trying to displace the lock.
If the steering lock is not set, you can sometimes remove the lock bolts and wiggle it out of place without disturbing the upper yoke.

05-06-12, 11:21 AM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: lost keys to my k3 sv650 Don't get it cut from the tank lock - it only uses the lower few tumblers so the key will be incomplete and won't operate the ignition lock. Remove the ignition and find a locksmith who will cut from that. Is the steering lock engaged? If yes then: Remove whatever parts are in the way, (dependant on whether yours is faired or not), and remove the stem nut and loosen the upper yoke clamps, then remove the lock screws, (the only slight complication is that you'll need a security Torx bit to turn the screws), and lift the yoke away from the stem before trying to displace the lock. If the steering lock is not set, you can sometimes remove the lock bolts and wiggle it out of place without disturbing the upper yoke. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"