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Confused about '79 8-pole key blanks?
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Sorry if this has been discussed to death, but I'm still confused if I can get a duplicate made for my '79 125x. Scooterwest states on their website the only way to obtain keys is buying a $50 switch. Some people say a volvo key will work? I'm just looking to get a cheap backup key made for emergencies.
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U can ask Brother Jimh, he is our locksmith

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koenig blues wrote:
U can ask Brother Jimh, he is our locksmith

Thanks to JimH He is the Master! a Locksmith and a Great Guy
Uuuh. He hasn't posted since 2014 and has RIP by is avatar....
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Maybe you could go by a locksmith and ask them to compare your key to a Volvo key. Laughing emoticon
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Aiosi wrote:
Maybe you could go by a locksmith and ask them to compare your key to a Volvo key. Laughing emoticon
Well I will, I was just trying to get some info first. I don't see a blank on scooter mercado, unless I missed it... and scooter west says there's no way.
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just so happens that a volvo key blank will fit the early model ktm 990 bikes.
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donarntz wrote:
Sorry if this has been discussed to death, but I'm still confused if I can get a duplicate made for my '79 125x. Scooterwest states on their website the only way to obtain keys is buying a $50 switch. Some people say a volvo key will work? I'm just looking to get a cheap backup key made for emergencies.
I recently had all my keys duplicated at a locksmith here in Omaha for 1980 P125X. The trick is finding the right blank. Here are a couple of pics of my ignition keys. The one with black I believe is original. It's the only only one I got with the scoot. The duplicated key was cut on a ilco 1627 blank. Do you have a key to copy? Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Ilco-Scissor-Lift-Key/dp/B0010O81BK

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Original on right- Duplicate on left
Original on right- Duplicate on left
Other side Original on right-Duplicate on left.
Other side Original on right-Duplicate on left.
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Hec In Omaha wrote:
I recently had all my keys duplicated at a locksmith here in Omaha for 1980 P125X. The trick is finding the right blank. Here are a couple of pics of my ignition keys. The one with black I believe is original. It's the only only one I got with the scoot. The duplicated key was cut on a ilco 1627 blank. Do you have a key to copy? Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Ilco-Scissor-Lift-Key/dp/B0010O81BK

Hec
Thank you so much, that's really helpful.
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Great info.
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