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I've Broken It

#1 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:30 pm

I was about to put my Falco away last night - stuck the key in the ignition - thought "that felt a bit funny" - examined key - discovered only half a key.

:smt013

Fortunately, the other half (of the key - not the mrs) was recovered from the barrel with a pair of long-nosed pliers - thankfully it had broken before I'd turned it.

So now I'm using my spare key but obviously want to get a replacement ASAP. Obvious first place to look is the Aprilia Yorkshire website .... but that doesn't seem to be working :smt118

What's more, my home internet has died and NTL can't get it looked at till tomorrow so I can't go hunting for one tonight.


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Has anyone else suffered an Aprilia key breaking? I can't think why mine has done this - i'ts not been abused.

Does anyone know a good place to get a replacement?
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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:11 pm

http://www.motorcycle-key.co.uk/?gclid= ... 1QodR06q2w


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...

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#3 Post by Yostwerks » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:13 pm

I can't think why mine has done this - i'ts not been abused.
Perhaps it's metal fatigue from overuse ... :smt003
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#4 Post by D-Rider » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:27 pm

Great link - thanks - can get a spare for my son's CB125 too.

I'll make sure I get them delivered somewhere other than to home though ... can't be too careful with info about keys


Yostwerks wrote:
I can't think why mine has done this - i'ts not been abused.
Perhaps it's metal fatigue from overuse ... :smt003
LOL :smt005
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#5 Post by HowardQ » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:09 pm

If Pete's link does not find you one, you could try Speedaway at Blackheath Tel. 0121 559 1270

Site - http://www.speedaway.co.uk/

Had a quick look at site from work but no obvious info on an ignition key.
Have used Aprilia Yorkshire and Speedaway in the past and my old (now shut) local dealer - Hillsborough M/Cycles used Speeaway a lot.

Give them a ring in the morning, they ship quickly if in stock.
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#6 Post by Tweaker » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:06 pm

Take it to your local friendly car key cutter and use a Fiat blank - it's the same. (can't remember which Fiat but 2 mins with your original should find it). :smt002
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#7 Post by Falcoholic » Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:52 pm

RSVR.net do spare blanks too if you have no luck elsewhere.
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#8 Post by D-Rider » Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:30 pm

Many thanks for all the potential sources of keys - I'll get on with it now and actually get one.

.... and on another good note ..... 'tinternet is back up and running in chez moi.

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