Topic: In a fix re: CB450 keys

[gregwaits]

I have a nice little CB450 sitting in my garage. No rust in the tank, less than 7 thou on the odometer and no key.

I called the local Honda shop (why are the people there so damned rude??). He said that he didn't have any "T" keys like this model takes and I had no other solution except to trace one down on Ebay. He said that even locksmiths don't have the blanks.

#$%*!

Any suggestions? I'd imagine that somewhere out there, there is a Honda dealership with some T keys.

[mlinder]

toggle switch to bypass ignition?
That's what I did.

Or use a later ignition from another bike.

[Klark Kent]

From the FAQ on where to purchase things:

Keys
www.hondakeys.com
www.cmsnl.com/keys.php?category_id=125 (Europe)
www.motorcyclekeys.com/vintage.html
www.reproductiondecals.com (go to More Info / NOS Keys) - Canada

[mark]

I got a pair from one of the fleabay guys for like $10.

There are a few websites that have a better selection of numbers but their prices are crazy. (like some of the above)

[gregwaits]

Thanks! Problem solved. I ordered apair of keys from the Canadian website provided.