Missing Red Key

[smithy5]

I recently purchased a Red April 2007 model ZX10R VIN JKAZXCD1X7A029866. I don't know much about the history of the bike other than the NSW dealer apparently purchased or consigned the bike from somewhere in Victoria. The dealer said he was not supplied a Red Key with the bike and the previous owners contact number has been disconnected. I think the bike might have been a repo or possibly in a minor bingle as I noted overspray inside the left side fairing. I thought I might try my luck on the forum and maybe chase down the previous owner and try and locate the Red Key.
Thanks for your help people......................

[Blurr]

BUGGER!!!!!! good luck but I wouldnt hold my breath!!!

[Wattie]

hey Brad, the overspray comes from factory

[Smitty]

...nice crim

pity about the key
I suggest you ring Kwaka Oz...and ask them as the dealer cant help

[Richo]

Just butting in here ... but what's a red key? ..

[smithy5]

Thanks for the sympathy guys. I spoke to Kwaka head office and either I find the red key or if I ever lose the only key I have, I will be up for about 2 grand for a new ECU and Immobiliser. Of course I have pushed this back onto the dealer and I am waiting for them to resolve the matter. Cheers
ps Richo a Red Key is required to program a new cut key. without it you cannot use a cut key.

[Cwidova]

hope you get some luck!!! my red key has never moved from the safe at work and it never will until i need a new black key......

[Tinman]

Thanks for the sympathy guys. I spoke to Kwaka head office and either I find the red key or if I ever lose the only key I have, I will be up for about 2 grand for a new ECU and Immobiliser. Of course I have pushed this back onto the dealer and I am waiting for them to resolve the matter. Cheers
ps Richo a Red Key is required to program a new cut key. without it you cannot use a cut key.

I was about to say it will cost 2k for a ECU and keys.... My friend bought a CBR600RR from the auction with out a key and the only way he got the key....

Was he contacted the RTA and asked them if they could send the previous owner a letter saying that someone has bought their old bike and was wondering if they get a key if they still had one... They will not be able to give you the customer details due to privacy act.

Give that a try it may work

That 600 is now my race bike

[Tinman]

Red key Richo is the Master key if you lose it you cant cut any keys for the bike as it programs they cut keys with the code

[Saki]

just on a side note, has anyone actually needed to get a replacement yet by using there "red key"

My mate has an 05 R1 with the immobliser thing built into the key. He took a black key in to a key cutter and they gave him a spatula sized key for $120, but they made a direct copy for him even without the red key !?!??!

[Wattie]

does it work??

[Saki]

does it work??

yeah works fine. He said it cost him $120-$130 or something like that and on the key it has "Battery Inside" so it obviously has some immobilizer inside it. ut yeah works!