Sorting keys on my 79 Z

[Kool_Biker]

Did all 79s have one key for ignition, fuel cap and the helmet holder?
Thanks, Aris

[tevan]

All the ones I have had did.

[EMS]

All my CBXes did too. The 80s in addition had the tail-lid with the same key and the Prolinks the saddlebag locks and mounting and right side fairing pocket.

[Kool_Biker]

Thanks

Then as expected mine's a mess:

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Can you shed any light at all on which one is of the right type and which is/are not?

Hint: Am I right in thinking the slotted part of the ignition key should be on its other side (mirror image), as is the case with the tank & holder keys?

Cheers, Aris

[EMS]

The fuel tank key is the original CBX key.

The steering lock was a European option and we do not have this in the U.S. Could be that this is original. The helmet holder key is a Honda key, but not for a CBX. Maybe somebody had a blank cut.
The ignition key maybe from an ignition lock for a different Honda. Some of the Goldwing locks fit the CBX.

[Joner]

The steering lock on the euro bikes (in the frame) had the key you have for it.

Cheers
Chris J.

[Kool_Biker]

Thanks chaps all this is useful.
Am I correct about below??

Hint: Am I right in thinking the slotted part of the ignition key should be on its other side (mirror image), as is the case with the tank & holder keys?

Armed with this knowledge I will now begin changing and adjusting the locks to end up with one key for the first 3 functions - ignition, fuel, helmet.

Which is, to say, is far less interesting than rebuilding my engine (for those who know my perils), but infinitely less stressful

Aris

[EMS]

Thanks chaps all this is useful.
Am I correct about below??

Hint: Am I right in thinking the slotted part of the ignition key should be on its other side (mirror image), as is the case with the tank & holder keys?

Aris

You would be correct, assuming the same key operates all items.

[Kool_Biker]

I was afraid ..
So, I begin with a correct new / second hand european ignition lock, and after, I adopt the fuel tank lock to the former's key.
The helmet lock & key, a much lower priority, can wait.
Thanks a lot!
Aris

[Kool_Biker]

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Folks,

I've looked and looked into our site regarding the subject of removing the tank lock barrel and what I found (above) was interesting if, to me at least, too vague.

Is there a more detailed, more up to date description somewhere I missed?

As before, my objective is to modify the tank lock to work with my ignition key.

Many thanks
Aris

[Kool_Biker]

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Easy peasy folks.

The tank lock barrel comes by gently pushing back its top-most (spring loaded) blade and pushing down, as shown in the attached pics.

Then it's all about swapping the 5 little main blades around and using your best miniature files to re program the lock.

Hope this helps.

[NobleHops]

Yet Another Pearl from you Aris. So nice to have you back.

[desertrefugee]

Good lord. The man's an animal. (I mean this in a good way).

Not too many "average Joes" willing to reprogram a lock cylinder.

Well done sir. You must have lots of time on your hands!

[Kool_Biker]

Hi Nils,

It's the challenge and the great pleasure that follows when a small problem is solved.
I looked everywhere and could not find this info. So ..

BTW, thanks for all the great tips and equally great photography in RestoCycle!

[Larry Zimmer]

Another gem, Aris! Thanks from all of us.