Author Topic: Bent key  (Read 849 times)

Vietkieutie

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 14
    • View Profile
Bent key
« on: August 02, 2018, 02:08:43 AM »
I bent one of the two keys the scooter comes with, after trying to get used to it. Of course, you can’t open the under seat compartment when the key isn’t straight. Should I simply bring it to a keymaker and have them bend it back straight, send it back to Kymco, or is there a home remedy I can apply?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

xsel777

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 670
    • View Profile
Re: Bent key
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2018, 04:19:20 AM »
If it does not have a crack at the bend, and the bend is at 45 degrees or less I would use a butane lighter to heat up that bend, put the key on a flat surface, and give it a quick bang with a hammer.

Sent from my Mi Max using Tapatalk

2010 Kymco Xciting 500Ri-Dark Blue

Jonnielights

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 73
    • View Profile
Re: Bent key
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2018, 06:33:56 AM »
I did the same with one of mine, I kinda twisted it opening my seat.  Took it to the local hardware store and the guy had it fixed in minutes, for something like $2.
2015 Kymco Like 200i LX- Gold with Black Stripes
2015 Honda CB500XA- Grey and Yellow
Queens, NYC

Stig / Major Tom

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 14210
  • Rural Ohio
    • View Profile
Re: Bent key
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2018, 11:51:30 AM »
I'd look on ebay, or do web search (for purchasibg from China, or Hong Kong ) for key blanks. ...have local key shop or hardware store cut you a couple new keys. I did this for my Kymco, Honda and Suzuki scooters....less than $20 for 2, all in.

Stig
« Last Edit: August 03, 2018, 06:59:10 PM by Stig »
Boston Strong
Rural Ohio

And, I'm feeling a little peculiar.

Vietkieutie

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 14
    • View Profile
Re: Bent key
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2018, 05:20:47 PM »
Right on everyone!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

An Error Has Occurred!

Call to undefined function split()