Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I picked up a junky old Elite someone was getting rid of and it doesn't have a key. I am wondering if I remove the ignition key cylinder and bring it to Honda will they cut me a key without having proof of ownership? They cut a key for my car but I needed to show them the title. Right now I can't even open the seat to put gas in it.

Also, how can I tell what year the scooter is?

you can open the seat by sticking a screwdriver in the slot and turning the seat lock doesnt actully lock. or at least thats how it is on a spree. a dealer might not cut that key but a locksmith will. you can tell the year by looking at the tag riveted to the frame behind the front wheel

Kenny_McCormic wrote:you can open the seat by sticking a screwdriver in the slot and turning the seat lock doesnt actully lock. or at least thats how it is on a spree. a dealer might not cut that key but a locksmith will. you can tell the year by looking at the tag riveted to the frame behind the front wheel

Thanks for the info, the seat opened right up with a screwdriver, I had no idea

Now I'm going to try taking the cylinder to the dealer and see if they'll cut me a key.

If any key including a screwdriver works on the seat lock, it
may not be helpful in getting a key for the ignition.

The ignition switch does have alpha numeric codes for the key.
Some dealers can cut or order a key from the code.

-- Here's text from a Gyro group...
> I've lost the key to my '86 Gyro. A replacement ignition switch is no
> longer available. Anyone have any ideas on how to solve this dilemma?

Yes. Remove the lock cylinder and look for a code etched/stamped into
it. Take that lock cylinder and that code to your local Honda moto
dealer and they can look it up and cut new keys for you.
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mousewheels wrote:If any key including a screwdriver works on the seat lock, it
may not be helpful in getting a key for the ignition.

The ignition switch does have alpha numeric codes for the key.
Some dealers can cut or order a key from the code.

-- Here's text from a Gyro group...
> I've lost the key to my '86 Gyro. A replacement ignition switch is no
> longer available. Anyone have any ideas on how to solve this dilemma?

Yes. Remove the lock cylinder and look for a code etched/stamped into
it. Take that lock cylinder and that code to your local Honda moto
dealer and they can look it up and cut new keys for you.
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I meant taking the ignition key cylinder to the dealer, not the dummy seat lock cylinder. Thanks for the info!

Title issue depends on what state you're in.