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Just a quick one. I had all of my bike documents out and noticed that although I have 2 alarm fobs and 1 plastic key I only have one real metal key for my bike.

So I am wondering if I am able to buy a blank key from a locksmiths or eBay etc and get it cut? Or do they have security chips in them which means although the key will work the bike won't run??

i enquired at dealers and was told that i needed to take my V5 reg doc to them and once they were happy i was the owner they would order it directly from germany using their recorded details. Price was £28 for a complete key

It'll be the same as my 07 K12GT I'd think, so yes they do have a chip in them.

BMW dealers will order you a key. I may be wrong but I was told that you can only have a maximum of 8 keys after that the ECU has to be replaced if the last one's lost

So given you already have two, with the plastic wallet key, the next will take you to 3 after that there's only 5 left

Martin at bromsgrovecobbler@gmail.com will 'convert' your plastic one into a proper metal key for just £15....you post yours to him, his price includes return postage. Bargain! Drop him a line and he'll send you his address.

He originally posted on the Euro K-Club site, which is where I got his details from, no other affiliation to him other than being a satisfied customer.

Pete

That's what I thought-they have transponders in them.

£28 for a key?? I suppose is not too bad as its an original BMW one.

Mlieplod £15 is that just for a metal key (but no transponder) so it will fit but won't start the bike??

Thanks guys no point ordering a blank from eBay- I'll leave it and order one when I'm feeling flush!!

Sorry, should have explained better!....he takes the transponder from the plastic key and transfers it into a metal one! So you end up with a fully working spare metal key.

Pete

Timson's do keys with transponders in but they're a lot more than the £28 quoted by BMW - I think I was quoted that for my Boxercup. Think I'll get a couple of those copy keys from China and see if I can get a spare cut