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Missing Keys for Honda 50

  • 29-05-2015 10:06am
    #1
    SCOL
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭


    I got a Honda 50 and looking at doing it up but I want to get it running first.
    It has not started for over 10 years and it's missing the keys. I took the Ignition off and there are 4 wires on it.

    1. Is it possible to "Hotwire" it ?
    2. Buy a new Ingition ?
    3. Replacement keys ?

    Does anyone have any tips on getting it started for the first time.
    I have checked the Oil, put frest pretol in I'm going to clean the carb out


Comments

  • #2
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Buy a new ignition, or get a locksmith to cut a key for the existing one. No need to bypass it. But you could.

    Change the oil, if its been lying up ten years, it will be sludge.


  • #3
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    If there's a code on the lock a locksmith will cut a key for you no bother.

    After ten years lying up ~ battery, plugs, oil and filter. Oil and adjust the chain, check your tyres aren't cracked, air pressure.


  • #4
    SCOL
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭SCOL


    Do I need the battery ? I just want to get the engine running first if it's a kick start I don't need the battery ???


  • #5
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    SCOL wrote: »
    Do I need the battery ? I just want to get the engine running first if it's a kick start I don't need the battery ???

    Nope. I thought you'd a mind to putting it straight onto the road.


  • #6
    SCOL
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭SCOL


    Not yet, I want to get the engine started first. Then buy a few bits for it clean it up. I also need to get papers for the bike as the original are lost I assume I just to the the tax office for replacements ??


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