EX250F key blanks - Revision history

Bokonon: /* Ilco X266 */

2011-10-23T14:06:25Z

Ilco X266

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	The Ilco X266 (also marked KA16) will work in the EX250, but it's really not the correct key. The proper blank (X103) is common enough. On the other hand, the modification required is easy for a locksmith to do, and if you have to choose between using an X266 and not getting a key made, you might want to go this route. Once the key is modified, it will work. It won't work at all in unmodified form. If you like, show this section of the FAQ to the locksmith for reference.		The Ilco X266 (also marked KA16) will work in the EX250, but it's really not the correct key. The proper blank (X103) is common enough. On the other hand, the modification required is easy for a locksmith to do, and if you have to choose between using an X266 and not getting a key made, you might want to go this route. Once the key is modified, it will work. It won't work at all in unmodified form. If you like, show this section of the FAQ to the locksmith for reference.

	The X266 is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the fuel filler cap, seat, and helmet locks will not work in the ignition because the side ridges prevent it from inserting fully into the lock cylinder. Of all the locks on the EX250F, the ignition ~~has~~ the deepest ~~insertion~~.		The X266 is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the fuel filler cap, seat, and helmet locks will not work in the ignition because the side ridges prevent it from inserting fully into the lock cylinder. Of all the locks on the EX250F, the ignition is the deepest.

	Here's a closeup of the ridge in question:		Here's a closeup of the ridge in question:

Bokonon: /* Ilco X266 */

2011-10-23T14:04:44Z

Ilco X266

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	The Ilco X266 (also marked KA16) will work in the EX250, but it's really not the correct key. The proper blank (X103) is common enough. On the other hand, the modification required is easy for a locksmith to do, and if you have to choose between using an X266 and not getting a key made, you might want to go this route. Once the key is modified, it will work. It won't work at all in unmodified form. If you like, show this section of the FAQ to the locksmith for reference.		The Ilco X266 (also marked KA16) will work in the EX250, but it's really not the correct key. The proper blank (X103) is common enough. On the other hand, the modification required is easy for a locksmith to do, and if you have to choose between using an X266 and not getting a key made, you might want to go this route. Once the key is modified, it will work. It won't work at all in unmodified form. If you like, show this section of the FAQ to the locksmith for reference.

	The X266 is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the ~~ignition/~~seat/helmet locks will not work in the ~~fuel filler cap~~.		The X266 is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the fuel filler cap, seat, and helmet locks will not work in the ignition because the side ridges prevent it from inserting fully into the lock cylinder. Of all the locks on the EX250F, the ignition has the deepest insertion.

	Here's a closeup of the ridge in question:		Here's a closeup of the ridge in question:

Bokonon: /* Ilco X103 */

2011-05-22T11:43:54Z

Ilco X103

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	You can remove the extra material with a bench grinder or dremel (or let your locksmith do it). There are blanks which will fit without modification, but if you need a key now and all you can find is this one, modifying it isn't very difficult. Any competent locksmith should have no problem.		You can remove the extra material with a bench grinder or dremel (or let your locksmith do it). There are blanks which will fit without modification, but if you need a key now and all you can find is this one, modifying it isn't very difficult. Any competent locksmith should have no problem.

	~~[[image: X103 fixed.jpg\|150px]]~~

	====Ilco X266====		====Ilco X266====

Bokonon: /* Model year variances */

2011-05-22T10:57:10Z

Model year variances

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	==Model year variances==		==Model year variances==

	Starting in ''about'' model year 2000 Kawasaki changed the internals in the ignition switch, necessitating a different key blank. For the technical stuff on this change, see [http://www.locksmithledger.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=285&pageNum=4 Locksmith Ledger]. Any of the key blanks mentioned in this article can be used in bikes older than 2000 ~~(they're backwards-compatible)~~ but there are specific requirements for model year (roughly) 2000 onwards. Keep reading.		Starting in ''about'' model year 2000 Kawasaki changed the internals in the ignition switch, necessitating a different key blank. For the technical stuff on this change, see [http://www.locksmithledger.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=285&pageNum=4 Locksmith Ledger]. Any of the key blanks mentioned in this article can be used in bikes older than 2000, but there are specific requirements for model year (roughly) 2000 onwards. Keep reading.

	====1999 and older bikes====		====1999 and older bikes====

Bokonon: /* JMA KAW-3 */

2011-05-22T02:27:41Z

JMA KAW-3

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	* Fits any model year		* Fits any model year

	Similar in appearance to the X103, but it has enough side milling that it will fit any year of EX250F. JMA blanks can be hard to find in the US. Try [http://www.mrlock.com/KAW3.html Mr Lock].		Similar in appearance to the X103, but it has enough side milling (unlike the X103) that it will fit any year of EX250F. JMA blanks can be hard to find in the US. Try [http://www.mrlock.com/KAW3.html Mr Lock].

	These photos compare the KAW-3 to other available blanks:		These photos compare the KAW-3 to other available blanks:

Bokonon: /* 2000 and newer bikes */

2011-05-21T17:47:19Z

2000 and newer bikes

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	====2000 and newer bikes====		====2000 and newer bikes====

	You can't use key blanks designed for the older models in your post-1999 bike without modification. Keys that will work on 2000-07 without grinding, filing, or swearing:		You can't use key blanks designed for the older models in your post-1999 bike without modification. Keys that will work on 2000-07 models without grinding, filing, or swearing:

	* Silca KW12BP		* Silca KW12BP

Bokonon: /* Silca KW12BP */

2011-05-21T15:50:21Z

Silca KW12BP

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	The Silca KW12BP has a black plastic head like the OEM key. It is 3mm longer at the top but is functionally identical. Unless you held it against the OEM blank you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The KW12BP may be a little hard to find; you'll probably have to look for it online. Try [http://mysecuritypro.com/KawasakiKW12BPMotorcycleKeyBlanks.aspx My Security Pro].		The Silca KW12BP has a black plastic head like the OEM key. It is 3mm longer at the top but is functionally identical. Unless you held it against the OEM blank you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The KW12BP may be a little hard to find; you'll probably have to look for it online. Try [http://mysecuritypro.com/KawasakiKW12BPMotorcycleKeyBlanks.aspx My Security Pro].

	[[image: kw12bp.jpg\|~~100px~~]]		[[image: kw12bp.jpg\|50px]]

	====Silca KW16CP====		====Silca KW16CP====

Bokonon: /* Silca KW16CP */

2011-05-21T15:49:55Z

Silca KW16CP

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	'''Note''': A variation of this key is called KW16CP-SI, for nickel plated steel. Steer away from this, as some people have had a hard time finding anyone to cut it, even though it is listed as being able to be cut by a standard machine.		'''Note''': A variation of this key is called KW16CP-SI, for nickel plated steel. Steer away from this, as some people have had a hard time finding anyone to cut it, even though it is listed as being able to be cut by a standard machine.

	[[image: silcakw16cp.jpg\|~~25px~~]]		[[image: silcakw16cp.jpg\|30px]]

	====JMA KAW-3====		====JMA KAW-3====

Bokonon: /* Silca KW16CP */

2011-05-21T15:49:28Z

Silca KW16CP

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	Silca's KW16CP is a little too long, which is unnecessary for what is needed; it will stick out of the ignition further than the other choices. If it's all you can find, though, it will work and is the recommended later-model key at [http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/ motorcyclekeys.com].		Silca's KW16CP is a little too long, which is unnecessary for what is needed; it will stick out of the ignition further than the other choices. If it's all you can find, though, it will work and is the recommended later-model key at [http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/ motorcyclekeys.com].

	~~[[image~~: ~~silcakw16cp~~.~~jpg\|30px]]~~		'''Note''': A variation of this key is called KW16CP-SI, for nickel plated steel. Steer away from this, as some people have had a hard time finding anyone to cut it, even though it is listed as being able to be cut by a standard machine.

	~~'''Note'''~~: A variation of this key is called KW16CP-SI, for nickel plated steel. Steer away from this, as some people have had a hard time finding anyone to cut it, even though it is listed as being able to be cut by a standard machine.		[[image: silcakw16cp.jpg\|25px]]

	====JMA KAW-3====		====JMA KAW-3====

Bokonon: /* Silca KW16CP */

2011-05-21T15:48:24Z

Silca KW16CP

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	Silca's KW16CP is a little too long, which is unnecessary for what is needed; it will stick out of the ignition further than the other choices. If it's all you can find, though, it will work and is the recommended later-model key at [http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/ motorcyclekeys.com].		Silca's KW16CP is a little too long, which is unnecessary for what is needed; it will stick out of the ignition further than the other choices. If it's all you can find, though, it will work and is the recommended later-model key at [http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/ motorcyclekeys.com].

	[[image: silcakw16cp.jpg\|~~20px~~]]		[[image: silcakw16cp.jpg\|30px]]

	'''Note''': A variation of this key is called KW16CP-SI, for nickel plated steel. Steer away from this, as some people have had a hard time finding anyone to cut it, even though it is listed as being able to be cut by a standard machine.		'''Note''': A variation of this key is called KW16CP-SI, for nickel plated steel. Steer away from this, as some people have had a hard time finding anyone to cut it, even though it is listed as being able to be cut by a standard machine.