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Post by diodummy on Sept 20, 2012 22:42:43 GMT -5
Hello! I'm new to this forum, but not too new Scooters! I've heard great things.
So, I picked up a 1996 Dio the other day, it runs great, but the body is trashed. I found another Dio, with all nice body parts. The issue with the second Dio, is its an abandoned scooter I picked up at a Tow Yard.
It didn't come with keys!! It turns over, it has compression, but I have no key, so I cant start it.
So my question is, can I hotwire it?? Is there a way I can bypass the ignition? I'd love to get it running once I swap out all the panels just so I can have some fun with it!!
Thanks so much!!
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Post by dude on Sept 20, 2012 23:23:23 GMT -5
Take the VIN numbers to a Honda dealer. Thet can look it up and give you the factory key.
Or put cuffs on you.
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Post by carasdad on Sept 20, 2012 23:34:26 GMT -5
Doubtful anyone will give that info out. It is too easy to do..and many of us have had scooters stolen.....so it is not something we share online in an open forum. Myself I have had 5 stolen when I was selling them new...2 recovered trashed....the others never seen. So do as suggested above.  |
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Post by diodummy on Sept 20, 2012 23:48:30 GMT -5
It's definitely not stolen. It was left abandoned at a rental property. It was cleared with the RCMP(I'm from Canada) and I'm free to retitle it if I wanted. But it's like $300. Not really worth it.
So I'm hoping there is a way to start it without the key.
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Post by carasdad on Sept 21, 2012 0:04:29 GMT -5
It's definitely not stolen. It was left abandoned at a rental property. It was cleared with the RCMP(I'm from Canada) and I'm free to retitle it if I wanted. But it's like $300. Not really worth it. So I'm hoping there is a way to start it without the key. Not saying it is stolen....ok..it's like this. My cousin is a locksmith...he can open any locked door..even the ones where you need to swipe a card for access...Soooo...would you expect him to publish how in an open forum such as this?  Does the military tell the location of their Special Ops troops?? No...because some things you just don't put out there for all to read and know.  |
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Post by diodummy on Sept 21, 2012 0:10:48 GMT -5
Well maybe Hotwire was a poor choice of words. I just want to bypass the ignition. Is there somewhere I can learn how to do it? I was told I can simply remover the wireing harness from the ignition, and start the bike. Then, plug the ignition back in to lock the steering.
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Post by skuttadawg on Sept 21, 2012 0:14:27 GMT -5
How about just replace the switch and seat lock with new ones that come with keys ?
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Post by diodummy on Sept 21, 2012 9:56:03 GMT -5
How about just replace the switch and seat lock with new ones that come with keys ? HA! Now I really feel like a dummy! That is a smart idea. And I even have one in the shed! Brand new. Thanks!! |
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Does the military tell the location of their Special Ops troops?? No...because some things you just don't put out there for all to read and know. 