I'm not experienced at all with cars/motorcycles/scooters. I'm an experienced electrical engineer but still have trouble figuring out where to take apart my scooter.
Got Key Out, but it gets worse…
So I tried vice grips and WD40 with the seat still on. I tried so hard that I twisted the key some. Now I'm really upset, fearing that the scooter I just got yesterday (used) won't even let me get home.
The shame of having to call a family member to pick me up… was beginning to be a real possibility
I take the bolt off under the seat and completely remove the seat. I jingle while pressing the latch for the seat in.
FINALLY the twisted key comes out.
I carefully test it in the ignition. ALL is good. However now I need a new key!
Is this something somebody locally can make? Where can I get this key made.
My plan: (Please give feedback)
1) Get a new key made asap during lunch.
2) Order a set of new locks from one of the preferred forum vendors (hopefully replacing in a week)
PS Also curious if it had been broken (i don't understand front wheels locking?) would i have been able to reach in there and hotwire it? I could clearly see the wires.
Here's the photos and a video of me losing my mind.
Video:
http://kizer.me/angry.mov
Any suggestions? Where to get a key made? Or tricks to keep the key working for the rest of the week? (This is my only transportation till Friday)
Thanks everybody!