Harley Davidson Key Blanks Add Flair to Any Key

One of the most iconic names in motorcycles is Harley Davidson. These motorcycles are known for their distinctive rumble. In fact, the rumble is so distinctive that the company has even been able to patent the sound of the Harley Davidson motor. No one else can manufacture an engine that sounds exactly like a Harley Davidson engine.

What this sound represents is an attitude. A Harley Davidson motorcycle owner has an attitude that is different from other motorcycle owners. The sound of the Harley Davidson motor means they own the road. Everyone else must get out of the way or risk dire consequences. Now this may be a little dramatic, but the idea is the same, hence the patent by Harley Davidson for their specific rumble of the motor.

There are a lot of accessories that can be purchased for the Harley Davidson motorcycle. Anything including clothing, saddle bags, wallets, seat rests, parts and more can be purchased with the Harley Davidson logo on it. Now, one of the most purchased items may actually come as a surprise to most people. What is most often purchased after market are Harley Davidson key blanks.

What Are Key Blanks?

The question that naturally follows is, “So what are motorcycle key blanks?” A motorcycle key blank is basically an uncut key specifically for a motorcycle. All vehicles have blanks specifically designed to be used with its matching ignition system. Motorcycle key blanks and Harley Davidson key blanks require very special blanks to fit their ignition system. These cannot be found at most locksmiths or hardware stores. They have to be purchased from motorcycle specialty stores and in particular, Harley Davidson specialty stores.

If a motorcycle parts and accessories retailer of Harley Davidson key blanks cannot be found, the other option is to contact the Harley Davidson manufacturer. This will require that the owner has the VIN (vehicle identification number) handy as it will be needed in order to locate the right key blank.

Getting the Key Blank Made

Once a matching key blank has been purchased, then any locksmith or hardware store and cut the key to match the existing key. If the existing key has been lost, there are some locksmiths who can still create the key from a mold. This of course requires a little more skill and of course may cost a little extra to have the keys cut for the Harley Davidson motorcycle.

For further customization, some companies can fashion customized pieces to go on top of the Harley Davidson key blanks. These can be made with just about anything attached including skulls, crosses, the Harley Davidson logo itself, etc. The key can then be cut just like any normal key to fit the matching motorcycle.