I recently bought a 96 NSR 250 from a Detroit Police auction. It was recovered stolen bike and I plan to fix it up for my son.
The problem is, I realize it came w/o a key. Detroit PD ( actually the tow service) said "AS IS". I'm also told it should have a card (?) which slides in a slot under the speedo.
My question is...... can these be easily replaced. Hell, I can't even find the ignition switch. Any help would be appreciated by both me and my son.

Thanks,

Dan

There is no ignition switch, that's what the card does.

Contary to popular rumour new ones can be obtained but the only place I know of that can get them is Bat Motorcycles in the UK. They must have a contact at Honda because the card on it's own is listed as no longer available.

The alternative would be to get a whole new or 2nd hand PGM-IV and card (the card has to match the PGM) or switch all the electrics and steering lock from an earlier model.
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Thanks Fontyyy,

I've emailed Bat and am just waiting for a reply.
I assume the card is specifically programmed to a specific PGM. Will they need something identifying my PGM?
I also looked at some classifieds for a used PGMIV but didn't find any. If I locate one what would be a reasonable price?

Thanks again,
Dan

there is a ? digit number on the back of the pgm this is the number bat will need to match a card to your pgm!!
as for second hand ones i have seen them go for £275+ with one card

good luck!!!


phil

there's one on ok shon!(yahoo auctions japan) at the moment , bids at $52.

Could you not trace the previous owner and see if they still have the card?

Per the police, the owner says the card was in the bike when it was stolen but not there when recovered.
I'll take a look at the sites you guys listed. Anyone know the correct name of the Japan yahoo auction site.
Thanks,
Dan

I think this is it

I'm still without a card. I contacted Bat and was told $187 US and 10-12 week wait. I found this

http://www.okshon.com/v.cgi?YYurl=http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g65490438

which is considerably cheaper if I did the conversion correct it's on at $34 US with 13 hours to go. But, since Japanese is nothing I read or understand, I could be all wrong and the price, not to mention the compatability.
I would love to find a source in the US. Anybody out there know of anything in the US that might be able to put me together with a PGM IV card?

Thanks,

Dan

Hey Dan,

The card on okshon wont help at all. It must be programmed to your PGM. If anything, youll have too look for a PGM and card thats matched.

I have one for sale so PM if you are interested.

Chow
Mario


Last edited by Alzazorq on Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:31 am; edited 2 times in total

sgthui wrote:I'm still without a card. I contacted Bat and was told $187 US and 10-12 week wait.

As the original post is 8 weeks old a card could have been well on its way by now
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Well I've contacted Bat twice via email and got no reply. I sent an email directly to Adam with pictures of my PGM, title and frame #. I guess they are busy. New pgm's are available from Japan but you are looking at about $1500.00 total after shipping and insurance. $187.00 is cheap if you can wait the 8-12 weeks. Let us know how it goes.