Making a Factory-Spec Key for a 1988 Honda GL Goldwing from a Photo Using Ilco X84 Key Blank

If you ride a 1988 Honda GL Goldwing and your original key is worn, bent, or barely functional, there's an easy and cost-effective way to get a brand-new key—made from a photo of your existing one. Using a high-resolution image of your worn key, MotoKeyCopy.com a professional key cutting services can decode the original cut pattern and create a factory-spec key using the Ilco X84 key blank, restoring smooth and reliable operation for your ignition, and other locks on the bike.

 

This method is ideal for vintage motorcycles like the GL1200 Goldwing, where replacement keys may be hard to source, and key codes are often lost.

 

 

✅ Key Duplication Details:

  • Motorcycle: 1988 Honda GL Goldwing
  • Key Type: Photo-based duplication from worn key
  • Key Blank Used: Ilco X84 (also known as Silca HON31R or JMA HON-5D)
  • Result: Precision-cut key matching original factory specs

🧰 Why Key-by-Photo Works:

  • No need for the original key code
  • Saves time and money compared to ignition replacement
  • Restores factory tolerances, preventing further wear on locks
  • Great for older or discontinued models where OEM keys are no longer available

🏍️ Honda Motorcycles & Scooters That Use the Ilco X84 Key Blank:

The Ilco X84 key blank fits a wide range of Honda motorcycles and scooters from the 1970s to the early 2000s, including:

Touring / Cruiser Models

  • Honda GL1000 / GL1100 / GL1200 / GL1500 Goldwing (1975–2000)
  • Honda Magna (V45, V65)
  • Honda Shadow VT500, VT700, VT750 (1980s)

Standard & Sport Models

  • Honda CB Series (CB350, CB400, CB500, CB550, CB650, CB750)
  • Honda CM Series (CM400, CM450)
  • Honda CX500 / CX650
  • Honda Nighthawk Series (1980s models)
  • Dual-Sport / Off-Road
  • Honda XR Series (XR250, XR350, XR500 – older models)
  • Honda XL Series (XL250, XL350, XL500)

Scooters

  • Honda Elite CH80 / CH125 / CH150
  • Honda Aero NH80 / NH125
  • Honda Spree NQ50

🔧 Final Note:

The Ilco X84 key blank is a standard fit for many classic Honda bikes, making it a go-to choice for key replacement. Whether you're maintaining a vintage Goldwing or restoring an old CB or Elite scooter, a simple photo of your existing key can bring your bike back to smooth-starting condition with a brand-new, precision-cut key.

Have a worn key? Take a clear, well-lit photo of both sides and send it to Motokeycopy.com a trusted key-by-photo service—your next ride could be just a photo away.

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