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==Avoid Ilco X266==

One Ilco blank that some people have used is the X266, also marked KA16. This one is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the ignition/seat/helmet locks will not work in the fuel filler cap.

One Ilco blank that some people have used is the X266, also marked KA16. The Ilco X266 will work in the EX250, but it's really not the correct key, and we don't recommend it. The proper blank is common enough. Finding a locksmith who just doesn't happen to have the proper blank who is also capable of modifying a "near enough" blank to do the job is OK, but it can wear out your locks faster or ruin the ignition if really done wrong. As always, you'll be much better off using the right tool for the job.

This one is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the ignition/seat/helmet locks will not work in the fuel filler cap.

Here's a closeup of the ridge in question:

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 ==Avoid Ilco X266==
-One Ilco blank that some people have used is the X266, also marked KA16. This one is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the ignition/seat/helmet locks will not work in the fuel filler cap.
+One Ilco blank that some people have used is the X266, also marked KA16. The Ilco X266 will work in the EX250, but it's really not the correct key, and we don't recommend it. The proper blank is common enough. Finding a locksmith who just doesn't happen to have the proper blank who is also capable of modifying a "near enough" blank to do the job is OK, but it can wear out your locks faster or ruin the ignition if really done wrong. As always, you'll be much better off using the right tool for the job.
+This one is not listed for the Ninja 250 but rather the Concours. This blank is also all-metal, but its shape is the same as the OEM key. The problem with the X266 is that there is a small ridge on each edge that prevents the key from being fully inserted into the Ninja 250 lock cylinders. The amount of interference is fairly small (less than a millimeter) but that is enough to cause problems. Without a minor modification to the key, an X266/KA16 blank cut to fit the ignition/seat/helmet locks will not work in the fuel filler cap.
 Here's a closeup of the ridge in question: