bigreis
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2009 Nytro XTX
KevinS
Expert
That is the key that came with both my 06 Apex and 06 Attak. They don't use them anymore for some reason.
THKSNOW
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Issued with the 2006's only as far as I know. I have one! 
mdkuni
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Had this style key on my 06 Apex and love it! Then they stopped making them. I believe there was an issue with the key getting stuck on the cowl. I don't know how that is even possible. It is a shame they stopped making them. When I bought my 08 Apex I moved the assembly over so I could keep the key. Over 30,000 on the setup and I have never had it stick. I am certain you can not buy a new one. Although you may be able to find a used assembly on eBay with the key.
YamahaMainer
Pro
Snowgoer commented on the key in their review of the 2006 Attak years back. I guess people were bending and snapping them in the ignition so Yamaha decided to phase them out for the following year.
kinger
VIP Member
As custom as my sled is, I had a guy come up to me one time and say so that is a 06 apex GT uh. I was WTF how can you tell that with all custom body work, shocks, etc. He said the Key LOL
I do like this key.
I do like this key.
bigreis
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So is it really a swtichblade action? If so, what do you push to make it flip out?
THKSNOW
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no it's manual movement
tdlong98
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bigreis said:
I have one I will sell you for $35 shipped. All you have to do is plug it in and you are good. Let me know, tdlong98@hotmail.com
tdlong98
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I have one I will sell you for $35 shipped. All you have to do is plug it in and you are good. Let me know, tdlong98@hotmail.com
scott32
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My 07 has one....
cat hunter
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Never had a problem with my key in 12,500 miles and love the design!!! 
stomper
TY 4 Stroke Master
THKSNOW said:Issued with the 2006's only as far as I know. I have one!
my wifes 06 attack has one. I'm not realy fond of it, too big to snag something on. I have a habit of putting my gloves on the dash.
Shiek
VIP Member
key
I have 11,300 on mine 06 gt with no issues
I have 11,300 on mine 06 gt with no issues
the Wolfman
Veteran
just a bit of trivia
The reason Yamaha got rid of the key was because the tended to catch on the contours of the Vector dash panel and keep the starter engaged after start up. The engine made enough noise to hide the starter noise and quite a few burnt out the starter. I changed out a few because of that reason. No problems with the Apex dash, different contour.
The reason Yamaha got rid of the key was because the tended to catch on the contours of the Vector dash panel and keep the starter engaged after start up. The engine made enough noise to hide the starter noise and quite a few burnt out the starter. I changed out a few because of that reason. No problems with the Apex dash, different contour.
