Honda ST1300 and CTX1300 Key Replacement

Quick answerThe ST1300 and the CTX1300 share a V4 engine and a key setup: one plain cut key for the ignition, the saddlebags, the seat and the fuel filler. Honda's US manuals for the ST1300 (2005 to 2007, 2009 and 2010) and the 2014 CTX1300 have no immobilizer section. Losing the key locks you out of the luggage too, but a new key cut to the bike opens everything.

Honda ST1300 and CTX1300 key quick facts

Honda's US owner's manuals for the ST1300 and ST1300 ABS (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010) and the 2014 CTX1300 have no HISS section.
On the ST1300 the ignition key opens and locks both saddlebags, releases them from the bike, opens the left fairing pocket and unlatches the rear seat.
The ST1300's right fairing pocket has no lock; it opens with a knob.
On the CTX1300 the key opens both saddlebags, the fuel tank lid and the seat; the fairing pockets are push-to-open.
The CTX1300 is supplied with a bar-coded key tag; the 2007 ST1300 manual shows a key number plate.

Honda ST1300 and CTX1300 key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2005-2010	ST1300, ST1300 ABS	mechanical cut key	no	One key for ignition and steering lock, fuel fill cap, saddlebag lids, saddlebag mounting latches, left fairing pocket and rear seat latch.
2014	CTX1300, CTX1300 Deluxe	mechanical cut key	no	Two keys and a key tag with bar code. Key works the ignition, fuel tank lid, both saddlebags and the seat.
Varies	ST1300 and CTX1300 sold outside the US	transponder key (HISS)	varies	Honda's worldwide list of HISS models includes the ST1300A and the CTX1300, and the 2014 European CTX1300 manual has a HISS section. An imported bike with a HISS indicator needs a registered chip key.

A touring bike where the key does a lot of work

On most motorcycles the key sees the ignition, the fuel cap and maybe a seat. On an ST1300 it is in and out of locks all day. Honda's manual has you insert it and turn clockwise to lift a saddlebag handle, turn it back to lock the lid, use it again on the latch lever that frees the whole bag from the bike, again for the left fairing pocket, and again at the latch lever for the rear seat. That is a lot of use for one key over many touring seasons.

The CTX1300, sold for 2014, reuses the 1261 cc V4 in a low cruiser chassis. Its manual shows the key opening each saddlebag lid, the lid over the fuel filler and the seat.

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Lock by lock

Here is what Honda's manuals show the ignition key operating.

ST1300 saddlebag lids: key clockwise, pull the handle up; close and turn back to lock
ST1300 saddlebag removal: the key opens a latch lever, the bag lifts off, and the lever is locked again with the key
ST1300 left fairing pocket: key clockwise to open; the right pocket uses a pull knob
ST1300 rear seat: the key opens the latch lever; the front seat comes off after the rear
ST1300 fuel fill cap: key in the cap, turn clockwise
CTX1300 saddlebags: key clockwise, lift the lever and swing it off the lid
CTX1300 fuel tank lid: key counterclockwise in the lid lock; the cap underneath unscrews
CTX1300 seat: turn and hold the key clockwise and pull the seat back; the helmet holder is underneath

Saddlebag locks and worn keys

The bag locks sit low on the bike, where road spray reaches them. If one bag has become harder to open than the other, have that lock serviced before a trip, not during one.

Because the key works so many locks, it sees more use than the key on a simpler bike, and a worn key tends to fail at the least-used lock first. On the CTX1300 remember that the tool kit and the document bag are stored in the left saddlebag, so a left bag that will not open also keeps you from your registration and tools.

All keys lost on an ST or CTX

Bring photo ID and the registration or title; if the registration is locked in a saddlebag, tell us and bring whatever other ownership paperwork you have so we can sort that out at the start. We make a key to the bike and then go around every lock with it: ignition, fuel, each bag, the fairing pocket and the seat. On a US-market bike that is the complete job, since there is no chip to register.

Where to find the key code

ST1300: a key number came with the original keys, shown as a key number plate in the 2006 and later manuals, and the manual has a place to record it in the Quick Reference section. CTX1300: on the bar-coded key tag supplied with the two keys. Honda's CTX1300 manual says to take the spare key and the tag to your dealer or a locksmith for a duplicate.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Honda ST1300 and CTX1300 key FAQ

Does the ignition key open the ST1300 saddlebags?

Yes. Honda's manual shows the ignition key opening and locking both saddlebag lids and working the latch levers that hold the bags on the bike.

Is there a chip in a US ST1300 key?

No. The US manuals from 2005 to 2010 have no immobilizer section. Honda lists the ST1300A among its HISS models in other markets, so an imported bike can be different.

My registration is locked in the CTX1300's left saddlebag and I lost the key. How do I prove ownership?

Tell us when you call. Photo ID plus a title, insurance card or a registration record you can pull up is a workable start, and the paper registration can be checked once the bag is open.

Why does my key start the bike but not open one saddlebag?

The ignition and key have worn together, while the bag lock has seen less use or more weather. A key cut to factory depths, or service on that one lock, normally fixes it.

The immobilizer system on this bike

Honda HISS Immobilizer: Keys, Lost Keys and the Warning LightHISS, the Honda Ignition Security System, is Honda's chip-key immobilizer: the engine only starts when the bike recognizes a coded chip in the key.

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Cruiser and Touring Motorcycle Keys: Bags, Forks, FobsYes, keys for cruisers and touring bikes can be replaced, and on most of them it is a mechanical job because the key is a plain cut or barrel key.
Proof of Ownership for a Motorcycle Key in CaliforniaA legitimate California locksmith will ask for photo ID plus the motorcycle's registration or title before making a key, because state law requires locksmiths to record your ID, the bike's VIN and registration details, and your signature for every vehicle key they originate.
Lost Your Motorcycle Key on a Ride, Far From HomeIf the key goes missing at a stop far from home, secure the bike where it stands, retrace the stop, and then gather the details a locksmith or dealer will need: your photo ID, registration, VIN, year, make and model, and any key number.
Motorcycle Immobilizer Light Flashing: What It Means by MakeA slow flash with the ignition off is normal on a bike with an immobilizer: Honda HISS, Yamaha and Triumph manuals all describe the light blinking for 24 hours after you switch off to show the system is armed.

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