Description
August 7, 2026 — Friday | Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST)
This course provides a focused, hands-on environment for automotive locksmiths looking to expand into the powersports market. Led by Justin "Gjuicy" Smith, the class bridges the gap between traditional automotive work and motorcycle-specific security. The emphasis is on practical skills for generating mechanical keys for major brands — including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki — while providing a roadmap for those ready to begin working with modern electronic systems.
What You'll Learn
- Mechanical Key Generation — Hands-on techniques for decoding and cutting keys for ignitions, gas caps, and seat locks
- Specialized Hardware — How to service Harley-Davidson wafer and tubular systems and common Asian-style ignitions
- Reading Without Disassembly — Methods for reading wafers and using scopes to determine bitting through the keyway
- Powersports Inventory — Identifying the essential key blanks, code series, and tools needed for motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs
- Transponder & Proximity Overview — An overview of the current programming tools and software required to service transponder and proximity-equipped bikes
What You'll Walk Away With
- Technical Proficiency — The ability to accurately decode and generate a working motorcycle key in a lab setting
- System Familiarity — A deep understanding of the differences between domestic and metric lock architectures
- Tool Mastery — Hands-on experience with the specific readers and disassembly tools used by professional motorcycle locksmiths
- Ready to Earn — The knowledge to select the right programming equipment to begin offering transponder services
Event Details
Take advantage of our room block discount at the host hotel: Book Your Room Here!
InterContinental New Orleans — 444 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
(Important: The St. Charles Garage max height is 6'8". The bottom floor is approximately 12 ft but space is limited. The venue recommends the surface lot at 314 Camp St., just behind the hotel, for oversized paid parking.)