[Resolved] Key code needed for 1950 Norton Manx with custom ignition

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1950 Norton Manx

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This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1950 Norton Manx.

Appreciate any advice—my 1950 Norton Manx won’t recognize the key.

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1950 Norton Manx key issues!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1950 Norton Manx before?

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