[Free Solution] Locked out of my 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster, need key code fast

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Eve
Member since August 2022 • 98 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Yellowbird
Member • 124 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 98 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 122 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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