[Status: Resolved] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Aprilia SR 50 Factory?

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How to get my Aprilia SR 50 Factory's key code to program replacement keys?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Aprilia SR 50 Factory.

Just tried this on my Aprilia SR 50 Factory—anyone else have success?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Aprilia SR 50 Factory key code too.

Will this work for older Aprilia SR 50 Factorys? Mine's a 2009.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Aprilia SR 50 Factory owner.

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