[Method] Dealer claims Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet key code is proprietary

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Dragonfly
Member since November 2021 • 134 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawjoe
Member • 120 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet, hope this helps.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 70 posts

I have the same Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 121 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet won’t recognize the key.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 62 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet, would this method still work?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 136 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Big Bear Choppers Athena ProStreet, thanks for posting!

May 16, 2025 Reply

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