[Status: Resolved] Using OBD to get PIN code for Bimota DBx 1100 - safe?

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Digitalx
Member since February 2022 • 51 posts

Looking for my Bimota DBx 1100's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1123 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota DBx 1100. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Redbaron
Member • 19 posts

Trying this out on my Bimota DBx 1100 today—hoping it works.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 127 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Bimota DBx 1100. Trying this instead.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 90 posts

Been stuck with my Bimota DBx 1100 for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 81 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Bimota DBx 1100.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 140 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Bimota DBx 1100?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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