[Status: Resolved] Bimota SB 6 keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Flyingmonk
Member since September 2022 • 95 posts

How can I retrieve my Bimota SB 6's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 713 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota SB 6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Happyfeet
Member • 32 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Bimota SB 6. Huge thanks!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 84 posts

I have the same Bimota SB 6 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 105 posts

My Bimota SB 6 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 37 posts

My Bimota SB 6 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 112 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Bimota SB 6 key issues!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 19 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Bimota SB 6.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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