[Free Solution] Locked out of my Bimota SB8K Santamonica, need key code fast

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Flyingmonk
Member since November 2021 • 122 posts

How can I find my Bimota SB8K Santamonica's key code to program a new key?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota SB8K Santamonica. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Xrayvision
Member • 89 posts

My Bimota SB8K Santamonica is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 38 posts

My Bimota SB8K Santamonica won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 11 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Bimota SB8K Santamonica. Huge thanks!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 48 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Bimota SB8K Santamonica's key code.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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