[Confirmed] Dealer says key code unavailable for Bimota SB8R

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Jumpman
Member since February 2022 • 101 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Bimota SB8R key fob?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1238 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota SB8R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Purplerain
Member • 69 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Bimota SB8R this hard?!

January 16, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 71 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Bimota SB8R. This looks promising.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 19 posts

Trying this out on my Bimota SB8R today—hoping it works.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 75 posts

I tried this with my Bimota SB8R but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 19, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 13 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Bimota SB8R.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 23 posts

Same problem on my Bimota SB8R. Watching for any working solutions.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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