[Confirmed] Is there a master key for the BMW R 100 GS?

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Turboboost
Member since February 2023 • 112 posts

How can I access my BMW R 100 GS's key code to program new keys?

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1859 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the BMW R 100 GS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowbird
Member • 52 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my BMW R 100 GS.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 44 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my BMW R 100 GS, hope this helps.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 46 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my BMW R 100 GS.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 135 posts

I’ve got a 2012 BMW R 100 GS, would this method still work?

May 03, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 93 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my BMW R 100 GS, following this thread.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 28 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BMW R 100 GS.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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