[Free Solution] My BMW R80G S is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Need the key code to program a new key for my BMW R80G S - help?

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start BMW R80G Ss?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my BMW R80G S. Trying this instead.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 BMW R80G S.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my BMW R80G S!

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