[Working] Online manuals with key code section for BSA Bantam

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Turboboost
Member since December 2022 • 79 posts

Where's the key code stored in a BSA Bantam for making new keys?

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 786 posts

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

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (3)

Electriceel
Member • 101 posts

Been here before with my BSA Bantam. Let’s see if this one works.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 125 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my BSA Bantam.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 45 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer BSA Bantam.

January 01, 2025 Reply

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