[Success] My Buell RS1200 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Viperstrike
Member since January 2023 • 109 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Buell RS1200 for key programming?

Posted on December 31, 2024
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Posted on January 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Alice
Member • 97 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Buell RS1200.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 103 posts

Following along—same issue with my Buell RS1200.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 113 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Buell RS1200s?

January 03, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 42 posts

Same issue here with my Buell RS1200, let me know if it works.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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