[Status: Resolved] Need help locating key code for Buell X1 Lightning

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Platinumblonde
Member since June 2022 • 36 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Buell X1 Lightning?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Buell X1 Lightning. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (3)

Quantumpie
Member • 127 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Buell X1 Lightning, hope someone can help.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 93 posts

Trying this out on my Buell X1 Lightning today—hoping it works.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 39 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Buell X1 Lightning—might work for mine too.

April 20, 2025 Reply

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