[Closed] Stuck without key code for Cagiva River 500

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Xenomorph
Member since November 2022 • 104 posts

Looking for my Cagiva River 500's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1886 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Cagiva River 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Unclesam
Member • 111 posts

My Cagiva River 500 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 139 posts

Will this work for older Cagiva River 500s? Mine's a 2009.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 29 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Cagiva River 500. Giving it a go myself.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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