[Update] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Factory Bike Chrono SM50

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Factory Bike Chrono SM50 - help?

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Been searching everywhere for help with my Factory Bike Chrono SM50's key code.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Factory Bike Chrono SM50.

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