[Free Tool] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my Harley Davidson Bad Boy

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Goldengate
Member since March 2023 • 54 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Harley Davidson Bad Boy?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1880 posts

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

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Killerinst
Member • 31 posts

My Harley Davidson Bad Boy won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 110 posts

Really need the key code for my Harley Davidson Bad Boy, thanks for sharing!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 114 posts

Anyone try this on a Harley Davidson Bad Boy with push-button start?

September 11, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 42 posts

I tried this with my Harley Davidson Bad Boy but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 12, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 64 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Harley Davidson Bad Boy's key code.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 127 posts

I have a 2011 Harley Davidson Bad Boy, will this method work for that year?

September 14, 2024 Reply

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