[Archived] Bought used Harley Davidson Road King Classic - transponder code missing

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Bigfoot
Member since November 2022 • 127 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Harley Davidson Road King Classic keys?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson Road King Classic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Cosmicray
Member • 119 posts

I think my Harley Davidson Road King Classic has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 73 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Harley Davidson Road King Classic's key code.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 92 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Harley Davidson Road King Classic, following this thread.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 53 posts

Will this work for older Harley Davidson Road King Classics? Mine's a 2009.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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