[Working] Dealer refusing key code for my Harley Davidson Street Bob Special - options?

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Trying to program a new key for my Harley Davidson Street Bob Special - where's the key code?

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start Harley Davidson Street Bob Specials?

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Harley Davidson Street Bob Special.

My Harley Davidson Street Bob Special just blinks. I think this might fix it.

My Harley Davidson Street Bob Special needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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