[Confirmed] Where's the key code located on a Harley Davidson XL883 for key programming?

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Harley Davidson XL883 - help?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Harley Davidson XL883.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Harley Davidson XL883.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Harley Davidson XL883!

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