[Success] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Harley Davidson XLH Sportster 1100s?

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Quantumfizz
Member since March 2022 • 63 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Harley Davidson XLH Sportster 1100?

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Harley Davidson XLH Sportster 1100. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Flyingdutch
Member • 8 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Harley Davidson XLH Sportster 1100 owner.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 21 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Harley Davidson XLH Sportster 1100. Giving it a go myself.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 44 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Harley Davidson XLH Sportster 1100. Trying this instead.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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