[Issue Closed] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my Honda CB1100 ABS

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How can I obtain my Honda CB1100 ABS's key code to program a spare key?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Honda CB1100 ABS.

I’ve got a 2012 Honda CB1100 ABS, would this method still work?

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Honda CB1100 ABS this weekend.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Honda CB1100 ABS owner.

My Honda CB1100 ABS might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda CB1100 ABS for a while.

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