[Fixed] My Honda CB900 Custom is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Zerogravity
Member since September 2022 • 99 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Honda CB900 Custom keys?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1424 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CB900 Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Lasertag
Member • 96 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Honda CB900 Custom.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 94 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Honda CB900 Custom all week. Hope this helps.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 124 posts

Just what I needed! My Honda CB900 Custom has been acting up lately.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 15 posts

I have the same Honda CB900 Custom and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 61 posts

Really need the key code for my Honda CB900 Custom, thanks for sharing!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 32 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda CB900 Custom won’t recognize the key.

January 13, 2025 Reply

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