[Status: Resolved] My HONDA CB900F is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my HONDA CB900F?

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I tried this with my HONDA CB900F but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Worked on my cousin’s HONDA CB900F—might work for mine too.

Great info! Needed this for my old HONDA CB900F.

Following this for my HONDA CB900F. Please update if it works!

This is exactly what I need for my HONDA CB900F, thanks for posting!

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