[It Worked!] Key code alternatives when all else fails for Honda VFR1200F

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Where's the key code hidden on a Honda VFR1200F for key programming?

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Worked on my cousin’s Honda VFR1200F—might work for mine too.

This trick worked for my buddy's Honda VFR1200F. Giving it a go myself.

If this works for my Honda VFR1200F, I owe you big time.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Honda VFR1200F.

I really hope this trick works on my Honda VFR1200F.

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