[Confirmed] Need key code for Honda XL1000 Varadero bought at auction

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Need my Honda XL1000 Varadero's key code to program a new transponder key

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Desperate to get my Honda XL1000 Varadero running again. Trying this tonight.

Will this work for older Honda XL1000 Varaderos? Mine's a 2009.

My mechanic said this might help with my Honda XL1000 Varadero key issue.

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