[Fixed] Where is the key code stored on a Kawasaki GPX 500 R?

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Silverbullet
Member since November 2022 • 72 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Kawasaki GPX 500 R keys at the dealer?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1532 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki GPX 500 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Rustynail
Member • 78 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Kawasaki GPX 500 R's key code.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 132 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki GPX 500 R.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 109 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Kawasaki GPX 500 R, would this method still work?

February 10, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 67 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kawasaki GPX 500 R.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 34 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki GPX 500 R.

February 12, 2025 Reply

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