[Success] Kawasaki GS 500 E key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Digitalnomad
Member since March 2023 • 98 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Kawasaki GS 500 E to make keys?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1534 posts

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

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Luckyluke
Member • 139 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki GS 500 E—might work for mine too.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 122 posts

My Kawasaki GS 500 E needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 41 posts

Same issue here with my Kawasaki GS 500 E, let me know if it works.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 27 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Kawasaki GS 500 E. Giving it a go myself.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 57 posts

I need this so bad for my Kawasaki GS 500 E. Subscribed!

December 19, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 101 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kawasaki GS 500 E as well.

December 20, 2024 Reply

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