[Success] Trying to sync new fob with Kawasaki KD 80 M - code needed?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kawasaki KD 80 M

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kawasaki KD 80 M.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Kawasaki KD 80 M too.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Kawasaki KD 80 M owner.

I’m not alone! My Kawasaki KD 80 M is doing the same thing.

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