[Method] Trying to revive old Kawasaki KH 500 - no key code available

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Platinumblonde
Member since December 2021 • 73 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Kawasaki KH 500?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (3)

Omegadog
Member • 43 posts

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

September 30, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 110 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Kawasaki KH 500 too.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 61 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Kawasaki KH 500 all week. Hope this helps.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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