[Solution] Key code not working on my Kawasaki KLE 500

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Where's the key code stored in my Kawasaki KLE 500 for key programming?

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My Kawasaki KLE 500 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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Still can’t find the code for my Kawasaki KLE 500. This might do it.

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