[Success] Kawasaki KLR 650 key not recognized - what code should I enter?

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Looking for my Kawasaki KLR 650's key code to program a new key fob

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Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kawasaki KLR 650.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Kawasaki KLR 650 owner.

Does this method work for the Kawasaki KLR 650 models from 2010 onward?

Same problem on my Kawasaki KLR 650. Watching for any working solutions.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Kawasaki KLR 650.

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