[Answered] Dealer charging too much for Kawasaki KLR E 250 key code

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Redalert
Member since February 2022 • 148 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Kawasaki KLR E 250 for programming keys?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki KLR E 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

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Xrayspecs
Member • 133 posts

Trying this on my Kawasaki KLR E 250 later. Will report back.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 16 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Kawasaki KLR E 250 key code too.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Titanium
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I need this so bad for my Kawasaki KLR E 250. Subscribed!

January 13, 2025 Reply

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