[Archived] How to find the factory key code to program Kawasaki KX 450 F keys?

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Xenomorph
Member since July 2022 • 118 posts

Need my Kawasaki KX 450 F's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 24, 2024

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Easymoney
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I tried this with my Kawasaki KX 450 F but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 24, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
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October 25, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
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Trying this out on my Kawasaki KX 450 F today—hoping it works.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Techlord
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Using this on my Kawasaki KX 450 F now. Hope it works.

October 27, 2024 Reply

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