[Confirmed] Kawasaki KX65 not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kawasaki KX65

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Anyone try this on a Kawasaki KX65 with push-button start?

I have a 2011 Kawasaki KX65, will this method work for that year?

Worked for someone with a Kawasaki KX65? Need to hear it!

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