[Free Solution] Dealer refusing key code for my Kawasaki KZ 650 - options?

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Where's the key code stored on a Kawasaki KZ 650 for programming keys?

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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki KZ 650.

This thread might save my Kawasaki KZ 650. Thanks everyone!

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kawasaki KZ 650.

My Kawasaki KZ 650 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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