[Solved] Dealer charging too much for Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS key code

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How can I retrieve my Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS's key code to make a spare key?

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Just what I needed! My Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS has been acting up lately.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS. Trying this instead.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS.

Anyone try this on a Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS with push-button start?

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

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