[Success] Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Betamax
Member since March 2023 • 32 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Rogueone
Member • 23 posts

Following along—same issue with my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 56 posts

My Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 99 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R for days.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 64 posts

This thread might save my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R. Thanks everyone!

January 28, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 20 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R. Trying this instead.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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