[Method] Key code help for Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer with chipped keys

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Where's the key code stored on a Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer for programming keys?

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My Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Using this on my Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer now. Hope it works.

Desperate to get my Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer running again. Trying this tonight.

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