[Free Solution] Key cloning didn’t work - Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer still needs code

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Lightspeed
Member since May 2023 • 33 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Youngturk
Member • 42 posts

Was about to give up on my Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer, but this gives me hope.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 116 posts

I have the same Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 49 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrers?

March 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 130 posts

My Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 72 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourrer. Huge thanks!

March 22, 2025 Reply

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