[Confirmed] Aftermarket key needs code for Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer

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Uncleben
Member since May 2023 • 102 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer?

Posted on February 25, 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 1700 Light Tourer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (3)

Platinumblonde
Member • 27 posts

My Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 110 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 146 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Kawasaki VN 1700 Light Tourer's mystery code.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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