[Working] I need to recover my Kawasaki VN 900 Classic's key code

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Platinumblonde
Member since May 2022 • 149 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Kawasaki VN 900 Classic to make a spare key?

Posted on December 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 846 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN 900 Classic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Flyingdutch
Member • 90 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Kawasaki VN 900 Classic. This is a lifesaver.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 101 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki VN 900 Classic this weekend.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 141 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki VN 900 Classic—might work for mine too.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 135 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Kawasaki VN 900 Classic this hard?!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 125 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Kawasaki VN 900 Classic?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 89 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Kawasaki VN 900 Classic. Trying this now.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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