[Confirmed Fix] Any way to unlock Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer without key code?

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How to get my Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer's key code to program replacement keys?

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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer.

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