[Update] Locked out of my KAWASAKI VN750 VULCAN - don’t have the key code

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my KAWASAKI VN750 VULCAN?

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My KAWASAKI VN750 VULCAN's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my KAWASAKI VN750 VULCAN. Trying this instead.

My KAWASAKI VN750 VULCAN's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start KAWASAKI VN750 VULCANs?

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