[Recommended Fix] Where is the key code stored on a Kawasaki VN900?

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Pandaking
Member since February 2023 • 62 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Kawasaki VN900 to make keys?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1522 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki VN900. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 117 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki VN900.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 83 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Kawasaki VN900.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 20 posts

My Kawasaki VN900 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 72 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Kawasaki VN900 won’t recognize the key.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 26 posts

I have a 2011 Kawasaki VN900, will this method work for that year?

April 15, 2025 Reply

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