[Method] Key code help for Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD with flip key

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD

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My Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

I have a 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD, will this method work for that year?

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD owner.

I really hope this trick works on my Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD.

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