[Archived] Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe?

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My Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe. Trying this instead.

My Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

I have the same Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe and I'm also trying to find the key code.

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