[Issue Closed] Getting key code for Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe with smart key

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Lasertag
Member since October 2022 • 113 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe?

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1583 posts

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

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Supernova
Member • 32 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe's mystery code.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 101 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 126 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 70 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe this weekend.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 109 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe?

September 18, 2024 Reply

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