[Update] Where is the key code hidden on Kawasaki Vulcan S SE?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Kawasaki Vulcan S SE

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Been here before with my Kawasaki Vulcan S SE. Let’s see if this one works.

My Kawasaki Vulcan S SE's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Kawasaki Vulcan S SE.

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