[Archived] Dealer wants $$$ for Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R code - any other options?

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Nightowl
Member since June 2022 • 40 posts

Need my Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1406 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 28 posts

My Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 31 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R for a while.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 32 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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