[Completed] Do I need a dealer for KSR Vertigo 125 immobilizer reset?

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How to get the factory key code for my KSR Vertigo 125 to make keys?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my KSR Vertigo 125.

I’m not alone! My KSR Vertigo 125 is doing the same thing.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my KSR Vertigo 125.

Anyone try this on a KSR Vertigo 125 with push-button start?

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my KSR Vertigo 125.

I have the same KSR Vertigo 125 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

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