[Closed] How can I access my KTM 525 SMC USA's key code to program new keys?

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How to get the factory key code for my KTM 525 SMC USA to make keys?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 525 SMC USA.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a KTM 525 SMC USA before?

Why is finding a key code on a KTM 525 SMC USA this hard?!

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