[Status: Resolved] Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Xenoking
Member since August 2021 • 85 posts

Need my Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Titanium
Member • 50 posts

My Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 121 posts

Will this work for older Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racers? Mine's a 2009.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 87 posts

Following along—same issue with my Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 24 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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