[Free Tool] How do I tell if my Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber uses a transponder?

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Digitalnomad
Member since July 2022 • 34 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber for key programming?

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Gamerpro
Member • 123 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber—might work for mine too.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 96 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber. Giving it a go myself.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 90 posts

Just what I needed! My Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber has been acting up lately.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 84 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber, would this method still work?

September 17, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 52 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 136 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Precision Cycle Works Detroit Bobber.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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