[Status: Resolved] Does warranty cover key code cost for Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro?

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Laserbeam
Member since January 2023 • 64 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Javajunkie
Member • 131 posts

Desperate to get my Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro running again. Trying this tonight.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 49 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro's key code issue!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 28 posts

If this works for my Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro, I owe you big time.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 92 posts

Trying this out on my Rieju Marathon 125 SM Pro today—hoping it works.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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