[Free Tool] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Sportster Custom?

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Techwiz
Member since March 2023 • 148 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Sportster Custom - help?

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Sportster Custom. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (5)

Bluescreen
Member • 6 posts

If this works for my Sportster Custom, I owe you big time.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 76 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Sportster Custom before?

September 12, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 118 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Sportster Custom this weekend.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 95 posts

I have the same Sportster Custom and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 44 posts

Been stuck with my Sportster Custom for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 15, 2024 Reply

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