[Success] Suzuki GSX R 1000 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Trying to program a new key for my Suzuki GSX R 1000 - where's the key code?

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Looking for the same thing for my Suzuki GSX R 1000, hope someone can help.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Suzuki GSX R 1000's key code.

Why is finding a key code on a Suzuki GSX R 1000 this hard?!

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My Suzuki GSX R 1000 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

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