[Recommended Fix] SV 650 Cafe Racer won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Hackman
Member since January 2023 • 20 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program SV 650 Cafe Racer keys?

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1519 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the SV 650 Cafe Racer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 92 posts

My SV 650 Cafe Racer might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 46 posts

I have a 2011 SV 650 Cafe Racer, will this method work for that year?

October 24, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 33 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out SV 650 Cafe Racer.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 58 posts

Anyone try this on a SV 650 Cafe Racer with push-button start?

October 26, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 133 posts

Appreciate any advice—my SV 650 Cafe Racer won’t recognize the key.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 31 posts

I’m not alone! My SV 650 Cafe Racer is doing the same thing.

October 28, 2024 Reply

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