[Archived] Why does my Triumph Trophy 500 need a code to start?

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Unicorn
Member since September 2022 • 51 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Triumph Trophy 500?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1470 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Triumph Trophy 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Younggun
Member • 116 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Triumph Trophy 500.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 139 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Triumph Trophy 500.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 57 posts

Been here before with my Triumph Trophy 500. Let’s see if this one works.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 130 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Triumph Trophy 500?

March 12, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 109 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Triumph Trophy 500.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 11 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Triumph Trophy 500 all week. Hope this helps.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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