[Resolved] Is it safe to buy PIN codes online for a Yamaha Drag Star 250?

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How do I obtain the key code to program a Yamaha Drag Star 250 key fob?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Yamaha Drag Star 250 before?

Just checking in to say this helped with my Yamaha Drag Star 250. Thanks!

Got a dead key fob for my Yamaha Drag Star 250. Need the code badly.

Will this work if the Yamaha Drag Star 250 has an aftermarket alarm?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Yamaha Drag Star 250 key code too.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Yamaha Drag Star 250 for days.

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