[Archived] Where do junkyards store Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven codes?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven?

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My Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven.

Anyone try this on a Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven with push-button start?

My mechanic said this might help with my Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven key issue.

Great info! Needed this for my old Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven.

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