[It Worked!] Is the immobilizer code written anywhere on the Yamaha Road Star?

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Quantumleap
Member since May 2022 • 81 posts

How to get my Yamaha Road Star's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Road Star. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Happyfeet
Member • 67 posts

Just tried this on my Yamaha Road Star—anyone else have success?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 55 posts

My Yamaha Road Star won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 66 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Yamaha Road Star!

October 31, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 5 posts

Worked for someone with a Yamaha Road Star? Need to hear it!

November 01, 2024 Reply

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