[Answered] Dealer vs locksmith for Yamaha TT R 230 key code

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Yamaha TT R 230 to program a key?

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Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Yamaha TT R 230?

My Yamaha TT R 230's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Yamaha TT R 230. Trying this now.

My Yamaha TT R 230 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Just what I needed! My Yamaha TT R 230 has been acting up lately.

I’ve got a 2012 Yamaha TT R 230, would this method still work?

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