[Status: Resolved] Aftermarket solutions when Yamaha TX500 key code lost

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Looking for my Yamaha TX500's key code to program a new key fob

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Was about to tow my Yamaha TX500. Let me try this first.

Was about to tow my Yamaha TX500. Let me try this first.

Trying this out on my Yamaha TX500 today—hoping it works.

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Yamaha TX500!

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