[Free Tool] Yamaha XJ6NL ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Where's the key code stored in a Yamaha XJ6NL for making new keys?

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Yamaha XJ6NL before?

Would love to see a video version of this for a Yamaha XJ6NL.

This just might solve my Yamaha XJ6NL's ignition issue.

Worked on my cousin’s Yamaha XJ6NL—might work for mine too.

I have a 2011 Yamaha XJ6NL, will this method work for that year?

Trying this out on my Yamaha XJ6NL today—hoping it works.

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