[Verified] Looking for someone who got Yamaha XS 650 code without dealership

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Techlord
Member since August 2022 • 69 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Yamaha XS 650 for programming keys?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 611 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XS 650. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (3)

Luckyluke
Member • 7 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Yamaha XS 650 this weekend.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 43 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Yamaha XS 650 this hard?!

November 24, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 72 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Yamaha XS 650.

November 25, 2024 Reply

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