[Closed] Can my mechanic find key code for Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star?

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Techguru
Member since February 2022 • 106 posts

Looking for my Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 07, 2025
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Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Lionheart
Member • 34 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star for days.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 113 posts

My Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star!

January 10, 2025 Reply

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