[Completed] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for Yamaha XVS 250 DragStars?

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Quantumfizz
Member since May 2023 • 42 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar

Posted on August 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 545 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 30, 2024

Replies (3)

Youngturk
Member • 64 posts

Using this on my Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar now. Hope it works.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 124 posts

Anyone try this on a Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar with push-button start?

August 31, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 102 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar.

September 01, 2024 Reply

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