[Archived] Key programming failed on my Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 - need code

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Alphadog
Member since August 2022 • 104 posts

Need my Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1025 posts

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

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostbite
Member • 35 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 before?

October 23, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 125 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 40 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 18 posts

Just what I needed! My Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 has been acting up lately.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 23 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650 for a while.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 122 posts

Saved me from towing my Yamaha XVS Drag Star 650. Thanks!

October 28, 2024 Reply

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