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

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

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

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

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