[Method] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Yamaha YZF R1M

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Vectorprime
Member since August 2023 • 136 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Yamaha YZF R1M?

Posted on September 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 502 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha YZF R1M. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Digitalnomad
Member • 60 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Yamaha YZF R1M.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 113 posts

Will this work if the Yamaha YZF R1M has an aftermarket alarm?

September 11, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 145 posts

I have a 2011 Yamaha YZF R1M, will this method work for that year?

September 12, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 61 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Yamaha YZF R1M.

September 13, 2024 Reply

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