[Ducati] 2002 Monster S$

[Rodger Mauch]

George,

I do agree that it is nice that Ducati makes it hard but there are  
better ways to accomplish that. It should be set up so Ducati  
Dealers  keep a record of ID's of those making the request to get  
another Red key made. When I contacted Ducati Corporate they said  
that they don't maintain records on the electronic keys so they would  
be unable to assist me other than refer me to the Dealerships. I have  
had several motorcycles over the years and even pit crewed on a  
Ducati Race team. I am frustraited that Ducati won't do more and  
would not have made the purchase had I known. It will definitely  
weigh in on my next motorcycle purchase.

Rodger Mauch
2002 Monster S4(2 Black Keys)
2002 Monster 750Sie (Red & Black keys)
1998 BMW R1200C
1991 BMW K100RS 16v

PS I am sure the miles are correct.


On Dec 1, 2007, at 4:02 PM, George Betzhold wrote:

> Rodger -
> This whole deal sounds pretty fishy. It almost sounds like a stolen  
> or a
> salvage title bike. Are you certain that the bike really only has  
> 139 miles.
> New gauges perhaps??? A close look at the obvious (tires, brake  
> disks and
> pads, oil, nooks and crannies) should make it possible to confirm  
> the bike
> as a truly low mileage bike.
>
> If it is a clean (provenance wise) bike, there is no real reason  
> for the Red
> Key not being part of the deal. Your seller sounds questionable. In  
> any
> case, I am not aware of any legit way to get around the Red Key.  
> You might
> want to consider getting your money back. As the owner of a bike  
> WITH a Red
> Key, I am happy Ducati makes it hard and expensive.
>
> George Betzhold
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ducati-bounces at ducati.net [mailto:ducati-bounces at ducati.net]  
> On Behalf
> Of Rodger Mauch
> Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 11:22 AM
> To: Ducati Owners Group
> Subject: [Ducati] 2002 Monster S$
>
> I recently purchased a 2002 Monster S4 with only 139 miles on it.
> Unfortunately it didn't have the red master key with it. I had the
> owner include the statement that he would pay the replacement cost
> for the key in the bill of sale. Unfortunately he refused to pay once
> he found out the cost.  I have seen info on the net that this can be
> replaced for $750. Every dealer I contact wants $3200. Ebay had some
> one that said they could create a Black copy of the red key if I sent
> them the Dash, ECU, and a black key. When I asked them if they
> covered damages to the parts if they messed up I got no reply. I
> didn't want to take the risk sending the parts to them. Can anyone
> give me some suggestions on this.
>
> Rodger
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