Wanna buy

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:36 pm

Hello,
Like the title says I looked at an 08 yesterday. The engine sounds solid, no leaks, relatively new sprockets, chain, new fork seals. It has 25k Miles. Even though it's an S it no longer has the front carbon fiber fender or the carbon fiber belt guards.
The fact that it's not great cosmetically is not a big deal to me. I am concerned though about the only 1 black key.
The gas tank looks like it has some pretty serious warpage. Looks like the tank as moved about 1 inch from the seat near the area where your leg would rest. I believe with the Class Action that it would qualify for a tank though...
Otherwise there is one with 2,000 miles that is perfect but twice as much money.
Cheers,
Steve

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:08 pm

I'm not an expert on 1st gen, but for the 1200's the red key is the "magic" key for service, but I guess it can be replaced at a cost, which might open up another can of worms. The cosmetic issues along with the tank are other reasons to stay away. That class action suit might not cover it. I would stay away. Season's about over, so you should see some better alternatives that'll cost somewhere in between the 2 you speak of.

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:58 pm

Thanks Moby. You bring up a good point. I haven't ruled out the one that is priced reasonably. I want to talk to someone at the dealership about both the tank and the key issues. My hunch is along the same lines as what you are thinking.

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:43 pm

I just saw one post on this forum marketplace for a great example out of CA.

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:05 pm

Yeah, I saw that too. Was hoping to avoid the shipping costs/complexity by buying locally, but that is a nice one.

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:22 pm

fly and ride, good way to learn the new bike

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:22 pm

there is no shipping cost if you ride it !!

Post Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:03 pm

No red key is not a big deal. You will not need one unless you want to make another copy. If it really bugs you, you can send your ECU to DesmoPorsche and he will disable immobilizer for you - problem solved.

Post Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:20 am

Motodisiac wrote:No red key is not a big deal. You will not need one unless you want to make another copy. If it really bugs you, you can send your ECU to DesmoPorsche and he will disable immobilizer for you - problem solved.

Thanks Guys. I would love to ride it home from Northern CA back to MN. It would be a great ride. I just don't have the time right now to make it happen.

Good to know about what can be done without the red key. So with the Immobilizer disabled, could I make a copy of the 1 black key for a backup? Would the lack of a red key prevent me from putting a DP ECU or doing any sort of maitenance (TPS reset...)?
Cheers!

Post Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:32 pm

I have a immobilizer disabled ecu.
I have made a copy of the black key and have had 0 issues
I have used 3 different dashes 0 issues
reset the service light still no issue
reset the TPS no issue
and as far as i know the DP ECU is an "open (immo disabled)" ecu so it will work on any bike unless you use the red key to "lock" it to a specific key/dash.

Thats what i know.

Post Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:22 pm

Great information. Thank you!

Post Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:54 pm

gozirra wrote:I have a immobilizer disabled ecu.
I have made a copy of the black key and have had 0 issues
I have used 3 different dashes 0 issues
reset the service light still no issue
reset the TPS no issue
and as far as i know the DP ECU is an "open (immo disabled)" ecu so it will work on any bike unless you use the red key to "lock" it to a specific key/dash.

Thats what i know.

DP ecu it's virgin, not immo disable, not the same.

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