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slj333
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 74
Location: mpls, mn, usa
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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,
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moby34
MTS: 2010 1200S (Red)
Joined: 15 Sep 2011
Posts: 2641
Location: Chicago Suburbs, USA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:08 pm |
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| 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. |
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slj333
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 74
Location: mpls, mn, usa
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:58 pm |
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| 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. |
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moby34
MTS: 2010 1200S (Red)
Joined: 15 Sep 2011
Posts: 2641
Location: Chicago Suburbs, USA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:43 pm |
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| I just saw one post on this forum marketplace for a great example out of CA. |
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slj333
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 74
Location: mpls, mn, usa
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:05 pm |
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| Yeah, I saw that too. Was hoping to avoid the shipping costs/complexity by buying locally, but that is a nice one. |
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moby34
MTS: 2010 1200S (Red)
Joined: 15 Sep 2011
Posts: 2641
Location: Chicago Suburbs, USA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:22 pm |
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| fly and ride, good way to learn the new bike |
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vern748
MTS: 2006 620 (Gray)
Joined: 23 Apr 2006
Posts: 977
Location: Bay Area, CA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:22 pm |
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there is no shipping cost if you ride it !!  |
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Motodisiac
MTS: 2010 1200S (Red)
Joined: 17 Aug 2009
Posts: 492
Location: Los Angeles
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:03 pm |
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| 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. |
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slj333
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 74
Location: mpls, mn, usa
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:20 am |
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| 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...)?
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gozirra
MTS: 2006 620 Dark (Custom colour)
Joined: 21 Mar 2012
Posts: 240
Location: CA
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:32 pm |
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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.
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slj333
MTS: Not specified
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 74
Location: mpls, mn, usa
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:22 pm |
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| Great information. Thank you! |
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multigatto
MTS: 2005 1000S DS (Black)
Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 316
Location: Italy
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:54 pm |
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| 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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