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15-09-2022, 08:39 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
Bike: Multiple Monsters
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red key only applies to injected (‘02-‘09ish ie & Sie) models with Marelli ECUs, it’s used to reprogram new keys to the immobiliser, no such worries with carbies and later models switched to a different system.
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15-09-2022, 09:06 AM | #2 |
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Location: stourbridge
Bike: M750
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I understand where you are coming from and can recommend the early Monster models for lightness of weight and ease of handling.
I'm 6 years younger than you and quite a few years ago decided to sell my heavier bikes due to the weight of moving them especially around my workshop. I find my '96 750 Monster quite light in comparison to many larger capacity bikes. I owned 2 GS750s back in the day and a 550 and 1000 but when in 1987 I swapped my GS750 for a 1986 GSX550 the difference in weight was very noticeable bearing in mind I was then only about 30 years of age. I'm sure you know how temperamental some of the Ducatis can be but overall they are still great bikes to own and ride. I think the later FI models run better but are more complex and you also have the plastic tank swelling issues (I used to own a 2004 620i which was also very light) but note you are looking for an older model to suit the VMC purists. |
15-09-2022, 05:38 PM | #3 | |
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Talking of temperamental, I do remember one or two interesting times with my 900SS I've heard of plastic tank issues, not just with Ducati either, but they are steel on early Monsters aren't they? Which reminds me, one of the interesting times I had with my 900SS was the petrol tank rusting through underneath, me patching it up temporarily because I couldn't find a rust free replacement, and then the regulator/rectifier going up in smoke. One of life's sphincter-twitching moments The 25 year bit with the VMCC isn't exactly for purists, it's because some of the rides & events etc I like to participate in are for classic bikes only, for many of the rides it doesn't really matter what we use. Brian. |
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15-09-2022, 06:55 PM | #4 | |
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There can also be electrical issues with the early models but nothing out of the ordinary as far as I'm aware. Check that the battery is charging and keep it charged up over winter if the bike is not being used. Check the heavy battery / starter cables are corrosion free-someone does an upgrade but mine were OK when I checked. Don't forget if you need OE spares you can get a 10% discount at Moto Rapido if you mention this forum. |
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15-09-2022, 08:30 PM | #5 | |
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15-09-2022, 05:21 PM | #6 |
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Thank you it's almost certainly a carb model that I'll be looking at so that won't be a concern then.
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