Early M900/851 Key Sticker

18-06-2020, 03:06 PM

Hi Again,

Another sticker related question...

Does anyone have a source for a sticker or blank key with the CRD on it? The one which is used with the early M900's and 851's with the elephant on the fuel cap.

Its a small detail I know, but it would be nice to match the look of the key to the cap when getting a spare.

Cheers

Darkness · 18-06-2020, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross090

Hi Again,

Another sticker related question...

Does anyone have a source for a sticker or blank key with the CRD on it? The one which is used with the early M900's and 851's with the elephant on the fuel cap.

Its a small detail I know, but it would be nice to match the look of the key to the cap when getting a spare.

Cheers

There’s one on t’other place: comes with a couple of locks though.

https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/thread...-family.78950/

18-06-2020, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

There’s one on t’other place: comes with a couple of locks though.

https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/thread...-family.78950/

Cheers Darkness, I'm hoping to just get a blank or a sticker instead of a full lock set. I'd rather not ruin a sticker from a perfectly good key.

Mr Gazza · 18-06-2020, 05:40 PM

Moto Rapido sell blank keys, in fact I am about to order one.

Just send them a photo of the key you want a blank of and they should be able to match it.

18-06-2020, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Moto Rapido sell blank keys, in fact I am about to order one.

Just send them a photo of the key you want a blank of and they should be able to match it.

Thank you. Do you know if this is the key with CRD on it, it has a gold sticker as shown in the link Darkness mentioned. The newer keys just have DUCATI on them in black and white.

Darkness · 18-06-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross090

Thank you. Do you know if this is the key with CRD on it, it has a gold sticker as shown in the link Darkness mentioned. The newer keys just have DUCATI on them in black and white.

The last one I got from MotoRapido was an identical key, but without CRD and with Ducati in the newer font. On the left here.

Cagiva Elefant keys are similar, but say Cagiva on them.

Darren69 · 18-06-2020, 07:46 PM

I had a look when I saw this post to see what my 748 one was like and it is like the far left one; no CRD logo but with the earlier font of the CRD ones. That's a '97 btw so there are plenty of variations out there. I'll get my anorak now then! :0

Albie · 18-06-2020, 09:04 PM

And you call me obsessed. Funny I never knew about these. I have a spare key not cut yet fro. M R.

18-06-2020, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

And you call me obsessed. Funny I never knew about these. I have a spare key not cut yet fro. M R.

It is turning into a bit of an obsession.
Would you consider selling Albie?

Darren69 · 18-06-2020, 10:01 PM

I think you do need to be a certain amount of obsessive when doing a resto, it should be as 'right' as you can get it to be within the limits of your budget and sanity and if period parts are available, go for it and get them before they dissappear forever. I mean there's a certain amount or preservation in a resto anyway so save what you can.

When I did my basketcase Mirage resto a few years back there were no locks at all with the bike and even the wheels had been lost over a period of time and due to house moves when sent for a refurb by the previous owner , the ignition barrel and seat lock were also long gone and so I had to source generic 'Suzuki GS' parts and so a certain amount of period correctness was lost and there was no way to get that back given the small number of bikes they actually made in those few years in the mid '70's and early 80's. Only a few thousand or so iirc so by comparison an early Monster resto is a much easier task as there are a lot more around.

Albie · 19-06-2020, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross090

It is turning into a bit of an obsession.
Would you consider selling Albie?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181769913704
Not a blank though
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224014089457

19-06-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Darren69

I think you do need to be a certain amount of obsessive when doing a resto, it should be as 'right' as you can get it to be within the limits of your budget and sanity and if period parts are available, go for it and get them before they dissappear forever. I mean there's a certain amount or preservation in a resto anyway so save what you can.

When I did my basketcase Mirage resto a few years back there were no locks at all with the bike and even the wheels had been lost over a period of time and due to house moves when sent for a refurb by the previous owner , the ignition barrel and seat lock were also long gone and so I had to source generic 'Suzuki GS' parts and so a certain amount of period correctness was lost and there was no way to get that back given the small number of bikes they actually made in those few years in the mid '70's and early 80's. Only a few thousand or so iirc so by comparison an early Monster resto is a much easier task as there are a lot more around.

Agreed! I've had to change a few things on my bike, just because corrosion and 27 years of use takes it's toll. It's the small details that get lost along the way, so if I can preserve them now then in another 27 years they will hopefully still be around if it needs another restore then!

19-06-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Albie

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181769913704
Not a blank though
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224014089457

Cheers Albie, I have the blank in your first link. I'll see if isaydingdong can help out in making a new sticker for me.

19-06-2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

The last one I got from MotoRapido was an identical key, but without CRD and with Ducati in the newer font. On the left here.

Cagiva Elefant keys are similar, but say Cagiva on them.

Interesting! Definitely the middle ones I'm after.
Anyone know what CRD means? Cagiva Racing Division? Cagiva Research Development?

the lodger · 19-06-2020, 09:02 AM

Everyday's a learning day ! I have one of those keys and was wondering what CRD meant so hopefully someone will enlighten us.

18-06-2020, 03:06 PM	#1
Ross090 Guest Posts: n/a	Early M900/851 Key Sticker Hi Again, Another sticker related question... Does anyone have a source for a sticker or blank key with the CRD on it? The one which is used with the early M900's and 851's with the elephant on the fuel cap. Its a small detail I know, but it would be nice to match the look of the key to the cap when getting a spare. Cheers

18-06-2020, 05:40 PM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Moto Rapido sell blank keys, in fact I am about to order one. Just send them a photo of the key you want a blank of and they should be able to match it. __________________

18-06-2020, 07:46 PM	#7
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I had a look when I saw this post to see what my 748 one was like and it is like the far left one; no CRD logo but with the earlier font of the CRD ones. That's a '97 btw so there are plenty of variations out there. I'll get my anorak now then! :0 __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

18-06-2020, 09:04 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	And you call me obsessed. Funny I never knew about these. I have a spare key not cut yet fro. M R. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

18-06-2020, 10:01 PM	#10
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I think you do need to be a certain amount of obsessive when doing a resto, it should be as 'right' as you can get it to be within the limits of your budget and sanity and if period parts are available, go for it and get them before they dissappear forever. I mean there's a certain amount or preservation in a resto anyway so save what you can. When I did my basketcase Mirage resto a few years back there were no locks at all with the bike and even the wheels had been lost over a period of time and due to house moves when sent for a refurb by the previous owner , the ignition barrel and seat lock were also long gone and so I had to source generic 'Suzuki GS' parts and so a certain amount of period correctness was lost and there was no way to get that back given the small number of bikes they actually made in those few years in the mid '70's and early 80's. Only a few thousand or so iirc so by comparison an early Monster resto is a much easier task as there are a lot more around. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

19-06-2020, 09:02 AM	#15
the lodger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Chorley Bike: M900 Posts: 160	Everyday's a learning day ! I have one of those keys and was wondering what CRD meant so hopefully someone will enlighten us. __________________ Contents may settle !