No key codes availbel for UK registered bikes

[jerry]

Spoke with Ducati UK and moto Rapido but they have no answers ,, other than ordering up a complete set of locks and keys but that would take 2 weeks from Italy ,, and the fuel tank lock will have to be forced out as it cant be removed unless its open ,

im now at Ducati Clermont Ferrard they can accesss every Ducati ever sold in France and most of EU for key codes , but mine is UK and due to Brexit they cannoit get that data ,,, Ducati UK are not part of this database and they dont have the codes anyway

The Key and cutting code is matched to VIN number , so Im completely bolloxed ,,They say I should contact Bologna factory they will probably have UK codes ????

I have been to 5 specialist locksmiths but none can help

[Darren69]

Brexit sounds like a convenient excuse to me. Those records existed before brexit and came from Ducati so should still exist and wont change.

[slob]

can’t ducati clermont ferrand contact bologna on behalf of the customer in their showroom?

[jerry]

I dont think they give a toss, I asked same thing in Toulouse but some helpful independent locksmiths told me same story , If the vehicle is EU they can get code 90% of the time . Ducati UK told me they cannot get access either ,, I have to talk with Bologna or find a spare key or code...

Its irrelevant now Im not feeling at all well, my Diabetes is very high and im feeling dehydrated even after 6 litles of water , thats not a good thing so I heading to Dieppe now need to get help I have had enough of France

[Darren69]

Records which will have no doubt originated from Ducati Italy when they built the bikes!

[Darren69]

You know what they say about France? And it's just quotation btw and not an opinion, it's great except for the French!

[Darren69]

I did love the food and the beer and wine at work was a bonus!

[Mr Gazza]

Don't you have a spare key at home Jerry?
If so it's easy to get your blank cut from that.
My 750SSie only came with one key so I swiftly got a blank and the local DIY cut it for me.
Only having one key is asking for trouble, but then you seem to get it without asking!!

[jerry]

Gazza I may well have a spare key in UK but the trip is over , im not well my diabetes is out of control , too many other issues , van needs new EGR throttle valve 3hr job at home £280 for parts..on the road 2000euro traier needs a new wheel chock and some other things and the damage to waste tank needs sorting ,, plus iim totally spent mentally .

[jerry]

Im Now home but had to spend 2 days in Hospital to try and stabilise my diabetes,,,,,which is still out of control but the doctors say its due to them changing my meds 2 months ago it made everything bad from having excellent control for last 17 years . imm not happy

, I found a spare key but the damage to the bike is worse than I thought , but it can be fixed, also got some work to do on the trailer and van,,, but I am low on confidence at the moment .

[Darren69]

Sorry to hear Jerry, but if you need any bits for tge bike lmk as I might have some.

[jerry]

Fibreglass belly pan needs repair of huge crack and repaint , ABS fairing need plastic welding of broken off piece , prep and repaint , rear mudguard needs some scratches done but my painter Clive is 120 miles away now in littlehampton and I dont know anyone in Cotswolds ,
the termis need scratches removed and re laquer but that i can do that ,, some bracket need replacing or straightening ,,,,the headlight mounts need straightening , headlight shell has a dent and needs repaint some of the ally needs repolishing to remove marks and scratches , gear lever is snapped off...

so i need to find a local bike bodywork repairer and painter , or take it to Clive at total paints in Littlehampton .. it was all like new only 6 months ago I spent £1700 spiffing it up totally pissed off , and then there is the motorhome , jut back from 6 months repairs and the trailer to sort

But there is good news , at 66 I have been diagnosed with ADHD which explains everything about my life and its actually a comfort to finally understand why Im such a twat , why could they have not done that when i had my first mental breakdown at 8 years old or when I was a teenager at 66 its not much use now ADHD has blighted my life although its not all bad ,, I does have some advantages ..

[Darren69]

I have fairings, red though and screen for IE bikes, carbon hugger, indicators maybe some levers, headlamp shell that is good but needs paint, may have some h lamp brackets and front subframe bits too.

[jerry]

Thanks Darren I will see if i need anything

[Nickj]

Try Ace of sprays in Iron Acton, not too far away on the north edge of bristol.
Just up in cheltenham is Born to be wild 0447487675506

A bit north in Cinderford or he might have moved to Mitcheldean is/was a guy called Fred Crellin, he did a nice job on my S2R with all sprayed on stripes and lettering. His number was 07583 501 241 or 01594 542 030. Don't know if he still does painting but he is good.
He may even have finished his bond themed lamretta, slightly cookey with hidden guns popping out from behind indicators and a few aston themed parts he made.