[Resolved] I bought a Ducati Superbike 1098 R and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Silversurf
Member since September 2021 • 118 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Ducati Superbike 1098 R for programming keys?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Cosmicray
Member • 124 posts

Same problem on my Ducati Superbike 1098 R. Watching for any working solutions.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 24 posts

Following along—same issue with my Ducati Superbike 1098 R.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 86 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Ducati Superbike 1098 R?

November 29, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 89 posts

I think my Ducati Superbike 1098 R has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 86 posts

My Ducati Superbike 1098 R needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 01, 2024 Reply

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