Bill Rose
Just got it firing!
Love my 2002 MG 1100EV, but the manual leaves a lot to be desired. Particularly, it doesn't tell you what the red key is for. Black key fits everything, red key fits nothing. Bags don't have locks.
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Red Key??
- Thread starter Bill Rose
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A picture of the key would help.
Bill Rose
Just got it firing!
It is identical to the black key, but the plastic cover is red instead of black.
Are you the original owner of the bike? If not, the red one may have been for a replacement fuel cap, and eventually the cap was keyed to the original bike key. When I change caps for people, I change the tumbler to keep the bike to one key operation.
Bill Rose
Just got it firing!
I am the second owner. Original owner didn't know what it was for either. Thank you so much for your help.
kiwi dave
GT Reference
Might have been for a Givi top box once upon a time. They are unmarked except for a 3-digit serial number on the metal part.
Bill Rose
Just got it firing!
This has an 'I' in a circle on it, just like the black one. No 3-digit serial #.
If you have checked the red key against the gas cap and seat/helmet lock and it fits nothing, and it is not possible to have the red key cut to match the black key, then it is pretty much useless and you might as well toss it. The factory may have bundled the wrong key with the bike, or the original dealer gave the first owner a wrong key. If you don't have a spare key I do recommend purchasing a blank and having it cut to match you black key.
iainw
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Ducati have a red key. Post a pic or Google images Ducati red key.
Bill Rose
Just got it firing!
Hmm, this key has a perfectly round head and no chip in it. Those wacky italians just like to play with you.
The situation on my '02 California matches John Z's description - the original gas cap lock failed and the replacement cap has red keys.
If memory servers correctly, the factory may have sent one black and one red originally. Otherwise, agreed on above that it is likely a key that was used on the bike at some point. I think if it doesn't fit anything on the bike now, it's safe to remove and hang for another year or so just to be sure.
Bill Rose
Just got it firing!
Thanks to all. It doesn't fit anything on the bike, so I guess I'll just toss it.