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Called NHTSA...no info on work performed. Called Aprilia...they have minimal info but guy is digging further. He said he will call Italy to possibly find more. The only campaign info he could find so far is something performed in 2004 and the term "flexible coupling hose" was used. He said he should report back tomorrow. I think that part is in the tranny, so we'll see.

Good call, I didn't catch that. I will try Monday to rattle some cages.

I filled out required info. Said no recall campaigns are pending for this vehicle. I assume that means that they have been taken care of? I also assume if it was the original purchaser they would have been easier to notify.

Why? Isn't it a risk without knowing if recall work was performed? Might have to wait until Monday for that.

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OK, I have VIN and will need to check out tranny recall since the opinion is this is not a 2004 as advertised and maybe a 2000 or 2001. The last seven digits are M113182. I think that falls in the range of the recall if i am reading all the info and numbers right. Can anyone confirm that for me? Does that confirm that this is not a 2004?

Thanks for the replies guys, all good info. The tell tale sign for me with probably so so maintainance was the tires, easy basic stuff to change. How anybody could say they have ridden a bike, although not too often, on tires with a combined age of 40 years is beyond me. What's with the foam pad on the top of the tank? It is intact, but looks old and dry. I never saw a feature like that. I didn't even take it for a spin...temps in the 40's with wet streets on somebody elses bike with those tires was a no no for me.

I just went to see this bike. Rear tire is 2010, front original, 2004. Has me wondering about who or how this thing was maintained. What do you think a fair price would be? Has oil leaks, cant tell how bad. Doesnt look serious, but what do i know, i just have Ducatis. I'd like this bike, book vaue is unbelievable. Reall amazed someone has an 18 year old tire in it. When I messaged him about the bikes condition, he said tires were good. Haha.