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Afer readind an article in the area newspaper about a local owner/operator of an aircraft dying because of the oil filter backing off and losing oil. This taught me it is not that big of a deal to remove the pan. I do and will attatch a hose clamp to the filter after installation. A buddy was servicing his Jackal and found the filter "finger" tight. A hose clamp is $1.00, how much is a rebuild?

I was goin to ask who was the "hottie" on your bike, but that's you!

You said #545 came from the US. You can you go to carfax.com and for $ enter the bikes VIN to get state licenscing history any DOCUMENTED wreck history. Or you can research through former owners(good luck) any crash history. falling of the stand? You could drop this thing off the top off your house and it shouldn't hurt the trans. case. I hope you get it back together and running good! p.s. Invercargill ,as in Burt Munro?

Have you found the reason the flywheel and transmission case cracked? In the automotive field, a loose trans. to block mounting bolts or an alignment (missing dowel pins) problem would cause this. Were ANY bolts found loose in the disassembly? I and especially YOU do not want a repeat of this problem.

those are bad about running the battery down, mybe you should ride it every so often and charge the battery......

Why did Guzzi show something this erotic and prophecy it's coming and NOTHING happened ? Anyone with $$$$ would have forked over $25k for this.... It's like the best wet dream of your life and waking up right before blast-off with your mutt licking your face!

call me insane...I'd rather have one street legal MGS-01 than any 6 Ducatis ever built..

if you want more give me an artist and album title!

When you are changing this fluid, refill, run and drain until this fluid looks perfect. Don't worry about the cost of oil doing this, it is less expensive than the cost of a gearbox overhaul. Didn't the oil show any difference looking in the sight glass?

That's why BOSS HOSS sells them. 350 and 454 Chevys in,on or around a motorcycle. That's like having a 20" weenie. It's big but what can I do with it?

True rednecks crash with "beer in hand" !

Don't worry, adjust the valves, and ride. #1 the head doesn't wear. Guides, seats, valve faces, cam lobes, etc. wear. #2 unless your bike has a burnt valve or leaks compression you have no worries. #3 I don't think M/G heads are going to give trouble except for the soft cam lobes on some bikes.

I don't think I have ever heard of a Brazilian woman drowning !

My best has been 40 mpg. Most of the time mine is 25-35 mpg and it all depends on how I ride which is usually not too good.

It is November 5, 2008. We will never live (or have to waste )this day again. Make the most of it and "carpe deim"! it's 66.5 deg. and going to be 78deg. for the high today. I might close my shop today for theraputic reasons.

Docc, I have a Phoenix hydraulic bleeding tool if you want to borrow (or anyone else) to finish the job. If you are thinking about buying one for yourself take a nitroglycerin tablet before pricing it.

Good news....it's wheelie time!!!

That's where YOU come in...

Who are you ? "ghostrider" Watch this please.........and then leave a comment. GHOST RIDER - BUSA TURBO

If you are referring to the US elections. Both sides are scared the other will win. I am afraid the rigged "banana republic" voting booths will work for the third time in a row! A Democracy my ass..

Good logic..Save one Ducati for wheelies,stoppies,burnouts,etc.. All the things you are too old to do. Which reminds me of a joke my aunt told me... What are the last four words you hear every redneck say? "Hey y'all watch this!"

Where do you live? I would probably buy from the servicing dealer. He will be more likely to help after the sale. It will be nice to drive an hour vs 5 hours to buy though.

My 2002 parts catalog shows 1 part # for all bikes. LeMans,Rosso Corsa, Sport,etc... Pt # 01 46 05 60. You need to look at Rich Maund or there is another(can't think of his name) man mentioned on this site that does good work. IMO Corbin is the WalMart of saddles.

Never been into one of these. Cn you post a picture of the replacement parts in order?

Aren't there cliffs , traintracks, theft or some other "acts of God" that can hurry up your need?