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I can see it now. The low mileage is a novelty, and it looks well preserved, but as Scud says, there are known issues to sort out. To switch the clutch to a twin plate is quite an expense unless you get lucky with second hand parts. I do think it's a question of 'when' rather than 'if' with the aluminium flywheel. My Tenni flywheel had the early signs of radial cracking at around 12 000 miles. The silencers do look a little 'low slung'. I've got the carbon wrapped Lafranconis and they are higher at the rear. No doubt it would appreciate in value if you parked it up for a few years. The premium is in the low mileage and that's gone as soon as you start using it. I think the price is a bit steep. I think around £5500 would be right.

The link doesn't seem to work mate. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

You can tell by the rattle! One type rattles with the clutch pulled in. One rattles with the clutch released. Just can't remember which is which. Scud will know. There's a thread somewhere commenting on just this. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

I'll have a couple (in UK). Thanks to Scud and Chuck for their time and effort with this.

Vaguely connected. Here's a photo of my 1973 MK III masquerading as a Desmo. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

There's also an email list called 'Bevelheads' that you can subscribe to. Very knowledgeable, but not the most accessible discussion group.

Some of these links might be useful: - http://www.alpha-bearings.com/ http://www.classicducati.com/index.php http://www.mdinaitalia.co.uk/ http://www.bevelheaven.com/ http://www.laceyducati.co.uk/ducati-parts/ http://www.ducatimeccanica.com/ https://veetwo.com/home.html http://www.desmo-ducati.de/ Struggling to post addresses.

I had a MK 3 for a while. It was a great bike. I thought it was pretty quick at the time too. You can get lighter springs for the carbs if the throttle is a little heavy. I did rewire it because the original harness had degraded badly, though that may have been due to the UK weather. It's a good looking bike as it is. I'd keep it original too. Interest in MK 3s seems to be rising in the UK. Prices are rising too. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Scud's garage...[emoji1] Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

There's a cheap Chinese version of the V11 headlight on Ebay for about £28, but it doesn't seem to have a pilot bulb. Search 'V11 headlight'. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

The original clutch/flywheel does feel better. My first choice was the Ram unit, but I just couldn't get hold of one. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Scud, you're like Santa and the fairy godmother rolled into one. I'd jump at Scud's offer. I waited ages to get hold of a second hand flywheel and pressure plate. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Mine had done 13500 miles. My friction plate was worn. The alloy flywheel was still intact, but fine cracks could be seen around the centre where the bolts go through. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Alloy flywheel could be breaking/cracked. I'd avoid riding it as if it comes apart it could do lots of damage to the bell housing and the gearbox. There are some nasty pictures on the web. Have a read of some clutch threads. I started one on a Tenni clutch when I swapped mine. There is a list of parts needed and some discussion of the Ram clutch too. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

If the intention is to swap the single plate for a twin plate, I'm afraid the prices are correct. You need to buy the steel flywheel and pressure plate, which are pricey. There are lots of clutch threads if you search for Tenni/Scura/rosso mandello. I bought a second hand twin plate flywheel and pressure plate and new plates and swopped it myself. Not easy to find second hand parts. Alternative is a 'Ram' after market clutch, if you can get one. Do you know for sure if yours has the original clutch and alloy flywheel fitted? It could have been changed in the past. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

The heads and barrels look great. The 'c' clips look the same as on BMW twins-long nose pliers or a engineer's pick would probably do the job. I think it is recommended that these clips are replaced with new as they are sprung and could fatigue and snap. If you are careful, you'll see if they bend or deform when you remove them. I'd use blue Loctite. You never know if you might need to remove the stud again.

I got a couple of these. They are scooter engine mounts, but they're the correct size. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

The Foundry Guzzi was on UK Ebay a few months ago. Price was around £11 000 IIRC. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Oem dual plate is the clutch fitted to v11s that don't have the alloy flywheel. There are 2 friction plates. If you switch to this clutch you need the flywheel and pressure plate too, both of which are expensive new. I switched to this option after sourcing some second hand parts. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Like Chuck says, the zinc chromate paint is very close to the paint on my Tenni. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Final drive looks great. The whole lot looks pristine. If mine was that clean I don't think I'd risk riding it.

Can I ask what type of ' coating ' you are talking about with regard to the pistons and other parts? What is it for? Cheers Simon Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

Hi Chuck, I'll have an extender if you are making some more. Cheers Simon

The 5 speed RAM kit has a different clutch pushrod 'button'. The one on the 5 speed RAM clutch kit is a smaller diameter. The one on the original single plate may swap over. This was discussed elsewhere on the forum. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk

I got a second hand flywheel and pressure plate from Reboot Guzzi Spares. Might be worth a try. They are available new, but the price is around £600.