Henrys, it is a pretty bike. Back when it was new I had a Honda VFR750 and we swapped on a ride one day. The Ducati had better steering than the Honda but not the power.
Aussie, it will be ridden by me at length before it’s returned, don’t want to give it back till it’s reliable, do I.
Buckstoy, when I got it, it had about a quarter of a tank of fuel, how much evaporated over the previous 11 years is anyone’s guess. Have decided to remove the top access into the tank because I think the internal fuel filter is clogged. Will probably get another pile of crap.
Dirk, I will run your suggestion past him, will try it after I give him a beer or six.
Drlapo, no thanks, had Ducati singles back in the early 70’s, all I can say is they are “crap” sweet handling but under powered, unreliable crap.
Speed3Chris, will do.
Nick, just the opposite, he got unmarried but managed to keep the bike. Now he’s back on his feet he intends riding it to Moto GP at Phillip Island this year, not sure if I will accept his invite to go with him.
Thearcticsea, don’t do it, it will give you a life of pain.