Starter sprag clutch exploded periodically, a well known problem.
Wonderfully long motorcycle for tall guys (I'm 6'-6").
Not great performance, but pulled like a truck. I fitted a Peter Furlong chain case, which was a huge advantage over the standard open chain.
Here's my tip; WHEN your sprag clutch explodes, don't go to Ducati - it's common with a Borg-Warner auto gearbox part and costs sod all from an autobox supplier.
The sprag clutch should be thrown away and a "vee two" sprag clutch purchased from Brooke Henry at Vee Two in Perth, Western Australia. He has his own version which will last forever. As with any other engine matters, talk to these guys first.
Hi Guys,
I like Ducatis, I know about the so called desmo valvetrain and the shims, and keeping them adjusted every 4000 miles or so. I've been familiar with them for years, but never had one yet.
I like the ones that have the bars up high, and not the sport ones with clip ons, so I like the Darmah, the Paso, the 750 GT, Pantah, but all the rest are sport bikes.
I was thinking about a Darmah as it means tiger in Italian.
I like certain Guzzis too.
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