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Well, let's see.... no overhaul or major repairs, yet. Lost count on how many sets of tires, many is all I can tell you. They don't seem to last long no matter which tires I try. The slave cylinder has leaked and had to be upgraded, the clutch has been replaced once, I run an open basket now because it is so lovingly noisy and annoying. The brake pads were replaced only once but I am due to replace pads and rotors soon. The engine is starting to leak a little oil at the seams. I have always run a full synthetic, I believe that makes a huge difference. My automobiles have all gone well over the life expected of them as well on synthetic, my current car, a Toyota Supra, has around 230,000 and is not even close to the record with me, as I have had several go well into the 300's. The engine on the Duc is starting to sound a little "loose" and I suspect an overhaul is in my future, but other than stone chips and a few bug marks, she shows like a much pampered, hardly ridden bike. I still think nothing of jumping on it and going across state to Daytona on a whim,in fact, I just did that a week ago! Going for a 200 mile ride tonight with some friends. I just can't seem to turn down an opportunity to ride! I love the bike and would buy another in a heartbeat if I ever needed to replace it. There is simply nothing else like it.
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