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Originally Posted by cdansan
the 96 is supposed to not crack the frame but they do it too, check around the main tubes and smaller bracing tubes at the steering head.
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yep the '96 frames crack too... had mine replaced by ducati goodwill back in 2002... i gave them the old frame, they gave me a new one... so far, so good.
check welds near the tank latch bracket. discovered mine after disassembling to powdercoat frame for acid leak years before when the dealer didn't replace battery vent tube after first service. one of many things that motivated me to start doing my own service. didn't/couldn't see the crack until after removing the air box.
edu-ma-cate yourself before you buy... lot's of online resources...
dyna-coils and wires will greatly improve any starting probs w/ the flatslides and/or 944. helps smooth stop'n'go traffic a lot too. stock coils' spark is very weak.
evoluzione or yo-yo-dyne's clutch slave will smooth out that clutch too.
nice stainless braided or kevlar brake and clutch lines make so much of difference if not already on it.
sounds like a decent deal but i ain't the one wanting to buy it.
if you wrench yourself, find a good source for oem/aftermarket parts. if you don't wrench, pray you have someone competent nearby. i either am or will be a repeat costumer to folks like ducati seattle, bcm, motoeuropa, ducshop, ca-cycleworks, evoluzione, motowheels... just to name a few.