Dukedesmo's M900 project - the intro...

[Dukedesmo]

So with the steering head washer 'repaired' to save waiting for the inevitable back-order I moved on to the engine.

After some bolt removal, pulley pulling, tapping & prying I got this;



Which now looks like this;



At least the infamous aluminium oil galley plug is still in place;



Looking to replace bearings and seals as, despite everything looking good, I reckon at 17yrs and mileage/maintenance unknown it's probably about time, especially now it's apart.

Don't know if I can source all the bearings from a bearing supplier or if I need to get some from Ducati? Those main bearings look expensive...

Can't see any wear in the crank but will examine further and check tolerances etc, then get it balanced to the new pistons.