[Ducati] Anyone own a 749 w/Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder?

[Tom]

> they claimed that the Evo may not be compatible because of a possible rod 
> discrepency

You need a spacer in the EVO slave, otherwise no problem (I have one on me 
'98).

> The new plates were soaked in oil now because the "ring seal" was shot

This wouldn't happen if you had an open cover!

> $1000. in clutch work to date, and I'm ready to go back to old beemers!
> Got any helpful ideas?

Do the clutch work yourself.  It's easy, and much easier than doing it on a 
BMW or Guzzi.

Tom