[Ducati] 'Flushing' the clutch??

[Bob Marren]

Tony Tessier wrote:
> In the quest to check out my 'new' secondhand 749Dark, I had the local Ducati dealer do a service and checkout. They changed the oil and fitted a new rear tire (old one plugged - really badly) but said that all else was fine. However the notes said ' Not urgent, but you might want to flush the clutch sometime soon' What does that mean? (sorry to be such a n00b) Also I notice that the drive chain has, at least at some point, taken the paint off the swing arm. Is that normal?
>
> Other than that, and some frequent underwear changes, am now getting used to the bike. I am thinking it's going to be fun.
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> Thanks, by the way, to all that gave pointers as a result of my previous post. I was expecting bike tips, but the personal fitness tips y'all gave were a wake up call!
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> Regards,
>
> Tony Tessier
> 1949 Lambretta B
> 1966 Lambretta SX200
> 1970 Lambretta Jet 200
> 2006 Ducati 749Dark
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Tony, when the fluid turns dark its time to change it. Easy process but 
dont ask why it turns dark unless you want 200 replys. A very loose 
chain can slap the swing arm if the P.O. really
dogged it. In that case check the brake pads and clutch for wear.
 Good luck with the bike and be safe.
 Bob