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Old 26-Oct-2005, 14:21   #5
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Originally posted by Jools
Don't get me wrong like...but if you're making a part that operates an "essential part of a motorcycle control system" as the police/insurance companies/litigious individuals would doubtless deem a thumb brake, aren't you opening yourself up to all sorts of liability claims if somebody binned it and blamed you?

That's why companies like Brancatto Engineering pay out a lot in insurance cover each year. As Tony makes so many parts for mainly the older Ducatis he has to make sure he has liability cover as some componets like a front wheel spindle would have major consequences should it fail.
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