Hmm, mine came out fine - undid the pinch bolts and drifted it out using the pukka Ducati tool which I bought to get my 916 apart many years ago and has been used on 916s, 888/851s, SSs and the 620. Its an alloy bar that is turned down at one end to fit into the pivot and has a head that you can belt to push the pivot through. Its also dead useful for lining everything up on reassembly to get the shims right. Not much help immediately, but a worthwhile investment. Alternatively if you have access to a lathe you can copy mine in return for a spare for me..... Paul 15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year 1199, SS800 & 620SSie DD racer |