...that Duc oil filters are created from solid billet by master craftsmen in a workshop somewhere by an Italian lake.
Much more likely, they are built in exactly the same factory as a Kwik Fit one for a Daewoo Hooflungdung, but to Ducati's specification, ie black, with 'Ducati' written on it!
Having said that, I DID mean to get one from Neil on Thursday & totally forgot... so I got one from Manchester Duc and also a blank key. Bill was only £12.35 anyway.
It isn't really the price that makes the difference with the filter, just the fact I could pick one up from the local 'subwwoofer 'n anodized gear nob' shop, meaning I'd be more likely to change it more often.
Still, I suppose if I stick to ricambi originali I'll have an excuse to visit the shop!
Cfn