Yes,i see where you,re coming from, it,s more than likely that i,ve been duped ,like many others i suppose. However i do have a written note,that proves nothing,and i never did take a liking to the guy i bought it from. But i still have the verlicchi frame ,complete,fitted with a 500 motor,no frame numbers,just an alloy plate fitted printed RJ1,cantilever,and the fairing like the early jelly bean type painted in the blue red factory colours. What have i got? Anyway,i still want to end with a tt2 replica,like many i have a soft spot for this particular Ducati as it brings back memories of PROPER race bikes, YOU know what i mean. I,d like to speak with you some time as i know your passion for them and Dr T. And i know youv,e been on wild goose chases in the past with various claims of authenticity,i,ll not go up that path.To be frank,ex whoever means nothing to me anyway,i,m to old for that kind of nonsense. Thanks for replying.