great post jon!
unless u ride every day though, any battery installed in a 907 will go dead prematurely if not constantly connected to a trickle charger. this is due to a ducati design flaw. we've all heard the various explanations as to why: the clock, (the most favored theory), dirty fuel filter, on-board computer, amoung others.
further complicating matters is the rectifier issue. the stock 907 rectifier is, at best, a marginal component. they're famous for short lifespans and spotty performance. so even if ur riding every day, unless ur one of the lucky ones whose rectifer is working as designed, u may very well be draining ur battery while riding!
ducati's answer to this problem is simple: buy a trickle charger! only an italian or british bike manufacturer could get away w/ this. nobody would accept this "solution" from a german, american or japanese bike manufacturer. it's part of the joy of owning a ducati. u gotta love it!!
i'm not suggesting it doesn't pay to buy a good battery. but if u don't have a trickle charger, ur wasting money. a good battery will last longer than a mediocre one, but w/o a trickle charge, even the best battery won't last very long in a 907.
peace
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This should be a sticky (or in the FAQ). You guys are awesome!