Hmmm no never been on the Ducati forums
No not in the trade but I just like to tinker! all the bikes I have owned pretty much get a strip down and a rebuild over the winter period I do a lot of stuff for mates and people at work too
Currently got an FJR1300 which I had a nice comment off the MOT tester the other week on how nice it runs considering he had one in with half the mileage and serviced by yamaha that ran worse than mine! it brought a little smile to my face
Best way to learn is to get your hands dirty and have a go. That's what got me into it 20+ years ago.