Sure enough. Went to the BMW dealer (vs buying the pyramid replacement part online which was the wrong seal) and they had the correct seal in stock. Thanks for the help.

My typical solution is to use the old seal, a large socket, and a hammer.

I think I'm having the same problem. I put a picture up at
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4096
Is this the same issue you have?

I got my info from this post
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3889

Maybe not all parts are the same.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4633154425_59ccbecaa0.jpg So, I read that the oil seals for the front forks were the same for the subject bikes, but when I bought the BMW seals they are thicker than the original (?) Ducati seals. They are enough thicker that I can't get the lock ring in above t...