well i've just read the post that TP-996 is on about.... Oh dear...
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm...6381#pid145842 My bike is also a MY2004 bike from Ducati Manchester at the end of May.... and i've experienced the exact same symptoms, except i was lucky enough not to be thrown off...
Guess i'd better ring them on tuesday since I think they're shut on Monday's.... bummer
[Edited on 20-2-2005 by spartacus]