Responses Hi Rich (et al) Sorry to hear you've had similar probs but glad you've spotted them before the meltdown!! Mines back from the dealers with new panels and looking good. The helpful guys at Ducati Coventry have replaced the rubber bushes (designed to hold the panels off the exhaust) with larger ones which, should the exhaust move, will hopefully do the trick. On a different note has anyone discovered the perfect luggage for the SS. The rear panels below the seat look quite heavily sculpted and I'm worried my soft luggage could do some damage - a tailpack could be the answer..? Tony |