Interesting bit about half way down, describing the theory of why your rockers aren't as well protected as Ducati may have first thought.
http://www.sigmaperformance.com/rockers.html My friends shop have known to get them re-chromed, it works out cheaper and often if done by a reputable company can increase life of the Original, replacement ones.
Here's one guy, (appears to be in the U.S) - who's done just that.
http://www.ducatitech.com/4v/maint/rockers/index.html Interesting pic's.
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