What a thread. Block excemption came in to force for cars - as far as I know it doesn't come in to force for bikes until next year - I'll check when I get to work. Personally I'll stick with a main stealer until warranty is up, basically one service! This is my first Ducati - have to agree with above re: full sized and not a crippling affair to ride. Unlike other Ducatis I've ridden. I also dumped a Triumph (GT) for the MTS, wasn't sure I'd made the right decision until the Termi was fitted. Still miss 75 mpg (@85mph+) on the peage though!