Surely that 'wiggle the connectors' thing to get front indicators working is a common thing on 748/916? I think both my 748s have done it at some point. I really need to get the connectors completely re-made (the ones under the headlight). A bit more spare cable length wouldn't hurt there, either. My take on indicator woes is, it's *never* the bulb, always the connector. I don't think I've ever had a Ducati indicator bulb fail.
First decent ride of the year on dry roads, also got a proper assessment of my recently fitted Maxton Gp10 shock...awesome!, whenever i get complacent about it just stood in the shed its always a wake up and smell the coffee moment when i get to ride it again, a thing of beauty IMO