G' Day, first proper post for me although I've gained a great deal of knowledge from the group. I'm tidying up my '08 S4R and have been hoping to repaint the side covers on the head (I did the valve covers while checking the valve clearances and changing the belts). The Ducati manual says I need to replace the O rings and gaskets every time the plates are removed but they seem to say a lot of similar things I wouldn't do on my previous bikes. LT Snyder doesn't mention them at all. Has anyone got any experience of removing and refitting these covers? I'm happy to order the parts but haven't got a dealer within four hours and was hoping to get it done this week. Thanks in advance, George