loose exhaust heat shield

[Vam]

Hello,
  I'm a new Ducati 696 owner.  I have a 2009, I purchased used and I've been going over the bike to ensure everything works and is tight.  I noticed the exhaust heat shield below the tank moves freely, however the bolts are tight.  Is that normal, or should I add a washer or two and attempt to tighten?  Thanks!

[ducpainter]

There's an insulator that's most likely gone. There was another thread just recently... http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=71210.msg1315045#msg1315045

I think you need this part... 852.1.072.1A Washer

There's 16 of them on the bike, so I'd get spares

[Vam]

Thanks for the response.

[Yogi]

Cheap alternative and in any event if you can't get the real deal in time I have used these http://www.screwfix.com/p/fibre-washers-for-flexible-tap-connectors-pack-of-20/93297 and to be honest they have lasted a lot longer than the OEM ones and you can not see them when they are fitted anyhow.