you guys have been awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback.
Unfortunately, I was careless, and didn't notice that my stock wheel was so worn, the weaving underneath was exposed. Terrified for my life, and stuck at work, I had a friend drive with me at snail's pace to a local ducati dealer (thankfully there was one nearby) and got the bt016 installed. I tried asking for the michelin 2ct's but they didn't stock any at the time, and I didn't want to leave the lot without a new tire.
I hadn't checked the forum by then, so I didn't see your posts about the mix and match tires. Guys at the dealership told me my front tire was fine and that I shouldn't replace them for another 1k miles or so. However, the ride has improved dramatically. This explains the sluggish feel i've experienced recently with the bike. I shouldn't overlook checking the tires on a daily basis ... lesson learned. No one was hurt, and the bike is running good as new.
It was an interesting experience and I walked away with a good deal of new knowledge. Thanks again everyone!
