does anyone know if this problem was solved with the 2010 anf 2011 models. i just hate pulling that plastic off.

I checked my 2010 about 3 weeks ago, and they were all tight.

There are people that have found they have loosened up......... If you have to got there anyway, IMO search the forum for header bolts and there is a short cut for Fugi nuts that you can get for 10 bucks and never worry again............