For your viewing pleasure -undressed 696

[SteveH]

Guys,
  Ya Im kinda feeling the same way about the seat - I was thinking maybe I just needed to get used to it ?  I find myself scooting up towards the rear of the pad to stop from being wedged next to the tank....
   The tank does go below the seat slightly - not sure how much of a PIA it will be to change the battery - perhaps just need to remove the tool tray ?  Not really sure....Guess I shoulda looked though 

[monsterduc]

Thanks for posting those pics. I was very curious to see what it looked like under there...nice bike! 

+1

I think the functional vents through the tank are pretty cool. 

[printman]

+1

I think the functional vents through the tank are pretty cool. 

with all the old anticipation posts, it does serve some purpose. but is it airbox or vert cyl cooling?

[ducatiz]

with all the old anticipation posts, it does serve some purpose. but is it airbox or vert cyl cooling?

that's the airbox.  they changed the shape of it so it comes up throug the frame.

if you look at the gas tank, it hinges near the middle of the saddle -- the tank extends 5-6 inches under the saddle.

very different design.

[fasterblkduc]

if you look at the gas tank, it hinges near the middle of the saddle -- the tank extends 5-6 inches under the saddle.

very different design.

Thanks for pointing that out...I see it now. Does anyone know if it still lifts out of the way easily?

[somegirl]

It's just your massive man junk AKA "munk" that's causing the issue. After a few hard stops you'll probably dent the tank, then you'll be fine.

You two should get a room.

[ducatiz]

Thanks for pointing that out...I see it now. Does anyone know if it still lifts out of the way easily?

it does, you just have to take the seat off first.  the battery and intakes aer still directly under the tank.

[NeufUnSix]

The "oil weep" is probably just packing grease that didn't get cleaned off completely after uncrating. Clean it off and don't worry, it's not worth pregnant doging at the dealer about.

[ROBsS4R]

You two should get a room. cheeky laughingdp

Maybe we have already  How else would he know about all that massive Man Junk... Munk 

[Big Troubled Bear]

Let the modding begin

[Cucciolo]

Nice bike.. would I be too crazy if I traded my 05 S4R for the 696? 

[ROBsS4R]

Nice bike.. would I be too crazy if I traded my 05 S4R for the 696?

Nope. Test Ride the 696 and get what you like.

My next monster will prob be a smaller one.

[Cucciolo]

Nope. Test Ride the 696 and get what you like.

My next monster will prob be a smaller one.

I will test it as soon as my dealer gets it. probably this week.

What makes you want a smaller bike?