For your viewing pleasure -undressed 696

SteveH · May 24, 2008, 10:56:19 AM

Gents,
So today was 'make sweet love and talk dirty' to my new 696 (also known as waxing). So here's some shots of the tank covers and seat off. I didn't want to wax it with the covers on in fear of getting wax on the flat-finished bits.

Also - I noticed a slight oil weep coming from the vertical cylinder timing cover...We'll see what the dealer has to say; I guess the O-ring isn't seated properly.

-Steve

IZ · May 24, 2008, 11:01:51 AM

Actually looks cool with the tank bits off there!!

Just put the seat back on and ride like that!!

No barends yet and you STILL have the reflectors on there?!

WTF DUDE?!

MotoCreations · May 24, 2008, 11:13:59 AM

Look at the below -- it appears your barclamp is doing some sort of levitating act...

Quote from: SteveH on May 24, 2008, 10:56:19 AM

SteveH · May 24, 2008, 11:30:14 AM

Ya those metal things are just shrouds. There's a bolt with a rubber dampner behind 'em that actually hold everything together.

Dareduc · May 24, 2008, 11:46:11 AM

How easy is it to take off the tank and what not? and how easy do you think it would be to custom paint those bits?

SteveH · May 24, 2008, 12:01:11 PM

Quote from: Dareduc on May 24, 2008, 11:46:11 AM
How easy is it to take off the tank and what not? and how easy do you think it would be to custom paint those bits?

Its pretty easy - 10mins maybe ? There are about 12 bolts that you need to remove, then the panels just slide off. Im sure getting 'em painted would be a breeze - they seem to be of good quality and thickness. I was shocked at how flimsy...err....'Weight Reduced' the front fender was though...Its honestly damn near soda bottle plastic. But it is unsprung weight eh

Popeye the Sailor · May 24, 2008, 05:14:10 PM

You could send it out for custom paint and still ride it! How cool is that?

ROBsS4R · May 24, 2008, 05:59:08 PM

This Monster is really growing on me.

I would need to figure out the seat issue though. It was very uncomfortable for me $:-\$

Anyone try Ducati's after market seat yet ?

ducatiz · May 24, 2008, 06:02:12 PM

That is a very interesting tank/airbox setup. They did a good job of hiding the whole setup, I am very surprised they are not sellign a painted tank tho!

Does the tank go under the seat as well?

Pancake81 · May 24, 2008, 06:43:08 PM

No Disrespect you man. But my personal doesnt doesnt appeal to the 696. Well, at least not yet. We shall see what the aftermarket world does for the bike. I think I am still a 4V guy at heart.

Heath

DesmoDiva · May 24, 2008, 07:27:36 PM

Quote from: ROBsS4R on May 24, 2008, 05:59:08 PM
This Monster is really growing on me.

I would need to figure out the seat issue though. It was very uncomfortable for me $:-\$

Anyone try Ducati's after market seat yet ?

I sat on it today, seemed a bit softer than stock.

Didn't take it for a ride so I can't make any sort of educated comment.

had too much

ignore the babble.

Drunken Monkey · May 24, 2008, 07:45:30 PM

The more I look at the 696, the more I like it.

Yes. I know. I'm a philistine.

ROBsS4R · May 24, 2008, 08:56:05 PM

QuoteI sat on it today, seemed a bit softer than stock.

Didn't take it for a ride so I can't make any sort of educated comment.

My issue was the angle of the seat. It felt like it was pushing me into the tank.

Popeye the Sailor · May 24, 2008, 10:13:08 PM

Quote from: ROBsS4R on May 24, 2008, 08:56:05 PM
My issue was the angle of the seat. It felt like it was pushing me into the tank.

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.

fasterblkduc · May 25, 2008, 05:08:25 AM

Is the fuel cell hinged like other Monsters? Is it a lot of work now to get to the battery? Just wondering.

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

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For your viewing pleasure -undressed 696