Hi Everyone, newby here

[Juan]

I was looking at a dark 696, and there are some things I would do right away.

#1 Remove the hot dog tray and reflectors + stickers from the frame. Good thin you don't need a tail chop. 
#2 Paint or powder coat the rear sets ( entire assembly)
#3 New mirrors (CRG) would be my choice
#4 Clutch and brake levers, again CRG.
#5 Triple clamp modification or new one with the respective clip-ons under the triple.
#6 I don't know if yours comes with the seat cowl, if it does not, I would get one.
#7 Exhaust pipes.!! I don't like the pipes that flair out some how, I prefer straight, however I know that you are limited
     to what ever they make for it.

I believe the 696, is a really sweet looking bike, but those are the first things I would work on


Have fun and ride safe..

p.s. post pictures soon..   

Let us know if you need help...!! 

[TCK!]

are the 696s dry clutch?

[desmoquattro]

are the 696s dry clutch?

Nope. Wet slipper clutch.

[TCK!]

Nope. Wet slipper clutch.

Hmmm that's going to be messy

Sorry man no clutch cover for you.

[707soldier]

I was looking at a dark 696, and there are some things I would do right away.

#1 Remove the hot dog tray and reflectors + stickers from the frame. Good thin you don't need a tail chop. 
#2 Paint or powder coat the rear sets ( entire assembly)
#3 New mirrors (CRG) would be my choice
#4 Clutch and brake levers, again CRG.
#5 Triple clamp modification or new one with the respective clip-ons under the triple.
#6 I don't know if yours comes with the seat cowl, if it does not, I would get one.
#7 Exhaust pipes.!! I don't like the pipes that flair out some how, I prefer straight, however I know that you are limited
     to what ever they make for it.

I believe the 696, is a really sweet looking bike, but those are the first things I would work on


Have fun and ride safe..

p.s. post pictures soon..   

Let us know if you need help...!! 

Thanks for the mod tips, I will keep them in mind. I'll take your offer, Thanks again.
Im getting a new digital camera today after work. I will post pics soon.

[707soldier]

Hmmm that's going to be messy

Sorry man no clutch cover for you.

Those covers are awesome looking, too bad it's a no go for me.

[desmoquattro]

Those covers are awesome looking, too bad it's a no go for me.

We could probably JB weld an open clutch cover on top of the stock one

Maybe some bailing wire for effect?

[707soldier]

As promise, some pics 

[desmoquattro]

As promise, some pics 

Hey, it doesn't count until we see pics of it in your garage

Very nice. I was skeptical, but that bike is growing on me. Is that Ace Motorsports' showroom?

[707soldier]

Hey, it doesn't count until we see pics of it in your garage

Very nice. I was skeptical, but that bike is growing on me. Is that Ace Motorsports' showroom?

Money had exchanged hands , Yes it's at Ace, Thanks

[Juan]

nice bike..!!! congratulations man..!   

[Meltz]

Very nice bike!  Welcome to the forum.  I'm also in Fairfield (Cordelia, specifically). 

[707soldier]

Very nice bike!  Welcome to the forum.  I'm also in Fairfield (Cordelia, specifically). 

Thanks,
You're very close, come to my BBQ Party on Sat. 6/21.

regards,
Lito

[eviltwin]

Very nice!! I vell in love with the 696 see second I saw the first pictures of it on the net.  I'm sure you'll have a blast with it and if you ever need someone to ride it while you're out of town, I'll volunteer. 

One other mod to consider is removing the charcoal canister from the left side in front of the motor.  It sticks out like a soar thumb.

[Desmostro]

That bike's got some nice angles. Sweet.
You will loooove the slipper clutch. It is very MMmmmmm in the curves.