From one 696 owner to another (a "to do" list)

[nkryptit]

i don't think the seat lock is actually in the plastic bit, but rather mounted to the sub frame.  planning to take the whole thing apart this weekend to investigate further, but i think you could lose both plastic pieces and still keep the seat lock.

i've been debating just switching out for a tail light with integrated signals and removing both the plastic bits.

Oh it is...I got bored last night:
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=8790.0

The lock come off with it,  I think you're supposed to take it out, and put in into the DP short tail kit.  But there was nothing left back there as you can see from my pic.

I do think we could do without both plastic bits, but we'll need to find some way to mount that lock.  It does have some movement because its a cable type release.

[nkryptit]

Here's a pic with the whole rear removed, but the seat placed back on....Looks great...I say tuck the license plate up and back, and integrated blinkers/tail light, we'll be all set...Just need something to do with the lock....Any ideas?

[cmorgan47]

The lock come off with it,  I think you're supposed to take it out, and put in into the DP short tail kit.  But there was nothing left back there as you can see from my pic.

i am shocked.  thought it was mounted to the subframe.
crap.

off to the stick welder.

[IdZer0]

OK, two things i recommend for all 696 owners based on what i've done so far. 

14T sprocket.  Do it. 6th gear becomes a great highway gear. around town, pick a gear and you'll be happy.

I don't get why you need/want this. The 696 already has 3 teeth up in the back compared to a 695.

[cmorgan47]

I don't get why you need/want this. The 696 already has 3 teeth up in the back compared to a 695.

yeah, it's fine. 

bet it's fun with the 14t though, since getting the front up is dead simple with the 15t

[zedsaid]

yeah, it's fine. 

bet it's fun with the 14t though, since getting the front up is dead simple with the 15t

I'm happy enough not picking the front up.