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After years of putting it off I got lucky with this low kms 2006 M695 from a fellow expat leaving Hong Kong.
I haven't ridden in over 20 years and feel like I'm reclaiming some youth every time I press the ignition!
Since the purchase in January I've been following this forum and have been thoroughly impressed with the sense of community and support especially since I prefer to work on my bike myself as much as possible.
Sadly the previous owner kept this machine outside, so my first mission was a full degrease, clean and polish. I had a mechanic check the timing belts, air filter and fuel lines.
I've swapped out the stock (read heavy) pipe for some carbon and replaced the mirrors. Will be doing a tail chop next.
Recently some punk moved my bike and snapped the choke lever!
I've found this replacement control switch on eBay for a 2007 S2R:
https://www.ebay.com.hk/ulk/itm/252293260452 (https://www.ebay.com.hk/ulk/itm/252293260452)
Does anyone know if it will fit my 2006 M695?
Thanks a tonne.
Congratulation with the new found youth and a great bike [thumbsup]
You can find and check part numbers on Ducati.com > Dealers and services > Maintenance
If you go to DucatiOmaha > OEM Parts you'll be able to even find the prices.
The answers you'll find is that this part is the same on S2R 800 and 695 ;) ... and that the price for a new switch gear is ~$79
BTW: it's not a choke, it's a fast idle lever 8)
Welcome [beer].
Congrats on the new bike!
I was off the street, more or less, for the last 10 years... with the Monster, I've forgotten how much fun it is to ride, and how much I missed it.
Looks like your bike is in decent shape, besides being parked outside... shouldn't take much!
Really appreciate your detailed reply @stopintime and clarification of part name 😎 Will follow up your leads