M696 tank bag ( Famsa ) semi review with pics.

[bicunica]

Just wanted to share with you guys my experience with this bag. I've had it on my Multi before so I decided to transfer it to the Monster. Got the appropriate tank attachment and it worked. Bought it from the only distributor in the US. Price is decent, but quality is top notch. It's also comfortable to rest on. It can hold enough stuff for a weekend trip. I think! Here are some pics:

[Dr. Stylo]

Nice write up and thanks for the detailed pics.  I have actually been searching for the past 3 days to find a decent bag and mounting system.  Really interested in the set up you have.  Can you possibly provide links and purchase info?  Google search so far has led me to the ducati one only, and not really a fan as I can't see how it attaches.

[bicunica]

Bought it here:

http://www.bikerworldusa.com/catalog.html

Better pics on a UK site here:

http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/product.php/142/famsa_fa244_63_new_ducati_monster_696___1100_e_max_sport_tank_bag

The mounting on the 696 works great. Very secure and looks fine without the bag on.
The price is 189 $ plus shipping from bikerworld.com. They might not show the combo for M696 but you could call them and they will have it. Shipping is not cheap.

Good luck.

[Dr. Stylo]

thanks, book marked the site, will give them a call in the day light hours.  Appreciate the help and info 

[mstevens]

Can you actually see the gauges over that thing?

[bicunica]

Can you actually see the gauges over that thing?

Yes surprisingly enough. I'm only 5'10 and it works fine for me. Don't look at them anyway. Sometimes to check my speed.

[Dr. Stylo]

So, crazy thing...cheaper to order it from the UK, even with the crazy shipping cost (47 pounds sterling).  With the exchange rates right now, and the discount they offered, total cost including shipping was LESS than the cost of the bag and base WITHOUT shipping from the US, even with a call to them, they would not offer a discount. 

May take longer to get here, but saved me about $55 total.  I can wait

Thanks for the heads up, will be perfect for my needs.

Cheers,
Jon