My first lay down

[swampduc]

Condolences, man, but it happens. Just grateful you're ok. 
As someone already suggested, no front brake on ice or snow or any surface with poor traction (i.e. dirt, gravel, grass) or the result will be the same.
Good luck with the repair.

[Spidey]

Yup, that's exactly what happened to the indicator. I'll try to repair it myself, but I doubt it'll turn out that great. It looks like Proclivity might have some blinkers for me which would be wonderful.

I've never had much success with that specific repair, be it on a taillight or an indicator.  I've tried a coupla different types of plastic adhesives, RTV, etc.  They never really work that well.   Someone around here may have a solution that worked for them.   OTOH, if you're ok with replacing the indicator the next time you need to repair it, you can pretty much seal the thing up once n' for all.  Your call.  But like you already said, this is a good excuse for some mods.   

[eesnas]

I rode my M696 to a friend's place for a night of poker. I checked the weather before going over there, and it said there was a possibility of "light flurries" later that evening.

Light flurries my ass! By the end of the night, there was snow and ice on the ground. Nonetheless, being the stubborn dumbass that I am, I decided to ride the bike home and just take it easy. I was fine until about 5 blocks from my condo. I approached a stoplight, and must have squeezed the brakes too quickly, because I hit some ice and was down on the ground in an instant!

I was only going about 5mph, so I was fine. I popped up and uprighted the bike. I walked the bike home for the next 5 blocks, cursing myself the entire time for making such a dumb decision.

Fortunately, the bike appears to have only suffered some minor injuries. The left turn signal came out of its housing. The plastic didn't break, only the screw part did, so now it wont stay in there. Will the entire signal need to be replaced?

The gear shift lever is bent pretty badly. It seems as though the bike is un-rideable now because I can shift down, but it's hard to shift up.  This is due to the fact that the lever is bent inward, making it difficult to get my foot under it and shift up. Can I attempt to bend it back into place?

The turn signal and shift lever seem to be the only items that were damaged. As I was walking the bike home, I noticed a clicking noise coming from the rear of the bike. Perhaps this is normal, as I've never really pushed the bike forward before?

I know I deserved this for making such a poor decision, but it is frustrating and upsetting nonetheless. 

Glad you're okay but for the love of God why would you ever ride in the snow? I know some people are pretty hardcore here but I just say garage it until the spring...

[semyhr]

When I took my 696 to the heated garage I also had a nice chance to ride on ice, luckily finished good for me that time.

Anyways, once getting off my bike I kicked the indicator with my leg and it remained hanging on a wire, I think that's what happened to yours. I just glued mine back in place and it has been like that ever since 

[Rambler1982]

Glad you're okay but for the love of God why would you ever ride in the snow? I know some people are pretty hardcore here but I just say garage it until the spring...

Like I said, I got stuck at my buddy's place for a night of poker.

I also already mentioned that it was a terrible decision and I feel badly for making it. But thanks for pointing that out again.

[Rambler1982]

In attempting the bend the gear lever back into place, the pedal of the lever broke off.

I will have to order a new lever. Any suggestions on a good place to order one?

[Howie]

Since your bike is such a new model, used will be difficult, if not impossible.  A new pedal should be $88.39, but keep in mind, with today's economy the price can change as I type. 

Where to buy?

Your local dealer or one of our dealer sponsors, either Commonwealth or Ducati Seattle, both are excellent.