how to: 696/1100 headlight removal

[ducaticop]

I feel kind of stupid posting this so this thread will probably end up being a how to posted by me but...

Any one have a how-to for a 696/1100 head light removal. Im going get the headlight bracket powdercoated when i get the bike. I looked at it at the dealership but it seemed more confusing than I thought. Thanks for the help in advance!

[2-Skinny]

If you get in there and really look at it you should be able to figure it out there are only two screws, on the bottom I think, that hold it on...then when you get the headlight off you can pull the trim ring.

[ducaticop]

yes holly easiness!! i just need to buy some star sockets to get the dash off the ring. im embarrassed...

[2-Skinny]

I recommend the set sold at Home Depot.  It is by Husky called "36-Piece precision Screwdriver Set"  part # 128 518.  It is $5 and has a good assortment of Torx bits for stuff like that...

[ducaticop]

thanks man ill check it out. I think my craftsman and snap on stuff will beat up the husky bits though...

[2-Skinny]

Agreed...as will my Craftsman tools...but you said you had to buy some.... and $5 is hard to beat especially if you rarely use them...

[z0mb1e_DUC]

do yourself a favor & download the parts manuals for the 696 off Ducati's website.  Link below.  It has exploded views.

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/parts/2009/pdf/MO_696_Usa_2009_ed00_r009.zip

[ducaticop]

do yourself a favor & download the parts manuals for the 696 off Ducati's website.  Link below.  It has exploded views.

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/parts/2009/pdf/MO_696_Usa_2009_ed00_r009.zip

num num drool

happen to have the link for the 1100 manual? 

[DoWorkSon]

http://www.store.commoto.com/parts-ordering.php

Just about every ducati for the last 9 years or so... Use tabs at the top

[z0mb1e_DUC]

Yup.  Here they are.

1100:
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/parts/2009/pdf/MO_1100_Usa_2009_ed00_r002.zip
1100S
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/parts/2009/pdf/MO_1100_S_Usa_2009_ed00_r002.zip

Listing for all 2009 Parts Catalogs:
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/parts/2009.jhtml?family=parts

[golgofett]

How do you unplug the harness though? I have had great difficulty with this and shortened my turn signals one handed by holding the headlight, major PITA.  Every time I tried to remove the harness, i thought I was going to break it.  The tab design is different so I was afraid to pry with a screwdriver.