696 Passenger Grab Rails

[Raux]

Does anyone know if the passenger grab rails are available yet? Part no.?

[chisel]

Please don't take this as a smart-a$$ thing to say, but, there are already passenger grab rails formed into the subframe under the passenger seat. They aren't very robust, but they are usable.
If you already knew this, please accept my apologies. The only reason I post is because I was attempting to solve the same issue and had given up until one day my wife was on the bike grabbing something under the seat. She exclaims "hey! there are some cool little hand-holds under here..."

[Raux]

yeah but i'm tightening the exhaust around that area so i need the new grabrails

plus those grab rails leave very little confidence...then new ones also act as a "hey this is the back of the seat, don't fall off" kind of deterent.

[M1100]

I have seen 796 rails but not the 696 ones...  maybe they will fit when they are out?

[Raux]

the 769, 696, and 1100 should all be able to use them. same subframes I'm sure.

[M1100]

Then I want some for my 1100!!   

[theprocess]

Any pics or link?

[Raux]

Any pics or link?

That's what I'm hoping for from a sponsor

[M1100]

I'm no sponsor, but look at the last pic on the right, when it scrolls thru.  (top set of pics)

http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/monster-796/

[Raux]

yeah that's where i saw them first. i need a link or part number to buy them

[M1100]

a little closer.....


DNA Customer Service to me
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Dear Sheldon,
 
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Good news- according to our Ducati Performance department, the answer is yes to both of your questions.
 
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First name: Sheldon
Last name: Campbell

Do you own a Ducati: YES
Family: Monster
Model: 1100
Purchasing date: 2010
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Purchasing date: 2008
Subject of message: Ducati Accessories
Questions or Comments: Hello, will the new Monster 796 "grab handles" for the passenger fit an 1100? Also, will the charger, 69924601a work on the underseat plug on my 1100 Monster? Thank you!

[Raux]

did they have a part number and price?

[Amlethae]

1) Still want pictures!

2) What's the advantage of the Battery charger thingy? (69924601a)  I've got a battery tender and it seems to work just fine, but maybe I'm missing a few hp this one pumps in?

[M1100]

i posted a link to pictures

I asked for a part number and I haven't heard back yet, I will pass on when DMA gets back to me

Batt charger is $80 and I don't have to take the bike down to the frame to attach to battery--just use the plug under the seat that is there already

[Raux]

i posted a link to pictures

I asked for a part number and I haven't heard back yet, I will pass on when DMA gets back to me

Batt charger is $80 and I don't have to take the bike down to the frame to attach to battery--just use the plug under the seat that is there already

WOAH... that's not a battery charger under the seat in the tool tray.. that's the Ducati DDA computer data outlet. It hooks up to a special USB device.