Even more naked M696

[mysticbluex3]

So few weeks back I changed out the battery on my 696.  I was super busy and never got a chance to put the tank plastics back on.  Few weeks later, the tank covers still sit in my closet.  The more I look at the bike, the more I like the un-covered tank look.  Now I'm thinking about picking up a black or CF front fender to make the red frame even pop some more.  Is it a big risk to not have the mesh screen over the tank intake?

[Silver King]

It looks....plastic.

[He Man]

no. just no. but hey its your bike.

[lazylightnin717]

I endorse the all black/red frame look.

It just looks like you're missing something.

I like the cans you've got on there.

[SacDuc]

[csorin]

No Sir, I just don't like it!

[Raux]

So few weeks back I changed out the battery on my 696.  I was super busy and never got a chance to put the tank plastics back on.  Few weeks later, the tank covers still sit in my closet.  The more I look at the bike, the more I like the un-covered tank look.  Now I'm thinking about picking up a black or CF front fender to make the red frame even pop some more.  Is it a big risk to not have the mesh screen over the tank intake?

get yourself a set of CF side panels. or at least black if the red is too much for you. BUT no, don't think it's a good idea to run like you are, or a good look.

But it's your bike. and we all have opinions about our own bikes.

[BCMonster]

Please get dressed.

[2-Skinny]

Ditch the airbox and run open filters- looks more open and you will be able to see through the "vents" and also through the trellis below and won't look like someone stole your tank covers...

[Mojo S2R]

Ditch the airbox and run open filters- looks more open and you will be able to see through the "vents" and also through the trellis below and won't look like someone stole your tank covers...

+1  I think that might just work.  Would like to see how that looks too.

[2-Skinny]

+1  I think that might just work.  Would like to see how that looks too.

How it looks while keeping covers off or how it looks with the covers on...?

[Mojo S2R]

I've seen the new Monsters with pod filters and covers on.  I'd like to see what it would like with pod filters and covers off.

[DoWorkSon]

I've seen the new Monsters with pod filters and covers on.  I'd like to see what it would like with pod filters and covers off.

I'll snap a better pic when I go to re-install my ECU on my bike...

[justinrhenry]

to the OP, i can see how that would grow on you.  it would probably grow on me too, but it would probably look better with a different skin rather  than nothing at all. 

[00Kevin]

Ya, I like the black on red look too but that tank needs to be covered with something.