Handlebar options for 696?

[metroplex]

I bent the handlebar on my 696 a few months ago and decided to try and bend it back over the weekend. It didn't budge and I was about to snap the vise grip off the table. I want to just replace the handlebar and wanted to know if there were any good aftermarket options available, or if I should just get a replacement from Ducati? I wouldn't mind a slightly more touring-oriented handlebar.

[alibaba]

I went to the nearest shop that sells motorcyle accessories and found a handlebar with the almost identical bend to the stock bar for $19.65.  Same wall thickness and good chrome.

Several different bends were available for around this price.  If you go for a more upright riding position, you may be putting a strain on your wiring and hydraulic lines.

[Raux]

you should move this to acc and mods and do a quick search.

there are a lot of options, rizoma, DP, etc. but I like the idea of an off the shelf 3/4" bar.
I may doing this soon as well. but yeah you may need longer brake line and throttle cables

[2-Skinny]

Gotta drill holes for controls if your use a "standard" bar, which is a serious PITA to get right on a cylinder (or get the adapters)... I'd look into Suburban Machinery or get a used bar off EBAY... or use this as opportunity to switch to clip ons...

[ungeheuer]

I may doing this soon as well.

Really? You no like your clipons?

Gotta drill holes for controls if your use a "standard" bar, which is a serious PITA to get right on a cylinder (or get the adapters)... I'd look into Suburban Machinery or get a used bar off EBAY... or use this as opportunity to switch to clip ons...

OP would still have to drill holes (or grind off the control-switch nubs) with clipons.  Hole drilling really isnt that much of a PITA.... measure thrice and drill once.  At least  .

[metroplex]

I think I'll just go to the stock replacement bar. Less hassle.

[2-Skinny]

Really? You no like your clipons?
OP would still have to drill holes (or grind off the control-switch nubs) with clipons.  Hole drilling really isnt that much of a PITA.... measure thrice and drill once.  At least  .

True. 

[bikepilot]

Put a dab of white-out on the nubs, place all the controls where they belong, remove, drill where you see white dots.

[696DCRider]

+1.  I bent my bars and switched to these.  I love them and they look good.

Also, when I bent my bars the first time I used a really long metal pipe and was able to bend it back.  After the second time I decided to just put some new bars on.

Take a look at Suburban Machinery.

[ManaloEA]

How well do the Suburban Machinery handlebars fit into the air intake cutouts on a 696?

[metroplex]

Sort of digressing, but how much clearance does everyone have between their throttle and the right air intake vent screen on the stock handlebar?

[ManaloEA]

about an eigth of an inch...

[696DCRider]

I think they fit fine.  I could try and snap a pic if I remember.

How well do the Suburban Machinery handlebars fit into the air intake cutouts on a 696?