"Ducati Document Holder" under 696 seat?

[ungeheuer]

Guys, thanks for all the suggestions for how to carry documents.

As it turns out, I have no interest whatsoever in any such suggestions. The only thing I'm really interested in is whether a particular accessory fits a particular bike.

I really do think ducatiz was just trying to be helpful - a shockingly abnormal concept though I do concede  . 

Unfortunately I cannot give you any useful advice on the compatibility (or otherwise) of this accessory with your good Lady's M696 either. 

Good luck in finding a suitable gift  .

[Christian]

Okay, here's some info for you.

I don't have a 696 so I have no idea how big the underseat storage area is.

However, my S4RS under seat storage area is roughly: 8.5" x 6".

The depth varies, because it's concave, but it's about 1" at the shallowest and 2" at the deepest.

Anyway, from what I can tell Ducati makes two document storage holders. One with the new logo, and one "old" one that just says Ducati in red:

New:


"Old":



I have the "old" one. I bought it from the Ducati dealership in Bologna early 2010.

It is roughly 6 3/4" x 5 1/8".

I have to assume the "new" one is just about the same size.

So if the 696 storage area is roughly the same as the S4RS, you should be good to go.

It's also only about $15 online so it's probably worth just buying the thing and if it doesn't fit the bike you can toss it in the car or something.

Hope this helps!

[DoWorkSon]

The tray is a relatively small area, however, there is a pretty large void on the bottom of the seat that should be able to fit a nice size case... just some velcro tape and you should be good to go...

To get an idea, look at the sargent seat and the plastic container they fit under

http://www.sargentcycle.com/ducws6961000.htm

[Punx Clever]

I would bet, and I'm just guessing here, that it is meant to hold documents like registration and insurance.  Maybe the owners manual.

Commonwealth Moto gives this description:

Keep your race credentials in style with the Ducati document holder featuring the new Company logo.

Emphasis is mine.  And, considering it's listed in the Ducati accessories catalog as a wallet...

By the way, what kind of self respecting Ducati dealer doesn't have the key to their display cabinet?  I thought that you made it out with either an overly expensive piece of something or they sent the italian mob on your ass...

[Christian]

I believe he said they didn have a key to the 696 on the floor.

It's also way too thin to hold an owners manual. It has a waterproof insert that would hold insurance, reg, license, but that's about it.

[mstevens]

I would bet, and I'm just guessing here, that it is meant to hold documents like registration and insurance.  Maybe the owners manual.

The one I looked at definitely would not hold the manual.

By the way, what kind of self respecting Ducati dealer doesn't have the key to their display cabinet?  I thought that you made it out with either an overly expensive piece of something or they sent the italian mob on your ass...

They claimed they didn't have a key for the 696 that was sitting on their display floor.

[thought]

i think the "it's only $15" comment makes the most sense.  at that price point, it's pretty much something you can buy and find something else to do with it if it doesnt fit.

that's like... $2 less than a pack of cigarettes in nyc.  which, sadly enough, is the yardstick i use to measure things i buy.  haha

[Punx Clever]

Ahh, ok, I just read "They didn't have a key for their display..." and started thinking WTF.

[mstevens]

I still think not having a key for their bike is a WTF concept as well.

[Punx Clever]

Could be that home-bro at the apparel desk didn't have a key to the bike.  Who knows.

[mstevens]

Could be that home-bro at the apparel desk didn't have a key to the bike.

That's true - the store manager showing me the wallet didn't have keys to any of the bikes. The only other employee didn't, either. I've been there a couple of times while walking past and they've always been impressively uninterested in selling anything. I can't figure out why I keep going in.