The Official 696 APPRECIATION Thread!!!

[Bad Kitty]

upgrade the bike, the hubby or both? jk 

LOL!!!  Welcome to the board and congrats on your new ride!!  We can't wait to see more pics and hear about your mods and rides!

[mattyvas]

The new instrument cluster looks great - with the carbon cover.

and the guys who buy the dark or black models should seriously think about ceramic coating that header...that would look cool (literally!)

Matty Vas - I can see you buying one at $15k and having it up to $30k with the mods!

I'm emailing you the accessories catalog right now! 

Already have it Spider and have been going through it shopping.....
I'll reserve my full judgment for when my ass hits the seat.
It is 30hp more than mine but I'm not sure if it's enough for me to jump ship (bike)

[Spider]

It is 30hp more than mine but I'm not sure if it's enough for me to jump ship (bike)

as a percentage over what you're on, 30 hp is a frickin heap isn't it?

anyway you can always enjoy the Monster848 and Monster1000 rumors!

[williamG]

What's the purpose of the fast idle switch? 

cold starts

[707soldier]

LOL!!!  Welcome to the board and congrats on your new ride!!  We can't wait to see more pics and hear about your mods and rides!

Hi, when are you getting yours? I hope soon.. I know you been wating for a while .
Anyway, your wait is well worth it. The bike is awesome!

regards

[bulldogs2k]

Just sat on one last saturday and it fit me like a glove.  I'm short, so the bike did not feel big, and it was light to boot!  I thought it was a toy compared to my 82 yamaha seca 650.  It felt as light as my CRF230 dual sport and looked just as flickable too!  I'll take mine in dark with cf termi's and front fender please! 

[dkoi]

I've have 500 miles on my 696 now, and i'm really loving it (First Bike). I check the oil, tire pressure, and lube the chain, but I was wondering if there are any other checks I should be making. I booked the 600 mile check up when i picked up the bike but the earliest I could get was July 17th. I just wanted to make sure i'm not forgetting something. I know alot about cars but very little about bikes.

Thanks

[bulldogs2k]

I've have 500 miles on my 696 now, and i'm really loving it (First Bike). I check the oil, tire pressure, and lube the chain, but I was wondering if there are any other checks I should be making. I booked the 600 mile check up when i picked up the bike but the earliest I could get was July 17th. I just wanted to make sure i'm not forgetting something. I know alot about cars but very little about bikes.

Thanks

Check or adjust the chain to its 'freeplay.'  Should be a easy job if you have a center stand. 
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[dkoi]

no centerstand but thanks for the info

[Adamm0621]

Not exactly what you were asking for but pretty close

I know everyone here is completely nuts about the cf termis on the dark model, but what pipes are these in the picture?  I absolutely have to have them.

[nkryptit]

Thats just the stock cans Photoshopped black.

The CF does the trick for me though.

[cmorgan47]

so having finally picked the bike up, i can say....
i appreciate it.... lots..... it's amazing

[nkryptit]

Glad to hear...Enjoy!

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Cmorgan

Can wait to see the pics.

Adamm3406,

Agree, the black stock cans look nice on the dark model. I might pull the trigger and get the CF Termi

[bulldogs2k]

Well, I comfirmed it with some friends of mine.  I had them pic between the new BMW GS 800 and the Monster 696 and all 4 liked the Ducati much better.  Looks like my Alaska trip will have to wait a bit longer.  There has to b a way to get both bikes though.....  [moto]