New M695 Owner

[metzy]

After years of putting it off I got lucky with this low kms 2006 M695 from a fellow expat leaving Hong Kong. 

I haven't ridden in over 20 years and feel like I'm reclaiming some youth every time I press the ignition!

Since the purchase in January I've been following this forum and have been thoroughly impressed with the sense of community and support especially since I prefer to work on my bike myself as much as possible.

Sadly the previous owner kept this machine outside, so my first mission was a full degrease, clean and polish. I had a mechanic check the timing belts, air filter and fuel lines.

I've swapped out the stock (read heavy) pipe for some carbon and replaced the mirrors. Will be doing a tail chop next.

Recently some punk moved my bike and snapped the choke lever!

I've found this replacement control switch on eBay for a 2007 S2R:

https://www.ebay.com.hk/ulk/itm/252293260452

Does anyone know if it will fit my 2006 M695?

Thanks a tonne.

[stopintime]

Congratulation with the new found youth and a great bike 

You can find and check part numbers on Ducati.com > Dealers and services > Maintenance

If you go to DucatiOmaha > OEM Parts you'll be able to even find the prices.

The answers you'll find is that this part is the same on S2R 800 and 695  ... and that the price for a new switch gear is ~$79

BTW: it's not a choke, it's a fast idle lever 

[koko64]

Welcome .

[Charlie98]

Congrats on the new bike!

I was off the street, more or less, for the last 10 years... with the Monster, I've forgotten how much fun it is to ride, and how much I missed it.

Looks like your bike is in decent shape, besides being parked outside... shouldn't take much!

[metzy]

Really appreciate your detailed reply @stopintime and clarification of part name 😎 Will follow up your leads