Honestly, the single sided swing arms are a nightmare if you ride a lot...the bearings are inside of the hub and the entire hub has to be replaced ($750) as opposed to double sided swingarms, where the bearings are located inside the wheel (rim) and cost $40...anybody that rides, by ride I mean 1,000 miles a month, should either avoid the single sided swingarm super bikes...ducati 848 series and 916 series bikes...the multistrada is the only single sided swingarm I would recommend because its meant to ride longer distances, so your tendency for replacement is much lower....I see multistradas bearings being replaced at 30,000 miles, but the job will still cost a ton of money...because u still buy the hub.
Michael Trading not sure mine didn’t come with one, if you watch my headlight bulb change video you can see how I disassembled the front cluster area of the bike, might help you!
GSX-R 125 overall it’s a great bike, just make sure if you do get one that it has service records no matter the mileage. It’s a little difficult/ not comfortable on highway rides that are over an hour long but other then that it rips. Good amount of aftermarket parts support and it’s easy to work on compared to other bikes. Overall I would recommend for sure!
Okay, thanks for the information, I think alot of bikes are not comfortable on the highway, as a passenger on the BMW GS 1200, it also isnt comfortable for 1 hour, Even tho its made for touring its not really that comfortable. Ty for the information again!
Are those spools also on your front wheel or sliders? I was able to find spools only for the back wheel of my 696. Can't find them for the front wheel.
TheJudge64 nice bike is there a year to look for in getting a Ducati 696, I heard the 09 have a faster 0-60 time but I am pretty sure their the same build from 09 -14. what u think?
TheJudge64 that's awesome thanks for the reply. I was wondering if you had any advice on where to buy new fairings for my bike. I as well ride a 696 and was looking to buy a new set of fairings. Thanks a lot !
The monster looks amazing
Very nice😍amazing machine Good job👍👍
stunning bike mate
I do Like the clip ons . nice vid
Très jolie monter. De même pour la 748 magnifique.
I didn't notice it says USA on start up, that's pretty rad, can't lie
wonderful job...
Honestly, the single sided swing arms are a nightmare if you ride a lot...the bearings are inside of the hub and the entire hub has to be replaced ($750) as opposed to double sided swingarms, where the bearings are located inside the wheel (rim) and cost $40...anybody that rides, by ride I mean 1,000 miles a month, should either avoid the single sided swingarm super bikes...ducati 848 series and 916 series bikes...the multistrada is the only single sided swingarm I would recommend because its meant to ride longer distances, so your tendency for replacement is much lower....I see multistradas bearings being replaced at 30,000 miles, but the job will still cost a ton of money...because u still buy the hub.
The 696 does not have a single sided swing arm though, correct? I'm looking at picking up an '09 but I don't want maintenance to absolutely kill me.
Pretty sure the end of the video just answered my question, video was taking forever to load on my limited data.
Hey you have a nice monster!! could you write a list of component? thank you
Cool, thanks!
Not a fan of your mods except for the carbon pieces thats really nice! Why did you CUT off the passenger pegs ?!
I did not, the previous owner cut them off for some reason and I eventually replaced the rear sets with non cut, powder coated black ones
Brother i have the same bike where did you get all the carbon?
What brand clip ons are those? Love your work with the top triple clamp by the way.
Jackson Calman thank you, they are off a 2009 r6, 50mm clip-ons from any bike should do plus they are cheaper
Italy 🇮🇹 should help poor Americans with motor bike maintenance why not we are supposed to b friends
Who did u get the exhaust black? Is that a wrap or did u take the somewhere to be done?
I painted them with exhaust paint, just masked off the tips and painted them. Held up very well
Hye bro, i am just wacthed your video, may i ask , why most of ducati , their engine sound quite noisy.. But sound ekzos very nice and lovely.
Dry clutch
How did you remove the front windscreen? I’ve got the same bike and very similar mods and I loveeee that look
Michael Trading not sure mine didn’t come with one, if you watch my headlight bulb change video you can see how I disassembled the front cluster area of the bike, might help you!
Awesome bike! Im thinking of getting traction pads for my monster 696, do you get by without?
Jettman Photo it’s never a bad thing to have, I did fine without them though
Can you tell me the pros and cons of the m696? and if you recommand the bike to others?
GSX-R 125 overall it’s a great bike, just make sure if you do get one that it has service records no matter the mileage. It’s a little difficult/ not comfortable on highway rides that are over an hour long but other then that it rips. Good amount of aftermarket parts support and it’s easy to work on compared to other bikes. Overall I would recommend for sure!
Okay, thanks for the information, I think alot of bikes are not comfortable on the highway, as a passenger on the BMW GS 1200, it also isnt comfortable for 1 hour, Even tho its made for touring its not really that comfortable. Ty for the information again!
BecauseHeritage forgot to ask. What year is it?
GSX-R 125 2009
Are those spools also on your front wheel or sliders? I was able to find spools only for the back wheel of my 696. Can't find them for the front wheel.
Marco73 yeah they are, I bought generic ones online and used an all thread to have them bolted through the axel
How does it ride with the clip ons
Bagy H worked great, they were off a 09 r6 and didn’t require any modifications besides new holes for the switches which is quick
Does your handle turn easily???
what kind of handlebars are those? will they fit a 2009 696 monster
bryanq92 off of a 09 r6, 50mm clip-ons
amazing job! are u using the stock top triple clamp for the clip-ons?
salleee91 yes I just painted it black
TheJudge64 so no risers? did u encounter any problems?
salleee91 no issues!
TheJudge64 nice bike is there a year to look for in getting a Ducati 696, I heard the 09 have a faster 0-60 time but I am pretty sure their the same build from 09 -14. what u think?
Jesse James any year is good, I haven't had many issues just make sure you get one with service records
Where can I purchase these fairings??
isaac gomez custom painted these myself
TheJudge64 that's awesome thanks for the reply. I was wondering if you had any advice on where to buy new fairings for my bike. I as well ride a 696 and was looking to buy a new set of fairings. Thanks a lot !
to bad the 696 doesn't have a single side swing arm
too*
I am always entertained by the remove before flight laynard cyclists use. You can tell they are not pilots.