First off, maaaaan. What a tedious job this was, just finished it (took about 4 hours). Mind you, I still recommend people trying this out because it was eye opening and you learn a lot about your bike. For the longest time, I couldn’t get those hex bolts out with the wrench because I didn’t have the right size, until I remembered that my monster came with its own tool bag (under the seat) that has every tool in it you need to work on the bike. Also, your tutorial was awesome man. I used it to replace the battery and you brought up everything perfectly. That one side plug that you mention behind the frame, I couldn’t find it before prying off the tank , but as soon as I attempted to pry it off, I saw it. I don’t think you need to remove it but I did just in case. Really easy to spot. Thanks again for making this.
I just followed the same exact directions to install my Adaptiv TPX Radar detector on my 2009 Monster 696. Thanks for the video. It was pretty simple as long as you have patience.
Thanks so much for your instructional video. I just used it to put a battery pigtail on my Monster. Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
Appreciate the effort of putting this up! Helped me a lot when switching the battery on my 696. This clip as a reference when working was perfect. Thank you! :)
Thanks much for the video man. That was very very useful - had a dead battery in my Monster 1100s. Identical set up, but still took about a couple hours. But I would have never figured it out without this though. Just an intricate piece of engineering - just to get to the battery.
Ut Tang, I know you no longer have this bike, but thank you for such a fantastic video. I did it perfectly with no problems ( helped me fit a trickle charger ). Funny thing too, it already has one but was so well hidden I didn’t see it ha-ha. Oh well I had fun.
Thanks for video, it saved me an expensive trip to the dealership to get the battery swapped. Although not difficult, it was tedious work for something that should have been as easy as removing a seat. I love Italian aesthetics, but miss Japanese engineering.
I actually did this and it worked like a charm. Just prop up the tank with a piece of wood. Its a bit precarious, but it works and is better than disconnecting all the tank lines and removing all the vent hoses. Took me 1 hour. And I work real slow.
Great video. I have to replace my battery on my 796 and wondered where it is located. I have only had the bike for a few days now. Quite the process for sure compared to my other bikes.
As with your oil change video you did a great and very concise job detailing what needed to be done. By chance can you do a chain cleaning and adjustment video along with any other maintenance videos for this bike? Again great job.
Im not sure what a pig tail is;) I was (mostly my mate though) adding the ECU and Termis to my 796. thanks for the video, was really useful to see the fuel tank removed.
Wow so I just did this entire routine. Only it was to replace the fuse in the pig tail. :( Oh well at least now know how to do this in the future if I need to replace the battery itself. It really isn't that hard. I didn't even need to unplug the fuel plug connector though on the right side. The hose on the right side just need to be un hooked from their hooks on the under side of the tank.
Wellll, that video is great - still I wish it was as easy as taking the battery out of my old SV650. I'm going to give this a shot - before my battery dies completely - probably not too different from 2007 696
Great vid, thanks. How come you did not want to use the ducati factory plug? Cost? I know the ducati tenders are very expensive. I have a 2010 696 monster and am just getting ready to think about a tender.
It's a cheap stand. I dont' remember the brand but I think it's Lockhart Phillips or something like that, they are not that good really, but works fine. For good stand, look for pit bull, they are build like a tank. There's no official spool mount on the little duc. But you can buy rear axle slider that acts as spool for easy lifts. Good luck!
THEY MAKE AN ADAPTER CABLE THAT PLUGS ONTO THE OEM PLUG THAT GOES TO THE BATTERY AND THEN THE "BATTERY TENDER" THE ADAPTER CABLE CAN BE PURCHASED ON EBAY.
@bakidge Ummm... no, you do it once. Or if you want to shell out for the Ducati-branded charger then you don't even have to do anything just plug right into the existing connector.
I guess it makes sense to do this job with the tank almost empty ha... do you mind if I ask why you don't have the bike anymore? I'm thinking of purchasing a 2009 696. Is it worth getting it? I just want to upgrade from a 2011 Ninja 250R. Thanks.
TheFlyingRamen Oh, okay... I thought it was because it's not worth it due to maintenance challenges. I'm thinking of getting one with like 7K miles on it.
@timo4chen T-rex. Just got them on eBay. Great cust serv by the way. My original right slider cracked due to bad design (no metal insert), they sent me updated ones for free of charge.
YOU CAN FISH THE CABLE FOR THE OEM BATTERY CHARGER OUT FROM UNDER THE TANK ON THE LEFT SIDE. THERE IS AN ADAPTER CABLE YOU CAN PURCHASE ON EBAY WHICH WILL ADAPT THE OEM CABLE GOING FROM THE BATTERY AND WILL CONNECT TO THE "BATTERY TENDER". WITHOUT GOING THRU ALL OF THE LABOR,HOWEVER IF YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE PANELS AND LIFT THE TANK.
Thanks for the good video! But besides, such a shame on engeneers to let people disassemble half of a bike to get to the battery!! Same is for the air box / filter! This is really making me angry, even though I love my bike (as long as I can ride it)...
Yeah, only if I really did my homework I wouldn't have bought an Monster Evo. The bitch gets way to hot in stop and go traffic, holds at 2000rpm during idle for 15 sec when the bike is hot, stalls when up and down shifting on the highway, battery under the tank, and air filter.
First off, maaaaan. What a tedious job this was, just finished it (took about 4 hours). Mind you, I still recommend people trying this out because it was eye opening and you learn a lot about your bike. For the longest time, I couldn’t get those hex bolts out with the wrench because I didn’t have the right size, until I remembered that my monster came with its own tool bag (under the seat) that has every tool in it you need to work on the bike. Also, your tutorial was awesome man. I used it to replace the battery and you brought up everything perfectly. That one side plug that you mention behind the frame, I couldn’t find it before prying off the tank , but as soon as I attempted to pry it off, I saw it. I don’t think you need to remove it but I did just in case. Really easy to spot. Thanks again for making this.
Thanks for taking the time to record the process. Many will benefit from it.
I just followed the same exact directions to install my Adaptiv TPX Radar detector on my 2009 Monster 696. Thanks for the video. It was pretty simple as long as you have patience.
Thanks so much for your instructional video. I just used it to put a battery pigtail on my Monster. Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
Thanks for doing this. I need to replace my 696 battery and it's helpful to see how this is done.
Excellent vid man. Now I know what I should have done before I failed to get into the battery.
Appreciate the effort of putting this up! Helped me a lot when switching the battery on my 696.
This clip as a reference when working was perfect.
Thank you! :)
Thanks much for the video man. That was very very useful - had a dead battery in my Monster 1100s. Identical set up, but still took about a couple hours. But I would have never figured it out without this though. Just an intricate piece of engineering - just to get to the battery.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. It was a huge help.
I'm glad this helps you guys out.
Unfortunately I don't have the bike any more. :( Enjoy yours!
Ut Tang, I know you no longer have this bike, but thank you for such a fantastic video. I did it perfectly with no problems ( helped me fit a trickle charger ). Funny thing too, it already has one but was so well hidden I didn’t see it ha-ha. Oh well I had fun.
Thanks for video, it saved me an expensive trip to the dealership to get the battery swapped. Although not difficult, it was tedious work for something that should have been as easy as removing a seat. I love Italian aesthetics, but miss Japanese engineering.
Excellent! I'm from brasil and your video just save me right now ! thank you.
good video! helped a ton putting a tender on my 696!! Thanks
I actually did this and it worked like a charm. Just prop up the tank with a piece of wood. Its a bit precarious, but it works and is better than disconnecting all the tank lines and removing all the vent hoses. Took me 1 hour. And I work real slow.
Great video. I have to replace my battery on my 796 and wondered where it is located. I have only had the bike for a few days now. Quite the process for sure compared to my other bikes.
Incredibly helpful, thanks
This helped me out a ton on my 2014 796! Thanks so much!
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Very helpful video! Valid for my 1100 Evo too. Thanks!
good video! now i only need the duc.
id love to have one
:D
Thanks for Your help, its really helpfully video.
Thank for sharing your skills.
great video... helps for replacing the battery as well.
thank for sharing this great video !
Nice Bike, love the termis!
As with your oil change video you did a great and very concise job detailing what needed to be done.
By chance can you do a chain cleaning and adjustment video along with any other maintenance videos for this bike? Again great job.
Brilliant thanks for your video, great help
Im not sure what a pig tail is;)
I was (mostly my mate though) adding the ECU and Termis to my 796. thanks for the video, was really useful to see the fuel tank removed.
Great vid! Thank you!!
That is a very nice bike
good video good bike!
wow I"m gonna have to go through this every winter???what a pain!
Good video, thanks....
Thank you for the video. However mine has a connection for the charger already installed under the seat (in Australia)
It's a standard stand. I don't remember what brand but it doesn't use spools, just lifts both sides of the swing arm.
I am only 18 years old and soon going to buy a Ducati 696
Wow so I just did this entire routine. Only it was to replace the fuse in the pig tail. :(
Oh well at least now know how to do this in the future if I need to replace the battery itself. It really isn't that hard. I didn't even need to unplug the fuel plug connector though on the right side. The hose on the right side just need to be un hooked from their hooks on the under side of the tank.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I've decided not to do that myself...
what size allen wrench or hex key tool did you use?
Great vid, have u had any issue of your plastic tank? I am thinking of getting one 696 2012 model.
Wellll, that video is great - still I wish it was as easy as taking the battery out of my old SV650.
I'm going to give this a shot - before my battery dies completely - probably not too different from 2007 696
Which frame slider did you use? It looks good on the monster.
You can just pull the breather hose on the tank end.
Great vid, thanks.
How come you did not want to use the ducati factory plug? Cost? I know the ducati tenders are very expensive. I have a 2010 696 monster and am just getting ready to think about a tender.
It's a cheap stand. I dont' remember the brand but I think it's Lockhart Phillips or something like that, they are not that good really, but works fine.
For good stand, look for pit bull, they are build like a tank. There's no official spool mount on the little duc. But you can buy rear axle slider that acts as spool for easy lifts.
Good luck!
Do you have to take of the fuel tank to charge the battery as well? or is there a short cut?
THEY MAKE AN ADAPTER CABLE THAT PLUGS ONTO THE OEM PLUG THAT GOES TO THE BATTERY AND THEN THE "BATTERY TENDER" THE ADAPTER CABLE CAN BE PURCHASED ON EBAY.
How does one remove the seat itself? I'm stuck on step 0. :)
why didnt you just use theOEM battery charger cable?
@slntdth42 , Where is this "existing connector" that you are referring to?
@bakidge Ummm... no, you do it once. Or if you want to shell out for the Ducati-branded charger then you don't even have to do anything just plug right into the existing connector.
@slntdth42 the ones form optimax fitt aswell. costs you less.
@superduc99 There's an existing pigtail connector already connected to the terminals. It's for Ducati's own battery charger.
@JanKaas100 Do you know which one exactly? Is it possible to post a link or something?
He explained that at the beginning of the video.
Why did you get rid of your Ducati?
Damn all that work just to get to the Battery?!
Thank god I have a Yamaha.
I guess it makes sense to do this job with the tank almost empty ha... do you mind if I ask why you don't have the bike anymore? I'm thinking of purchasing a 2009 696. Is it worth getting it? I just want to upgrade from a 2011 Ninja 250R. Thanks.
Wow, this video still got commented on eh? I sold my 696 when I moved to Chicago. Just too much traffic to deal with. Missing it though.
TheFlyingRamen
Oh, okay... I thought it was because it's not worth it due to maintenance challenges. I'm thinking of getting one with like 7K miles on it.
Get it. You'll love it! I miss mine.
i need your bike stand, can any one help me out with getting one? i bought one for ducati's but i don't have the right spool or what ever its called.
@timo4chen T-rex. Just got them on eBay. Great cust serv by the way. My original right slider cracked due to bad design (no metal insert), they sent me updated ones for free of charge.
OMG .. that's sooo complicated on the newer Monsters!!! On my older Monster 750 i just remove Seat open tank latch and open the tank !!
I hope I don't have to do all this just to get to the battery cables to re-charge the battery????
YOU CAN FISH THE CABLE FOR THE OEM BATTERY CHARGER OUT FROM UNDER THE TANK ON THE LEFT SIDE. THERE IS AN ADAPTER CABLE YOU CAN PURCHASE ON EBAY WHICH WILL ADAPT THE OEM CABLE GOING FROM THE BATTERY AND WILL CONNECT TO THE "BATTERY TENDER". WITHOUT GOING THRU ALL OF THE LABOR,HOWEVER IF YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE PANELS AND LIFT THE TANK.
isnt it easier to just disconnect the hoses where the gas cap is? instead of taking out the hoses from the bike.
Thanks for the good video! But besides, such a shame on engeneers to let people disassemble half of a bike to get to the battery!! Same is for the air box / filter! This is really making me angry, even though I love my bike (as long as I can ride it)...
have the tank to be emtpy?
I had a full tank when i did it this weekend. No problem although it is heavier with fuel in it obv.
@TheTaoistdragon Cost too much. You should know well, everything w/ a Duc brand costs an arm and a leg.
What kind of sadist designs a motorcycle where you have to take the gas tank off to get to the battery? I thought BMW was bad.
so they can make money with the people taking theirs into the dealers
Yeah, only if I really did my homework I wouldn't have bought an Monster Evo. The bitch gets way to hot in stop and go traffic, holds at 2000rpm during idle for 15 sec when the bike is hot, stalls when up and down shifting on the highway, battery under the tank, and air filter.
check out my new video
looks like a pain!!!!
Too complicated