Holy crap, I cant believe how much faffing you have to do to get to the battery on these newer monsters. I have 06 and its literally undo the latch and lift the tank up.
This bike is tedious but easy to work on. The only thing i go to the dealer for is Valve Adjustments because i don't trust myself playing around in the engine.
Thanks! Very clear. The bike shop local to me charges insane money, so this will save time in the shop and money. 8 years later and its still getting viewed 👍
thnx for posting just did mine without having to un do everything, thank god i checked as the filter had dropped down in the air box, i doubt the guy installed it correctly as everything else the previous owner did on the bike was half ass.. went back together ok started an ran no issues.. have u done the belts? iv'e done em n there's a few tricks would like to show you in doing them.. makes it hella easier on you.. great vids ill post some riding ones soon
Thank you for sharing! Im kinda hesitant to work on mine myself, cause it's my first bike.. I'm having hiccups through the whole rev range while accelerating. Thought it would stop after a valve readjustment but the problem is still there.. So before bringing it back to the shop again I'm gonna check the spark plugs first & might give this a try too, to see if my air filter is still okay. So thank you for the video!
Thanks for the detail vid..... have the same bike FYI for my bike as well that one bolt holding the tank on throttle side was there but clutch side of tank was missing as well. I guess that how they make them
This is soooo helpful. Or, I should say, it would have been if I found it two weeks ago. I used the manual I downloaded from Ducati and made corrections and notes along the way. I ended up realizing a couple of next to impossible steps weren't necessary. Albeit one handed, this is very helpful to any Ducati owner. I've got the 2012 796 Monster as well. Please keep it up. How about one on squishy front brakes? I'm hoping taking the cover off and pumping got it done. I'll see tomorrow. Again, thanks. This is truly a service to fellow Ducati owners.(And yes, Timbuktoo, I though the same thing! Still, it's worth it to me.)
Hey thanks. You just helped out a lot with the battery replacement on the 1100s that I just picked up for my girlfriend......when are you going to post a video of the Desmo service??😬
Thanks, Just changed my batterie. I'm also missing the same screw then you in front left side. Take some time, but it's really easy to do. 3 differents hex screw size + 1 8mm in front.
Hey man I have the Ducati Monster 796 2012 also and I want to change my battery, what are the hex sizes i need to open it up? from what i heard only 3mm and 5mm hex allen key is required. Do i need more than that?
Hey ! There, I have a Monster 1100 EVO from 2011 myself. If you looked carefully to the parts manual, you'll see that there is ONLY 1 bolt and 1 washer that fixes the tank to the frame. It's normal to have this 8mm bolt + washer on the right side of the bike but you don't have this screw and washer on the left side. That's pretty bizarre but it must be that way, 1 bolt is enough to maintain the tank in place but the other side is just a metal bushing inserted in the rubber part that sits into the frame to locate the tank correctly. Nothing's happens to your bike dear, you did not lose any part. Regards from Belgium ! ;-)
mine is just a year older but I hope not much is different from yours. do you have or ever fix the neutral light problem that I know most all monster's have? when you change gear to neutral, does the neutral light always show up for you? New rider here and still learning as much as I can
Hi thanks for the video, i have the same bike as well, i cant start the bike after vacations, lights and panel working but my bike wont start. Whats your advice? i dont know if you have experienced similar problem before. thanks in advance
yep, today i wanted to check if its the battery problem or something else, i saw on the panel saying LO BATT. so i need to charge it somehow or change it completely.
Thanks for this video. I had to change the battery out on my 2012 796 today and it really helped. Missing bolt on the left side is normal & the parts book only shows one on the right, too. The tank is well secured by the pins in front and the bolt at the back end. The bolt on the right is a backup. It's confusing because the pin bushing is threaded on the left side, too. Ciao!
I saw you remove a bolt from the right side but not the left . The part where the tank bolts on to the frame. Is the left side simply a metal dowel that slides in and out?
Good question. The left side is threaded, but apparently either Ducati doesn't feel a fastener on both sides is necessary which a previous commenter stated, or mine had both and the left side backed out.
Also there's a little wire that hooks into a little clip in the bottom of the tank in back. After you undo the bolts the wire will trap the tank. So look for that and undo it before yanking up on the tank.
It very well could be, most auto parts stores can test batteries. How old is the current battery? Most last 3 years but i have heard of batteries lasting upwards to 6 years. The location certainly doesn't aid in convenience.
I have a question. I have the same bike, is there an easier way to jump it with jumper cables? Or do I have to take all that off? I cant push start it since I live in the flattest area possible
Unless you equipped your bike with a battery tender input cable, yes you will have to disassemble all the body work to get to the battery. I will be replacing my battery in a few months due to mine weakening, so I'll be right there with you.
Thx for posting! I will have to try next time time for a battery on my 09 1100
Holy crap, I cant believe how much faffing you have to do to get to the battery on these newer monsters. I have 06 and its literally undo the latch and lift the tank up.
Really helpful video. Thanks mate! As a mechanical engineer, I can't believe Ducati made what should be a simple routine task so time consuming.
This bike is tedious but easy to work on. The only thing i go to the dealer for is Valve Adjustments because i don't trust myself playing around in the engine.
Buy yourself a small tripod... And you'll see how easy it is to work with two hands ! :-) Thanks for your time.
One handed action! Im actually impressed that you did all that with just one hand! :D
Thanks! Very clear. The bike shop local to me charges insane money, so this will save time in the shop and money. 8 years later and its still getting viewed 👍
Bloody hell...so you have to do all this just to get to the battery !!! My old one was just a clip & job done....
That's why on, for example, my Monster 1100 Evo, it's nice to change the ECU, the battery and the air filter the same day ! :-)
Working on mine to swap the battery now. I was also missing the 8mm bolt on the left side
cool bike bro👍🏻👍🏻...happy riding n keep safety
I'll stick with Japanese bikes.
Maybe not as good looking as Europeans but much more reliable and simple to maintain.
You’re the man! Thanks from TX #696gang
thnx for posting just did mine without having to un do everything, thank god i checked as the filter had dropped down in the air box, i doubt the guy installed it correctly as everything else the previous owner did on the bike was half ass.. went back together ok started an ran no issues.. have u done the belts? iv'e done em n there's a few tricks would like to show you in doing them.. makes it hella easier on you.. great vids ill post some riding ones soon
Thanks, I am about to install a tender...Helpful
Thank you for sharing! Im kinda hesitant to work on mine myself, cause it's my first bike.. I'm having hiccups through the whole rev range while accelerating. Thought it would stop after a valve readjustment but the problem is still there.. So before bringing it back to the shop again I'm gonna check the spark plugs first & might give this a try too, to see if my air filter is still okay.
So thank you for the video!
Marnix Lenselink hi did you know whats wrong with your bike? i know this is an old video
Thanks for the detail vid..... have the same bike FYI for my bike as well that one bolt holding the tank on throttle side was there but clutch side of tank was missing as well. I guess that how they make them
Thanks for the video. Super helpful
This is soooo helpful. Or, I should say, it would have been if I found it two weeks ago. I used the manual I downloaded from Ducati and made corrections and notes along the way. I ended up realizing a couple of next to impossible steps weren't necessary. Albeit one handed, this is very helpful to any Ducati owner. I've got the 2012 796 Monster as well. Please keep it up. How about one on squishy front brakes? I'm hoping taking the cover off and pumping got it done. I'll see tomorrow. Again, thanks. This is truly a service to fellow Ducati owners.(And yes, Timbuktoo, I though the same thing! Still, it's worth it to me.)
Spongy front brakes, you have an abs model then correct?
Hey thanks. You just helped out a lot with the battery replacement on the 1100s that I just picked up for my girlfriend......when are you going to post a video of the Desmo service??😬
Thanks, Just changed my batterie. I'm also missing the same screw then you in front left side. Take some time, but it's really easy to do. 3 differents hex screw size + 1 8mm in front.
Hey man I have the Ducati Monster 796 2012 also and I want to change my battery, what are the hex sizes i need to open it up? from what i heard only 3mm and 5mm hex allen key is required. Do i need more than that?
Great helpful video. Now I'm ready to change the battery on my M795 here in Thailand!
The dirty part of the air filter is on the inside. The outside pleats are the cleanside of the filter. It's the opposite of how it is on most cars.
You are 100% correct! That was something I wasn't aware of at the time.
Hey ! There, I have a Monster 1100 EVO from 2011 myself. If you looked carefully to the parts manual, you'll see that there is ONLY 1 bolt and 1 washer that fixes the tank to the frame. It's normal to have this 8mm bolt + washer on the right side of the bike but you don't have this screw and washer on the left side. That's pretty bizarre but it must be that way, 1 bolt is enough to maintain the tank in place but the other side is just a metal bushing inserted in the rubber part that sits into the frame to locate the tank correctly. Nothing's happens to your bike dear, you did not lose any part. Regards from Belgium ! ;-)
Helped me out hugely on my 795. Cheers!
Thanks for the video, really helpful
mine is just a year older but I hope not much is different from yours. do you have or ever fix the neutral light problem that I know most all monster's have? when you change gear to neutral, does the neutral light always show up for you? New rider here and still learning as much as I can
Hi thanks for the video, i have the same bike as well, i cant start the bike after vacations, lights and panel working but my bike wont start. Whats your advice? i dont know if you have experienced similar problem before. thanks in advance
Does it crank when you press the start button?
yep, today i wanted to check if its the battery problem or something else, i saw on the panel saying LO BATT. so i need to charge it somehow or change it completely.
Thanks for this video. I had to change the battery out on my 2012 796 today and it really helped. Missing bolt on the left side is normal & the parts book only shows one on the right, too. The tank is well secured by the pins in front and the bolt at the back end. The bolt on the right is a backup. It's confusing because the pin bushing is threaded on the left side, too. Ciao!
I saw you remove a bolt from the right side but not the left . The part where the tank bolts on to the frame. Is the left side simply a metal dowel that slides in and out?
Good question. The left side is threaded, but apparently either Ducati doesn't feel a fastener on both sides is necessary which a previous commenter stated, or mine had both and the left side backed out.
I think it's a Ducati issue because mine does not have a bolt and the tank slides right out. Thanks for the great video.
Don't buy abs ,its shit
I greatly appreciate you posting this!
I gave up 7 mins in but man thanks for posting this! My 03 749s had me removing two bolts to expose the battery! 1 minute!
Great. Just changed my batterie on my 1100 - your video helped a lot. Thank you very much and greetings from Germany.
My 796 was missing the same bolt on the left side under the tank, interesting..
Cool.
Thanks for the heads up.
I'm not big on taking my chances on fuel but who knows, one day but good to know✌
Also there's a little wire that hooks into a little clip in the bottom of the tank in back. After you undo the bolts the wire will trap the tank. So look for that and undo it before yanking up on the tank.
hello, are those mirrors originals? what year is your bike?
thanks
Great video. You did a lot better job of showing it than the owners manual does.
Super helpful, thanks for posting!
Did you have to siphon the fuel out of the tank?
No sir, it was low on fuel though when I did this job.
The battery of the Duc is a pain in the ass.
how much uve done on the ODO
Just over 5k miles. I hope to keep this bike forever and add more bikes.
Clutch side, throttle side...
Thank you for the video!
Mate, my 696 doesnt self start but shows all the lights on the dash but by jumpstarting it start. Do you think thats the battery issue?
It very well could be, most auto parts stores can test batteries. How old is the current battery? Most last 3 years but i have heard of batteries lasting upwards to 6 years. The location certainly doesn't aid in convenience.
@@jetninjamonkey how much volt does the battery should be running and do you think it is due to the key chip malfunction?
@@yogdangurung690 12.6 - 13.4 volts.
@@jetninjamonkey which battery do you suggest?
@@yogdangurung690 I ran a Lithium Ion battery in my Monster, currently running a Shorai Lithium Ion battery in my Streetfighter.
I have a question. I have the same bike, is there an easier way to jump it with jumper cables? Or do I have to take all that off? I cant push start it since I live in the flattest area possible
Unless you equipped your bike with a battery tender input cable, yes you will have to disassemble all the body work to get to the battery. I will be replacing my battery in a few months due to mine weakening, so I'll be right there with you.
@@jetninjamonkey if I need to jump the battery, or install the tender input cable does the gas have to be empty? It's full right now.
@@AmirKhan-lo2ms No it can be full. Just prop the front of the tank up with something.
Old monster very easy and beauty I love my 620 :)