696 Luggage

[gjfevans]

Hi all my missus is thinking of swopping her 695 for a 696 she loves the 695 but being little it's quite a stretch to reach the bars the 696 seems to be less so, anyway I digress has anybody used throw over luggage on a 696 ? My concern is that the high level pipes may interfere with it at best or even burn a hole in it at worst.
Any comments greatly appreciated

[MrsC_772]

You are right that the high level tailpipes mean that normal panniers are a no-no.

I use Kriega tailpacks on my 696 - a US20 with one or two US10s depending on how much stuff I need to take. They're definitely waterproof (tested on a very soggy couple of days in Wales) but not easy to get stuff out of when fully packed. A US20 and 2 US10s were sufficient for best part of a fortnight's touring in Europe a couple of years ago (though did end up washing socks in hotel sinks).

The other popular luggage option with a lot of Monsters is the Ventura system - metal brackets that bolt onto the bike and take a variety of different sized bags http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/fitments/Ducati/1011-monster_696_all_models.aspx. More expensive, and you do end up with something bolted to your bike all the time, but probably easiery to rummage in when packed.

[Cobra88]

Hi gjf

I have these.

I fitted them to a Monster 1100 to see if they fitted ok and they fitted perfectly.
I bought them for my Evo and wondered why they sat so far out on the evo.
That's to allow for the wheelbarrow exhausts on the 696,796 & 1100. :)

you can once you do the first assembly fit and remove the whole lot in about 5 minutes.

they are brill and look loads better than the DP setup.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Monster-1100-Evo-panniers-Krauser-Soft-Luggage-with-full-fitting-kit-/151247438077?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item23370cc0fd

[john baylis]

I have a set of the ducati performance side bags almost identical to the ones cobra has cost me £250+ vat from ducati dealer with full instructions (not that you need them) only used once sell for £150, now surplus to requirments anybody interested pm me your contact details and I will ring you. Cheers John

[Cobra88]

Bargain :)

[wezrvf]

John, are these for the Evo ? Or are they for all of the new monsters? I.e do they stick out far on the Evo to allow for the stock exhaust on the 696, 796 and 1100.

Let me know.

Cheers

[john baylis]

Hi Wezrvf yes they are the ones that stick out on the evo to allow for higher exhausts on other models as you say. I got them from DMC where I believe you got your evo from if you are interested I could always meet you there so you could check them out. John

[Cobra88]

This is for anyone else ;)

these are the Krauser/Hepco & Becker setup for the 696/796/1100 & evo

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/panniers1.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/panniers2.jpg

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/panniers3.jpg

as you can see on the evo they hang out a little but they work perfectly
as do the DP ones John is selling. (Im keeping these)

Hopefully gjf will be given first dibs as it is their thread :)
then Wez gets second dibs (sorry wez) ;)

Rick

[Dirty]

This is for anyone else ;)

these are the Krauser/Hepco & Becker setup for the 696/796/1100 & evo

http://rickpiper.cbfsim.org/images/panniers1.jpg



http://iwantachange.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/starship-enterprise.jpg

[Cobra88]

Beam Me up Scotty! :)

you need to get out more mate ;)

[Dirty]

Make it so :biggrin:

[wezrvf]

Haha, how rude ! i am only joking.

Cobra, in all honesty i don't know how you don't mind that they stick out that much? I think you have one of the nicest Evos on here and have followed your mods and stolen some ideas ;) but there is no way i could aesthetically put up with the bags hanging outboard that much. It is certainly a vanity thing but looking at all the visual mods you have made to your bike i would say we are similar in that sense. Does the aesthetic of the frame for the bags not bug you? The only reason i ask is because i am desperately trying to find some luggage for my Evo and i don't think i could go with something like this or the DP bags because of the way the frame is made to accommodate the exhausts on the 696 etc ???

Hopefully that doesn't come across crappy, i know each to their own but just wanted your thoughts on it as i may be being too anal. :)

[Cobra88]

Hi Wez
Ah bless (I can send a signed photo)
The pics where from about 6 weeks ago when I bought the panniers off another ducati forum.

I have cut 3 inches off each side now to suit the evo ;)

Can't be Foo**d to dig them out an refit now but you will see when I go to Spain later this year.

Was showing pics to help people see that evo listed panniers are for all Current monsters :)
Regards
Rick

[wezrvf]

ah i see ! :)

i thought you must have done something with them given how much effort and cash you have put into your bike getting it looking so sweet !

[wezrvf]

Cobra - out of interest, is that a supersprox rear sprocket???

What is carrier? I have been looking for a gold rear sprocket for a while !!

[Dirty]

I actually quite like the way they look stuck out like that but them I'm obviously a bit of a trekky :)

[Cobra88]

Cobra - out of interest, is that a supersprox rear sprocket???

What is carrier? I have been looking for a gold rear sprocket for a while !!

Hi Wez

No mate its a quick release talon Engineering sprocket and carrier
I bought off the desmo forum to fit a 748R

It fits the 1100 perfectly
Same forum i found my wheels 848Corse trackbike :)

Rick

[Dirty]

Hi Wez

No mate its a quick release talon Engineering sprocket and carrier
I bought off the desmo forum to fit a 748R

It fits the 1100 perfectly
Rick

Bobbins! Are they part of the carrier or another mod? Did you not like the single sided paddock stand?

[wezrvf]

Brilliant. I think I best check out this other forum ;)

So was it a straight swap? I wanted to get a supersprox set with a good chain but couldn't find one for the bike.

What chain you running ??

[solomoto]

Hi there, I use one of these, Givi 40l waterproof duffle bag. Rok straps crossed from the exhaust hangers to the opposite indicator bracket ( don't strap the cable ! ).

http://www.motostorm.it/en/details.asp?articolo=484&ref=Google&currency=GBP&gclid=CKzxk5Lys70CFWjKtAod9AoAJg

http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/products/Motorcycle-Adjustable-Strap-by-ROK-Straps-%252d-18%22%252d60%22-(Twin-Pack).html?gclid=CLf6lKHys70CFTTItAodoiMAnA

Italy and back all weathers, spot on I thought.

:biggrin:

[slob]

Similar to Ian, I've used one of these, bungeed across the pilion seat for touring Europe one-up.
http://www.ghyllside.co.uk/shop-by-brand/ortlieb/motorcyle-drybag-35ltr.html
100% waterproof and excellent service from Ghyllside