M696 [2011] grab rail or L-brackets

10-04-2016, 05:30 PM

I'm after a grab rail for the mrs.... Ventura do a nice little rail for a piffling£16.00, but to fit it it appears I need to fork out £127.00 for the brackets to fit it?! seems a bit dubious as the [what i once thought] overpriced ducati rails are £99.00...

Anyone had any experience here? link to ventura rail below..

http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/fitmen...ll_models.aspx

Darren69 · 10-04-2016, 06:20 PM

The Ventura rails are primarily for adding a luggage rack, so would seem to be overkill. I don't know if there is an separate aftermarket grab rail avaiiable or not. the seat on the standard monster is not really suited to carrying pillions anyway as it slops back, so maybe some of those grab handles that you can wear would be a compromise?

10-04-2016, 07:13 PM

Ventura stuff might be functional but looks like a dogs dinner when fitted. Personally I'd stick with Ducati.

11-04-2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nottsbiker

Ventura stuff might be functional but looks like a dogs dinner when fitted. Personally I'd stick with Ducati.

I agree, Ventura part doesn't look at sleek as the Ducati ones. But i was offended at £99 for some bent metal... such is life i suppose, turns out they're more expensive too! I do usually wear handles for her anyway. If anyone stumbles across a pair please bear me in mind eh!

cheers

11-04-2016, 09:22 AM

There's also a grab to fit to the filler cap collar.... i can see that being an invitation to a braking headbutt festival though!

jonzi · 11-04-2016, 12:45 PM

I have a ventura kit kicking around I think.

If I can find it, it's up for sale.

Let me know if interested and I'll have a rummage

chris.p · 11-04-2016, 02:10 PM

Dcati do some very nice pillion grab rails to fit the 696/796/1100 range of monsters, not to expensive and they look good.

10-04-2016, 05:30 PM	#1
Uberspruce Guest Posts: n/a	M696 [2011] grab rail or L-brackets I'm after a grab rail for the mrs.... Ventura do a nice little rail for a piffling£16.00, but to fit it it appears I need to fork out £127.00 for the brackets to fit it?! seems a bit dubious as the [what i once thought] overpriced ducati rails are £99.00... Anyone had any experience here? link to ventura rail below.. http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/fitmen...ll_models.aspx

10-04-2016, 06:20 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,044	The Ventura rails are primarily for adding a luggage rack, so would seem to be overkill. I don't know if there is an separate aftermarket grab rail avaiiable or not. the seat on the standard monster is not really suited to carrying pillions anyway as it slops back, so maybe some of those grab handles that you can wear would be a compromise? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

11-04-2016, 12:45 PM	#6
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	I have a ventura kit kicking around I think. If I can find it, it's up for sale. Let me know if interested and I'll have a rummage __________________ #48

10-04-2016, 07:13 PM	#3
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Ventura stuff might be functional but looks like a dogs dinner when fitted. Personally I'd stick with Ducati.

11-04-2016, 09:22 AM	#5
Uberspruce Guest Posts: n/a	There's also a grab to fit to the filler cap collar.... i can see that being an invitation to a braking headbutt festival though!

11-04-2016, 02:10 PM	#7
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	Dcati do some very nice pillion grab rails to fit the 696/796/1100 range of monsters, not to expensive and they look good.