Ducati Monster 1200s Battery Replacement Nightmare

[@ericdgood]

Never owned a bike. Never plan on owning a bike, but here I am watching the whole video. Just proof how well your videos are made.

[@ZacksJerryRig]

Thank you for watching!

[@archy234]

Learn today to be smart tomorrow. Maybe youll somehow need this skill someday :D

[@p.k.7111]

The whole 4min video? Wow dude you rock!

[@ThisanjaRashan123]

Yeah. Same here..

[@Quint_69]

If you do, do yourself a favor and get a Honda to save yourself from this nightmare.

[@meetv7700]

Zack revived his channel since Jerry found him in mountains and brought back home. Cheers 🎉

[@ZacksJerryRig]

I see what you did there.

[@mjc0961]

Wait, I swore I saw Jerry drive off without Zack Or was it Zack that drove off without Jerry Confusing 🤔

[@gregsimpson621]

This reminds me of a Chrysler car that I bought for my nephew. He needed a new battery but in order to get to the battery, we had to use a Jack, take off the driver's side front tire in order to get to the battery. Ridiculous location. Very informative video. Thanks Zack!!

[@mjc0961]

My parents had that car! Well, it was a Plymouth Breeze, but same car. It was indeed an incredibly stupid place for the battery. Who puts a battery in the wheel well?! Chrysler, I guess. I've had cars where the battery was under the hood as expected, I've had a car where the battery was under the rear seats, my current car has the battery in the back. But in the wheel well was by far the dumbest place I've seen a battery.

[@csajal]

Apart from mass centralization, I don't see why Ducati would make swapping the battery such a pain!! It's great that Zach found his way through (like he always does) :)

[@mikebunzey3146]

Waaaa😭I have to work on my bike!you probably shouldn't even own a bike😂!!

[@Waldo1122]

@@mikebunzey3146 Working on a bike in an uncomfortable position isn't fun.

[@sebg2086]

so the comum people go to the dealer ship to change a battery......

[@atomic9183]

That’s the exact reason. Lowering the center of gravity, also it might be due to packaging reasons ( not enough space below the seat etc.)

[@knightsljx]

they don't want you working on their bike when you could be paying hundreds of dollars for a battery change at a dealership

[@SeViC18]

always thankful to fellow riders who make this kind of videos just to help others.

[@sgtace]

Pro tip, if you don't ride that often, get lithium battery. They are a bit more expensive but they don't require constant tending and can last longer if you don't ride that often. Minus is that they require warm up with headlight on colder day and have half of capacity (for same power).

[@sebg2086]

an other pro tip......dont buy a ducati

[@qrak_1576]

@@sebg2086 Steal then? 😂

[@f-godz3342]

@@sebg2086 Why's that? Thing started after two years of neglect with nothing more than a battery and fuel.

[@sebg2086]

@@f-godz3342 ducatttiiiii $$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@f-godz3342 From what I heard (a youtube example would be Snowcat and his Hypermotard) or a neighbour with his v4, Ducatis tend to have electric problems and very high fix & maintenance costs. Technically any bike would start up after two years with a fuel and battery swap, assuming the tank and lines aren't corroded. But you just generally have less issues and costs with a Japanese bike

[@MehNameIsJeff]

Dang that's a nice motorcycle glad to see you get it rideable again!

[@joealex1700]

Working on and riding motorbike bring joy to lives.:) I think all what Ducati need to do is to lengthen the positive wire so when you release the bottom plastic plate the whole battery comes out. Love your video.

[@bead69]

I am a teenager waiting to get my first vehicle bike. Grew up with your phone dissasembly and reviews , and didnt know you were a rider! That makes me love you more!!❤

[@KettlesVids]

What a mess! Glad we have you making easy to follow, concise videos on it!

[@Lizlodude]

Nice to see the monster purr again. Would love to see more bike content!

[@lewishamilton271]

Yay, more Zack motorcycle vids. I still use your v-star vids sometimes.

[@mr.bigmangames]

Zack I think you overcomplicated the task... You could just open botom latch drop the battery out and disconnect + and -

[@Khercules]

Oh wow. I just bought this exact bike, and exact color. Nice to see that Zack and I share at least some of the same taste!

[@insepsis]

I love that this is how I discovered your channel what feels like 10 years ago when I was doing some maintenence on my S2R1000. It's wild to see someone I have followed since a couple of hundred subscribers to where you are now Zack! Glad you are still riding (ocasionally)

[@andrewsnyder1656]

Thought about getting a Ducati over my Suzuki GSX, but it didn't take much online research on reliability and maintenance to convince me they weren't worth it. Seeing this video confirms a lot of what I've read

[@hyedefinition1080]

Ride em off before you write them off 😉. I have a 2013 Monster 796 w/9k miles that I found for $4k and no issues on it besides the 7k miles service intervals, which is a relatively older models . The newer ones require them at 18k miles now. You'd have a good case for reliability and maintenance concerns with older Ducati's; with the newer ones, they're on par with the Japanese bikes. Maintenance is the same as my Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe. Lube the chains, fork oils, brake oils, tires, consumables, etc... They're just different bikes, most Japanese bikes are really smooth and precision and Ducati's are perfectly imperfect after trying them out. Really monstrous sometimes lol.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@hyedefinition1080 yeah but how expensive are your services? My cb500f costs me about 250-500€ depending on which service it is, chain timing belt service is around 800 from what I heard. And in the past 5 years of riding it I's only done 3 services under 10'000km, other than fuel insurance and tax no other costs

[@thindirtgaming1562]

I forgot that you rode a bike, happy to see it back and running again

[@notold37]

Thanks Zack, you made that look really easy, I'm glad I don't have to ever wonder how to replace a battery on a ducatti monster, not that I even ride, but be careful of missing 10mm going missing, that I do know about, cheers from Melbourne Australia

[@HadarCo]

A vehicle-fixing video made 'cause there aren't many like this online, seems like the channel came full circle 😎

[@MrtalentedReid]

Waiting for part 2

[@TheRuiner84690]

I've always wanted a Ducati, but I'll have to steer clear of any of the ones with this battery setup. What a pain! Thanks for the video!

[@GoPotato69]

had no clue u had this, that bike is sick

[@chrishard7616]

Thanks for taking the time to make the vid. I wouldn’t call it a nightmare it’s just a tad awkward as we say in the U.K. I’m about to replace mine so it’s good to see it done in a vid even though I have the workshop manual that also explains it.

[@priyadarshanbadhai8113]

I love it when i see bikes. But it just saddening to see it laying around for over 2 years😢. Hope you ride it more.

[@garystarnes5178]

Hi Zack. Long time viewer here. I've seen that bike in the background on some of your videos but I couldn't tell what make and model it was. Very nice bike! Thanks for the great content!

[@paulbarnett227]

Wow - Ducati are really trolling their customers! 🤣

[@mobolajiakinola3]

Should incase you forgot this channel Zack; we miss you on here. Love from Scotland :)

[@UnhappyMike]

Miss these kinda videos keep it up brother and dam what a mission 😅

[@drdoolittle5724]

I launched a phrase several years ago when attempting to remove the starter motor of a JD tractor - the critters designed a cab to go on an old model forgetting the access required for the above and you have to make your own unique spanner!!! Phrase was, 'boys with laptops'!

[@sgomez3047]

I haven't "ridden " On a different note...great vid. Thanks for posting Jerry !

[@TO_NC]

I’ve needed an excuse to drive my truck up to Utah! How nice would like Ducati look in the bed if a Tacoma!?! One of the first videos I ever watched of yours was when you picked up your new Tacoma and added the lift to it- ever since I’ve watched every video!

[@PSlon]

As a ducati owner, it was very painfull to watch how you rubbed a dirt in to the dash... those are pieces engineering art and it is shame to see it in such a poor condition

[@thelensguy6050]

Yo, nice to see you riding too, and i know Ducati makes some unnecessary complications to the regular easy tasks, however we still love them once they are on the move 😂 dry roads ahead fellow rider!

[@briansmobile1]

Deltran Battery Tender. That, or a HF solar panel wired in. Especially on PITA stuff like this. My batteries last 6+ years now instead of 1 or 2.

[@AMVH2012]

I was not expecting that to be the battery. Caution and being careful is always good, getting shocked by a battery like that is not pleasant.

[@BronxPhantom]

It's like a motorcycle puzzle to find the battery. 😂

[@Tech2HelpUs]

Always super clear and concise. 👍

[@piyush..]

I never thought zack will have a bike but now i think he will look really good on a Royal Enfield

[@vivynrekha5680]

Dress him up with nice traditional vesthi and silk shirt like a proper south indian with a thicc moustache 😂😂 the mental image is just absurd in my mind

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I don't like Royal Enfields, they're like very budget Triumphs. Not saying Triumph is an amazing brand or anything. But you could get a Honda for similar or less money than an RE, and have the reliability.

[@vivynrekha5680]

@@Daniel-dj7fh bro enfield these days are just show bikes completely lost its qualities, now its good for urban use at most imo

[@MrFireBath]

For some odd reason, I keep forgetting the word everything in "Jerry rigs EVERYTHING". THANKS FOR THE REMINDER, Zack!!!

[@EmilioYazigi]

Thank you, Man. Life saver! Very easy-to-follow video and very educational. Thank you again

[@PraetorBeast]

Boy, let me tell you about the Italian engineering marvels. Like the 1.3 MultiJet that, for a water pump, forces you to remove the exhaust, or the Giulia V6, with the thermostat squished between the engine itself and the engine bay wall, in the back of said engine bay.

[@Livinglifeat60]

I thought my BMW R1150R had a bad design for the battery placement, but this one takes the cake.

[@vivynrekha5680]

BMW ducati and other european companies prioritize looks first performance maybe second then the rest, they try their best to discourage people to work on them instead bring it to the authorized dealer and charge a load in labour

[@Dvaleays]

Am I the only one who's been wathching for years but never expected Jerry to own a motorcycle? That's awesome I only have 500cc (Limited License)

[@79btonelli]

Tks man! Helped me to change my battery. It’s not easy to do.

[@KAALA432]

I love bikes 😁 I wonder why did they hide the battery like that 😂 more bike videos pls 😁

[@gaanja2829]

For balancing the centre of mass of the bike.

[@exileut]

Batteries are incredibly heavy. Boxes of lead. They want it to be as low and centered as possible.

[@patrickhealy91]

I didn't even know you rode. Looks like a sweet bike.

[@AlexG31]

Brilliant video, i have a similar bike and this is really useful!

[@americansmark]

I miss my old Duck. I had a 99 Ducati ST2 in yellow. It was amazing back in the day. Debating getting a newer Monster or Scrambler.

[@pd9rd]

The state that 1200S is in, makes me sad. Rubbing the display with all that crap on it, makes me even sadder 😐Other than that, thanks for the instructions! I guess there was nowhere else to put the battery. Be careful on the streets, ride safely!

[@ilkonti]

Thanks for that. I can now ride my bike again :) thanks for making it essy to follow

[@NJMike67]

I mean I get it from a weight/mass centralization and lower center of gravity, but yikes thats a whole bag of misery right there. You can tell it was designed by an engineer and not a mechanic. Thanks for the video. Ride safe!

[@mehedihasansamir6143]

never knew you ride motorcycles too! i got 3 bikes as well! love your videos bro

[@RAYDEEY17]

Great video, most people will not remove the ground. Thanks for emphasizing that.

[@rurruth]

He could remove the negative pole first avoiding this trouble

[@Shariq46]

Owned a couple of bikes and riding since 12 years, this is by far the most complex battery removal process 😂😅

[@brianfrey5812]

Knowing Zach, I assumed this was an electric bike and COMPLETELY overlooked all the ICE engine components until I saw how little the battery was. Then it hit me. DOH!

[@koolaid5684]

Dam, Zack rides too, thats Awesome, love my bikes!

[@ScottKelley]

Hey you've got my dream bike! The same model/color and all

[@MegaTDAT]

Hey, i have got a monster 821, bought an oem charger for it. Under the seat, there is a connector, to charge the battery. Once in a month just charge through it, or you can leave it, it has battery maintaining function.

[@muhammadbrohi4569]

Didn't know you had that awesome bike

[@Juuythljgrrdwq]

haha somehow i though that this was an electrical bike... until i saw the small 12volt battery ! hahahah

[@MrBayoumi]

Suddenly I want see a JerryR ideEverything channel where you ride all types of bikes on all types of roads and talk about the ins and outs.

[@kellysooth602]

Thank you for this vid. This is my exact bike

[@GamingPoliz1]

The short story behind the story = Ducati aims to prevent bike owners from performing maintenance, leading to reliance on Ducati workshops, fostering a community and preserving high resale value. However, the reality is that bike owners in the US and UK prefer DIY maintenance, resulting in clashes shown in numerous Ducati HOW TO videos on KZbin.

[@EngineerAAJ]

man, I would love to see you reviewing some eletric bikes

[@alexei9216]

For a moment I thought now Zack it's converting his bike to electric, that would be epic, awesome video as always, love it

[@scottjamieson9623]

2:40 "If my metal wrench were to touch anything metal" *points to the plastic heat guard and painted metal frame* All jokes aside, thank you for contributing this kind of content!

[@Deeshing]

Oh damn I didn’t know you ride Zack! ✌🏽

[@Mr_pixel380]

cool looking bike im looking for my next bike whit a bit more power than my honda would u recemond the ducatie monster ? any feedback like maintenece, parts and touring comfort.

[@vaibhavmugulavalli3366]

i have replaced the battery on my dads Ducati scrambler and it is a pain even it being under the seat cant imagine how bad the monster 1200s is

[@zebmccollum]

This makes me think of changing out a lightbulb on my parents 2008 suburban. The correct way to do it would to have been to remove the inner fender liner, remove the windshield wiper fluid reservoir, and fully remove the headlight housing. Took over an hour to do it with just breaking out my dad’s and I’s knuckles fishing a new headlight bulb in. My 2005 Silverado, you literally twist the headlight out, pop it out of the socket, put a new one in, and twist it back in. It takes longer to open the door, pull the latch, and open the hood than it does to actually change out the headlight.

[@mattatwar]

The 08 -12 Malibu you had to take a part of the bumper off

[@boontarin]

I also need to remove the tank to replace a battery in my Monster 796. Just put it back under the seat where it belongs, Ducati!

[@NasrXR]

Change the fluids before riding it. I wish to see more videos of you and that bike and bikes in general ❤❤❤ 4:42

[@noophe5747]

Ducati has a funny way of packaging things, the 659 has the rear shock on the side of the bike/swing arm. i guess when they did a traditional center mount they forgot we'd normally sit on a battery

[@rp3391]

You should do a motovlog!

[@TheMrlongbeard]

Ooof, the state of that brake fluid.....

[@ArmandoCarros01]

Good job men 🎉

[@torin1001]

Had no idea you had a bike. Ride safe ✌

[@pascalbirle9760]

i wish jerryrigseverthing would do such great videos. he has a lot to learn from you

[@anuragtiwari9143]

I assume that Ducati took some lessons from Apple and Samsung 😂

[@tktokukago]

Oh my God agent 47 hero❤😮

[@jamierobertson6704]

Did not k ow you rode a bike noice and looks sick

[@sepez]

I love that you're doing this as it'll be useful to someone. But what I really want to see is you make this bike electric!

[@gaanja2829]

It's the same as ruining the bike.

[@thatcoffeeandswordguy]

Great video - it helped a ton in doing this on my 2015 monster. Any chance you recorded a video for an oil change?? Thanks!!

[@rickseconds7676]

Yikes!! That is a problematic battery location. And by chance, have you ever cleaned that bike?!

[@skimmer9016]

Since you didn't use it in 2 years, did you at least change the engine oil? 🤔

[@TheMuser]

You have a bike as well. I like you more with every passing day

[@AaronHuffmanPerson]

I heard Ducs were heard to work on but damn! Too bad the bike wasn't on a tender. Yuasa batteries are usually the OEM choice and last quite a while. After 2 years, you probably have some other services that should get done like swapping the brake fluid and doing an oil change. I only ride motorcycles(now riding an Energica).

[@motorcycle-man]

So great. Ducati invented a way to have your battery replacement cost more than twice as much on any other bike 😂

[@bobwilliams6336]

Honest question - can't you just drop the battery from the bottom without all the other dancing, or is the positive lead too short?

[@paul_london]

The new battery will eventually run out of juice in the matter of weeks unless you ride often. I'd recommend adding a connector for the maintenance charger. You'll leave motorcycle plugged in and the charger ensures the battery is always topped up and healthy

[@f-godz3342]

Literally said that in the video, even showing you the battery tender cable connection 2:21

[@CG17LIFE]

Why haven't you installed an aftermarket exhaust yet!? 🤔

[@BOMBON187]

Italian engineering at its finest.

[@rishi29100]

Please do a bike video.. a tour maybe but definitely not a teardown 😅

[@J.M.24]

Great video !

[@RealRickCox]

Do you ever go on group rides? I'm in a few groups here in Utah... would love to see you out on a ride sometime.

[@abdulrehmankazmi7360]

Zack is also a biker W

[@marcezs08]

battery tender jr is a bikers best friend.

[@ManOfSteel1]

zack is prince of utah

[@multiverse2112]

I'd like to see more Videos about this bike.

[@papablesspapabless1881]

Anytime you coming back to Africa 🌍 bring me this bike here in Ghana 🇬🇭 😊