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Title: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: bassplayrr on June 25, 2008, 01:16:19 PM I was going to hold off on introducing myself until I actually owned a Monster, but figured that since I might start posting some questions soon I should probably do so now.
Though I don't currently own a Monster I fully intend to by Sep.-Oct. I would be in the market right now but a move scheduled for this summer would make for bad timing. This will be my first street bike and a used Monster fits the bill for me both aesthetically and financially. Honestly, one of the biggest driving forces for me to chose the Monster line-up is the active online and local (SF Bay Area) communities. Other bikes I was considering (Buell, Triumph, etc.) seemed to have a much less active owner base. Having owned a few "enthusiast" cars in the past (Buick Grand National, WRX, Corrado), I really grew to love the online discussions and local meets/events. I'm really looking foreword to fill that current void with the bike. I'm really excited to get to know many on the board as a whole as well as the local MOB members. Back to lurking and learning as much as I can about the models before I take the plunge... Title: Re: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: r_ciao on June 25, 2008, 02:02:29 PM I too was pre-noob, until last week. Got mine Friday night and have been riding daily. Yee haw!
Title: Re: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: bassplayrr on June 25, 2008, 02:07:29 PM Congrats. Judging by your avatar, it looks like you picked up a 696? Reading a teaser about that bike is what got me interested in the Monster line as a whole. Since this will be my first street bike however, I don't trust myself enough to buy new and not drop it. :-\
What area of the east bay are you in, and if you don't mind me asking, where did you buy the 696? Title: Re: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: r_ciao on June 25, 2008, 03:03:39 PM Yes. It's a 696. This is not just my first Ducati, but my first motorbike ever. I'm sometimes too confident, but really don't like used bikes. So I bought new and had the dealer, Ace Motorsports in Concord, install the Speedy Moto frame sliders. I'm in San Ramon.
Title: Re: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: somegirl on June 26, 2008, 01:02:52 PM Welcome to the DMF and the MOB! :) Hope you find it useful, lots of experts here to help with your questions. [thumbsup]
BTW, even non-Ducati-owning riders (and friends) can participate and hang out with us fun peeps. ;) Hope to meet you at one of our local events soon. [beer] Since this will be my first street bike however, I don't trust myself enough to buy new and not drop it. :-\ Sounds like a good idea, going used will save on your insurance costs as well. [thumbsup] Title: Re: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: BMiller on June 27, 2008, 05:42:40 AM Welcome aboard!!! [thumbsup] They are great bikes, take your time and don't just jump on the first you come across. You'll find the right bike for you [thumbsup]
Title: Re: pre-noob from the SF East Bay Post by: bassplayrr on June 27, 2008, 12:18:21 PM BTW, even non-Ducati-owning riders (and friends) can participate and hang out with us fun peeps. ;) Hope to meet you at one of our local events soon. [beer] Thanks all for the welcoming. Msincredible, I thought about attending a local even before but abstained out of fear that I would then rush to buy. I'll just have to suck it up and quit being antisocial I guess... |