I was new to the old website and had only been on it for about three weeks, I went to Europe and when I got back 2 weeks later it was like all hell had broken loose...I even got a voicemail while I was gone from ducrider45 (my brother) informing me that there was a new site. He is my go-to on everything concerning my new Monster, but I hope that if I do have issues in the future, this site will remain a helpful and friendly place for me to get answers and gain knowledge.
I, too, was relatively new to "The Old Place." I had met a few people in my area through it, and really enjoyed the wealth of information there. I am not mechanically lost when it comes to bikes, but moving from a history of old Yamahas, Hondas, and Harleys to Ducs was a big step (and a good one). I was disappointed when things changed.
I don't have years of experience working on Ducs, but I have three generations of love and wrenching on other bikes behind me and I am glad that this place has risen out of the ashes of the old place.
I have gone back a few times and all I seem to find are rude jerks bashing on people for asking honestly for help with their bikes. Any support given to others is taunted and bashed by the same. What a disgrace.
The Doc