New Member from Northern VA

[Real Recognize Real]

Hello, my name is Jack and Ive spent considerable time searching this forum for the past weekend.

My graduation gift to myself was to enroll in a MSF course and purchase a motorcycle. Well I've enrolled in the course, purchased gear, and I am fervently searching for my first motorcycle. I've learned a lot in my brief time searching through threads and I'm positive that the DMF community will serve me well as I attempt to learn as much as possible.

Best Regards!

[Slide Panda]

Wow, there's been a huge number of new folks in NoVA.

So may or may not have found CAM yet:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=20.0
- it's where all the DC metro folks hang out. There's another new guy in search of a bike and the gangs been happy to chip in scouring the ads. Pop in, introduce yourself and let folks know what you're looking for.

There's also threads for rides, social stuff and general shenanigans

[bikepilot]

Welcome 

I'm also in NoVA.  Have fun with the MSF course and enjoy picking out your first bike.  A monster 620-696 would be worth a look.  I probably wouldn't go any larger than that for a first bike.

[ducatiz]

Welcome 

I'm also in NoVA.  Have fun with the MSF course and enjoy picking out your first bike.  A monster 620-696 would be worth a look.  I probably wouldn't go any larger than that for a first bike.

plus you can find them for around 3000 or less.  i've seen a 620 in good shape with moderate mileage go for 2800 off craigslist, although the prices on CL tend to be a bit of wishful thinking

[Real Recognize Real]

Really. I've only found M750s and M900s. CL sellers are asking $3k+ for M750s and $4k for M900s. I would quickly jump on a M696 for anything near $4k. I've checked cycletrader but there's no luck on that side either. Where should I be looking?

[Real Recognize Real]

btw - check my other thread 'cause I've listed two bikes that crossed my attention.

[Slide Panda]

I would quickly jump on a M696 for anything near $4k.

You're not going to find a 696 in that price range for a while... or one that is in the price range will be 'hard favored' and surfed some tarmac...

[ducatiz]

Here is a 620 a bit further away in PA, but driveable

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/2317613997.html

Very nice mods and upgrades - $3500.   he's the original owner too.

[Real Recognize Real]

I don't have a way of bringing it back or I would jump on this offer.

[Slide Panda]

Got enough to bribe someone? there's a few ne'er-do-wells on CAM that might ride it back for you.

[Real Recognize Real]

Yes, price depending. If someone is interested, PM me.

[Artful]

You've got a PM, I never turn down a ride on someone else's bike

[uglyducky]

You've got a PM, I never turn down a ride on someone else's bike

[696DCRider]

Get a uhaul truck and throw it in the back.

[Artful]

Get a uhaul truck and throw it in the back.

That prevents me from riding it AND breaks no laws. Veto.