hi all

[GeoDuke]

Australian guy here, had over 50 bikes through the years mostly MX,  but have interest in road bikes now & just received NSW learners and looking at Monster 659's, so i'm just tagging along & learning from the folk here who have been there

[koko64]

Welcome
They're one hellava lams bike.

Since you've got a dirt background you might consider a Hypermotard when youre on a full license. I sold my Hyper to a mate who rode dirt bikes all his life and he said it was the perfect street bike. He knew how to ride it properly while my background was street riding and bitumen race tracks.

Enjoy the Monster, its an excellent start and might be all you ever need.

There's so much info here and questions are answered with knowledge rather than just opinions like "you know where". The search function gives access to a huge repository of historical info 're tuning, tech issues and modifications.
Cheers.

[GeoDuke]

Hi Koko

cheers & thank you, its great a person can obtain bikes like the 659 for learners in NSW, i remember when it were a 260cc limit, looking forward to learning from you all here!

[ungeheuer]

Welcome aboard mate 

[stopintime]

Aussies getting together....

This can't end well - hide the booze and your daughters