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Title: Hello from Virginia
Post by: shonw on September 15, 2008, 05:37:11 AM
2007 695 black with Red, I love this bike ( i've had it one year). Almost 3,000 miles on it. I started riding it to work everday about 2 weeks ago. It is totally stock, I can't decide what to do. I think pipes are in order soon though.

I live in Norfolk and I have to ride about an hour to get to get to the twisties! So thats a bit of a bummer. I've been riding off and on since I was in the 5th grade, I raced motocross for about 7 years. I've been reading posts on this forum for some time, also the other forum that I guess sold or something. Hope evryone is doing well [thumbsup]

I also have a Kawasaki Vulcan classic, my wife finds it more comfortable.................the Monster is for me ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: herm on September 15, 2008, 05:40:00 AM
welcome to the board shonw!

there is a ton of good information here, enjoy.
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: Slide Panda on September 15, 2008, 11:09:23 AM
Go check out the CAM local board.  Though the bulk of the action is around DC Metro, there's a few Monster riders down that way.   

Welcome
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: CMDRDAVE on September 15, 2008, 08:15:14 PM
Welcome, sounds like you have found the right place.

Quote from: yuu on September 15, 2008, 11:09:23 AM
Go check out the CAM local board.  Though the bulk of the action is around DC Metro, there's a few Monster riders down that way.   

+1, Be sure to go to the Hampton Roads thread, that is where we try to organize our meetings.
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: somegirl on September 16, 2008, 07:13:00 AM
Welcome to the DMF shonw!  Nice bike [thumbsup] (I have the same one but with a few more miles on it ;)).
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: shonw on September 16, 2008, 10:02:33 AM
Thanks for the feedback! The Hampton Roads thread looks promising, now I just have to convince the wife that me being gone all day on a Saturday is OK [evil]
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: CMDRDAVE on September 16, 2008, 07:32:49 PM
Quote from: shonw on September 16, 2008, 10:02:33 AM
Thanks for the feedback! The Hampton Roads thread looks promising, now I just have to convince the wife that me being gone all day on a Saturday is OK [evil]

Maybe we need to start a local "wives of Ducati owners support group"
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: Dirteagle on September 16, 2008, 09:06:27 PM
Welcome shonw! Nice color combo on your bike, always loved the red frames.
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: red baron on September 21, 2008, 09:56:35 PM
Quote from: XJDAVE on September 16, 2008, 07:32:49 PM
Maybe we need to start a local "wives of Ducati owners support group"

+1


And welcome newbie. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Hello from Virginia
Post by: Statler on September 22, 2008, 09:05:18 AM
Quote from: XJDAVE on September 16, 2008, 07:32:49 PM
Maybe we need to start a local "wives of Ducati owners support group"

The wife over here is just as likely to have me babysit while she rides on a Sunday.   

Maybe you guys could organize a group 'significant others' MSF course.  Solves one problem but then does mean shopping for new bike etc.