I've been on this forum for a few months now. Forgot to introduce myself (sorry), but making up for it now.
I'm from Los Angeles. Been riding for ~ 4 years. My first bike was a 2004 Monster 620 and in April 2009, sold the 620 and bought a 696 Dark.
I love all of the information on this forum and will contribute where I can. Seems like good peeps are here!
Welcome, glad you joined us. [thumbsup] Don't forget to check in with SoCal Monsters (http://socal%20monsters) too.
So how do you like the 696 compared to the 620?
Oh, and don't forget about the pictures. ;)
Welcome to the forum! [thumbsup]
Hi somegirl, BumbleB,
Thanks for the warm welcomes. :)
I totally love the 696! I told my girlfriend that I would keep the 620 after I got the 696, but one ride on the 696, I never wanted to get on the 620 again. It's not like I didn't love the 620, but the 696 feels so much more agile.
Anyway, I finally got to the pictures. I wanted to wait until I got my hands on the older black picture before I posted.
Here's the 696 after I rode it back the first day:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/ducati_monster/private/black.jpg)
Here's the 696 today (4 months later):
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/ducati_monster/private/newyellow1.jpg)
No mods except for the colour therapy.
ooooh, me likey the yellow. :)
Yellow issa nize!
Wonder how a red framed bike would look with yellow bodywork? The white wheels might need painting too...red for those...hmmmm...