Hello Everyone.
My name is Joe, I live about 35 miles west of chicago. I started riding a year ago when I purchased my first bike, a 2004 Monster 620. Recently added a 2007 S4Rs, considering moving as another chicago winter quickly approaches!
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Welcome Joe, very nice bikes! [thumbsup]
I grew up in Chicago and my parents currently live about 30 miles west of downtown. I now live in the SF Bay Area, haven't felt the need to move back (even though I love Chicago). ;)
Anyway, make sure you stop in and introduce yourself in your local board, MOCHA (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=31.0).
Good luck surviving the winter. [drink]