I'm doing the obligatory intro post. My name is Stephen and I'm in NSW, near Newcastle. I've recently sold my car and bought a M1100S, which I'm enjoying very much. I rode a Suzuki GS500F a few years ago for about a year but have no other bike experience, so am a nervous novice!
Welcome Stephen, congrats on your 1100! [beer]
Lots of other Oz Monsters (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=52.0) around, make sure you go say g'day to them when you get a chance.
I also started on a GS500F, not a bad beginning bike. [thumbsup] Just take it easy, check out our Riding Techniques (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=8.0) board, maybe look into some refresher riding classes if you like.
Have fun, ride safe! [moto]
Thanks for the welcome. I liked my GS500F but never really worked out what riding position I was supposed to adopt. The fairing only shielded you lying down in a sports bike stance, but then the ergonomics were all wrong. I prefer the Monster, which is an unashamedly upright riding bike.