Hi,
Dan from NJ. I have a Monster 695. I have been riding for about 5 years. I also have a 1977 Honda CB550K I'll probably sell this season. I am currently exploring wheel options, as I find the OEM 3 spokes a little boring. Trying to identify which 5 spoke OEN wheels will swap in without issues.
Welcome aboard. Sure you can't keep both of them?
Hey Dan. If you like meeting good-natured riders, check out the NY-area Desmo Owners Club. I am a limited participant, mainly because of my schedule, but I've found them to be a good bunch of guys with a love for bikes. They do group rides, a fantastic trackday (no squids! [thumbsup]), and other events like a BBQ, holiday party, and an "Oil Spill" mechanics day hangout.
http://www.desmoducati.org/ (http://www.desmoducati.org/)
Also, I just got new Oz Piega aluminum wheels for my bike and am too too excited to try them. A lot of wheel threads on here, so you should be able to find some good research.
Welcome!