I've been lurking around here a couple months now, so I'd like to say 'hello'.

One day at the beginning of this summer, a curious glance at the MCY section on Craig's List turned into hours of studying (bikes, riding techniques, etc.) and before I knew it, a lifelong fascination with motorcycles had evolved into something of an obsession.  Shortly thereafter, a friend let me take his trusty Honda Rebel for a spin around the neighborhood; within about 20 feet I was hooked.  I quickly tracked down the Monster that had caught my eye that first day on C.L. and here I am almost 2000 miles later: learning to ride and loving every moment of it.

Thank you for the great information, shared experience and encouragement you all provide here!

Cheers,
Andy

Welcome to the madhouse 

Welcome to the board

Welcome Andy, and congrats on the bike.   Glad you are having fun, feel free to post up when you have questions.

Come visit the local NorthWest club! Left hand side of the screen, click on Listing.

Welcome and congrats on the Duc.  I am just down the road from you in Tracktown.

welcome and congrats [moto]