This is my first time to this forum. I just bought a 2002 Monster S4 with less than 500 miles on it. I've been wanting a Ducati for years ...and it was worth the wait!!  I've been away from motorcycles for 26 years. i sold my 1973 Kawasaki 750 Triple after my son was born. I got away from bikes..raising a family and working...fast forward 26 years and taht same son brought home a 1972 Suzuki "water buffalo" and damn if he didn't whet my appetite for a bike!! The Suzuki was sold when my son went into the Air Force but I was already goner - I missed the sound of a bike and the feel of the open road. Ducati always fascinated me and I began The Search. All the way to  Ohio on a Saturday afternoon with a good buddy...we left Iowa at 4 am and were back in my driveway at 8pm the same day with my new treasure.  The Monster is aptly named - it goes like stink!!  It's a GREAT place to spend disposable income!! And the open road never went by faster!! I am DEFINITELY and HAPPILY a confirmed Ducatista

Welcome!! Post up some pics of that bike so we can ooh and ahhh. 

  Welcome back to the wonderful world of motorcycles Kwduc. Familiar story with lots of the guys I road with years back. Me, I just couldn`t put the toys down and never went without a least one in the toy box. Took me up to a month ago to get my first Ducati. I agree with everything you said about Ducati.

Welcome kwduc, congrats on your new S4.  +1 on the pictures, glad you are having a great time with it. [moto]