Hey everyone! Figured it's time to join the forums, I go tomorrow to pick up the bike I have lusted after for three years now - an '05 Monster 620! I found this one and sold my 2000 Katana on the same day so it worked out perfectly! I won't be sleeping much tonight, I am amped! Here's a pic of the Old and the New:

My Kat, which I loved. Painted her pearl white, coated the wheels gold (after this pic was taken), had some custom GSXF graphics made. I'm a little guy so I always felt like I was wrestling this big, heavy thing around. Rode great but at a stop and slow speeds I was not as comfy as I should have been. Anyway...



And the replacement! I was really sad to list the Kat for sale until I found this. 

Welcome and congrats, very nice!

Quote from: Shifty on August 23, 2009, 08:28:19 PMI'm a little guy so I always felt like I was wrestling this big, heavy thing around. Rode great but at a stop and slow speeds I was not as comfy as I should have been.

I'm sure you'll find the Duc a lot easier to maneuver.

Looking forward to reading more updates.

Nothing ever goes 100% as planned I guess...

My buyer was supposed to contact me early yesterday morning but I haven't heard from him and his phone is off. What a buzzkill! Luckily the Monster seller is going out of town for a few days and has removed his for sale threads, so I have a few days to get a hold of this guy and get my money before the Monster is relisted and possibly sold from under me. I was all excited for yesterday now I'm just in a sour mood. 

Sorry to hear that, good luck, fingers are crossed.

Thanks!

I did go ahead get the bike yesterday! I got a small loan for the time being, then when my Katana sells I'll pay it off. I couldn't let this Monster slip away.  [moto]

I'm so glad I started out on another (larger) bike. I appreciate this one so much more. The Duc fits me perfectly and I really fell like I can toss it around the way I should be able to! Can't believe the handling difference between them... I mean I expected it of course but wow. I'll have to post pics of them side-by-side - the Kat is HUGE! The only downside is riding 2-up isn't as comfy. My wife and I took a short ride last night and she kept asking if I was trying to buck her off! I think the throttle is a lot more responsive and with the low-end torque (and lack of tail and grab handle behind her) she was a little concerned.

We both love the bike though, and I'm excited to start MODDING! 

You can get a few things for her.....

http://www.monstrack.com/backrest.html

http://www.ekmpowershop6.com/ekmps/shops/advancedseatin/triboseatmonster-all-models-inc-s4-1993-2007-tbs-80-196-p.asp

http://hydroturf.com/products.php?cat=Seat%20Covers%20-%20Sport%20Bike&man=Ducati

Or "love handles"  (make sure you have a shoemaker sow/tighten the straps so they have no slack/movement as seen in this picture)

Congrats, glad to hear you're enjoying it!

Looking forward to hearing your updates.

Oh, and stopintime gave some good recommendations, you might also like this thread:
Keeping the girl on the bike

  Awesome thanks for the reco's. My 12-year-old son loves riding with me too so I need to invest in some of those handles. You sat in the Katana... you sit on the Monster.