Hello from Virginia

[shonw]

2007 695 black with Red, I love this bike ( i've had it one year). Almost 3,000 miles on it. I started riding it to work everday about 2 weeks ago. It is totally stock, I can't decide what to do. I think pipes are in order soon though.

I live in Norfolk and I have to ride about an hour to get to get to the twisties! So thats a bit of a bummer. I've been riding off and on since I was in the 5th grade, I raced motocross for about 7 years. I've been reading posts on this forum for some time, also the other forum that I guess sold or something. Hope evryone is doing well

I also have a Kawasaki Vulcan classic, my wife finds it more comfortable.................the Monster is for me

[herm]

welcome to the board shonw!

there is a ton of good information here, enjoy.

[Slide Panda]

Go check out the CAM local board.  Though the bulk of the action is around DC Metro, there's a few Monster riders down that way.   

Welcome

[CMDRDAVE]

Welcome, sounds like you have found the right place.

Go check out the CAM local board.  Though the bulk of the action is around DC Metro, there's a few Monster riders down that way.   

+1, Be sure to go to the Hampton Roads thread, that is where we try to organize our meetings.

[somegirl]

Welcome to the DMF shonw!  Nice bike (I have the same one but with a few more miles on it ).

[shonw]

Thanks for the feedback! The Hampton Roads thread looks promising, now I just have to convince the wife that me being gone all day on a Saturday is OK

[CMDRDAVE]

Thanks for the feedback! The Hampton Roads thread looks promising, now I just have to convince the wife that me being gone all day on a Saturday is OK

Maybe we need to start a local "wives of Ducati owners support group"

[Dirteagle]

Welcome shonw! Nice color combo on your bike, always loved the red frames.

[red baron]

Maybe we need to start a local "wives of Ducati owners support group"

+1


And welcome newbie.

[Statler]

Maybe we need to start a local "wives of Ducati owners support group"

The wife over here is just as likely to have me babysit while she rides on a Sunday.   

Maybe you guys could organize a group 'significant others' MSF course.  Solves one problem but then does mean shopping for new bike etc.