Hi from Buffalo, NY

[CDChase1981]

My name is Chris and I live in Buffalo, NY. My first bike was a 1977 Yamaha XS360. My brother borrowed it over a winter because he has a longer riding season than me (he's in Virginia) and while he was borrowing it he tried to turn it into a cafe racer. Unfortunately he installed some gremlins in the electrical system so the bike wouldn't start anymore.  I looked at it as a good opportunity to upgrade to something new and shiny. On 4-2-2010 I took home my brand new 2009 Monster 696. Since the dealer offered to throw in the labor for free on any accessories I bought the day I purchased the bike, I had them put on a CW fender eliminator and a LED taillight from CW that has the turn signals built into it.
Here are some pictures:


Not the greatest pictures since they were taken with my cell phone and my hands shake, but better than nothing.
The Frame stickers are coming off as soon I get a chance to remove them. I like the fork reflectors so they are staying though (I know I'm in the minority on that one but they are a little added visibility).

[somegirl]

Welcome Chris, congrats on the 696!

Thanks for sharing the pictures, looks great.  I'm in the minority with you as far as the fork reflectors go.

have fun! [moto]