Hello from Texas (Fort Worth)

[hicoskater]

Greetings My name is James  I'm 27 and I bought my first street motorcycle about 2 months ago.  A beautiful 2007 Matte Black Ducati Monster.  I am so proud to own a Ducati and always get compliments where ever I go.  I've been riding dirt bikes and ATV's and go carts since 9.  I love the sense of freedom I have on my bike and I joyride every chance I get.  I ride with my wife on the back often as well.  We sold her gas guzzling SUV to buy the Monster (it was her idea) and now I can't go to the corner store without taking her for a ride.  Just got my M endorsement and I'm all leathered up.  Its great to part of such a community.   

[bikepilot]

Welcome    Best advice I can give for a new rider is to continue to focus on improving your abilities -- rider classes, track days, just paying attention etc all help tremendously