Hi from Oakland CA!

[Aruna]

Hi everyone!

My name is Liz and I've been riding since April 2011. My first bike, a 2008 Ninja 650R, was stolen from outside my house on Dec 18th I'm now seriously considering a Duc Monster 695 and will be test riding one later today. I've joined in anticipation of getting this bike and am hoping to get some advice, and maybe make some friends along the way. Thanks for having me! 

[koko64]

Welcome Liz.
It's a great international community! Post a question in the general Monster section for info about the bike you are considering. There's plenty of advice and info available from the good folks here.
Cheers.