Another Monster is born...

[russelson]

With my motorcycle endorsement fresh off the press, I couldn't wait to go shop for my very own Monster.  Picked her up on Saturday morning from Ducati Seattle.  The ride home was my first ride outside of the MSF class.  Took it easy down the side surface streets to get back home, but quickly felt comfortable after a few miles.  I've been venturing out all weekend, and having a blast!  Got it out into traffic this afternoon and rode for a bite for lunch with my buddy who rides a BMW K1200R.  Then, realizing I was without my house key and locked out of the house till my wife got home , rode to downtown Seattle, up the waterfront, and back home (I live 25-30 min north of Seattle). 

Can't believe I waited this long to learn to ride a motorcycle!  I'm hooked for sure.

-Russ

[ROBsS4R]

WOOT 

Respect the Monster and the Monster will respect you 

[707soldier]

Congrats! Nice red Monster, Enjoy and ride safe.

[Howie]

Congrats

[yukio]

nice bike, be safe, and enjoy

[Scottish]

 

[Randimus Maximus]

Congrats on the new bike.

On a side note, I thought IZ left Seattle?  Who took the semi-IZ_ pic of you?

[russelson]

Thats a cell phone pic courtesy of the wife.

[Randimus Maximus]

It's kinda an inside joke.

IZ is know for IZ_ pictures, nails in his tires, and frequent relocations, among other ailments

[ROBsS4R]

It's kinda an inside joke.

IZ is know for IZ_ pictures, nails in his tires, and frequent relocations, among other ailments

And his love of Turkey Bacon   

[Big Troubled Bear]

Congrats, nice bike

[695LAM]

Congrats, Nice ride you have there.   

[D8]

Congrats 

Nice jacket BTW

[venomousr1993]

Nice monster and welcome to the riding community.  Glad to see you are wearing your gear as well.  It dosen't matter how big or small the bike, when you fall it all hurts....dress for the fall, not the ride. 

[ducpenguin]

Very nice!  Congrats...and just remember to take it easy for a while...Being comfortable can be a false flat sometimes...Enjoy!