Excited new member

Hiya ,

I've been lurking for a while trying to decide on a bike, and seeing what people thought of their Ducati's after seeing the new Monster 695 at the MCN show recently.

I have a broken ER5 and a slightly broken VFR400, both getting on a bit. Anyway to cut a long story short, I went along to my Motorapido in Winchester yesterday and had my first test ride ever. I've never found a bike low enough to try before I've bought them, then lowered them before.

They were really great in the dealers, and no surprises, I loved it. Couldn't resist it and put down my deposit. Hopefully I'll be getting it next Saturday. I can't wait.

I get on another forum ( bikers oracle) and help moderate on one but no-one seems to be alive on the Ducati section! Anyway, you seem a friendly and busy bunch so thought I'd register. I'm sure I'll need help as this is my biggest bike and I know nothing about them.