Finally Got A Ducati...

Popping in to say hello! I live in Minnesota, USA and just joined yesterday, which is when I bought my 2003 Monster 620 Dark. Super excited to finally own one even though it's not brand new. Hardly slept a wink last night! Rumor has it they require a lot of work. If that's the case, it's a perfect companion to my Land Rover (LOVE my quirky Rover!!). Today I will see if the battery is still holding a charge so I can take it out for a spin

 

Thanks. I am hopeful too.

 

This is turning out to be more than I expected...some potentially good advice topped with a little spice. Can't say I've seen that on the LandRover forums. Personally, I'm secure enough to comfortably receive admiration no matter the source and can find beauty in pretty much anything. Enough philosophy and warm fuzzies for now (anyone read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?).

Thanks for the welcome. I will add pics when I get a chance. The Land Rover is up on jack stands and just found out my part order was cancelled (grrrr!!). Now I can order from a place in Florida that will be reopening since Hurricane Irma has passed through (yaaayy!!).

Ducbird-I appreciate your love of red, it's my favorite color too. My previous Yamaha was red and blue. I've always liked the dark version Monster but I will be riding it wearing a red helmet. I'm also partial to SkiDoo yellow, my favorite snowmobile.

Lastly, regarding the Monster's battery issue. The charging system is working, the battery held a charge overnight and he (she?) started right up this morning. We are on the right track!

(I hope this doesn't post a million times, I appear to be having computer problems as well)

 

Already on the map.