Hey, looks like Cincinnati has at least three Monster fans (I live there too). I just picked up my first Monster last Friday. Bought off of ebay - went to Iowa to pick it up - trailered it back. '01 S4 with only 4700 miles on it. Termi exhaust. My point here is - you can find very good deals on ebay if you know what you are looking for. In my case, I was considering buying a 696 as an entry into the Ducati world (I've owned BSA, Harley, Suzuki, etc). Test drove one at the dealership over off Harrison Ave (I live in Loveland/Milford area). List price would have been 8900, plus another 1200 for the Termis to be installed. And the 696 is a bit anemic, though fun. I picked up this 916 S4 WITH the Termi performance kit installed by the dealer, for $7K. Only thing I was out was the trip to get it. I realize ebay isn't for everyone - but, it was my first buying experience on ebay, and it went well. There was a very nice looking M900 in FL with a high bid of $3900 that I was watching. So, something to consider. Just do a search for Monster under the Ducati category of bikes. If you guys buy one, drive it over to the big Wed Bike Night at Quaker Steak and Lube (I-275). Over a thousand bikes on good nights... live music, food, a lot of Harleys, but a good mix... sport bikes, tour bikes, etc. This is my first post - so I guess I got wordy. Sorry. Good luck to yas... Oh, here is my "new" bike :
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