Hey guys. My machine is just over a year old. We make two drinks a day at home. I understand the group head gasket replacement but why replace the shower screen? The manual says it needs professional service once a year. Does the service frequency apply for commercial or home settings? And lastly, if you happened to know a good tech in Charlotte NC area, a contact would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Just pulled the trigger on a 2026 Monster Plus V2. Need to return to the dealer to finish paperwork next week.
I’m 46, last rode ~20 years ago (old Yamaha Seca II), just finished the MSF course, and this will be my first bike back.
I test rode one and really liked how it felt, but I’m wondering how realistic this is as a returning rider. I also test rode Triumph Trident, Ducati Scrambler, and BMW f900r. Monster felt the best but I don’t have the skill to really feel the bike. The sound is amazing even with a stock pipe. The power, the electronics package, the seating position, any of you come back after a long break on a modern Monster and wish you’d started on something milder? Or was it fine once you got a few hundred careful miles under your belt?
Looking for honest takes from people who’ve been in a similar spot.
We’ve all been there: a coworker, friend, or partner starts sharing a frustrating personal issue, and our first instinct is to jump in with “You should…” or “Why don’t you try…”.
Here’s the pro tip: Most of the time, they don’t want solutions right away: they want to feel heard.
They might just need to process their emotions out loud.
Unsolicited advice can come across as dismissive, like their feelings aren’t valid or they’re incapable of handling it.
Jumping in often shuts down the conversation instead of helping.
Hi guys. I decided to start riding again after a 20 year gap. I’m 46 now. Just finished a BMW MSF course and trying to figure out what bike I should get. Rode my first motorcycle back in college daily for about a year then sold it (couldn’t afford payments).
So initially I thought nightster would be a good start until I walked into a Harley dealership and sat on a new fat boy and the rest of the line up. I’m 6 ft 180 lbs if it matters. Do you think fat boy would be a good “beginner bike”? I would think with such fat tires, making sharp turns would be more difficult. I’m concerned for slow speed riding.
Thanks a bunch!