Thinking of starting a riders group in Chicago 'burbs

[Beemer01]

We'll see you there then.

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[OU812]

Did you get Beemer's brake leak rectified?:blush

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[OU812]

Great, more white stuff! When will it end?????:violin
http://www.accuweather.com/us/il/buffalo-grove/60089/city-weather-forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1

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[Beemer01]

We're setting it up so the crew will have a choice of a local motel or camping. I'm planning on camping.

Packed and ready to go.:brad

[Beemer01]

Who is on board for our May 2-4 Bike tour to Quincy, Ill and the highways of Missouri? We're planning on leaving the Chicago area on Friday AM May 2 - meeting pt TBD - and follow a carefully planned scenic route down to Quincy, Ill. returning on Sunday May 4.

Riders will have the opportunity to either camp or stay at a local motel in Quincy, Ill. Saturday will see us having breakfast in Historic Hannibal, Missouri (Home of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn) and riding on genuine scenic Missouri two lanes.... returning to Quincy and dinner that evening.

Anyone in the region is welcome to meet up with us at any point on the ride, which means that if any of you downstaters want to join the fun you're welcome!:bar

I'm camping and am packed and ready to go!

:dance

[wezul]

Yo.

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[Beemer01]

Perhaps Saturday afternoon.... have to get and install a part from Chicago BMW tomorrow AM.

:violin

[Montauk]

We can meet for breakfast at

Three Brothers
1220 S Eastwood Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-5606

(corner of Lake St. and Rt. 47, just north of US-14 and south of Rt. 120)

There's a gas station around the corner also. We fill our stomachs and gas tanks here.

The breakfast is okay. Second thought, I might scout for better tasting breakfast somewhere, I'll let you know, somewhere on our route and easy for others. We meet here annually for our Kettle Moraine ride.

Anyone wishing for the garmin maps (.gdb) file can email me. I'll email a week before we go, this way, if I add any waypoints, you'll get the updated version.

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[Beemer01]

All I have to do is replace the mirror bracket and button 'er back up. 35 minutes after I get the part.

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[Montauk]

If we meet for breakfast in Woodstock, say 7am for 1 hour tops, we'll be in Dixon around 9:45am, that maybe too early for lunch.

We stop for some great pie in Tampico at around 10:30am. I hope they still make great pies like they did 10 years ago :dunno

I found Portside Bar & Grill in New Boston (town that at the banks of Mississippi river), probably 1.5 mile detour where we can stop for lunch at around 12:45pm

BTW, about camping, I found the Siloam Spring State Park is about 20 miles East of Quincy! I maybe hoteling in that case.

[OU812]

I rode out to 71 and 47 to meet up with some LT riders. Only two of us went riding, but it was a blast! Out to Starved Rock and around. 250 miles of smiles.:dance

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[OU812]

IB1000? You never got me, but I am in! What am I in for?:eat

[Beemer01]

My best guess. :bolt

[wezul]

1K in 24hrs and saddle sores, bub.
Say are we going to have another meeting to finalize the itinerary and argue about having breakfast in Woodstock? I mean, I have to ride north to ride south?
Ain't no big deal.
Hey Montauk, is the route for the GPS ready? (.gdb file)
Anybody else have the file yet? How does it look?

[Montauk]

The way I see, given the spread where people live, most of us may be able to meet at a predetermined place, say Woodstock. However, we'll have another one for 15 min break where everyone can catch up. I think that would be near Rt 2 in Rockford.

This way someone like yourself, or Uncut, perhaps Jack from WI can meet us, etc. I do understand that Woodstock is not for everyone, but probably for Brian, Martin, I and Steve.

Also, I think that if weather forecast for rain, that we be open. Although we discussed and decided to stay with the program, but I'm thinking, we are going to ride to enjoy & have fun. We need to enjoy the MO & IL scenery. Rain takes 1/2 the fun out, gloomy day, etc. Just a food for thought.:bolt

[wezul]

Ah, we're heading west first then.
Then Woodstock makes sense.

[uncutshirt]

What's up all?

Pictures from my trip - cool little scotter buried somewhere in the pictures plus the new 800GS

Wales and England
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18884878@N05/sets/72157604094962118

[Beemer01]

Very neat pictures - welcome back!

[uncutshirt]

What's up all?

Pictures from my trip - cool little scotter buried somewhere in the pictures plus the new 800GS

Wales and England
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18884878@N05/sets/72157604094962118

Some pictures of the actual BMW Training from a mate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnnystorm1976/sets/72157604316656224/

[uncutshirt]

Very neat pictures - welcome back!

Thank you!

[Beemer01]

How did you like it??????

Another year or so and I'll decide that my K is too heavy!:bottle

[barryg]

Kurt, did U get the riders club started?:stick

[Montauk]

This is it Barry. You are looking at the Chicago burbs thread. :drink :bottle

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[wezul]

Thinking about it.

[Beemer01]

If Chicago BMW finally has the part I need. I'll know tomorrow.:stick

[uncutshirt]

If Chicago BMW finally has the part I need. I'll know tomorrow.:stick

Love too but I have to keep it short this weekend - I may have to go solo

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[wezul]

Where to and what time Saturday, how's that.

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:clap

[wezul]

I will attempt to be punctual.

[OU812]

Wezul, it will be too cold for you my reptile!:stick :D

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[wezul]

I was ready, honest. Even updated the GPS so to be sure not to get lost. Put it back on the bike the night before after testing; everything's fine.
Got up Saturday morning, nice and early, don't want to be late. Warm up the bike, fire up the GPS. Yes, I accept! Where to? Address. Select city.
REBOOT.
What the f . . . . . :scratch
Ok, stupid me I did something wrong.
Where to. Address. Select city.
REBOOT.
Uh, yeah. This is not good.
Where to. Address. Select city.
REBOOT.
Where to. Address. Select city.
REBOOT. :dunno
It's a little after 8. Ok, I know where Woodfield is, not real sure where this bakery is but I can find it, right? No problem! :blah
So I meander up 53. Old 53 not that awful slab 355, no. Get up to the destined area with about 40 minutes to spare. Ok, good, let's find a place to top off the tank, they'll be happy I did this so we can just blast. Fine. Run around for 20 minutes, find a gas station and top off. It's a little after 9 now better find this bakery. It's on Woodfield Drive how hard could it be, right? :bolt
Well guys, I orbited Woodfield and it's peripheries for almost 45 minutes looking for this darn bakery and never found it.
So I ended up on 355 north venting my frustrations and before you know it I'm at Lake-Cook road. Ok, head west. Then it was what, 62? Then 14 northwest. Then 173 west I think and here we are at Rock Cut State park.
Then I called Rae and told here of my misadventures. While on the phone I'm looking casually at my plates and I realize that the tags on my plate are expired! New ones at home sitting on the kitchen counter!
So I rode home hoping I wouldn't get a ticket.
Got home and figured I'd blown one of the GPS updates so do them again. Restart and test.
Same thing.
Lovely.
Soooooo, I poke around in the firmware on the GPS, find some button that will "reset factory defaults". Pressed that, GPS goes through a reboot and prompts for setup and sure enough, we're up and running.
What a delightful lesson.
At least the ride to Rock Cut and back was decent. Great to be back on the bike again. :thumb
Sorry I made you guys wait.

[Montauk]

Today, I changed the oil/filter. I might just go for a few mile spin and test out my new Gerbing also. It's 53 deg. and windy.

[Beemer01]

The Corner Bakery is next to the Dick's Sporting Goods in the mini mall next to Woodfield.:violin

Sorry we missed you - for future reference we need to swap cell phone numbers!!:dunno

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So, have i missed the P/B meeting, or was it postponed?

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Weather permitting, I may be going on a 400- 500 mile ride with another group. Usually, it rains :banghead If I don't go there, I may just come over. Let me know what to bring.

I've got 2 or 3 people who'd shown interest (one of them a HD guy) for Ride to Quincy.

[Beemer01]

:dance

[uncutshirt]

you didn't miss it,still on but is up to you guys what day you want it.

how about april 19 saturday.5pm my place.
i will provide :eat and :beer.(beer and pizza)
i will PM location for those who in.

we can finalize plans for may 2-4 ride to Quincy and posible other rides.

apr 20. 24th wild goose run in Beaver Dam,WI for those who interested(one day event wich wuld be great to attend and get to know our riding style wich will help on longer ride as a group)

apr 27.BMW flea market in Pacatonica,IL must do for any BMW owner.

OK plase check in who is coming,send me PM or just post it here,i will edit this post with names who's in:

1.ghostridery2k
2.mountauk ?
3.___________<---your name here
4.___________
5.___________
6.___________
7.___________
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Weather permitting on the 19th- How about a ride from wherever up to New Glarus for lunch and then toodle around and head back for pizza?

[uncutshirt]

Just a thought -

How about we continue this thread over my spare website?

www.uncutmotorrad.com

You will need to create an account but that is to protect from hackers

[Beemer01]

IM me with access information.

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[Montauk]

would require additional sign-on. Here I can read all my MOA treads and monitor this thread. Kinda like a single signon.

I don't save cookies, so I have to sign-on to all sites that require signon.

[uncutshirt]

would require additional sign-on. Here I can read all my MOA treads and monitor this thread. Kinda like a single signon.

I don't save cookies, so I have to sign-on to all sites that require signon.
That's fine
no cookies - why?

[Montauk]

Cookies are saved for that session, when the last window of the browser is closed it deletes all cookies, deletes temp files.

I do it for security reasons.

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[OU812]

Sorry to say I will be out of riding for a couple of months. Tore my rotator cuff playing hockey.:banghead

[wezul]

Way da go dere, eh?

[OU812]

Why I oughta.. :fight :hug :bottle :D

[Beemer01]

In Chicago a couple of months is about all the riding time we get this year!

Just kidding. Heal before the around Lake Michigan IB!

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[wezul]

Well rats, April 19th sucks for me I'll be in NY!

[Beemer01]

I just figured out that my Son needs to return from College that weekend and Dad needs to be there.

Two options - I'm able to make the following weekend - or you guys go ahead and execute Bik's excellent ride plan on the original weekend.

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[Beemer01]

Looks like I might be doing this trip the weekend prior.

[Montauk]

If anyone wants .gdb file for this route, just send me an e-mail.

[uncutshirt]

I just figured out that my Son needs to return from College that weekend and Dad needs to be there.

Two options - I'm able to make the following weekend - or you guys go ahead and execute Bik's excellent ride plan on the original weekend.


Ok - now I don't feel so bad. My parents scheduled there 50th anniversary party and my dad's 70th b-day smack dab in the middle of the ride

[uncutshirt]

curt,let's see this cage of yours:stick

no decent pictures yet but google has nice ones that look just like it

[Beemer01]

I'm all ears.:ear

[wezul]

Oh man, what's happening here? Who's in for the original date and who has problems with the date? Is this ride falling apart? Can't make the pizza and beer Saturday but keep me informed!

[Beemer01]

Sound off!:ear

[uncutshirt]

Sound off!:ear

I'll make the ride, pizza, and beer on the 19th

I cannot make 5/03 but, I can make part 5/02 to ride out with all of you and catch up with you on ride back on the 4th.

We always knew there would be conflicts - thats why we planned to draft 3+ rides a year. As long as there is a simple majority of people going then I would say keep the ride as scheduled

As a feel good - we can start planning out the summer ride on the 19th

[uncutshirt]

I'm all ears.:ear

I was planning on getting a VW EOS - new convertible. I wanted a second car as a backup - plus take kids in a pinch.

But when we talked numbers - the EOS cost more per month than the TT. Audi was willing to deal and VW was not. :deal

TT is a little tight with my daughter but she's small :laugh

Its a rocket - "insert your sexual analogy here" Its a hot car!

[Beemer01]

Very, very nice.

Re Saturday - what's the plan? - no last minute stuff!!!

Is it ride and then Pizza? :eat If so when and where do we meet? I'm game!!!:twirl

[uncutshirt]

Very, very nice.

Re Saturday - what's the plan? - no last minute stuff!!!

Is it ride and then Pizza? :eat If so when and where do we meet? I'm game!!!:twirl

Meet in Schaumburg at (time?)

Meander up to New Glarus for lunch

Head back to Martin's for Pizza

I do not have a GPS - so - I am plannign on looking for back roads and head generally north and west.

Old school

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BTW, this is the Corner Bakery across the parking lot from Dick's Sporting Goods - just off 53 and just to the South of the actual Woodfield Mall.

This for any directionally challenged riders.:german

[wezul]

Fortunately (or unfortunately) I will be in NY so I will be unable to attempt to duplicate my stupidity.
Those are nice back roads to Cherry Valley, enjoy! Have a Spotted Cow for me.

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[uncutshirt]

curt lets meet in corner bakery then take back roads(nitro route) to cherry valey.il an continue around rackford,il to monroe,wi aera all back roads.how's 9am works for you guys,leve at 9:30.


I'm in

sounds good

[OU812]

Surgery Tues 22nd of April. Torn rotator cuff, 3 torn ligaments and 1 cracked bone(nothing to done about this).:banghead Hope to be back on the bike in 6 weeks. Hopefully. :thumb

[uncutshirt]

Surgery Tues 22nd of April. Torn rotator cuff, 3 torn ligaments and 1 cracked bone(nothing to done about this).:banghead Hope to be back on the bike in 6 weeks. Hopefully. :thumb

Doink -

what were you trying to do to cause this - clear a river in your LT?

[uncutshirt]

But... I think this is hilarious. It so crude its sophistacted.

http://www.bullsballs.com/motorcycle/accessories.html

Considering a set for my bike - Brass of course

[Beemer01]

Next you can add the handlebar streamers, external air horns and the little silver bell for angel protection.:stick

[uncutshirt]

BTW, this is the Corner Bakery across the parking lot from Dick's Sporting Goods - just off 53 and just to the South of the actual Woodfield Mall.

This for any directionally challenged riders.:german

Rain bad - Sat
No rain good - Sun

Want to move ride to Sunday?

[Beemer01]

:brow

[Montauk]

Curt, I like your short question & answers. :)

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im in for sunday,lets do P/B meet on sunday also.i think this will have more sense to do in the same day.

k

[uncutshirt]

Next you can add the handlebar streamers, external air horns and the little silver bell for angel protection.:stick

now that would just weird but a pair of balls...

[uncutshirt]

Curt, I like your short question & answers. :)

yep :thumb

[Spike1100]

Can someone email me directions & time for Sunday P/B meet?
I won't make the ride, but may be able to head up in the late afternoon.

[Montauk]

Martin, can you PM or email me you address if we are meeting tonight for P/B, and time.

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its on sunday after ride

Meeting at Corner Bakery in Schaumburg at 9am
(in front of "Streets of Woodfield" and "Dick's Sporting Goods")

http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/maps/index.aspx?ID=8

[wezul]

Hey and hello from Woodbury, NY. Yes indeed, staying the weekend here at the home office, what fun. I hope the ride goes well tomorrow, weather here today was great early but has cooled off some this afternoon so I'm not totally disgusted that I cannot ride. So have a slice and a barley pop for me, won't you? And enjoy the ride!

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But... I think this is hilarious. It so crude its sophistacted.

http://www.bullsballs.com/motorcycle/accessories.html

Considering a set for my bike - Brass of course


I was walking through a parking lot when I saw a couple of guys standing next to a large pick up with a red set hanging below the rear bumper. I said "So, that's where she keeps them". One of these two guys busts out laughing and the other looked like he would kill me with another poke in his direction.

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[Beemer01]

The North Shore of Chicago out to Cherry Valley, Ill - North to New Glarus, Wisconsin where we dined on Swiss fare - or Curt did. :eat The rest of us had a slice of Swiss Cheese on a sandwich. Very pretty riding thru the wakening Spring fields of Wisconsin. Collected a whole range of early hatch bugs on my windscreen and visor.

We headed East South back thru Lake Geneva where we had coffee and back to Ghostrider's place for a beer to rehydrate.:drink

Sunny with temps into the high 60s out West... 15 degrees colder by the Lake.

[Montauk]

with a friend of mine after attending church. My ride started after 3pm. Got home at 8:30pm and noticed Martin tried to reach me. Sorry martin.

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Littering is bad, especially from 6,000 feet.:stick

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[Montauk]

We can meet 7am for breakfast at

Three Brothers
1220 S Eastwood Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-5606

(corner of Lake St. and Rt. 47, just north of US-14 and south of Rt. 120)

There's a gas station around the corner also. We fill our stomachs and gas tanks here.

We leave 8am.

[Montauk]

I've been asked what is the riding style. Well, safety first!!

Having said that, I think we should ride in what we are comfortable with. Some like to scrape the pegs while others shy away:bolt

Everyone should have a copy of the .pdf file that I sent earlier, if you don't have it, send me an email and I'll forward one. Curt and Bruce are the only one who've got the .gdb garmin file.

If someone wishes to in a much smaller group of their own, they can ride on their own as everyone knows the route, and we can meet at the breakfast to start the ride, and meet at the end at Quincy. Or we all ride together like a one big happy family.

I, ride within my own capabilities, and do not attempt to ride very fast on curves. If it rains, bring that a notch down.

[Beemer01]

:blush

This will be a fine ride, showcasing some very pretty Illinois land in the early spring. Everyone please ride within your limits - looking forward to a great ride report!:deal

[wezul]

Hey, I'm still in. :D
Are we camping or going to a motel/hotel and if the latter do we need reservations and where?
Yes I have the .gbd file but I have not loaded it yet as I'm still on Long Island.
I hope to see some of you this Sunday in Pecatonica!

[Montauk]

State park is 20 miles west of Quincy. Hotelling makes more sense. I called up to Comfort Inn, and the prevailing rates are $75/night ($$). Motel 6 ($) is available, but I didn't call. There are ($$$) hotels also.

So far, I have not made any reservations as we really don't have a real count. And after googling, I found there are plenty of hotel options, we could just do a walk-in's.

[wezul]

Yes, we need a count!

[Montauk]

Bummber -- looks like next week May 2nd - May 4th, it is going to rain all day in Illinois and Missouri as per the weatherman. :bow

[Beemer01]

Keep checking - anyhow occasional showers never stop intrepid Beemer riders.:kbasa

[uncutshirt]

Yes, we need a count!

My plan is ride out with you on the 2nd but return that night or the next morning. I may or may not be able to hook-up for the ride back

[uncutshirt]

We can meet 7am for breakfast at

Three Brothers
1220 S Eastwood Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-5606

(corner of Lake St. and Rt. 47, just north of US-14 and south of Rt. 120)

There's a gas station around the corner also. We fill our stomachs and gas tanks here.

We leave 8am.

7am in Woodstock? Can we do something a little further south?

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Guy, I think I may be out of commission. I am seeing Orthopedic surgeon to provide prognosis on the loose knee. I am in the process of getting separate opinions.

Why now, why not in winter.:banghead

[OU812]

Guy, I think I may be out of commission. I am seeing Orthopedic surgeon to provide prognosis on the loose knee. I am in the process of getting separate opinions.

Why now, why not in winter.:banghead
I feel your pain.:sick

[uncutshirt]

Guy, I think I may be out of commission. I am seeing Orthopedic surgeon to provide prognosis on the loose knee. I am in the process of getting separate opinions.

Why now, why not in winter.:banghead

Sorry to hear that Bik - how long would you be out?

[uncutshirt]

Lets regroup - what kind of group would we be if we let one missed ride let it all fall apart. Granted, physically we are falling apart :whistle Lets consider the 5/02 ride off and reschedule

A new approach:

Lets lay out a series of events and/or times to ride.
We then get together on the forum the day before every week every scheduled ride and do a roll call.
People committ then we ride. If not - there is next week.


Sound like a plan?

Any volunteers to put together a calender online? I know that I want to do the ride that Bik put together and the RA rally in June (I think). Personally, I have two off-road events (one in June and one in July) that I have paid for and committed. I know Martin is planning on Deal's Gap. Lets get those events up there and see who can come when and for what...

Rock on ~ Curt

[Beemer01]

How about moving the Quincy ride to the weekend of June 13-15? Just a proposal. :dance

[Montauk]

Sorry to hear that Bik - how long would you be out?

Well, I saw one doc last week, I'm supposed to see him this Thursday, but since I couldn't make the MRI appointment, that would be rescheduled. I am looking for the second opinion, probably at one of the university hospitals.

I think I'm nearing to wear just tension band around the knee on a regular basis till it gets fixed. After I saw the doc last week, he had to pull the knew few times to measure how loose, I think that kinda aggravated it a bit too.

Hoping that I could put some sort of high tension or a brace until then and ride the bike.:bikes

I am actively going to check out the rides, but will decide last minute whether to go or not, hence, I cannot as yet commit on a future date.:bikes

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Sorry to hear the ride fell apart - My plan B is to join my ABATE buddies for a Saturday ride to Springfield, party, spend the nite in a hotel. Sunday AM is the "Freedom Rally", then ride back
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[wezul]

I thought you were off for Arkansas!
Wuh hoppen?

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Turns out this weekend would have been a very bad weather situation. Rain was so bad down South that I pulled my vehicle off the road to let it ease - did see some drenched and miserable motorcyclists too.

Arkansas saw some pretty serious weather too.

Live to ride again.

[wezul]

We were shooting for Monroe but made it just to Janesville.
Yes, we were right to abort the weather south and west was just too spooky. I don't like hail, lightning or ice.
Hey, not too early to say "Say ya to da GR3, eh"? Weekend of the 16th, Soldiers Grove, Wi.

[Beemer01]

On the 14th I leave for Ontario's Quetico Wilderness area - on my bike. I'm packed and ready to leave - including my kevlar paddle. Gear, clothing and food for ten days in the panniers, top box and a portage pack strapped pillion.

I'll be riding 550 miles up and taking a canoe out for a ten day 110 mile loop ... returning on the 27th.

Should make for an interesting 'dual-sport' ride report.:bolt

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ghostridery2k:

DUDE!

Awesome pics!
Great day!

I had my version of that day at the Slimy Crud Run near Baraboo, WI.

Sucks to be us eh?!?!?!? :eat

:D

[OU812]

I had a blast last fall at the Crud run. Lots of rat bikes this last time around?
Martin...did I see you on ADV ride report?:bolthttp:
http://cannonshot.smugmug.com/photos/289020616_BU5fC-M.jpg

[OU812]

Looky here, I got a Hardley!
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/SDavage650008.jpg
:dunno :laugh :lurk

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[Spike1100]

I am ready to ride for at least 4 hours tomorrow - meet up in the AM?

[cheesewhiz]

I am ready to ride for at least 4 hours tomorrow - meet up in the AM?

I'm game!

Details?

[Spike1100]

You're in Wisconsin? It looks like just me and a biker grandpa are goin for a ride out of Warrenville at 9 this morning, heading south/west.

Everyone else was leaving town. For a future ride in WI, would like to go through or camp the Wildcat Mountain area... maybe we should make a plan :-)

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Hate to see that happen - my worse fear isa driver not paying attention rather that some stupid thing I may do. I hope he is ok

[uncutshirt]

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BTW anybody riding this weekend?[/QUOTE]


naughty - naughty :nono

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[Beemer01]

Did 1262 miles in 3 days of riding - 547 the last day. Frost on the Beemer several times... ran like a champ though 85MPH across much of Wisconsin.

Motorcycle safety course next weekend.

[Beemer01]

Anyone interested in trying this again perhaps a 3 day weekend in late June? Bik did such a wonderful job planning this, it'd be a shame not to do this ride.

The roads down there are as pretty as any in Illinois - the Mississippi is wide and the roads are in good shape.

June 20-22?

[uncutshirt]

Anyone interested in trying this again perhaps a 3 day weekend in late June? Bik did such a wonderful job planning this, it'd be a shame not to do this ride.

The roads down there are as pretty as any in Illinois - the Mississippi is wide and the roads are in good shape.

June 20-22?

I can do the week after - My daughter's dance recital is on the 21st.

[uncutshirt]

Did 1262 miles in 3 days of riding - 547 the last day. Frost on the Beemer several times... ran like a champ though 85MPH across much of Wisconsin.

Motorcycle safety course next weekend.

Good on 'ya!

[Beemer01]

I can do the weekend of the 28th and 29th. A bit smaller ride since I'm booked on that Friday until mid day - but still worth doing IMHO.

Any other takers?

[ghostridery2k]

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[Montauk]

This past winter I spent tons of hours planning all sorts of rides, and high hopes etc., but now I'm the middle of a company relocation process to the silicon valley area. This means, that my ride time commitments will be very less, and often I don't get time to check message boards.

June 21/22 is out as my spouse is flying to the west, and I won't be able to make it.

I'm hoping that I can do 3 rides here - Missouri, RA Rally, and Gillette. Can't ask for more. I'll chime in based on how things are comming along at my end.

[ghostridery2k]

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[Beemer01]

You're finally legit!

Very nice job by the way - she's beautiful!

[ghostridery2k]

saturday ride,anybody??full day 7am start:stick

[OU812]

Martin, you made the only choice for color. NICE!
This is my latest:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/XL1200003.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/XL1200002.jpg

[Beemer01]

Do you get to dress up like a pirate now too? ARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!:stick


LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES! (Evidently helmets do not.)

You really need some more chrome on that bike. (are those pink flames???)

[ghostridery2k]

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[OU812]

I am still looking for the oil leaks. None yet!

[Spike1100]

It's probably not leaking because it's a nice S&S motor (not factory HD)

[OU812]

Well it is up for sale(pink is not for me). I picked up an 03' V-ROD on E-BAY. Got to make room!:whistle

[OU812]

It's probably not leaking because it's a nice S&S motor (not factory HD)
Just the carb.:p

[OU812]

The sporty is on E-Bay. This is my KEEPER:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/Vrod2.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/Vrod.jpg
I call it "The Gladiator" for all the spikes.:laugh

[wezul]

:jawdrop

[Beemer01]

Though the VRod is a slick looking machine. Do you still have the LT?

[OU812]

The LT is and will always be around. V-Rod is for play, LT is for the serious riding.;) :laugh

[Beemer01]

June 28th and 29th - Nice ride down on Saturday - dinner and a ride back along the Mississippi on Sunday.

Curt and I are planning on doing Bik's routes - any other takers?

[ghostridery2k]

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[OU812]

June 28th and 29th - Nice ride down on Saturday - dinner and a ride back along the Mississippi on Sunday.

Curt and I are planning on doing Bik's routes - any other takers?
I am off and may be ready to ride. V-Rod ok to tag along? Martin, use your spell check.:laugh

[Beemer01]

The V-Rod will be a great addition - German designed anyhow!:german

Martin - this IS a two day trip!:type

My aim is to meet somewhere early Saturday for breakfast - not sure where Curt lives - and head out with Bik's routes slipped into my tank bag... I know Starved Rock was the first interesting stretch! Light a candle for good weather!

I'm figuring on camping unless there is a strong concenus that we find other lodging that involves a roof over our heads.

[ghostridery2k]

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[Beemer01]

Quincy is on this side if the Mississippi. In fact both of them are. And this Quincy is high on the bluffs above the river.

Not making fun of this - odds are my son and I will be heading down in a few days to volunteer in the levees. If it's not too late.

[OU812]

With ANY luck the water will have receded by then.:lurk

[ghostridery2k]

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[Beemer01]

The river crested yesterday due to levees breaking well North on the Mississippi - draining billions and billions of cubic meters of water out of a river will do that.

Anyhow, the bridges will be reopening soon, and I can certainly take my camping gear. I have a 2 man tent etc. Does this crew want to camp or find a cheap motel?

[ghostridery2k]

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[OU812]

i think in this case motel will be bether option.less gear lighter bikes more fun.:thumb
+1. I may be out of town already, but I can change my plans(according to the weather).

[Beemer01]

I'll scout out a deal on line. $75 or so a room last time I checked.

[OU812]

HA! Family reunion canceled. I am ready to ride. Sort of.:lurk
Made it 100 miles today but needed ice.:doh
I rode with the "Harley Neighbors" today. At least I have the fastest Harley.:bolt

[Beemer01]

Buddy of mine who rides a nicely maintained Turbo, so we are 4 or 5 for the ride. Haven't heard from Curt, so need to hear from him. Curt?:brow

Where should we plan on meeting Saturday morning? My thought is to get an early start and eat breakfast just West of Starved Rock....:eat

Riding light and fast this trip.

[JCabranes]

June 28th and 29th - Nice ride down on Saturday - dinner and a ride back along the Mississippi on Sunday.

Curt and I are planning on doing Bik's routes - any other takers?

I'll try, but Saturday may be a problem. Let me know your end point and I'll meet you there if I can get away. Being the cheap SOB that I am... anyone want to share a room?

[OU812]

I'll try, but Saturday may be a problem. Let me know your end point and I'll meet you there if I can get away. Being the cheap SOB that I am... anyone want to share a room?
Jack, (I am cheap) if you show I will share a room. If you don't someone else will be spared my snoring.:ear
I am up for the ride. Just might try to ride the LT beforehand to see if I can take it instead.:whistle

[Beemer01]

Those of us not riding LTs will be riding light and fast.:hide

[OU812]

Those of us not riding LTs will be riding light and fast.:hide
Well as of now it looks like no rain so I will ride the Rod. The front fender is so chopped down that if I get caught in the rain I will get soaked.:laugh

[ghostridery2k]

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[JCabranes]

Jack, (I am cheap) if you show I will share a room. If you don't someone else will be spared my snoring.:ear
I am up for the ride. Just might try to ride the LT beforehand to see if I can take it instead.:whistle

Great... what is the end point?

[Beemer01]

I've reached out to Bik to get another copy of his final ride document. If any of you still have it send it over to me, as I recall that our friend may be relocating to California these days.

In any event, I'll have a final meeting point selected for us in the event that there are laggards.;) :drink

S/B a wonderful weekend for a ride - sunny and 84F!

[uncutshirt]

I've reached out to Bik to get another copy of his final ride document. If any of you still have it send it over to me, as I recall that our friend may be relocating to California these days.

In any event, I'll have a final meeting point selected for us in the event that there are laggards.;) :drink

S/B a wonderful weekend for a ride - sunny and 84F!

I tried to post it but too big but have it at: http://uncutmotorrad.com/files/folders/maps/entry14.aspx

[uncutshirt]

Buddy of mine who rides a nicely maintained Turbo, so we are 4 or 5 for the ride. Haven't heard from Curt, so need to hear from him. Curt?:brow

Where should we plan on meeting Saturday morning? My thought is to get an early start and eat breakfast just West of Starved Rock....:eat

Riding light and fast this trip.

Wow - stay off the forum for a couple of weeks and there are all these plans. I want in - let me clear this weekend with the woman... she has been gone for a few days on business and may have plans - probably not 'though.

[uncutshirt]

Anyone else heading up to the MOA rally this year. I am shipping the Six days in the Dirt this year - Gillette does not sound fun but getting there may be - Who's in?

I need toi double-check but I should be free for a good long road trip...

[Beemer01]

Leaving Lake Forest early morning on July 14th - me on my 85 K100RS and a buddy on his 99 1100KL.:german

Figuring 2 1/2 days out to the party. Maybe less, maybe more.:bar

Anyone is welcome to join us.

[OU812]

Martin, that sucks! Fuking cagers form another land should be shot on site. (if they do run).
Beemer, what is a "1100KL"?

[ghostridery2k]

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[OU812]

Redline tires. Nice!

[Beemer01]

I think the 1999 K series was a 4 valve 1000 cc engine - might be wrong, but thought that became the 1100.

Anyhow he's riding a 1999 K Series LT, not a KL.

[JCabranes]

Flood warnings for the Quincy area. Wear your rubber undergarments

[Beemer01]

The lower areas near the river may be damp however.

[uncutshirt]

The lower areas near the river may be damp however.

I am coming this weekend :brad

[Beemer01]

Where should we be meeting to start the ride? Not certain where you live.

[Beemer01]

I've reserved 3 rooms with double beds in Quincy and secured with my CC. Need a headcount - $68/room

Bryan
Curt
Martin
JC
OU812?

My other guy can't make it - am I missing anyone?:bolt

Oh, JC are you still planning on coming in a bit later? If so the hotel is a Holiday Inn at 201 S. 3rd Street, Quincy, Ill.

[OU812]

I can't ride the V-Rod in the rain until I get my stock fender(on Ebay right now and 2 days left for the auction) as I will get soaked.:laugh

[uncutshirt]

I've reserved 3 rooms with double beds in Quincy and secured with my CC. Need a headcount - $68/room

Bryan
Curt
Martin
JC
OU812?

My other guy can't make it - am I missing anyone?:bolt

Oh, JC are you still planning on coming in a bit later? If so the hotel is a Holiday Inn at 201 S. 3rd Street, Quincy, Ill.


Martin said a friend of his may come along

[Beemer01]

But my deposit is on the line. Need confirmation by tomorrow individually. If I don't hear from you I'll adjust the number of rooms to the people who actually confirmed.:blush

Saturday morning 7:45 meeting location - Corner Bakery 1901 E Woodfield Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 240-1111.

Unless I hear otherwise, we'll plan on being in gear and heading out by 8:15AM? :bolt

My cell is 312-804-2293

[ghostridery2k]

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[uncutshirt]

But my deposit is on the line. Need confirmation by tomorrow individually. If I don't hear from you I'll adjust the number of rooms to the people who actually confirmed.:blush

Saturday morning 7:45 meeting location - Corner Bakery 1901 E Woodfield Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 240-1111.

Unless I hear otherwise, we'll plan on being in gear and heading out by 8:15AM? :bolt

My cell is 312-804-2293

I'm in
live in naperville
have not looked at map hook up somewhere west of chicago?

[OU812]

I sent you a PM. I can't ride (the V-Rod) in the rain and it looks like there will be plenty on Saturday. Sorry guys, I know you will miss me!:laugh

[Beemer01]

It'll be you, me, Martin and perhaps his friend. Can you meet at the Corner Bakery?

[uncutshirt]

It'll be you, me, Martin and perhaps his friend. Can you meet at the Corner Bakery?

I'll be there
my cell 847 567 0949

[Beemer01]

753 miles in two days - Top speed for the participants varied. Greatly. Saturday sunny and mild - with some real cross winds. Sunday more variable, but worth the ride.

What roads! Who knew Illinois had treasures like this!:clap

Ride report to follow as soon as I figure out the 'harder than it needs to be' photo posting system here.

Turned out to be Curt, Martin and Bryan.

[Beemer01]

Cbrc

[Beemer01]

We started out early on Saturday morning, meeting up with Curt in Schaumburg at a coffee shop. At least I think it was, we were there before they opened.

Heading West, we finally found a Bagel/Coffee shop open and we were able to start to bring Curt back to life.

It was a beautiful Chicago day, clear, cool and dry with light breezes out of the West. As we cleared the suburbs to the West - staying off the slab - we passed through many small Illinois towns. Those farmers fortunate enough to have fields on higher ground look like they might have a good year - 'knee high by the Forth of July' - some of this corn was a lot higher than that.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/P6280287_01.jpg.

We reached Rockford and headed South along the Rock River. Roads along Rivers are often enchanting, and this morning ride was no exception. Recent high water and flooding was evident, but along this small river damage was minimal. We flew from shade to sun and back, sweeping thru tiny towns - stopping for a break across from the statue of Chief Blackhawk.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/P6270275_01.jpg

We stopped at the bridge over the Mississippi heading to Clinton, before doubling back to hit the River road South to the Quad Cities.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/P6270280.jpg

Martin showed how fast his Yamaha was by terrifying Curt and me with a rather high speed passing technique. Not for the faint of heart.

Eventually the Rock hits the Mississippi - here we stopped near the John Deere Museum for a quick lunch. No pictures here - Martin said he'd seen too many tractors growing up in Poland. (But I'll bet they weren't as pretty as a Deere!)

More to come later...

[ghostridery2k]

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[Beemer01]

We departed The Quad Cities after a lunch of fried everything and headed South paralleling the big river. Our intention was to follow the River Road, but high waters had caused sections of the road to be closed - so random detours were part of our day.

The West wind picked up abruptly as we augered South along some really beautiful and mostly empty two lane roads winding thru fields and forests. We think the highest gusts probably hit 45MPH... that'll push you off your line!

Finally we were back on the mighty Miss around Nauvoo, Illinois.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/P6280286_01.jpg

We stopped by the elaborately reconstructed Mormon settlement, mostly just to see the tremendous view of the River - probably a mile wide here with a sweeping 180 degree view of several miles. Mormons from all over the world seem to make pilgrimages here - lots of minivans full of well scrubbed and well behaved kids. Anyhow a nice site and one worth seeing.

We gassed up and started the final leg to Quincy. Bryan's Garmin walked us right into town and our hotel. Quincy - a town that probably saw its best days 100 years ago - has some fantastic homes... a whole district full as a matter of fact. The National Geographic refers to it as one of the ten most significant architecturial corners in the USA.

Not that any of us cared - 400 miles of riding and we were beat. Dinner was at a local Italian place.... not up to Chicago standards, but not bad.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/P6280288_01.jpg

More to come

[Beemer01]

Sunday morn we woke up bright and early. At least I did. The papers called for fair weather, low humidity and light breezes out of the West - perfect for our trip across Illinois on Route 24 to Peoria - thence to Starved Rock and back to Chicago.

We headed out after a light breakfast and over the Mississippi to one of Missouri's infamous fireworks tents. There are two bridges over this vast river... and the lower (older) bridge was closed. The lowest span was nearly under water with debris piled up against it. A week earlier this span was completely under water.

The damage from this season's strange flood was extensive North and South of Quincy.

One member purchased - ahemmm - some contraband and filled his pannier with the booty. I looked up at the darkening sky - the fair weather was starting to look a bit moist.

We started out exiting the "Show me" State going over the river and through the woods on Illinois 24.

Stop.

Illinois 24 between Quincy and Peoria is a great road - even as the dark skies opened up. No bad weather, just bad gear... we were prepared and rode on. The showers turned out to be scattered and disappeared completely in an hour or so.

We picked up the tempo - our moving average on this stretch was 57MPH according to my Garmin. The road snakes around and up and down - one perfectly lovely valley permitted me to roll on the throttle on a long downhill run with a dry and absolutely empty road in fine repair. Straight and true at a speed I won't mention here.

Suffice it to say that my K-100 still has the heart of a champion.

We had lunch on the Peoria waterfront - more fried everything -

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/P6290290_01.jpg
:eat
then headed up 6 to Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock is a small, but interesting park... that has a 10 mph speed limit. That's enforced. Well a pretty detour anyhow.

From there we slabbed it home - a great summer ride for our little rider's club.

Next trip? Who knows?

[OU812]

And no rain. Man I blew it!:banghead

[ghostridery2k]

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[ghostridery2k]

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[wezul]

I just wonder what bug thinnk just before colision with motorcycle traveling at 140mph?:scratch

BZZZZZ?

[Beemer01]

Is his butt.:violin

[ghostridery2k]

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[OU812]

Nice bikes! It takes a great deal of practice to ride the sand.:wow

[Beemer01]

August 22-24. Given that the riding season will be winding up soon, :violin anyone interested in doing a weekend ride out to here with me?

[ghostridery2k]

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[OU812]

Anyone want to ride Sunday? I am up for anything!

[Beemer01]

I'd better stay home this weekend and do maintenance on my bike:dance.

Martin - You still going to Wyoming?

[ghostridery2k]

stevo.i'm thinking on riding eater to full moon on Rt41 or if NITRO rides i will go to Elgin and go for short ride with them.let me know i don't have solid plans yet, Y2k

4pm update
ok, i'm going to Elgin in the morning ~8 am,not sure on routes for the day.

[ghostridery2k]

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[GrafikFeat]

my new to me ride triumph sprint st.

Looks like your pup likes it too by the way he/she is genuflecting! :bow

[wezul]

Hey, nice man.
That sort of looks like Martin's Triumph.

[OU812]

Riding to Wezul's and going from there. 7am

[ghostridery2k]

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[wezul]

Riding to Wezul's and going from there. 7am

Was that fun or what?
Mathiessen and Starved Rock and back in under 5 hrs.
Great ride guys, thanks!

[OU812]

Was that fun or what?
Mathiessen and Starved Rock and back in under 5 hrs.
Great ride guys, thanks!
Wish I had more time but better then sitting on my ars all day.:p
My ars is sore from the crappy seat on the V-Rod. Have to do something about that before I go anyplace far.:cry :stick

[OU812]

Here is my revised spike bike:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/Vrod-1.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/vrod1.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/003.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/002.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/001.jpg
53 spikes down to 19.;)

[uncutshirt]

Pretty - even for a Harley :stick

[uncutshirt]

August 22-24. Given that the riding season will be winding up soon, :violin anyone interested in doing a weekend ride out to here with me?

I'm in! I have been meaning to meet with Pete from Northern IL group for a while now. Plus get to stretch out my new K


Considering a new tagline -

Friends don't let Friends ride Boxers

[OU812]

Pretty - even for a Harley :stick
I have seen covers that they sell on the Rod site that say Porsche in place of Harley. :beer