Thinking of starting a riders group in Chicago 'burbs

[uncutshirt]

I saw Marcin today, he had an accident the other night, he's not sure what happened, but he lost control of a KTM he was riding, crashed and he woke up in a hospital 6 hours later.:sick

ATGATT saved him - his helmet, jacket and pants were toast - Doc has told him to stay off the bike for a while. KTM can be repaired.

He'll be OK. I think he's off MOA - so messages posted here won't be seen by him.

I just spoke to him. He said a raccoon ran out and under his wheel and he flew at @ 40mph over the bike and landed head first. At least that's what he was told. He does not remember. Must have been a big raccoon.

He won't be able ride or drive for a few weeks.

Only Marcin ... would be able to share a story like that ;)

Take Care Marcin

[Beemer01]

A beautiful day - wound up donning and plugging in my electric jacket liner around 12:30 when the sun vanished somewhere East of Lake Geneva.:D


I like the colors of the Wisconsin farmlands and forests this time of year.

Watch out for Bambi however.:nono

I gather the rest of the crew has parked their bikes for the season?:cry

[womanridge]

A beautiful day - wound up donning and plugging in my electric jacket liner around 12:30 when the sun vanished somewhere East of Lake Geneva.:D


I like the colors of the Wisconsin farmlands and forests this time of year.

Watch out for Bambi however.:nono

I gather the rest of the crew has parked their bikes for the season?:cry

+1 on Bambi, my greatest fear. I did a "stroll" ride around Lake Geneva a few times this fall. Haven't parked yet, but it's not far away. Such a sad time regarding riding, but trip planning for 2010 will be on the agenda soon.

[OU812]

Marcin was back riding WAY before the doctors advice.:bow

[ghostridery2k]

Marcin was back riding WAY before the doctors advice.:bow
:wave

[ghostridery2k]

What happen to a Chicago group?Hmmm...........................?

Anybody out there ????????:scratch

How about another tech day in April?

[OU812]

Sunday at The Full Moon. 8:30 am. STN-ers will be there.:kiss
And next Sunday:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292843&page=93

[ghostridery2k]

:scratch is this thread dead?

[careycsg]

They are all hanging out over on ADV

[OU812]

Or here:
http://www.meetup.com/Chicagoland-Dual-Sport-Motorcycle-Club/

[ghostridery2k]

ADD rider?

[Holly]

If anyone knows the Chicago rider who is heading for the Tetons--planned to go to Redmond but his friends backed out--please tell him the rider he stopped to help on I-80 in WY is OK. I had sudden onset vertigo. I did try to continue after he stopped and helped me, but it was impossible and I waited for a trooper to come by and call an ambulance (no cell reception there.) I am much better now and truly appreciate his stopping to assist.

Holly

[wezul]

A couple days ago I'm at Old 53 and DuPage waiting for the light to change on my Vespa and here comes an RT heading north on 53, a male clad in shorts and a t-shirt. (oh no, where are the gear police?! I was wearing the same, I'm so ashamed)

Was that you?!

[jers99lt]

A couple days ago I'm at Old 53 and DuPage waiting for the light to change on my Vespa and here comes an RT heading north on 53, a male clad in shorts and a t-shirt. (oh no, where are the gear police?! I was wearing the same, I'm so ashamed)

Was that you?!

I can ... almost ... understand not being ATGATT, since it's been so hot around here lately. I happen to be doctors orders sidlined from riding for the next 3 months due to a cervical fusion, but I've still worn ATGATT in the summer. I'd rather be hot than to have to heal from road rash.

Jer

[ghostridery2k]

bump!

[Beemer01]

Da Moon tomorrow and then a sprint up to the Rustic Roads of Wisconsin?:dance

[ghostridery2k]

Da Moon tomorrow and then a sprint up to the Rustic Roads of Wisconsin?:dance


I must miss this post, i was home :banghead

[careycsg]

Ttt

[OU812]

This weather has to take a turn...Right?:blush

[careycsg]

The season opener for the Chicago Region BMW Owners Association hot dog night ride. 7:00 PM at Portillos 7740 W. Roosevelt in Forest Park. Throw on some insulation and come on out!

[geoelement]

I guess I am not surfing on the net enough these days cause I would have loved to go get a Hot Dog! Got the GS out today and rode to work the loooong way and it felt WONDERFUL! I was worried about the cagers but surprisingly they were very respectful today.

Put saddle bags back on today and will be back on the road again tomorrow. Man I love Spring!!!!!!

[26667]

I guess I am not surfing on the net enough these days cause I would have loved to go get a Hot Dog! Got the GS out today and rode to work the loooong way and it felt WONDERFUL! I was worried about the cagers but surprisingly they were very respectful today.

Put saddle bags back on today and will be back on the road again tomorrow. Man I love Spring!!!!!!

I was up in Toronto from just before hallowe'en and back in Chgo mid-Dec. man is this Spring WEL-come!! Took a little ride a couple days ago, and off on another little spin today. Can't wait to get down to Seymour's and put on new shox and do the seasonal tune-up. I'm so stupid-giddy-happy about riding again I just had to reply.:boldpurpl

[geoelement]

It has been quite a winter up in Toronto so this must feel almost like summer now! :clap

Looking forward to riding this morning but found I was running late. Hopped on the bike and started down the road. Made a steep left turn from a stop and "something" happened and the bike fell on the left side. There was not stopping it!!! I was pretty mad at myself because I was thinking about being late and not the ride itself. I guess it was a lesson learned early this summer and no major damage to me or the bike.:brow

Just a reminder for everyone to take it slow, go over your bike before you ride and THINK about what your doing and what is going on around you.

Be safe!

[norton1]

Apologies if this has been done before but I could not find what I was looking for and I want to test the waters for interest.

There are three things that I look for when I am looking at motorcycle tours: Friends, Support, and Expertise. Isn’t that why we pay for tours but that is not what tour operators advertise – they advertise the experience first and all else second. “See Copper Canyon … yada yada … and the friendly and experienced guides… yada yada"

So … I was thinking that I am satisfying what I want out of travel as an indirect result of paying the premium of an organized tour. I suspect others do the same. All we want is to go out and ride off the beaten path– swap stories – have a few drinks – and have someone call 911 if we break a leg

Let’s form a group for the express purpose of getting out there and supporting each other on a motorcycle without paying that premium. Here is my proposal:
• Let’s get together for an extended trip once year – about 5 days or so
• Optionally, overseas trip proposal - once every year – go/no-go depending on interest, e.g. ring tour of Iceland for two weeks
• Plus, twice a year – long weekend trips somewhere agreeable to most

That’s it. We all are busy people and it’s tough to find time to ride but if we agree to just a few ground rules – we’ll be on our way:
• We pay our own way
• Simple majority wins
• We try to make the trips
• We take care of each other on the road

We all have a common purpose that will satisfy our individual goals. In this way, we’ll be getting exactly what we want out of trip: Travel is better with friends; there is someone to help or call for help when things go wrong. What we are missing is the local and practical expertise that an experienced tour operator can provide but with all things being equal, I would prefer to learn with friends rather than from a tour company.

I'll sponsor the website and serve as an administrator. All are welcome regardless of location or bike.

~ curt

Where in the burbs are you I am in n.w. Indiana always looking for some one who wants to ride. Have a 1984 r100rt,and 2005 k1200s.so can ride with various styles of riders

[OU812]

I got to ride last Friday and this past Saturday. Even did some gravel with a few GS's. I was able to keep them at bay!:nyah






:brow

[ghostridery2k]

The season opener for the Chicago Region BMW Owners Association hot dog night ride. 7:00 PM at Portillos 7740 W. Roosevelt in Forest Park. Throw on some insulation and come on out!
details,when??

[OU812]

21-Mar.....Wiener Take All.....1117 Weiland Road.....Buffalo Grove.....847-634-2325
28-Mar.....Mickey's Ribs.....17432 Oak Park Ave.....Tinley Park.....708-444-0928

04-Apr.....Steamers of Winfield.....27W213 Geneva Road.....Winfield.....630-665-2050
11-Apr.....East of Edens.....6350 N. Cicero Ave.....Chicago.....773-545-8888
18-Apr.....Franksville.....3550 N. Harlem Ave.....Chicago.....773-237-5848
25-Apr.....Gemato's Grill.....1566 W. Ogden.....Naperville.....630-778-9990

02-May.....Five Star Bar.....1424 W. Chicago Ave.....Chicago.....312-850-2555
09-May.....Photo's Hot Dogs.....310 N. Northwest Hwy.....Palatine.....847-705-1111
16-May.....Zelly's Hot Dogs.....920 E. Roosevelt Road.....Lombard.....630-268-3756
23-May.....Pop's Italian Beef .....14279 Wolf Road.....Orland Park.....708-403-9070
30-May.....Maxwell's Hotdogs.....551 S. 8th St. (Rte 31).....West Dundee.....847-551-8888

06-Jun.....Superdawg.....333 Milwaukee Ave.....Wheeling.....847-459-1980
13-Jun.....Tasty Dog.....708 Lake Street.....Oak Park.....708-383-2645
20-Jun.....Scooby's Red Hots.....4319 Prince.....Downers Grv.....630-769-1678
27-Jun.....North: Fodrak's.....327 S. Milwaukee Ave.....Libertyville.....847-816-8111
27-Jun.....South: AJ's Hotdogs .....342 West Maple (US 30) .....New Lenox.....815-485-8922

04-Jul.....Holiday - No Ride
11-Jul.....Paul's Pizza & Hot Dogs.....3044 S. Wolf Road.....Westchester.....708-531-9080
18-Jul.....Huntley Dairy Mart.....10706 State Rte 47.....Huntley.....847-669-5737
25-Jul.....Strat's Restaurant.....231 E. North Ave Rte 64.....Villa Park.....630-832-0435

01-Aug.....Papa Gus Gyros.....454 N. Rand Rd (US 12).....Lake Zurich.....847-550-6027
08-Aug.....Teddy's Red Hots.....6310 Main Street.....Downers Grove.....630-968-8444
15-Aug.....Shorty's.....123 W. Irving Park Rd.....Wood Dale.....630-694-9266
22-Aug.....Bulldog's Red Hots....32 N. Island Ave.....Batavia.....630-879-9000
29-Aug.....North: Tore & Luke's.....2083 Rand Rd (US 12).....Palatine.....847-358-9333
29-Aug.....South: Johnnie's Wee-Nee Wagon.....15743 S. Crawford Ave.....Markham.....708-333-8584

05-Sep.....Fratello's.....Routes 12 & 120.....Round Lake.....815-344-2692
12-Sep.....Superdawg.....6363 N. Milwaukee Ave.....Chicago.....773-763-0660
19-Sep.....Luke's of Lake Bluff.....203 N. Waukegan Rd.....Lake Bluff.....847-615-9705
26-Sep.....Nicky's Red Hots.....335 Ogden Ave.....Naperville.....630-527-1200

03-Oct.....Phil's Kastle.....3532 E. 95th Street.....Chicago.....773-734-9591
10-Oct.....Mr. C's Hot Dogs & More.....1350 E. Chicago St. (Rt 19).....Elgin.....847-888-4600
17-Oct.....Henry's Drive-In.....6031 W. Ogden.....Cicero.....708-656-9433
24-Oct.....Poochie's Hot Dogs.....3832 W. Dempster St.....Skokie.....847-673-0100
31-Oct.....Debo's Dogs.....19866 S. Harlem Ave.....Frankfort.....815-464-6796

07-Nov.....Delicious Redd's.....2 East Main Street.....Lake Zurich.....847-847-1252
14-Nov.....SmashBurger.....842 N. Randall Road.....Batavia.....630-593-5030
21-Nov.....Connie's Beef.....7501 W. Grand.....Elmwood Park.....708-452-6500
28-Nov.....Portillo's.....806 W. Dundee Rd......Arlington Hts......847-870-0870

[ghostridery2k]

21-Mar.....Wiener Take All.....1117 Weiland Road.....Buffalo Grove.....847-634-2325
28-Mar.....Mickey's Ribs.....17432 Oak Park Ave.....Tinley Park.....708-444-0928

04-Apr.....Steamers of Winfield.....27W213 Geneva Road.....Winfield.....630-665-2050
11-Apr.....East of Edens.....6350 N. Cicero Ave.....Chicago.....773-545-8888
18-Apr.....Franksville.....3550 N. Harlem Ave.....Chicago.....773-237-5848
25-Apr.....Gemato's Grill.....1566 W. Ogden.....Naperville.....630-778-9990

02-May.....Five Star Bar.....1424 W. Chicago Ave.....Chicago.....312-850-2555
09-May.....Photo's Hot Dogs.....310 N. Northwest Hwy.....Palatine.....847-705-1111
16-May.....Zelly's Hot Dogs.....920 E. Roosevelt Road.....Lombard.....630-268-3756
23-May.....Pop's Italian Beef .....14279 Wolf Road.....Orland Park.....708-403-9070
30-May.....Maxwell's Hotdogs.....551 S. 8th St. (Rte 31).....West Dundee.....847-551-8888

06-Jun.....Superdawg.....333 Milwaukee Ave.....Wheeling.....847-459-1980
13-Jun.....Tasty Dog.....708 Lake Street.....Oak Park.....708-383-2645
20-Jun.....Scooby's Red Hots.....4319 Prince.....Downers Grv.....630-769-1678
27-Jun.....North: Fodrak's.....327 S. Milwaukee Ave.....Libertyville.....847-816-8111
27-Jun.....South: AJ's Hotdogs .....342 West Maple (US 30) .....New Lenox.....815-485-8922

04-Jul.....Holiday - No Ride
11-Jul.....Paul's Pizza & Hot Dogs.....3044 S. Wolf Road.....Westchester.....708-531-9080
18-Jul.....Huntley Dairy Mart.....10706 State Rte 47.....Huntley.....847-669-5737
25-Jul.....Strat's Restaurant.....231 E. North Ave Rte 64.....Villa Park.....630-832-0435

01-Aug.....Papa Gus Gyros.....454 N. Rand Rd (US 12).....Lake Zurich.....847-550-6027
08-Aug.....Teddy's Red Hots.....6310 Main Street.....Downers Grove.....630-968-8444
15-Aug.....Shorty's.....123 W. Irving Park Rd.....Wood Dale.....630-694-9266
22-Aug.....Bulldog's Red Hots....32 N. Island Ave.....Batavia.....630-879-9000
29-Aug.....North: Tore & Luke's.....2083 Rand Rd (US 12).....Palatine.....847-358-9333
29-Aug.....South: Johnnie's Wee-Nee Wagon.....15743 S. Crawford Ave.....Markham.....708-333-8584

05-Sep.....Fratello's.....Routes 12 & 120.....Round Lake.....815-344-2692
12-Sep.....Superdawg.....6363 N. Milwaukee Ave.....Chicago.....773-763-0660
19-Sep.....Luke's of Lake Bluff.....203 N. Waukegan Rd.....Lake Bluff.....847-615-9705
26-Sep.....Nicky's Red Hots.....335 Ogden Ave.....Naperville.....630-527-1200

03-Oct.....Phil's Kastle.....3532 E. 95th Street.....Chicago.....773-734-9591
10-Oct.....Mr. C's Hot Dogs & More.....1350 E. Chicago St. (Rt 19).....Elgin.....847-888-4600
17-Oct.....Henry's Drive-In.....6031 W. Ogden.....Cicero.....708-656-9433
24-Oct.....Poochie's Hot Dogs.....3832 W. Dempster St.....Skokie.....847-673-0100
31-Oct.....Debo's Dogs.....19866 S. Harlem Ave.....Frankfort.....815-464-6796

07-Nov.....Delicious Redd's.....2 East Main Street.....Lake Zurich.....847-847-1252
14-Nov.....SmashBurger.....842 N. Randall Road.....Batavia.....630-593-5030
21-Nov.....Connie's Beef.....7501 W. Grand.....Elmwood Park.....708-452-6500
28-Nov.....Portillo's.....806 W. Dundee Rd......Arlington Hts......847-870-0870


R u going to the Buffalo Grove spot today(mar21) Steve?

[Bob T]

04-Apr.....Steamers of Winfield.....27W213 Geneva Road.....Winfield.....630-665-2050


Not only is this a couple of blocks from my house...but the 4th of April is my birthday....

[geoelement]

Not only is this a couple of blocks from my house...but the 4th of April is my birthday....

Mine B'day is also the 4th but unfortunately I will be in San Francisco on business. Have a Hot Dog for me will ya!

[careycsg]

It was a brisk one tonight with a dozen or so riders showing up in Buffalo Grove. Nice seeing and speaking to Martin with a sweet K1200RS. You don't have to ride a Beemer as we had a couple of fine Milwaukee Vibrators in attendance. Thanks for posting the seasons schedule Steve O'. Come on out and join a fun group, kick some tires and do a little BS'ing.

[ghostridery2k]

It was a brisk one tonight with a dozen or so riders showing up in Buffalo Grove. Nice seeing and speaking to Martin with a sweet K1200RS. You don't have to ride a Beemer as we had a couple of fine Milwaukee Vibrators in attendance. Thanks for posting the seasons schedule Steve O'. Come on out and join a fun group, kick some tires and do a little BS'ing.

You mean a K1200R.:violin

[careycsg]

Sorry Martin! Correct model noted.

[OU812]

You mean a K1200R.:violin
Picky, picky, picky.....:laugh

[rebake]

Mine B'day is also the 4th but unfortunately I will be in San Francisco on business. Have a Hot Dog for me will ya!

My birthday is also on the 4th.58 this year...Ed

[OU812]

I am playing your numbers in the lotto, somehow.:laugh

[ghostridery2k]

Picky, picky, picky.....:laugh

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/ghostridery2k/DSCF6003.jpg

[OU812]

Pop a wheelie!
I am sure it will with ease!:thumb

[Scott C]

I would love to ride with a group of other riders. At the end of last year I lost my cousin rider buddy to a corporate move and earlier this year lost another rider friend who I had ridden with several times last summer and had planned to ride with almost everyday this summer. So needless to say I am looking for some people to ride with.

Thanks

[Beemer01]

This is a decidedly informal group - we often meeting on Sunday mornings at the Full Moon in Lake Bluff and ride Southern Wisconsin from there. Stay tuned - we even have tech days occasionally!

[careycsg]

Hi Brian! You need a meeting. LOL

Carey

[wezul]

This is a decidedly informal group - we often meeting on Sunday mornings at the Full Moon in Lake Bluff and ride Southern Wisconsin from there. Stay tuned - we even have tech days occasionally!

Decidedly. ;)

[Beemer01]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/Beemer10/RidingtheDragon.jpg :nyah

[careycsg]

Great shot. Check out the concentration in the eyes. Cool!

[OU812]

Here is a site that has rides almost every weekend and then some.
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php?board=29.0
And we do ride to farther away places to get some fun in....
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/img_5829.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/TiminTN.jpg
Of course the Rallies here can take a toll on ones body and mind!
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/morinsunshine.jpg:laugh

[careycsg]

Now you need to make Steamers in Winfield this Monday night for the Hot Dogs.

[OU812]

Now you need to make Steamers in Winfield this Monday night for the Hot Dogs.

Working til 7:20pm. Maybe?:brow

[wezul]

Of course the Rallies here can take a toll on ones body and mind!
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/ou812_o6/morinsunshine.jpg:laugh

A beautiful Tennessee morning.
The weather and his noggen were acting similarly after the night before. :ha

[OU812]

Foggy was the weather and mind......:brow

[jers99lt]

I'm hoping to make it to Steamer's tonight. I won't be on the R80RT, but the KLT is out from under its winter wraps! :groovy

Have fun,
Jer

[wezul]

The skillethead is saying something like 88 for a high today but the weather will be deteriorating later this afternoon so get your butts up and out and give your ride(s) a shakedown.
I got the RT out of mothballs yesterday, checked out a new windscreen I popped on. Wowzers, what a difference.
The F is next today.

August weather in April, get 'er done! :burnout

[Bob T]

Heading out in about 30 minutes...breakfast with my sister and then we will go from there for a bit...

Winds are suppose to pick up after noon...I just hate riding in high winds...

[rebake]

Did 350 miles yesterday,just to see if i could after being sickly most of the winter.Was pretty tired when i got home,but not any worse than the first ride usually brings..Ed

[wezul]

Good ride. Down to the Little Red Schoolhouse area. Run around the Saganashkee, over to Lemont and home again.
All bikes up and running. Will need to visit a dealer and get the periodic maintenance done. Then good to go!

[Scott C]

Did well over 150 miles yesterday and at some points could really feel the wind gusts moving my bike around.

Out the door at 5:30am, down the Eisenhower to Lake Shore Drive and that is where I could really feel the wind. On and off LSD up to Hollywood for breakfast and the Shuffle and then back on expressways out to DeKalb and finally back to Downers Grove.

Nice ride but at some points the wind was pretty bad.

[wezul]

The F8ST did quite well in the wind, I was surprised. I guess it presents a smaller profile than my RT. In a crosswind it was quite stable. Surprisingly the most bouncing I got was when I was headed into the wind.
Sure did feel good to be riding again.

[ghostridery2k]

The F8ST did quite well in the wind, I was surprised. I guess it presents a smaller profile than my RT. In a crosswind it was quite stable. Surprisingly the most bouncing I got was when I was headed into the wind.
Sure did feel good to be riding again.
I always liked smaller bikes in the wind,i like them under 500#with lower stand so they don't work like sailboats.Another think i noticed when riding Rt is when windshield was up felt like a tug boat trying fight the wind.All RT's with cupping of the front tire are caused by the weight of the wind pushing the tall windscreen down(wing/spoiler effect).You will be surprised how much is changed when a larger screen is used.At 70 mph you can double the down force on your front tire.

[wezul]

You will be surprised how much is changed when a larger screen is used. At 70 mph you can double the down force on your front tire.

Heya Martin! :wave

I will let you know. Just popped a Cee Bailey + 2 on the RT last weekend. Definitely changes airflow over the top.

[ghostridery2k]

Heya Martin! :wave

I will let you know. Just popped a Cee Bailey + 2 on the RT last weekend. Definitely changes airflow over the top.

On my tiger when i went from stock to cee bailey i noticed allot down force and more grip in speeds over 55.when using my other screen with adjustable spoiler i can tune my front end traction(all those in higher speeds)Running tall windshield front tire pressure should be increased,at list i do with good results in performance.

[OU812]

I managed 385 miles Sat. Worked Sunday....:banghead

[careycsg]

HoneyDo list killed me on Sunday. Rolled the tanker out on the driveway and had a few people stop and talk.

[ghostridery2k]

I got a no time to ride at the moment but i will try to get out on the bike this weekend.
To many bikes to get ready and everyone wants it "now".:laugh

[OU812]

I got a no time to ride at the moment but i will try to get out on the bike this weekend.
To many bikes to get ready and everyone wants it "now".:laugh
That is a good thing, right?:)

[ghostridery2k]

That is a good thing, right?:)

Everyone want's their bikes fixed yesterday.:rofl

Coming for a pizza thing tonight Steve?

[OU812]

I am out till 5/4. Hope I don't miss anything REALLY good!:bikes

[ghostridery2k]

So,who pissed off the weather man this morning?????:mad

[Scott C]

I dont know who did but I wish they would stop already.

I did get out yesterday for my Sunday morning LSD ride
and it was a little chilly. I dont know what was worse, the
weather or the potholes coming out of the city on I-55....jeez.

[Hollow Road Rider]

I'm new to this site, and middle aged. I live near the lake (the big lake) north of the city. I saw the first few posts on this subject of a Suburban Chicago group, so I skipped 71 pages to get here.

Did this group ever get organized?

—Tom

[ghostridery2k]

Yes ,but we hang out in other forums.

[Beemer01]

This is a VERY loosely (poorly?) organized group. :dunno However we've pulled off several weekends rides and a lot of Sunday rides.

The Chicago BMW MOA chapter, however is VERY organized with at least one ride a week from April thru November.:hug

I belong to both!

[OU812]

Who wants to sneak out for a short ride Sunday?
You know I have commitments later on......:bolt

[Scott C]

I usually get out on Sunday mornings...could meet up somewhere.
PM me.

[jers99lt]

I usually get out on Sunday mornings...could meet up somewhere.
PM me.

Could meet at my place (Warrenville) for a 2hr loop through Geneva, La Fox, Burlington, South Elgin and back down to W'ville on Rt-25. The loop skirts all those towns, so it's mostly on farm roads. Steve can split off, if he needs to, at any point since the loop tends to go to the Northwest.

Let me know,
Jer

[OU812]

I will tell/check with the wife and let you know.....:brow

[jers99lt]

I will tell/check with the wife and let you know.....:brow

Steve, careful while tell/check. It is Mother's Day this Sunday. Be ready to duck!

Jer

[OU812]

I know......;)

[sudani]

Steve doesn't have to ask!!!! He wears the pants.....right????

:p

[Hollow Road Rider]

This is a VERY loosely (poorly?) organized group. :dunno However we've pulled off several weekends rides and a lot of Sunday rides.

The Chicago BMW MOA chapter, however is VERY organized with at least one ride a week from April thru November.:hug

I belong to both!

Well, give a shout if you do a Sunday ride starting from the north end. I start out from Wilmette and my wife likes to ride pillion with me.

I'm looking to ride somewhere this coming Sunday.

[OU812]

I need to be home around 1pm. So let's go!:eat
And yes Susan, I wear THE pants! :)

[jers99lt]

At this point the weather is looking good enough. Meet at my house between 9/10:00?

Everyones welcome....send a PM for address/email/phone #.

Jer

[Different Drummer]

Newbie checking in.
Just stumbled on this thread...some great ideas for rides! Hoping to get to meet some of you folks in the near future!

[OU812]

I will ride with this group as it's close and I have met quite a few last year and this.
http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-dual-sport/events/16962283/

[jers99lt]

I will ride with this group as it's close and I have met quite a few last year and this.
http://www.meetup.com/Chicago-dual-sport/events/16962283/

Much closer to you, Steve. Especially being on a tight schedule. I'm going, since I got clearance, to ride the backroads of Kane county leaving between 9-10:00. Should be great riding weather Sunday. Wish I had more time to take a full day ride.

Have fun,
Jer

[OU812]

5 riders and what a sweet day to ride!:clap

[jers99lt]

5 riders and what a sweet day to ride!:clap

I should have joined you! No one showed, but had a great ride. Awesome day, huh?

Jer

[Hollow Road Rider]

5 riders and what a sweet day to ride!:clap

I'd like to know more about people's riding style before I show up for a new group ride.

Typically, I ride with mama on the back and I'm pretty conservative -- 5 or 10 above the limit, and no off roading yet. We like 2 lanes and back roads and few four lanes. Though we were on Rte 41 heading home from WI yesterday at about +10mph when I could see a beemer coming up on my 6. He kept weaving and advancing 'till he passed me and I was surprised to see this guy on a new RT with nothing on his head but a ball cap. I would not want to ride with him.

[OU812]

I'd like to know more about people's riding style before I show up for a new group ride.

Typically, I ride with mama on the back and I'm pretty conservative -- 5 or 10 above the limit, and no off roading yet. We like 2 lanes and back roads and few four lanes. Though we were on Rte 41 heading home from WI yesterday at about +10mph when I could see a beemer coming up on my 6. He kept weaving and advancing 'till he passed me and I was surprised to see this guy on a new RT with nothing on his head but a ball cap. I would not want to ride with him.
We are all very safe riders and you and your SO would have a great time!:bikes

[Beemer01]

We are ATGATT, and we let Martin set the pace. We eventually catch up to him - if we can find him. :nono

[OU812]

Martin or Marcin?:lurk

[wezul]

We are ATGATT, and we let Martin set the pace. We eventually catch up to him - if we can find him. :nono

:rofl

I don't know Bryan, you have that GT now . . . .

[Beemer01]

Marcin is now riding that Yellow K1200R, or RS. :nono

I'll always be looking at the back of his bikes.

[OU812]

Marcin is now riding that Yellow K1200R, or RS. :nono

I'll always be looking at the back of his bikes.
Need to get him in the turns.......:nyah

[ghostridery2k]

Need to get him in the turns.......:nyah

Are you trying to challenge me with the RT?:scratch

To be fear I take you up on it with my Tiger.

[OU812]

Are you trying to challenge me with the RT?:scratch

To be fear I take you up on it with my Tiger.
It's on!:violin




:laugh

[ghostridery2k]

I'd like to know more about people's riding style before I show up for a new group ride.

Typically, I ride with mama on the back and I'm pretty conservative -- 5 or 10 above the limit, and no off roading yet. We like 2 lanes and back roads and few four lanes. Though we were on Rte 41 heading home from WI yesterday at about +10mph when I could see a beemer coming up on my 6. He kept weaving and advancing 'till he passed me and I was surprised to see this guy on a new RT with nothing on his head but a ball cap. I would not want to ride with him.

This must be Stevo:stick

[OU812]

This must be Stevo:stick

Really? Really! I always keep the bean covered...:doh

[RapidRoadRescue]

Is this tread is dead:stick?

[Beemer01]

:bikes

[OU812]

:bikes
hey Brian!
What ya riding these days?
been too long since we had a ride together.:wave

[Beemer01]

When I'm riding - it's on a 2004 K1200GT - 130 hp to the rear wheels. Currently she is living at Martin's new house awaiting a ABS pump/computer transplant as those darn flashing lights on the dash were driving me crazy. I was also concerned that I'd evidently lost ABS for the rear wheel.

Full disclosure, while I love the sheer power of this K, I do miss the nice boxer engine (and simpler braking system) on the yellow R1150GS I sold a few years back. (Martin TOLD me to keep it and I ignored him. Duh.

We need to go riding again once the weather really does warm up!

:german

[RapidRoadRescue]

:bikes