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Paladin
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 09:00 pm: | 
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Bert
I think it depends on how long you will be here. Goto http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com for answers it is a very good site.
You know I have always been told there's only two things in Texas or Tay-Has which one are you. Mark Twain also said if he was given Hell and Texas he would live in hell and rent out Texas.
This is cool!
Kirk
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Sams
| | Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 01:34 pm: |
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Kirk, I am shocked and appalled at your shameless disregard of the female readers on our little site. Maybe you should consider sensitivity training or something along that line. In any case this will not be tolerated and we expect an apology will be posted by you soon. 
And now to something important, I know its raining but get in your cages anyway and come on out to the meeting tonight so you can get your plans for the summer set and have a little fun in the process. See you tonight, Sam
Sam Scolastico
Illinois H-D/Buell
1301 S. Harlem Ave.
Berwyn, IL. 60402
708-788-1300
Sam@ilharley.com
www.ilharley.com |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 02:41 pm: |
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I want to summarize a few highlights (regarding upcoming events) from last nights Windy City BRAG Chapter meeting for those who weren't there. Not much time to act on some of these, so here they are and hope you can join:
SLIMY CRUD RUN - Sunday, May 04
Brent and others are trailering up there Saturday around 4:00PM. Roger and others are leaving from Highland House at 8:30am sharp(!) on Sunday. They will ride north, then east. Me and Karl plan on leaving Sunday around 8:00am from NW suburbs (TBA) and will ride Rt 31 to Rt 12 to ???. Call my mobile 708 373-5445 by Saturday night if you want to tag up with us somewhere along the way. I'll provide details when you call (and we figure them out).
DEAL'S GAP RESERVATION - May 10
Last day to contact Brent to reserve camping space at Fontana Village. After that date, non-chapter riders will be invited.
ALTON, IL RUN - May 16-18
RANDY has planned run to greater St. Louis area, leaving Friday 12:noon from Midway. Much riding, events, rodeo are planned.
STARVED ROCK BRUNCH RUN - Sunday, May 18
Chapter ride, meeting at IL-HD parking lot at 8:00am. Expect departure by 8:30am (dare I say sharp. Ha!). Reservations at 12:noon, and we need to hit that time pretty close. Ray and I will plan fun route to the lodge, with options for scenic, twisty and long way home via Rock River (Dixon, IL) on return trip. Lots of options. Reservations for 20, but let Ray/Nancy know if you'll join so we can better plan. It would be great if you would post your intentions here, also.
$20 DYNO BASELINE RUN - Thursday, June 5
IL-HD have graciously offered $20 DYNO runs to paid, active Windy City BRAG members at our next chapter meeting. Ride you wreck to the next meeting, and let's see what's in there. Starts at 5:00PM. Contact Sam or Mike @ IL-HD for more info.
Fly
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Fly
| | Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 03:05 pm: |
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.....and how could I forget to include this event???
IL-HD WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE - Wednesday, May 28
Monthly ride, meeting (leaving??) IL-HD parking lot at 8:00PM. In our meeting, the chapter decided it's best to plan early in order to have a good turnout of Buelloholics. Yeah, it's not easy, but make your plans now and commit so we are assured a good turnout....'cuase it's going to be fun. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 04:54 pm: |
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er, Fly, we will NOT be riding North then East to get to the Slimey Crud Run from the Highland House . . . . . . .
more like NW |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 06:24 pm: |
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Bomber,
I thought for sure we could beat you guys up there if you would just turn East.
Don't let this little screw-up diminish your trust in the club's official road captain. Does this mean I'm fired?
See ya Sunday. |
Brentx1
| | Posted on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 11:33 pm: |
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Unempoyment is at a high point in the economy, I wonder if there are any unemployed road capts. out there. |
Paladin
| | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2003 - 08:27 am: |
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Rangers lead the way. |
Conandi
| | Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2003 - 10:08 am: |
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Fish abuse,such a pity!Andi & I are still in for whipping the dragon's butt! We will be riding down early,mon. or tues. Can somone trailering take our gear? We can bring it to the next meeting. Put us down for two dyno runs please.Riding season is among us.Let's roll...! |
Gravedigger
| | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2003 - 09:01 am: |
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Fly,
Could you email me the info on the Alton Run or post the info one the STL Storm fronts. I am sure some of the guys would meet you when in the area.
Keith
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X1bueller
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 11:39 am: |
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Crud Run Update-----
Well once again, due to a mechanical failure, we never made it to Lealand. We did, however manage to get as far as Sauk Prarie Buell for free Hot dogs and chips!
We left Church, err, the Highland House at 8:30 Sharp nd headed up 12 towards WI. We picked up Cjmblast allong In Richmond where Fly and other buzzed on by.
Those of us without 12V Battery Operated Underwear froze our way up to Pine Woods, Um Pine Grove, Pine......Oh Yea, BLUFF! We got there a little late ane most of the folks have already pulled out. After a short break, we saddled up and headed west.
On the way, my RPM's got stuck at 4,000. After taking off the air cleaner, we discovered the my throttle body had broken. The shaft carying the butterfly valve had broken. We tried everything; Liquid Weld, Nuts and Bolts, and Bubblegum. Nothing Held. Finally, Roger got it worked out with a couple of Zip ties to give me a range of 3,000 to 4,000 RPM's. We limped to Sauk Buell where, of course you can't just by the shaft, you have to drop $100 on a whole new throttle body, and they don't have the part. Not to mention that the TPS would be all screwed up anyway. Also, it didn't look to be much of a parking lot job to begin with.
We decided that it would be best to stick to 12 all the way home and the boys (and girl) would follow me all the way (Thanks Guys!)
So my thanks goes out to Bomber and Roger for not only thinking of EVERYTHING but stuck with me until I got home. These guys will never let you down! |
Chibueller
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:42 pm: |
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Jesus Murphy that sucks the big toe jam!
You mean you had to ride 45mph all the way home? Did you make it to work? Wanna do lunch? |
Bomber
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:43 pm: |
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Bill . . . you're email is bouncin, bud . . . . here's sumpin I learned from another X1 rider . . . . .
"The X1 Files has a section on that shaft problem. Is kind of interesting in reference to the new and old design." |
Chibueller
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:59 pm: |
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Seasonal Differences in the regions of the USA
>
> > 60 degrees -
> > Floridians wear coats, gloves, and wooly hats.
> > Chicago people sunbathe.
> >
> > 50 degrees -
> > New Yorkers try to turn on the heat.
> > Chicago people plant gardens.
> >
> > 40 degrees -
> > Italian cars won't start.
> > Chicago people drive with the windows down.
> >
> > 32 degrees -
> > Distilled water freezes.
> > Lake Michigan's water gets thicker.
> >
> > 20 degrees -
> > Californians shiver uncontrollably.
> > Chicago people have the last cookout before it gets cold.
> >
> > 15 degrees -
> > New York landlords finally turn up the heat.
> > Chicago people throw on a sweatshirt.
> >
> > 0 degrees -
> > Californians fly away to Mexico.
> > Chicago people lick the flagpole and throw on a light jacket over
>the sweatshirt.
> >
> > 20 below -
> > People in Miami cease to exist.
> > Chicago people get out their winter coats.
> >
> > 40 below -
> > Hollywood disintegrates.
> > Chicago's Girl Scouts begin selling cookies door to door.
> >
> > 50 below -
> > Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
> > Chicago people get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg.
> >
> > 60 below -
> > Microbial life survives on dairy products.
> > Illinois cows complain of farmers with cold hands.
> >
> > 460 below -
> > ALL atomic motion stops.
> > Chicago people start saying. . ."Cold 'nuff for ya??"
> >
> > 500 below -
> > Hell freezes over.
> > The Chicago Cubs win the World Series
> >
> > First you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is Chi-ca-go,
>or Cha-ca-ga depending on if you live North or South of Roosevelt Rd.
> >
> > Next, if your road map is more than a few weeks old, throw it out and buy new one. If in Naperville and your map is one day old, then it is already obsolete.
> >
> > Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Chicago has its own version of traffic rules... "Hold on and pray."
> >
> > There is no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Chicago. We all drive like that.
> >
> > All directions start with, "I-94"... which has no beginning and no end.
>
> > The morning rush hour is from 6 to 10. The evening rush hour is from 3 to 7. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning.
> >
> > If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended,
>cussed out and possibly shot. When you are the first one on the starting line, count to five when the light turns green before going to avoid crashing with all the drivers running the red light in cross-traffic.
> >
> > Construction on Northwest Tollway is a way of life and a permanent form of entertainment. We had sooooo much fun with that we have added Elgin O'Hare and the I-355 to the mix.
> >
> > All unexplained sights are explained by the phrase, "Oh, we're in Cicero!"
> > If someone actually has their turn signal on, it is probably a
>factory defect.
> >
> > Car horns are actually "Road Rage" indicators.
> >
> > All old ladies with blue hair in Mercedes have the right of way.
>Period.
> >
> > First Ave, LaGrange Rd, NW Highway, all mysteriously change names as you cross intersections (these are only a FEW examples).
> >
> > If asking directions in Cicero you must have knowledge of Spanish. If in Bridgeport, Mandarin Chinese will be your best bet. If you stop to ask directions on the West or South side you better be armed.
> >
> > A trip across town (east to west) will take a minimum of four hours, although many north/south freeways have unposted minimum speeds of 75.
> >
> > The minimum acceptable speed on the Dan Ryan is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy.
> >
> > The wrought iron on windows near Englewood and Austin is not ornamental.
> >
> > The Congress Expressway (Ike) is our daily version of NASCAR.
> >
> > The Dan Ryan is called "The Death Trap" for two reasons: "death" and "trap."
> >
> > If it's 100 degrees, it's Taste of Chicago. If it's 10 degrees and
> > sleeting/snowing, it's opening day at Sox Park. If it's rained 6
> > inches in the last hour, the Western open Golf Classic is in the
>second round.
> >
> > If you go to Wrigley Field pay the $25.00 to park in the "Cubs Lot".
> > Parking elsewhere could cost up to $2500 for damages, towing fees,parking tickets, etc. If some guy with a flag tries to get you to park in his yard, run over him.
> >
> > Chicago, there's no place like it!
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X1bueller
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 01:25 pm: |
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Thanks Bomber, I haven't been there in a while. I'll check it out. |
X1bueller
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 01:52 pm: |
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For all you other X1 Buellers, this is what was posted on the "X1 Files"..........
It started as what I thought was fuel starvation, possibly running out of fuel. I took off the air box to try to look at the throttle body, sure enough, the butterfly was jammed shut, and the pulley that the cables ride on was against the front head. I freed the stuck butterfly, and I thought I might try to limp the bike somewhere. I got it started and the vacuum in the throttle body pulled the broken shaft against the other piece, this resulted in a crude functioning throttle. It did not work too bad, I managed to get it up to highway speeds to ride to my dealer. I ordered a new throttle body and it has a larger diameter throttle shaft than the one that came on my 99 X1. The new one has a butterfly that is captured on both sides and the old one only has throttle shaft material on one side
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Cjmblast
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 02:15 pm: |
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You mean you had to ride 45mph all the way home?
He wasn't doing no darn 45mph that's for sure, more like 70 to 75mph, trust me, I know !!
CJM  |
X1bueller
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 03:24 pm: |
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45?????
I never said that!?!?! But I did have a choice between 10mph, 22mph, 43mph, and 70!
But it was still better than a GOOD day at work! |
Frankusm2
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 10:34 pm: |
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Sorry to hear some of you guys had trouble at the Crud Run. Also sorry we didn't cross paths.
Adam, Brent (brentx1), Dan (yellowx1), and I (frankusm2) went up on Saturday and spent the night in the comfort of the Skyview Motel in quaint Prairie du Sac.
Refreshed after a sumptuous breakfast at the Eat Fast and Go restaurant we started off for the Crud Run.
Unfortunately, we headed the wrong way. You see, Brent had never started the CR at the "start"
point. I had never finished it at the "finish"...so...el Dictator led the way to ...Leland. Weren't too many bikes there (just our four, exactly) at 0930. So, after about 30 miles of damned curved and rolling roads, you'd think those cheezeheads would straighten them out, we decided to head for Saulk City Buell for directions.
After masterfully pushing the blame squarely off his own tiny shoulders , el Supremo led the way to...Pine Bluff.
Once there we ran into Marty and a several other Buelligans. Unfortunately, Marty and crew were going to chow down, so the four of us and Dave from Janesville hooked up with a group and headed for Leland.
One stop at S.C. Buell for hot dogs and then we saw the rowdies at Leland. Wheelies, burn outs and stoppies from the younger crowd, but the real treat was the full dress hog (two up) pulling a wheely into the crowd. After scattering everyone dumb enough to be standing on the shoulder of the road he wasn't to be outdone, so he did it again, this time almost breaking his front end from the impact.
Then there was the old Wehrmacht guy with the WWII era Africa Corps BMW/side car. The side car had a couple of MG42s. He was towing two ammo caissons and it looked like a 40mm AA gun. Quite impressive. The Beemer started with the first kick. Quite a diffenent crowd in Leland. We may have seen Don on his silver S3 a mile or so out of Leland.
All in all we had a great time. No break downs, no one bit the dust. Ran into rain around Rockford at 7.
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Brentx1
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The Crud Run was a riot! Bill,sorry to hear about your bike. It was great to see Marty and the boys. Did anyone run into Dave S. from Waterloo? I didn't realize we had a reputation at the Crud Run. When we pulled into Leland for the second time that day, a fellow bueller came up to me and said, " It's the Illinois Crew." Here are a few of the pics I took...
This is just after we pulled in.
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