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Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 04:39 pm: | 
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Meeting tonight!! 7pm. Sign up and pay your dues tonight, all that sign up will be eligible for a drawing for a free track day at Road America!! The drawing will take place at the conclusion of the March 6th meeting. See you all later!
John
P.S. No worries Sam.... See you at 7 |
Trackdad
| | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 01:37 pm: |
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john........... Did you get my email?? Sent it about a month ago...just wondering? |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 12:53 pm: |
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i just signed up for the INSIDE PASS track day... june 10th !!! anyone else going ??
http://www.buell.com/en_us/news_events/insidepass
i'm also going to look into staying HERE again:
http://www.americinn.com/hotels/WI/Plymouth |
Mxer83
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 12:54 pm: |
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Tim, I have not signed up yet but will soon. I plan on staying at the same place as last time, on a seperate note I am picking up a different track bike this weekend. I will be selling my 03 xb9r with the polished frame & swingarm. I will be putting it back to street trim unless someone out here is looking for a track bike?starting price to be determined, later |
Mxer83
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 01:09 pm: |
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Tim, all signed up, I will trailer there, maybe it will not be snowing by then !!! |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 02:46 pm: |
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Trackdad - I don't remember getting an email. Do you mean me or Bomber? |
Carparts009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 08:48 pm: |
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Hey guys, its been awhile
I've got my spot for Inside Pass...won't be staying at the hotel again. I'm riding up with the rest of the Brew City crew so that means we won't have the trailer there but I'm sure you guys can hang out by us.
Greg, I'm going to be in the intermediates this time so maybe we can run together for a little bit. |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 12:25 am: |
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hey matt... see ya up there !!
i like your profile photo... hahaha, i'm in the upper right corner: "not ready just yet... wait up guys !"
-tim |
M2epyonpilot
| | Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 01:08 am: |
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All;
Our next meeting is March 6th one week from this Thursday.
As a possibility I would like to come up with more ideas for some rides.
SAMS
I have the final repair/preventive maintenance list ready for my bike, I'll give you or the service department a call to set up a time for the work.
Later
Kurt
A racing note-Despite te fact that during the winter I've bought two more cars to race, the sanctioning body canceled Masters of Disasters in its placed added a fifth Team Demo event at the Route 66 Raceway dirt oval. It is possible I'll be able to race during a intermission event during the Team Demo events that are schedules but we'll see. |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 12:26 pm: |
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Hi All-
Don't forget about the sign up promo at the next meeting: On March 6th there will be a drawing for a free track day at Road America on June 10th ($150 value). Just show up with your $10 dues paid and your automatically entered. What a deal!
Matt- I'm in your profile photo too... Upper right behind Tim trying to zip my jacket, or was that when I was taking a leak? Just the way I want to be remembered :-)
(Message edited by johnnyvince on February 29, 2008) |
Quetip
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 07:20 pm: |
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Hi everyone, I'm moving to Chicago [In Detroit now] and i as wondering what you guys do for storing your bikes? I will be living in the city and figured you guys might have some ideas for where to keep my firebolt. Do they have apartments with garages?
Thanks in advance!
-Alex |
Marc
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 08:31 pm: |
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Alex,
There are a variety of downtown APTs/Condos with garages which will meet your needs. Just make sure its on your list of must haves as you look for your new residence in the downtown Chicago area. These will be more reasonably priced and available the farther outside of downtown you shop.
I myself live in the suburbs and have a 3 car garage with plenty of room for my XB12X, snowblower, mower, kids bikes. etc.
Johnnyvince is a downtowner. He uses his DINING ROOM for bike storage and bike maintenance. Nothing says "I love my Buell" like keeping it in the Dining Room.
When you get to Chicago, please come to a Windy City Club meeting and we'll show you the sites on two wheels.
ALL,
I had my sites set on a Starved Rock ride today today. I road from Plainfield to Seneca, IL where I stopped short and returned as I was running out of daylight. I really missed riding as today proved.
Get your bikes ready as riding season is upon us.
- Marc |
Marc
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 10:38 pm: |
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Marc Hickman and Keith Kraehmer have committed to be at this Thursday's WCC meeting.
Club Officers --> Could we add to our agenda for 3/7 meeting a discussion of "WCC Trips for 2008"?
Marc will be bringing a few ride ideas for 2008 to the meeting:
1). Lake Superior Loop - 6 days total sometime between 7/29 and 8/25. My Brother in law Jamie and I are currently committed to this one. Jamie has motorcycled this a few years prior and knows a few neat spots to check out along the way.
2). Oshkosh Airshow - ONE FULL DAY sometime between 7/28 and 8/3. This would be a long day trip as Oshkosh is 3 hours from Chicago Metro. I was thinking of an early morning 7am departure as the airshow gets really good from noon to 5pm, followed by a 5pmish to 9pmish ride back to Chicago. Long day, but the best airshow in the US. This trip is all about the airshow and less about the riding so if you don't like aviation this is not the trip for you. If we do this during the Mon-Fri week, we avoid the weekend Oshkosh crowds and weekend Oshkosh traffic
http://www.airventure.org/
Whomever expresses interest in the above two ride ideas will help dial in the actual dates.
Of course The June 10 Buell Track Day at Elkhart Lake, WI as well as two SlimeyCrudRuns are always great fun and will be on our calendar.
See you at the Thursday meeting
- Marc |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 11:15 am: |
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Hey, I'll be there this Thurs.
Please note:
https://www.buell.com/en_us/owners/25th-anniversar y/index.asp\
This is the event schedule for Homecomming.
I know some of you have registered for the "Inside Pass" at Road America in June.
The Homecomming event includes a "Buell" only track day, set up just like an "Inside Pass" track day but only for persons registered for the Homecomming event. $100. I would consider doing this if there are others interested. It is on the Friday. Please let me know soon, I'm sure this will fill up quickly.
Alo, I'm planning on the Thursday "Dinner and Seminars with Erik Buell and the Engineers" $50. I hope most or all of you that are attending Homecomming would like to do that as well.
For those that are planning on going, registration is available on line now.
Thanks, see you Thurs. night.
For those that attended last years event, I have (6) items that I have meant to give to you since then.
martinezrods@hotmail.com |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 12:01 pm: |
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paul... thanks for the heads-up on that info !!!
i just registered for EVERYTHING ! homecoming, track day, seminars & free dinner !! and i'm staying at the host-hotel too [wed-sun].
-tim [all in] |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 01:08 pm: |
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Good to hear it Tim. I just did the same.
I hope more of us can make all the events.
The track day is a real deal! A private event for Buell riders only with demos etc. Right now, I'm planning on a early Thursday morning departure to East Troy and staying in the host hotel until Sunday. We can make plans at the meeting. |
Marc
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 08:39 pm: |
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Marc is all in as well! |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 05:44 pm: |
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I'm all over the air show ride. Count me in 100% for that. The Homecoming stuff I want to do also, but working on it....
John |
Marc
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 10:43 pm: |
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WCC Club members who attended the 3/6 Meeting,
During our 2008 rides discussion of the Moto GP trip, These two items came up:
1). Hotel where the group of 10 are staying at
2). AMA Flat Track came up as a suggestion.
I added the details to this post which also includes a schedule. If you want to join, you are certainly welcome, but you will be on your own for getting tickets as I've already got the early bird group of 10 reserved in Stand: B, Section: B24 Row/Seat(s): U. This section may have filled up by now.
Proposed MotoGP schedule:
Saturday 9/13 - depart Chicago Southwest Suburbs 10am’ish get to Indy area early and enjoy some riding around the Indy along the way. 3 hrs interstate…add 2 hours for the additional riding we’ll do.
Sat 9/13 – Check in at Hotel. Grand View Inn & Suites, 520 E Thompson Rd Indianapolis, IN
Sat 9/13 Evening – Some have expressed interest in the AMA Flat Track Races @ Indiana State Fairgrounds
http://www.familyevents.com/event/37
Opening Ceremonies .......... 7:00 pm
Heat Races Begin ................7:30 pm
National Finals Begins .........9:30 pm
Sunday 9/14 - Enjoy the MotoGP
125cc Warm-up 8:40-9 a.m.
250cc Warm-up 9:10-9:30 a.m.
MotoGP Warm-up 9:40-10:05 a.m.
Red Bull Riders Cup Race 10:25 a.m.
125cc Race (23 laps) Noon
250cc Race (26 laps) 1:15 p.m.
Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP Race (28 laps) 3 p.m.
Sunday after races ride back home to Chicago via interstate. it will get dark 9pmish this time of year.
Monday 9/15 morning – later return option
Let's hope the weather cooperates
- Marc |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 04:08 pm: |
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Great meeting on Thursday!!! Thanks to Speedy for his cylinder modification demonstration and to Marc for the "upcoming events" presentation. Congratulations to Nick for winning the free track day on June 16th. Good stuff. I'm psyched about a great summer full of Buell events. I'm also all in for Homecoming including the track day on July 4th.
John |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 04:43 pm: |
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\blue\times new roman,times,roman,
Hello all,
Been winter too long. Count me in on all the Homecoming activities, I have from the 2nd on off until the 6th. Come hell or high water I will be at the April meeting to catch up on the planning for the year.
Keith |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 09:59 pm: |
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Good to hear it Keith.
The entire schedule is now posted on <buell.com>.
I have been riding almost everyday weather permitting.
Anybody else? |
Sams
| | Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 11:10 am: |
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Just a reminder for all you hardy souls, Team Chicago's Racer's School is this Sat at Grattan. Forecast for the weather actually doesn't look too bad, mid 40's and sunny.
Too late for the $30 pre-entry but it's still cheap at $55 for at the door entry.
www.teamchicago.tv
Sam |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 - 09:38 am: |
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Registered for the entire Homecoming event including the Inside Track track pass event at Blackhawk Farms. Has anyone else signed up for the track day during Homecoming? How far is Black Hawk from the event area? Looking forward to next week's meeting to iron out all the details.
later,
Keith |
Mxer83
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 - 11:10 am: |
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Keith, blackhawk is around Rockton maybe an hour to an hour and 20 mins.from the festivities |
Marc
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 - 07:53 pm: |
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50 degrees Saturday 3/29! Marc H. and Keith K. are riding from Plainfield to Starved Rock. Join us if you like at Marc's place at noon. PM me for my address.
- Marc |
M2epyonpilot
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 01:17 pm: |
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All,
As discussed last meeting my dad will be taking over my responsibilities as club secretary until I can return to day shift in my new job. I haven't been able to ride yet since my bike is still being serviced at IL Harley; can't wait to get it back. However it will finally be fully repaired and ready for a full season of riding with the club. Later All
Kurt |
Mxer83
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 02:44 pm: |
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WOW, that secretary job is tough !!!! [just kidding] |
Mxer83
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 02:45 pm: |
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Sam did you guys get any of the free swag neckgators from Buell????? |
Sams
| | Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 03:54 pm: |
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No, no neckgators, sorry but we missed that promotion. I will have the next promo, the hydration packs available for Thurs (I think)
;)
Sam |
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