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Fly
Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 05:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Paul,

Slimy Crud Run is not likely for me due to scheduling conflicts. I'll show up if things change, but not looking good right now. Part of the problem is that I plan to attend the InsidePass Road America on Tuesday 10/9/07 and I'm having a lot of trouble freeing up time.
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Grndskpr
Posted on Monday, October 08, 2007 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hello folks
While i have been quite for some time, my school(yes school) classes have fallen on the same day as the meetings, and there classes i have to have, come next summer i should be done, but you never know
Either way, if there is anybody that would like some fire wood, i have some extra, and your welcome to stop by and pick up a face cord or so
Once its gone its gone
Mixed hardwood, nothing fancy, but it burns, most is seasoned, but some is not
Please PM for more info, and no need to go by it at the local 7-11
Just drop me a note
Later
R
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Frankusm2
Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
You guys who couldn't come to Road America for Track Day missed out on some of the best riding ever. The Windy City Club was represented by John, Kurt, Tim, Greg, Mark, Zac & I. We all got the chance to ride the 1125. The best word I can use to describe that bike is: WOW!

The power band and braking ability are awesome. The handling is smooth and predictable. For those of us used to tube frame, long wheel base Buells, the bike was like putting on a comfortable pair of shoes...it just felt right. I got to ride it three times. If you ever get a chance to ride one, take advantage of it.

As for the rest of the day, Tim, Kurt & John tied for the coveted "See How Many Times You Can Lap the Old Guy in the Brown Leather Jacket Award".

Unfortunately, due to the total lack of respecting their elder, the award had to be withdrawn.

Had a great time...wish you were there.
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Mxer83
Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 09:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Frank is right!! what a ball!! outside of some wind a great day!! The new bike is awesome, so easy to ride, the motor is so smooth it just pulls from 5k to 10k almost electric feeling. They should have no problems selling them . hope everyone made it back ok, later, Greg
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Wrong36
Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
never has my X-1 felt so tired... in comparison. that 1125r is AWESOME.

what a great trip [slimey crud run + wildcat mountain + track day + chilly ride home], thanks everyone !
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Johnnyvince
Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I had a great time.... even with my "leave the track and tip over in the gravel" mishap. (the group is giving me credit for a 1/2 crash on this one, not a full crash). I may be in the market for a lightning version of the 1125r when it comes out, although I don't think I'll ever sell my X1. Thanks to all.
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Zacm2
Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Guys, I have some cool track day pics, but I cant upload them because it keeps telling the pic exceeds the size. How do I resize the pic? Dave sent the pics to me in an e-mail.
Thanks, Zac
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Wrong36
Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
if you have any image-editing programs, size them down to 72dpi [for web] and perhaps 600pixels x 600pixels. or you can email them to me & i'll help ya out. [tgun@w36.com]
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Zacm2
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Check these out!!!
Track day pics
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Zacm2
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
More.
track day pics
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Zacm2
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

track day pics
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Mxer83
Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
cool pics zac !!! could you send me your correct e-mail addy so I can get it right with my records ? thanks, Greg
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Zacm2
Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Greg, my e-mail is zaclesh@hotmail.com What was that website with the great prices on tires?
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Zacm2
Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If anybody wants me to send them to your e-mail address just shoot me a line at zaclesh@hotmail.com. Then you can download them at full size.
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Mxer83
Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Zac, try tireexpress.com they had some good deals on mich. pilot powers, later, Greg
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Marc
Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I need a new set of tires for my Buell Ulysses which is approaching 20K miles and still going strong.

I've had 4 rears (about 5K miles each) and 2 fronts (about 10K miles each) using the OEM Dunlop D616's ($100 frt/$125 rear) and am ready to try something different. The D616 front tire always starts cupping badly at 8-10K miles despite the fact there is lots of tread depth left.

I'm looking at either the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT or the Pirelli Scorpion Sync for my next set of tires.

Great article on the Pilot Power 2CT:
http://www.motorcycle.com/products/michelin-pilot- power-2ct-12882.html

Per Greg's recommendation good prices on the Michellin Pilot Power 2CT at Tireexpress.com. I also found the best prices on the Pilot Power 2CTs at motorcycleproshop.com. $113 front/$145 rear.

I hear from my Scorpion Sync ($102 frt/$129 rear) riding friends that I should get mileage similar to my Dunlop D616s from the Syncs (about 10K miles front, 5K miles rear).

Question: I don't know anyone who has had the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's for a long time and didn't find any mileage quotes on Badweb for the 2CTs. Does anyone have experience with how many miles the Pilot Power 2CT's will last? I don't want to drop much below the 10K mile front/5K mile rear mileage which I already get from the Dunlop D616's as tires are not cheap and these 2CTs are already a price premium above the D616s and the Scorpion Syncs.

Thanks for any advice you can provide,
Marc
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey Everyone,
Sure wish I could have been there to ride the 1125 on that world class track, that must have been quite an experience. I'd like to hear some more about it and your reactions to it.
Slimy Crud was really, good, just lots of miles for one day. Seriuously sore behind. I have that one group photo that I will have here soon.

Tires? I've been shopping as well. Need a new rear already. I'm pretty sure I have decided on this. <http://underbid.com/cgi-bin/underbid/underbid.cgi? action=display&item=1061992615&seller=mawonline> Pirelli Diablo Corsa III, also dual compound, but not quite as much as the Michelin. Any one have any experience or info. about them?
Now, where to go to get it mounted. Conrads gets $80 to mount, but I'm hoping to find something more reasonable. Where to you guys go to have them mounted? I'm planning on brining the rear wheel off the bike and the loose tire.

Nice photos from Vegas Marc. How does the Ninja do on those gravel roads?
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Fly
Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 06:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Marc,

I have no info regarding mileage expectancy for michelin 2CT. My understanding of the 2CT is that it has very soft outside edge, with center compound being the same as pilot sport. If this is the case, the rear pilot sport on my SV650 has only lasted about 5K miles (the center is worn flat past the treads)....I'd expect a lot less on your more powerful Uly. If you want mileage, why not consider the Michelin Pilot ROAD Street/Sport Touring? Bomber has them on his bike and seemed to have no problems finding grip this weekend.
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Marc
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 12:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Fly
Thanks for sharing your tire knowledge. Based upon your advice and some additional research I see the Michelin Pilot ROAD 2CT as a better choice for me than the Michelin Pilot POWER 2CT. Both of my rear Dunlop D616's have worn bald in the center so I'm a good candidate for the 2CT harder center compound (as would anyone in Illinois).

I've eliminated the Michelin Pilot POWER 2CT as it is more of a "track day" tire than I need and will wear faster than I want.

The Michelin Pilot Road 2CTs are the most expensive of all tires I'm looking at (drat), but they will last approximately 1200 miles longer than the Scorpion Syncs or Dunlop D616's so money well spent. I found the Michelin Pilot Road 2CTs for $134 front/$159 rear at kneedraggers.com.

Last Cyclone
1). Check out this discussion on Uly tires as it was helpful for me in narrowing my search:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=142838&post=741843#POST741843

2). Your Scorpion Sync Rear is about worn out? How many total miles are you going to get out of your rear Sync? Can you estimate how long the Sync Front will last?

3). The Ninja 650R ain't no Uly and when the pavement got bumpy and the road turned to dirt the Ninja 650R sucked big time and rattled my entire body....but what can you expect from a 2" suspension travel Rice rocket? I'd still do it again as I went off pavement for a total of 5 miles on my 400 plus mile Desert excursion on this trip. Next time I hit Vegas, I will reserve a more off pavement capable bike (Ulysses @ lvhd.com or BMW GS1200 @ bmwoflasvegas.com) and spend more time off pavement. Reserving two weeks ahead of my trip limited my options so if you do this reserve farther in advance to get the bike you really want.
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Marc
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 12:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Correction...Man those Pilot Road 2CT's are expensive. I looked up the wrong price on my post above for the rear @ kneedraggers.com:
Front 120/70 ZR-17 @ $134
Rear 180/55 ZR-17 @ $173 corrected
Total $307 before shipping and any taxes...ouch!
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


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Bomber
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 03:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Pilot Roads rock!

Also, I have a feeling the corss-section will help with the pesky standing-up-while-trail-braking event thingie

grip is where you find it

note -- NOT in fresh Amish Buggy Powerplant Exhaust, nor in dropped hay bale effluvia



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4cammer
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
This guy comes highly recommended from the riders at CLSB (chicagolandsportbikes.com):

http://home.comcast.net/~jims_tire_service/jims_ti re_service.htm

I have never used his service but do plan to next season.
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Mxer83
Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 11:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
WOW is that a hi-tech term for horse poop??? Hope you guys had a great time ! wish I could have been there!
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Bomber
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 01:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
G -- yep, it is exactly that!

Had an aces time, including having to cross half of Nebraska to find a place to spend the night -- note to self, next time, make a reservation, dummy!

In my defense, who knew that PdC, Winona, and LaCross were all toursit meccas?
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Sams
Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Reservations? What do an Airborne Ranger need reservations for? Just tell them to "give me a damn room".
Man your gettin old.
Sam
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Bomber
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
;-}

no ranger here, bud -- just a broke-dick LRRP

as for old, damn betch -- so much better than the alternative!
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Sams
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 05:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Just a reminder for all that tomorrow is Thurs the 1st, Chapter Meeting Night. Let's get off our butts and have a good turn out, no whining that you ate too much candy for Halloween and got a tummy ache.
I confirmed us at least 12 seats for this years shared XMas party with OakParkHog, so I need some confirmations for those that are going. The info in case you forgot is December 15 – $35.00 Per Person –
Crystal Sky Banquets 7941 W. 47th St., McCook, IL
You guys can decide on how the funds will be handled tomorrow.
See ya,
Sam
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Mxer83
Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 06:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Also a reminder that it is time for officer nominations, So show up & be heard !!!!
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M2epyonpilot
Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 04:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'll be at the next meeting and with any luck all the further meetings as well. I've been working as of the last two months but I'll be back. I'm not ready to hang up the bike yet I've got to get some cold weather gear first though. Later
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