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Sams
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 04:29 pm: | 
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I did some updates to the WindyCityBrag website today. First I have updated the calendar to include all of Speedy's race dates for this year. Come out and give him some support when you can. Next I've made some changes to the Newsletter page. Instead of having the current newsletter on that page I have changed it to be a link page to the newsletters which are stored on the server. In this way I have saved myself the time consuming job of doing a copy and paste of the current newsletter to an html file. Also this allows me to put up each months newsletter and you can now choose to read this months or any month prior. Plus you may now save the file to your computer or do a print of it exactly like the handouts. I currently have only the Jan & Feb 2005 ones there but if you'd like I can put more of the earlier editions up, thats no problem, just let me know how far I should go back. Let me know if you have any problems with this new setup. Sam
(Message edited by sams on February 09, 2005) |
Fly
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 05:01 pm: |
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Sam,
I like it! The newsletter posting is a great idea. I visited the site and everything works (and looks) real good. Gee, I guess we'll need to watch who we badmouth now that the uncensored newsletter is public domain. 
Nice job, and THANKS! |
Sams
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 08:14 pm: |
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Ok, here the scoop. We have the advanced riders course setup for Sat May 7th and Sat June 18. There is also the possiblity of having your own class but we would have to have a minimun of 5 paid students to set it up. Let me know what you want to do. Sam |
Bomber
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 03:12 pm: |
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Sam -- cost? I can promise two riders
(Message edited by bomber on February 10, 2005) |
Sams
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 03:45 pm: |
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Sorry, Cost is $95 if you ride your bike, $145 if you want to use one of our Blasts. Amount is due in full at time of signup. Sam |
Bomber
| | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 08:55 am: |
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two, then! we'll bring our own scoots! |
Olinxb12r
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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Got pointed in this direction from one of the other boards. My name is James and I live in Naperville. I look forward to meeting some people. I usually ride around with a bunch of guys on Japanese bikes, and I think it would be cool to get another Buell or two in the mix. |
Sams
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 01:47 pm: |
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Hi James, good to meet (hear from) you. Our BRAG chapter meetings are the first Thursday of every month, 7:00PM, here at the dealership. Come on out and meet the guys, we would be very happy to hook up with another Buell rider. That makes the next meeting on Thurs, March 3rd. Hope to see you then. Sam
PS , You can also visit out chapter website at
http://www.windycitybrag.com
for additional info on rides, events, etc.
Sam Scolastico
Illinois H-D/Buell
1301 S. Harlem Ave.
Berwyn, IL. 60402
708 788 1300
http://www.ilharley.com
Sam@ilharley.com
(Message edited by sams on February 18, 2005) |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 02:06 pm: |
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James,
If your idea of "getting another Buell or two in the mix" involves a bigger fire, then you're on your own. I sure hope that isn't a picture of your old ride!
Seriously though......we have several chapter members out your general direction: West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, St. Charles, Lockport to name of few. We're in the process of planning rides, track days, sport nights and compiling a club contact list for impromptu and/or local rides. Feel free to join our BRAG meetings first Thursday of month at IL-HD/Buell to meet some fellow Buellers. See our website below for more details.
I'd love to hear about any good sport routes and/or rides you care to share.
http://www.windycitybrag.com |
Olinxb12r
| | Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 08:33 pm: |
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Thanks guys, I'll try to make it for the meeting. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 03:22 pm: |
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All
wanna ditch your mid-winter blues? check out the Chicago Buells and Blues thread over on Home Court Advantge -- this started as a way to hel Jack Reinhart celebrate his birthday (Jack's an original member of the Buell family in East Troy, and an all 'round loon), and has expanded to an event of Homeric proportions (well, it'll be big fun, at any rate)
Saturday night, 26 March, The Tommy Castro Band will play at the Clearwater Theatre (very cool venue for this kinda thing!) in West Dundee -- this band does a great job of playing Chicago-style blues -- contrary to popular urban legend, one cannot hear the water rushing over the edge of the planet form there --
gonna be very cool -- check it out (there may be a surprise guest or three, as well) |
Paladin
| | Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 07:00 am: |
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Just wanted to lrt everyone know that brag gives you a 50 dollar rebate for the Saftey course for those of you that are considering the advanced course.
See you next week
Kirk |
Bomber
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 02:55 pm: |
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anyone gots anything for the newsletter? other than our estimed •••.director? |
Fly
| | Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 03:20 pm: |
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Bomber,
We're having an officers meeting tonight to discuss several things. Therefore, I won't have my final stuff for the Newsletter completed until Tuesday PM. sorry! |
Bomber
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 09:00 am: |
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no sweat, bud! |
Max
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 07:43 pm: |
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Hello everyone I'm so bore and tried of winter. Hope everyone had a good New year and was nice seeing Sam at motorcycle show. |
Sams
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 11:47 am: |
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Guest for tomorrow nights meeting will be Dan Schmitt from Team Chicago. Come hear about this years Free Riders School at Grattan and have any questions you may have on just about any kind of motorcycle racin answered. See you then, Sam |
Fly
| | Posted on Monday, March 07, 2005 - 01:22 pm: |
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OK, who else couldn't resist the nice weather Sunday and went out for a ride? Damn fun! I rode 'til 10:00pm |
Paladin
| | Posted on Monday, March 07, 2005 - 06:45 pm: |
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I did a little get the cobwebs out of the bike and mind and did some parking lot practice. |
Fly
| | Posted on Monday, March 07, 2005 - 07:05 pm: |
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KirK, I shook the cobwebs out at Oakton Community College parking lot right when it started getting dark (5:00pm ??), then spent the next 4 hours on Sheridan Road from Evanston to Lake Bluff (about 3 times). Running the two-lane, tree-lined twisting roads amongst all those magnificent north-shore mansions late at night when traffic is nil makes me think Isle of Mann (whannabe). |
Zacm2
| | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 12:08 am: |
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when is the free track day at Grattan? |
Sams
| | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 11:27 am: |
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Sat, April 2.(Rain/Snow date Sun, April 3rd Pre-entries for the day must be in by March 25th., otherwise it's $25.00. I have entry forms here if you need one Zac.
Did you forget about our website-events calander?
http://www.windycitybrag.com/calendar.html |
Daves
| | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 01:20 pm: |
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Recap of last minute,short notice,multi BRAG club officers meeting.
Well we had 8 people there so not a bad turn out given the short notice.
We decided that the second Sunday of every month, starting in May is a gathering at the Hamburger Haus in Dundee.
It is, I have been told, already a bike hangout and is right in the middle of the good roads in the Kettle.
By doing this we should have a good number of Buell congregating without having to have big group rides. All groups will ride their own route to Dundee and back home. Think mini Rock Store atmosphere. Riders that don't care to ride in a group at all can just ride to Dundee.
Meeting time will be 1:00 PM or there abouts.
This will also take pressure off club officers as to planning things to do. Those riders that can make it, make it, those that can't, come the next month.
It will also make it easy to remember for club members.
Other stuff
April 30th Erik and the Thunderbolts at Lakeshore HD/Buell
May 14th Open House HD/Buell of Appleton
Aug 6th River run to Dubuque, Lakeshore HD/Buell
July 23rd Stunt Fest at Union Grove
Sept 17-18th Ride around Lake Michigan
Thanks to Steve for lighting a fire under this project! |
Daves
| | Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 03:41 pm: |
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I meant to say that the May ride will be the third Sunday of May. Then after that they will be the 2nd Sunday. |
Paladin
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 09:46 am: |
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Thanks Dave sounds cool could you post a map link for it.
Kirk |
X2ski1
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 02:26 pm: |
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Note to club,I have anew warehouse if the club ever needs aplace to meet to work on bikes,inside wash,oil changes,kick tires ,drink beer etc..I'm right off 53 in rolling Meadows.Could also ride the on off ramps around here, they are great for scrubbin up your rubber.Let me know if the club is interested.Also anybody needing tons of trak time Check out NESBA.I joined and track time is super cheap.They have times @autobahn.road america etc... Nothing more than 150.00 usually. |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 08:05 pm: |
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Bobby,
Good to hear from you. Thanks for offering the use of the new WindyCity WEST facilities! New warehouse, new kid, new track gig......life must be treating you good (at least I hope so).
Curiously, are the NESBA track days a good place for non-race types, or is the pace better suited to more aggressive/skilled riders?
You see/hear from Brent? |
X2ski1
| | Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 02:41 pm: |
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As far as the skill goes I think they divide it up like any event according to your level.Brent, I talk to him all the time.He just dropped off my body parts from the X 1 to get painted from crash #2 He's had my bike for a few months now .He took it from me due to neglect and enrolled her in his own personal OVERHAULING GARAGE.Iguess there is nothing left to be done on his and he's become bored.I told him it needs to beat him at Sturgis this year,so we'll se how she looks when he's all done .I'm hoping for lots o chrome(yuk,yuk). |
Daves
| | Posted on Sunday, March 13, 2005 - 04:23 pm: |
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May 25th track day at Blackhawk Farms.
I have 10 spots available for 135.00 each.
Call me
1-920-757-1651
ask for Dave in the sales dept. |
Twodogs
| | Posted on Monday, March 14, 2005 - 12:28 am: |
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GRATTAN TRACK DAY......am I going to be the only BUELL at grattan again? Need a little help shutting up the instructors and other mouthy types............DOG |
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