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Johnnyvince
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2006 - 09:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Crud Run was a blast! It was great to ride with the Windy City crew and to ride with all the new people Steve, Mike, Mohawk Matt, Shane and the rest. Hope to ride with the new and regulars soon. I am currently in mourning over Curt's recent loss of his front brake lever and right side mirror, which he'll be able explain to you better than me. Max - feel better and we need to talk about the gloves. John
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Max
Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 07:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
What happen Curt??
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Sams
Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If any of ya'al got some digital pics from the Crud run email them to me. I'll post them on the website.
Sam
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 May 09, 2006)
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Fly
Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 01:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Here is Curt's Sad Tale.......

After 400+ mile day of down-right fun strafing those wonderful rural roads, a minivan (mom, kids, the whole nine yards) backed into my bike and knocked it over at the tollway oasis on the way home......proving once again there is no escape from cagers! My bike was parked at the gas pump and I was inside with cashier running my credit card. I told them I was paying for pump #10, and they responded with "Oh, you mean the bike that is laying down?" WTF !!! I turned around and saw several people trying to pickup the bike. I really think the lady would have bolted if she could, because she was treating it like she knocked over a kids bicycle or something.

Other than that, a very fine Crud Run.

Kevin.....sorry.....kind of lost you after the first couple turns. :-)
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Sams
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 01:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It's Official! Sam's Jam to Joliet has been rescheduled to Sat. July 22th. Kickstands up at the dealership 5:00PM SHARP! Join me for a leisurely cruise and some great fun at the races! Here's some more info on the event.
Sam

Route 66 Raceway will once again host the popular Team Demolition Derby.

Team-Style Demo Derby Racing: Team demo style racing is fast and catastrophic, with 50 mph head-on collisions, heavy side swipes and cars totaled in just one hit. Team demo always has eight teams. Each team has four cars, squaring off two teams at a time, in a round-robin until there's a winner. To win the evening's event, the team must win three rounds.

The one-of-a-kind Team Demolition Derby will have four events at Route 66 Raceway with the fourth event serving as the Finals. Team Demos are a Saturday night favorite for fans who want to see an adrenaline pumping two hour spectacular where eight pro teams face off in what can only be described as roller derby with automobiles.

Tickets $16.00 Adults, $11.00 Age 12 and under
Show starts 7:00 PM

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 May 11, 2006)
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Sam, no dirt track races this year?
Demo derbies sure are fun. I'll be there.
On another issue.
If anyone is interested in going to this.
http://www.buellchicago.com/Forum/files/demo_880.jpg
<http://www.buellchicago.com/forum/files/demo_880.jpg>
Is should be a good time. There are several people interested, so the more the better. Planning to leave the area around 9:30. Hope some of you can make it.

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Sams
Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
"Sam, no dirt track races this year?"

Nope. Although originaly slated, the AMA and the Joliet track promoters had some problems coming to an agreement on the contract and the race date was canceled. Too bad for the Chicago area race fans, big bummer.
Sam
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Sams
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I just an a last minute cancellation for the May 24 Trackday. Anyone interested?
Sam

Sam Scolastico
Illinois H-D/Buell
1301 S. Harlem Ave.
Berwyn, IL. 60402
708 788 1300
http://www.ilharley.com
Sam@ilharley.com
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Mxer83
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Guys, please buy out my spot for the track day. I have a herniated disc in my back & cant, and or shouldnt attend. At best I could do 2 laps before crying in pain thanks, Greg
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Sams
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Got ya covered Greg, not to worry. Bobbie picked up the spot.
Sam
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Fly
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Greg,

We'll miss you at the track. Hope you get some relief from the pain soon. Take care.
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 03:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
What happened Greg? Will you make it for Homecommming?

Last call for Sunday ride to Libertyville.
Anyone else?
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 05:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
middle age is catching up to our buddy --

i may drop in to LakeShaore, if I ain't up in the Kettle
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Mxer83
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 09:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Sam, thanks a million for takin care of my spot, I really appreciate it.For anyone else that is curious , I have a herniated disc that has reared its ugly head once again. This time nothing is working. I had my 3rd & final spinal injection today.May have to have surgery eventually.Probably be doing homecoming in a car.Later, Greg
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Paladin
Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Did a test ride on the Triumph scrambler today and it is just as fun as it looks.
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Bomber
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
so, what time does the track open on Wednesday?
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Fly
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 11:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Kirk,

I sat on a Triumph Thruxton and Scrambler on Friday. The Scrambler feels just right (and lighter) compared to the Thruxton, although you gotta love the look of the Thruxton.

I remember a time way back in '78.....the place was an abandoned coal strip mine (not bar ) in Southern Illinois. I was riding my '69 Triumph T120 Bonneville and an ex-dirt rider was on his '73 Triumph Bonnie. The guy fearlessly motored his bike up a very steep and loose 200 foot high pile of mine tailings, then rode it straight down and up the side of another. I had tried the same hill two years before on a 175 Honda Scrambler and fell over twice. It really was impressive what the Triumph could do "off road" even though his bike was a street bike (not the Scrambler). As always, it's the rider.
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Frankusm2
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 08:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
My first bike was a brand new 1965 Honda CB 160 which I turned into a "scrambler". My second bike was a '67 Triumph TR6C. That was in 1967. It was 100 lbs lighter than the current Triumph. Unfortunately, it was stolen 10 days after I got it. The insurance (after deductible) allowed me to afford a T100C which was really the best scrambler I ever had.
If it weren't for the pounding, scrambling would still be fun.
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 09:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I believe the track is open at 7:30.
More info. here.
<http://privatetracktime.com/>
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Bomber
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 09:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks Paul! 7 AM it IS!
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Max
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 09:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
You guys at trackday be safe.... Wish I could be there new job calls have a good time.
If you going to Homecoming don't miss june meeting. The plan is to meet at Randy's bike shop in huntley on friday 2 June sharp 9:00 am.I will have full details for you at the meeting.
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Marc
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 01:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Damn that was fun!
Despite the rain in the morning, I had an excellent time at Buell Track Day at the Autobahn Country club on May 24. This was my first track day and I'll admit I am hooked and will do my best to make a track day at least once a year. Maybe twice if I'm lucky.

I throughly enjoyed thrashing on my Ulysses and was impressed with how she (I mean he) handled on the track.

As I promised a few of you at the track today, I have uploaded photos from two Illinois Harley BRAG/ChicagoLand Buell events to Kodakgallery.com.

If you want to look at these photos you need to send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE (click on my username Marc, go to the bottom of my profile, click on send a private message) and include your EMAIL ADDRESS. Kodakgallery.com doesn't allow photo owners to post a hyperlink to their albums and requires the photo album owner to invite folks via their EMAIL ADDRESS to look at the albums from KodakGallery.com.

Nothing earthshaking in these photos, so if you were not with the Illinois Harley group at these two get togethers you probably won't be too interested in them.

Album 1 --> May 7 Slimey Crud Run
There are a good group photos here. Lots of pretty bikes.

Album 2 --> May 24 Buell Track Day
not many photos here as we were all too busy getting in the track time we could in between rain squalls.

Marc
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 08:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Here are the "pro" photos.
They should be provided to you on cd from the dealer you reserved your track pass with.
<http://dvkphoto.com/060524/eventindex.html>
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M2epyonpilot
Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 11:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey it's Kurt Kraehmer here; I just wanted to say the first night of the Tournament of Destruction was a complete success! The team I wrench for ROAD RAGE took home the four foot tropheys and the 6 grand prize for fist place after defeating former champions the Junkyard Dogs. I noticed a Buell XB9SX city cross in motorcycle and had a chance to the owner while leaving for the night I told him of Windy City BRAG. Motorcycle parking here is safe and plentiful; no worries. Road Rage would like to thank any of you that made the first night and those of you that will come in the future. I'll see you all at the meeting.
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Max
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 07:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If you are going to go to homecoming we will have two group leaving today.City
going fromchicago call johnny. The other's from randy's cycle shop direction below eave about 9:30 am.
Randy's Cycle
11013 Route 47
Huntley, IL 60142

Directions
From Rockford and Chicago:
• Take I-90 East from Rockford / West from
Chicago
• Take Rt. 47 North to Huntley
• We are located right on Rt. 47, just past
Main St.
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Wrong36
Posted on Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
...back from homecoming, i had a great time !
thanks everyone.

makes me glad to be a member of the 'cult of buell'.

(Message edited by wrong36 on June 05, 2006)
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Max
Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I hope everyone had good time at homecoming.Looks like everyone made it home safe. Got home in 3 hours was nice sunny ride home the weather was perfect.
Speedy racing at blackhawk this coming weekend he will need some pit crew help.I plan on possible going saturday.If interested let me know.Email or call me at home.
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Johnnyvince
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 12:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Homecoming was a great time and is already on my "to do" list for next year. The only casualty for the weekend that I know of was Bomber's stator. Bomber- did you get home okay?

While up there I learned that Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI has a Harley Shootout every other Thursday night with 1/4 mile drag racing. http://www.harleyshootout.com
This is popular with Buellers from S.E. Wisconsin and from Lake Shore Harley too. I will be putting together a run up there for Thursday, June 22 for those interested. More on this later........
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Bomber
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 09:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
JV -- yessir, thanks for asking. me and the MaDuece got home in fine form, thanks to the generous action of, of course, Buellers I had never met before --

like the man sez, "I came for the motorcycles, and stayed for the people."

nuff said, but I'll prolly not shut up anyways -- seldom do ;-}
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Wrong36
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 03:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
i'm all for checking out a harley shoot-out !
i haven't been to "da grove" since i was about 18.

glad everything turned out well bomber !
buellers are good people.
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