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Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 - 05:03 pm: | 
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Thanks Sam. I was just thinking about that after we were talking about those posters last meeting. I will pick it up next time I am in. I will be in Daytona next week  so I will miss the meeting. See you when I get back. |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 01:13 pm: |
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Fellow WCC'rs,
Just a reminder that our monthly meeting is this Thursday, March 4th, 7PM, @ IL HD.
Plenty of deals from Sam's corner, Speedy's racer update and a Daytona Report.
Perhaps we can drop a call to Dana and Mike and get a live report of all that is going on during Bike Week.
See you there!
Keith K |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 01:24 pm: |
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Hi I set a reminder on my phone to call you guys on Thurs. I don't know how busy we will be but we will try to call. Have a good meeting.
Dana |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:58 am: |
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I'll bring my bus out tonight so if we want we can all go for a pizza run after the meeting. Woohoo!! |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 11:09 am: |
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Hey, I am in town for a change. I will see everybody tonight.
Tim dos |
Lonewolfbuell
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 11:37 pm: |
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2010 daytona 200 3/5/10
#70 Paul James jghbracing.com
Really gained some spots...started 32nd....finished 16th
Looks like a very sucessful run for Mike and Crew..Congratulations....
Higbee's Buell finished 8th!!!
Sipp finished 20th
Josh Herrin wins..... |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 11:57 am: |
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Thanks John B!
Ya beat me to the update. Wow a great race and a very exciting beginning of the race for Mr. Higbee. I believe on the restart of the 2nd lap Shawn was involved in a crash and one did see the damage on his bike, smashed bodywork etc. I do not know if Shawn used that bike or a backup. Regardless he was waaaaay in the back and made it up to 8th. Despite my best efforts I could only see the Buells on the starting grid in the rear of the back and saw Mike out with Paul but one can "hear" the Buells in the background more than see them.
Meeting update, 12 in attendance, welcome Anthony, "Tony" Martin a new WCC'r and welcome back to Mike Brewer with many of the old faithful on hand.
Discussion was of Buell Homecoming and the available concert tickets but moments ago the Buell Homecoming website was snafu'ed. Unknown on the status of a trackday during Homecoming and more of the club are pondering a Homecoming appearance.
Sam pointed out some the incentives for trading in metric rides for HD/Buell products as well as the large inventory of used bikes on hand. Easter weekend Open House @ IL H/D look for a good time and great values on bikes, parts and accessories.
See Vern or Rudy for info on a Golf Outing June 13th, 100$ for the day.
Racer's corner pointed out that even the slightest of mishaps can cause deformed valve train components so mind those rev's during missed shifts. Better yet, avoid the missed shifts, yeah right.
As always, talk of Slimey Crud Run first weekend in May, MotoGP events, of course Homecoming rides, events besides a Chicago Indoor Racing date possibility for a team Endurance Challenge filled out the evening.
The "Burning Man Bus" made a return visit as did the crew to McGaffers for a post meeting bench race/fall strategy ride event session.
Want to know MORE? Come on out to the next meeting, Thursday April 1st hmm don't be a "fool" come on out and bring a buddy and be cool!
See ya there,
Keith K |
Lonewolfbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 03:52 pm: |
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Homecoming
a few updates and instructions for tee shirt ordering
Read....scroll down for shirt info
http://www.buellhomecoming.com/
(Message edited by lonewolfbuell on March 09, 2010) |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 07:25 pm: |
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ALSO... TRACK DAY announced!!!
http://www.buellhomecoming.com
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Blackhawk Farms Trackday
Thursday June 17th, 2010
Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, Illinois(less than an hour from East Troy)
This is a PRIVATE track day for Buell Homecoming participants. Put on for us By Blackhawk Farms, and Hals HD/Buell.
Cost $170
Gate fee for no riders $5
Lunch for NON-riders will be $7-$8
Erik Buell will be there along with a few of his new Erik Buell Racing 1125RRs or 1190RRs.
For more details and payment call Bud Curtis at Hals HD/Buell at 262-860-2060
(Message edited by wrong36 on March 11, 2010) |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:09 am: |
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Tim,
Thanks for the information. I signed up for the track day, Bud Curtis is an excellent source of info and very informed. This should be a great event and perhaps the club can create the raffle for a track day spot to help boost club membership and participation? Just a thought. Congrats to Mike Kirkpatrick and Paul James from James Gang/Hoban Brothers racing for the awesome performance at Daytona!
Riding weather is here and let's be safe out there!
All the best,
Keith K |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 05:38 pm: |
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anyone else signed up for the Buell Track day?? i'm 90% sure i'm going to do it.... soon.
anyone staying in a hotel nearby wednesday night? i've been searching South Beloit and Best Western Legacy Inn & Suites is looking good. |
Fly
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 12:45 pm: |
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For those that bought new motorcycles in 2009 (you bastards!), you may be eligible for a tax deduction. See AMA website URL below for more information.
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/news/story.asp ?id=1833 |
Fly
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 12:50 pm: |
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Tim, I would be interested in Buell track day at BlackHawk, and would willing to share costs for hotel room the night before if you are interested. Let me know |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 01:10 pm: |
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curt [& others]...
taxes: you CAN get a tax rebate [sales tax refund]... i DID!
track day: i just found out bud curtis up at Hal's is off on tuesdays, so i plan on registering for the trackday tomorrow when he gets back.
hotel: i've found a pretty good deal at the Best Western Legacy Inn & Suites in South Beloit, IL. but i'm not booking anything until i register for the track day. |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 05:20 pm: |
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Yes I got the tax form too. Mike and I(yikes) are both planning on registering for the track day. I was going to call tonight so thanks for the heads up that Bud is not there today. We rode our new bikes on Sunday. LOVE them. |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 06:48 pm: |
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hey all, i just booked my track day with bud... and booked a room for wednesday night here as well:
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/propertyEB rochure.do?propertyCode=14181
about 7miles away from the track. |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 12:26 pm: |
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Signed up for the homecoming track day. |
Marc
| | Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 03:20 pm: |
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Hello Windy City Club!
I am back in Plainfieid, IL and am in need of some motorcycle riding therapy this weekend. Anyone else?
I am going to sponsor a "Plainfield to Starved Rock" ride on Saturday March 27th. It will be dry with a high of 56. Sunday not so good.
I'll propose a 10am Sat start at my Plainfield home. We'll flex time as rider count and schedules allow.
10 to noonish --> Ride to Starved Rock
nooninsh --> lunch at Lodge or small cafe down the hill.
noonish to 2pm --> Ride back to Plainfield, split off for home as needed.
successfully purge cobwebs from bike and mind.
If no one responds or shows...I'm going solo.
PS --> Confirming June schedule with the misses so that I may trackday with some of you at Buell Homecoming. What a cool company Buell is...lives on despite the stupidity of HD Executive Board!
- Marc Hickman
+1 815-210-7544 |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 09:20 am: |
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Fellow WCC'rs,
It's that time again, monthly meeting @ IL H/D, 7-8:30PM. Homecoming, track day, dealer update, Crud Run, Racer's corner all part of the festivities. See ya there!
Keith K |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 09:47 am: |
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marc, good to hear from you again! welcome back home!!
sorry... i won't be able to make the saturday ride, have fun! stay warm!
also glad you confirmed for the Buell track day too... should be a lot of fun!
see you all next thursday at the meeting! |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 09:56 am: |
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Hey Marc, great to hear that you are back. I would love to see you and the rest of the group on Sat. but I am having my taxes done. Hope you have fun. See y'all on Thurs. |
Marc
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 11:09 am: |
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Here is the final Sat 27th "Plainfield/Channahon to Starved Rock ride schedule. Join us if you don't have any Tax parties planned! Have Fun Dana.
Riders = 4 Marc, Tim, Paul, Joe
8:15am - Marc Hickman and Joe English meet at Marc’s home 6104 Ventura Drive Plainfield, IL
8:30am - Meet Tim Stewart and Paul Martinez at I-55 and IL Route 6 in Channahon, IL at BP McDonald’s for a coffee warm up and Egg Mcmuffin. Begin Channahon to Starved Rock ride.
Approx 10 to 10:30am - Stop in Ottawa, IL and visit Mike Kirkpatrick and see his James Gang race bike and other Buell racing toys.
Whenever - arrive at Starved Rock Lodge.
After Whenever - Reverse route home with a potential diversion to the North side of the River at Ottawa for trip home.
Sat Afternoonish -Be home for friends and family time Sat afternoon. |
Shadow
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 01:12 pm: |
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So "we" watched the deluxe 2-disc Blu-ray of Twilight, New Moon last night.
One of the deleted scenes on the 2nd disc, is a 1-2 minutes scene with a Red 1125R with rider in full Buell leathers, who ends up crashing, seemingly due to one of the werewolves, and starts slowly getting back up and you see all the Buell name and logo everywhere.
Gotta love it.
(Message edited by Shadow on March 26, 2010)
(Message edited by Shadow on March 26, 2010) |
Pitcrew831
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 02:16 pm: |
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Hey Larry good to hear from you, stranger. Hey I watched New Moon last night too. I will have to check out the deleted scenes. Too bad they deleted it. |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 02:40 pm: |
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To the Saturday Ride Gang of Four:
I am a definite maybe, and if things work out, will try to meet you at one of the two rendezvous points posted above. Hope to make the ride, but don't wait for me if no-show. Ride safe. |
Nobuell
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 03:01 pm: |
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Curt,
Hope you can make it.
I just returned form IL HD with a new electric vest in hand. Yes, I folded under the peer pressure.
Tim II |
Fly
| | Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 03:11 pm: |
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Electric......you'll never go back. Enjoy! |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 04:03 pm: |
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what a beautiful day [finally]... see you all tonight at the meeting, i for one will be on 2 wheels! |
Frankusm2
| | Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 06:07 pm: |
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Ditto. Believe it or not, this is the first time all year I've had the bike out.
See you in a couple. |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 11:57 am: |
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Fellow WCC'rs,
Great meeting ten members on hand many on two wheels a few on four, of course Sam and Speedy as well. What difference it is having someone on the "inside" when you talk about a motorcycling moment/event. Mike and Dana gave all a great inside peek at the even now more outstanding accomplishments at the Daytona 200. Mike gave great compliments about the durability of the 1125R race package besides the repeated mention of "EBR" coming to the rescue supplying parts and loads of support. Talk about reliability, how about the James Gang technical team taking two and half days( or less I tend not to got down notes as fast as Mike can present them ) assembled a complete race prepped bike and bulletproofed all the James Gang bikes. Riding impressions, gosh it could take hours, but think of Shawn Higbee after a second lap crash, riding 17 more with one hand holding the body work, footpeg damaged to about an inch, and keeping lap times fast! See Dana and Mike for details. 
Homecoming was another hot topics with four menbers at this time attending the Track Day on Thursday the 17th of June. A few will arrive near the track on Wednesday as the James "Gang" will be there with trailer and staff to enjoy the event. Paul James will ride the track day along with some bikes from Eric Buell racing barn. Rides around the area on Friday, of course the dinner and concert that evening and visits to Hal's, Uke's with a visit to the Harley museum. Get your self together and join the fun at Homecoming 2010!
Open house this weekend at IL H/D and there will be an AMA racing class involving the XR1200 Sporster, should be interesting.
On a reality note we had clubber have "bad day" on his SV650, give Curt Ringwald a hey and see how he is doing. Oh thanks to the guru of gearheads Mike Kirkpatrick for dropping what he had going and getting Curt's bike up and back on the road.
Speedy's first race in at Topeka KS on April 24/25. The bike and he are "done" and ready for full campaign season. Perhaps a club ride out one of Speedy's races this year?
Ride well,
Keith K |
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