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Sams
| | Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 05:45 pm: | 
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Yet, meeting postponed to Thurs, July 10th
due to popular request. 
Sam} |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 10:58 am: |
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Keith- I would have told you the status of our next meeting if you would have asked me directly as it was discussed at the last meeting. Next time please do. I don't check Badweb everyday.
Tim- I plan on riding with you guys Thursday morning
Wilson, Brett, all of WCC- See you up there! |
Xb9
| | Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 01:43 pm: |
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Hey guys, going to homecoming; anyone have any tips on the best route through Chicago from the east? We'll be coming in on the Indiana tollroad (80/90 Westbound)
I'm thinking 80/294/to 94N, but I have no idea of any construction. Any tips would be appreciated, thanks.
Be traveling through Wednesday between noon and 2pm.
TIA |
Viperman
| | Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 05:15 pm: |
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Let's ride!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 12:35 am: |
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Xb9 - 80/294/94 is a good choice. 94 on the north side of Chicago (where it splits off from 90)is a nightmare of construction, by taking 294 around the city you'll avoid most of the bad stuff. Also: you may want to check in with Brinnutz a few posts up. He (Wilson) and Brett are riding up from Indiana and it looks like they will be passing through Chicago the same time you are.
Viperman- When are you planning on heading up there? |
Brinnutz
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 09:46 am: |
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Johnny, Just read XB9's post.
We are coming through Chicago tomorrow morning, probably around 9-10am your time now.
Got some things taken care of that we're going to be needed to be done on Tuesday, but got them done sooner. So, leaving at 8am our time! |
Xb9
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 12:33 pm: |
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Johnnyvince, thanks for the road report. Nothing better than hearing it from the locals  We'll see you all in a couple of days! |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 05:05 pm: |
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Homecomming hang up.
It seems as if we will be required to register in Brookfield, WI at the host hotel before we are allowed access the factory events in East Troy. This contradicts every previous Homecomming event in years past. Thanks for the heads up Ron. I surely wouldn't have expected it.
Here is the e-mail from the coordinator.
"Paul - you must go to event registration at the host hotel either Wed afternoon or Thurs morning to pick up your event ticket package (which includes access to east troy). Please reference the directions on your confirmation e-mail again. They include reg times. Details are also still posted on buell.com."
Due to volume, we are NOT fulfilling packages at East Troy this year.
See you in a few days.
-laura
Laura Scherr
Buell Motorcycle Company
I would suspect that we will need to change the timming and route.
Brookfield is just west of Milwaukee, but as most of you know traffic and ongoing construction on the TRI State tollway will be bad in the morning. Anyone up for an earlier departure and different route? I'll start my map program now and see what I can come up with. |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 10:01 am: |
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New time and route.
8am O'hare oasis on the Tri State Tollway northboud at the gas station. Two hours to Brookfield from there. See you then.
Hi Paul – yes, event registration is at the Host Hotel. It is there that you will need to sign all event release waivers and pick up your ticket package which includes your event T-shirt, patch, event guide and all of your access tickets/wristbands for the various activities, including the necessary wristband for East Troy (which will get you on property, into the seminars, factory tour and includes the free lunch.)
Due to the volume of attendees this year, we are not registering people onsite at East Troy.
This information and instructions have been posted on buell.com since the start and this was also specified during the online registration process as well as each person’s confirmation e-mail. The process is different than last year, but this event is different than past Homecoming events. The 25th Anniversary Event is open to all Buell enthusiasts, not just owners and has a much larger attendance than in years previous. Additionally, as I’m sure you can understand, in order for us to manage the volume of this event and ensure its success; we needed to plan ahead and account for the various tickets and meal planning needs in advance.
The host hotel is roughly 20 minutes away from East Troy and there is a group ride from the Host Hotel on Thursday starting at 11 a.m. to East Troy. Note - the activities at East Troy do not open until Noon. I’ve attached the agenda for your reference. It is also available at http://www.buell.com/en_us/news_events/25th-anniversary/event-schedule.asp.
Note: if you show up at East Troy without the appropriate wristband or for those who chose not to register at all, please understand that you may only be able to participate in limited activities, as we need to accommodate those who have paid to attend. Additionally will be asking for a minimum $10 CASH donation of which we’ll be donating to the East Troy food panty, but we have a limited number of open slots for those who just plan to ‘show up’.
It would be great if you could help spread the word to any others. Thanks for your understanding and ensuring we all are able to enjoy the celebration!
Kind regards,
Laura
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
SHERATON MILWAUKEE-BROOKFIELD HOTEL -
BROOKFIELD, WI (HOST HOTEL)
NOON-4PM Arrival, Check-In, and Event Registration
THURSDAY, JULY 3
SHERATON MILWAUKEE-BROOKFIELD HOTEL - BROOKFIELD, WI
8AM-NOON Arrival, Check-In, and Event Registration
BREAKFAST Morning Owner Club Meet and Greet
11:30AM Group Ride to Buell Motorcycle Company
6PM (optional) Dinner (buffet style), Historical Seminar and Q&A with Erik Buell
(Limited availability. You must have pre-registered for this activity.)
BUELL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY - EAST TROY, WI
NOON-4PM Factory Tours, Vintage Bike Display, 25TH Anniversary Apparel available for purchase
12:30-1:30PM Autographs with Erik
12:30-2PM Lunch
1:30-2:30PM Tech Seminar
2:30-3:30PM Tech Seminar
FRIDAY, JULY 4
SHERATON MILWAUKEE-BROOKFIELD HOTEL - BROOKFIELD, WI
9AM-4PM Organized Adventure Rides leaving from Host Hotel (Bike staging at 8:30AM)
BLACKHAWK FARMS RACEWAY - SOUTH BELOIT, IL
7:30AM-5PM (optional) TH
(Limited availability. You must have pre-registered for this activity.)
SUMMERFEST (HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL GROUNDS) - MILWAUKEE, WI
4PM-MIDNIGHT 25 Anniversary Ticket Package includes a one-day (July 4) admission to the
music festival grounds with free shuttle bus to/from the Host Hotel
(Shuttles will run 4PM – 1AM)
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JULY 5-6
CCS/ASRA RACING AT ROAD AMERICA - ELKHART LAKE, WI
9AM-4PM Free Buell® Demos on Street and Motorplex Mini Track
9AM-5PM Buell Hospitality Tent with complimentary beverages and snacks, VIP parking
SAT 11AM Autographs with Buell Racers
SAT NOON Buell Track Lap – CCS/ASRA Races to follow
SAT 7-11PM Erik Buell and The Thunderbolts, Victorian Village – Tiki Bar, in Elkhart Lake
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND UPDATES.
TH
SUN ALL DAY CCS/ASRA Races, featuring ASRA Pro Thunderbike
(Message edited by lastcyclone on July 01, 2008) |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Monday, July 07, 2008 - 01:06 pm: |
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thanks to everyone who was part of the Buell homecoming!!
some favorite parts: the riding, track day, the weather, old friends, new friends, all the buells, cheesecake, summerfest, road america, etc.
i had a great time, it was awesome... here's to 25 more years!! |
M2epyonpilot
| | Posted on Monday, July 07, 2008 - 07:57 pm: |
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Hi All,
Welcome home, club members! Wish I could have been there for homecoming however work and previous engagements made it impossible for me to make it. However, I heard it was an awesome time. Finally, I have service scheduled at IL Harley for clutch repair so I'll be back on the road soon ready for MotoGP at Indy. If any of you missed or couldn't make my official debut in team demo there is a recap video on the team demo website; www.teamdemos.com. I'm in the race between Damage Inc. (yellow cars) vs. Beyond Driven (red). There is a good shot of myself being driven into the front stretch retaining wall where my axle snapped. I'll talk to you all at the meeting. |
Pkforbes87
| | Posted on Monday, July 07, 2008 - 10:29 pm: |
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Hi guys, I met a few of you at homecoming and got one of the WC2 cards. Just wanted to stop in and say hi!
Hope everyone had a safe trip back. |
Marc
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 08:56 am: |
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I also want to thank Buell for a FABULOUS 25th Anniversary event. I thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie of the Windy City Club members who attended and all the other Buellers I had the pleasure to meet. If you did not make the 25th, I strongly encourage you to join us for the 26th.
Marc's favorite activity: Blackhawk farms track day where I had the pleasure of demo riding the 1125R during four sessions on the racetrack. What a fabulous machine! I hit 123 MPH in the straightaway and cornered like never before.
notable event: Windy City Club chat with Erik Buell who just happened to show up at Speedy and Greg's paddock location at Road America Raceway.
- Marc |
Oldebuellrydr
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 12:53 pm: |
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Fellow WCC'ers,
A great time was had my many at Homecoming, stop by at the meeting Thursday night and take a gander at the photos and all the stories. A synopsis of those who attended and the racing reports from Greg and Speedy about their adventure weekend. Hope to see you there!
Keith |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 01:13 pm: |
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Picture thread. Post them here.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 373100.html?1215469737#POST1190086
I had a great time as well, good to see you all again. Come back again next year everyone.
How did it go on Sunday, Greg, Speedy?
One of the kids has tournament ball on Thurs. I'm out. |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 03:04 am: |
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Homecoming was a blast! (no pun intended). Will be signing up for next year, hope they have the track day again! Phillip- glad you made it back to Neb with your pistons intact. See you all at the meeting Thursday. John |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 12:39 pm: |
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have a great meeting & homecoming re-cap... i can't make it tonight. sorry. |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 07:11 pm: |
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Sorry for the short notice- I can't make the meeting either. I sent Keith the agenda. Have a good one. |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 - 10:08 am: |
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Go Speedy & Greg!
http://www.gron4.com/2008/070608/exp/522/
http://www.gron4.com/2008/070608/amt/831/ |
Mxer83
| | Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 - 01:56 pm: |
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Thanks for the link Paul, A good photographer can make anyone look good!!!! |
Brinnutz
| | Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 - 02:59 pm: |
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Good seeing you guys!!!
We'll have to plan a trip out there sometime!!
Here's the hill climbers!
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Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008 - 03:03 pm: |
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This Thursday (July 17th)I'm leading a ride to the drag strip in Union Grove Wisconsin (weather permitting). I'll be leaving at 7:30 from Eckhart park in Chicago:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Chicago&state=IL &address=1330+W.+Chicago
I'm playing softball there from 6:15 to 7:15 and want to leave right after. We'll get to Union Grove around 8:45 or so and get in 5 or 6 runs before they close at 11:00. $25 to race $12 to get in and watch.
All are welcome.
John |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008 - 03:04 pm: |
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Drag strip info:
http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/ |
Brinnutz
| | Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:17 pm: |
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Johnny, here are a couple of pics from the Hill climb. If you want the higher res pics, go here:
http://wbphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/5359918_x boCb#331614574_zrZmf
Check the homecoming picture thread for more guys!
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M2epyonpilot
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 07:02 pm: |
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Hey guys,
Sad to say, my clutch and or tranny problem just got worse...I couldn't even get out of my subdivision to get it to Illinois Harley. It was a total failure, I could let the clutch all the way out in 1st gear and the bike just sits ideling like it was in neutral. Granted you can hear the sounds of the clutch trying to engage but that it. Illinois Harley will be out tomorrow to pick it up and with any luck I'll be able to be back riding soon. Ride safe. See everyone at the next meeting; looking forward to more homecoming stories and or pics. |
Wrong36
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 04:38 pm: |
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i am digging that new 1125cr !!! now... when are they going to put front fork spikes on as standard equipment. haha. |
Lastcyclone
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 05:41 pm: |
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http://fonzie.exposuremanager.com/g/buell_25th_ann iversary
Special thanks to Fonzie for these!
Make sure you look closely for yourself, lots of pictures. |
Marc
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
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Anyone want to join me at Planfield Hawg nights this evening? This event definitely needs some Buells to balance out the chrome beauties that will be present......
Plainfield Hawg Night
Saturday, July 26th, 5-9PM
I went last year and there were some very cool bikes. Even a few cool sport bikes, but lots of Hawgs. Regardless you will see lots of custom choppers if you come to this. If interested, give me a call and we'll choose a meet up time. If there are enough of us, we can meet at my place (just 4 miles from downtown plainfield) and then ride in like a bunch of hoodlum Buellers.
- Marc |
Johnnyvince
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 02:28 am: |
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I found the photo of Speedy from Homecoming on another thread. Enjoy....
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Mxer83
| | Posted on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 10:51 am: |
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I have problems recognizing Speedy in those beautiful new leathers |
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