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    Tigz tells me the meet at the burger joint takes place every Mon and Wed. Any takers for this upcoming week?

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    maybe wednesday could work...

    had a blast out at rt. 66 yesterday. ran a 12.53 @ 107 and broke in the tires pretty well. not too many other street bikes out there. maybe 3-4 rockets and one v-rod. pulled a wheelie on the last run which was fun.
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    What's up with you guys? I know we all lead busy lives, but you can't even break away one day a week for a ride? Trying to get you guys together to ride motorcycles shouldn't be like pulling teeth.....

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    I know a couple of you were looking to get together this comming weekend of the 24th, but with the weather looking to be a bit on the wet side, wondering if that has been rescheduled or put on hold?
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    I'm looking forward to some weekday PM rides once the weather gets more predictable. I try to get out every weekend as well.

    Post up when you want to ride. i know we sometimes miss each other but if we all start posting again we eventually get caught up for some rides.

    This weekend is questionable. I was planning to head to Motorcyle event in Aurora this weekend.

    Will check in on Friday.
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    Planning on a run out to starved rock\utica weather permitting on Sunday. Probably gonna be a last minute call.

    Was good to meet u earlier jim. Aside from being a bit chilly wasn't too bad. Probably will be a better turn out when it warms up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jgedmin View Post
    Planning on a run out to starved rock\utica weather permitting on Sunday. Probably gonna be a last minute call.

    Was good to meet u earlier jim. Aside from being a bit chilly wasn't too bad. Probably will be a better turn out when it warms up.
    Good to meet you too Jason, and yes it was colder than he11, but I still enjoyed it. Give me a call anytime you want to go riding during the week. I'm always up for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttmaxx View Post
    I'm looking forward to some weekday PM rides once the weather gets more predictable. I try to get out every weekend as well.

    Post up when you want to ride. i know we sometimes miss each other but if we all start posting again we eventually get caught up for some rides.

    This weekend is questionable. I was planning to head to Motorcyle event in Aurora this weekend.

    Will check in on Friday.
    Hey Tony - give me a buzz if you plan on going to Motorcycle Sunday, I'm on the fence but if the weather decides to hold, I'll be in.
    with myself. I'm right 70% of the time all the time...

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    Athlon,

    I had the same problem when I first started riding the 9. Go for the 2-inch risers. I am 5'9 and this helped with the challenge. Changed my seat to a Corbin.

    hchanges made the bike fit well. Can ride for hours now. I know where anyone interested might be able to pick up a good deal on the chrome risers with the holes in them. My neighbor is selling his 9 and had these for a mod.

    Good luck and enjoy.
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    Anyone gonna hit up that Motorcycle Sunday going on in Aurora today?
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    OK.....someone's got to want to go riding today. The weather's absolutely beautiful today! No wind, no clouds, and no cold. What else could you want out of a riding day? I'm going regardless, but it would be more fun if someone would join me.....

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    Anyone up for a ride tonight? It's supposed to be absolutely gorgous!

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    I'd be all over it, but one of the softball leagues I'm in starts tonight... at least I'll be out in the nice weather.

    Ride Safe man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timbo0824 View Post
    I'd be all over it, but one of the softball leagues I'm in starts tonight... at least I'll be out in the nice weather.

    Ride Safe man.
    Call in sick.

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    I may be in for a local ride tomorrow Jim, weather permitting. I've barely broken in the new back tire and it needs to get done, along with an oil change. I'm gone Wednesday on another 7 day Marriott Rewards point building adventure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dgk1979 View Post
    I may be in for a local ride tomorrow Jim, weather permitting. I've barely broken in the new back tire and it needs to get done, along with an oil change. I'm gone Wednesday on another 7 day Marriott Rewards point building adventure.
    Supposed to rain tomorrow.

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    Dino and I took a ride out to Cruise Night last night in Plainfield. It was a nice ride and I'm hoping we can do some more riding before the summer's over. Speaking of that, summer's half over already, and with the exception of Dino, I've only been riding with the rest of you guys once, and some of you I've never ridden with. Is it actually impossible to get together, or are we just not trying hard enough? It's hard to believe we're this far into the summer already and we've only ridden together once or not at all. Let's see if we can do something about that.

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    there is a bike show sat the 24th at the tilted kilt in woodridge tha i will be at if anyone is interested

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    Quote Originally Posted by grampi View Post
    Dino and I took a ride out to Cruise Night last night in Plainfield. It was a nice ride and I'm hoping we can do some more riding before the summer's over. Speaking of that, summer's half over already, and with the exception of Dino, I've only been riding with the rest of you guys once, and some of you I've never ridden with. Is it actually impossible to get together, or are we just not trying hard enough? It's hard to believe we're this far into the summer already and we've only ridden together once or not at all. Let's see if we can do something about that.

    wednesday? gimme a call jim.
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    Anyone wanting to ride this weekend (Jul 31, Aug 1) let me know. I'd like to join you.

    Leave message here or call or text 815-677-4471.

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    Hey Rick,

    How've you been? I don't know how I missed this new post to thread, but I may be able to go out for a bit tomorrow. Wife is in the Dells and I'm on dog duty, so can't go too far. Leave for Montreal for a week on Sunday, so Saturday is my only shot.

    Let me know. Maybe Timbo, Tony, or Tommy80 will want to ride, I'd like to check out this B-King in person. Haven't seen anyone in a bit other than Grampi and M109ner.

    Talk to you soon! Dino
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    dud, I ride often by myself for about 1hr, a few nights a week. I agree it's not much fun. It's better to ride on weekends. Even for me this is a challenge bc I coach Fball.

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