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Any Chicago groups?

Discussion in 'Central US and Canada' started by motorduck, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. xjdaver

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    I'm near Schaumburg. I rode 75 miles last Saturday and 140 Sunday. Yeah, I guess I wanna ride. I prefer getting out of town.
     
  2. motorduck

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    Just got a garage in Edgewater. Will be moving in August 1st. Anyone who wants to can drop by to wrench around. Once I get my bike to a trustworthy state, lets plan an XJ ride.
     
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    oh man I guess I've been riding mine around too much. I just had a spark plug pop out on me while stopped at a stop light. If you or anyone you know could lend a hand I would really appreciate it. Here's a link to what I've already posted.

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=19853.html
     
  4. jrb23

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    Looks like i have it taken care of. I'll be up and running by the weekend. PM if your interested in getting a ride in this weekend!
     
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    I'm in Yorkville, 82XJ. I like the idea of business cards. vistaprint.com does them for freebo. That would be a cool way of getting the info out on the website as it's helped me out a TON!!!
     
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    How much more do you need to do? I'm up for stopping by sometime to give a hand.
     
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    I'm down for a ride whenever, just let me know dudes.
     
  8. motorduck

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    Bike is up and running. BUT have a SECOND 1981 Yamaha Maxim that needs to get running. Am around during the day most days. PM and let me know when you're available.
     
  9. jrb23

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    I'm busy most of this weekend but possibly be available after 3 pm sunday if anyone close by wants to ride. I gotta get her cleaned up :oops:

    I've put around 6K miles on it so far this summer and if this weather keeps up that number will continue to rise!
     
  10. Cooter

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    Let's get this going. Friday night? Saturday??

    Sending you a PM, Duck.
     
  11. jrb23

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    I'm free Friday after 4pm...
     
  12. MidnightStalkerMan

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    Hey, I just joined the forums/biking culture. My bike is currently in the process of being put in 'safe' riding contition. I've also got the whole tags+stickers I've gotta take care of, But I'd love to tag along with you guys (though, most likely, not until next season) I live in the northern burbs (Glenview, anyone?), but I do frequent Chicago often (work and parties)

    Hopefully I'll be able to ride with you guys before the season is 100% over :p
     
  13. Phan10m

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    Just got my bike friday. I'm in Bensenville. Usually no one knows where that's at so I either just say Elmhurst or the town right next to O'hare airport. Down to ride for just a little longer if there are any nice days. What are some things that need to be done to "winterize" a bike
     
  14. JayEye

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    I bought that one from Bolingbrook last year, not a bad buy at all. Rode it until late in the season and over the winter it went from
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  15. AutoAndy7

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    Hey guys, i just picked up my first bike, a 1980 XJ650 Maxim, and i'd love to tag along with you guys! I love my XJ and i think that a group of these bikes riding would look like amazing! i'm from Addison, and i frequent Chicago and all the suburbs surrounding! Let's have a great season! :twisted:
     
  16. rustysavage

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    im down for a ride! i live out near Rockford but I work in rolling meadows. Ill prob start ridin in in a week or so. As soon as it not 30-40 deg in the morning! that makes for 50 cold miles!
     
  17. Metal_Bob

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    I visit bikerornot.com (and ignore the eventual sex spam) and look for and sign up for local/semi local rides and events.

    Such as the IronHorse Rockin the Midwest @BON Party USA 2011 in Sabula, Ia-Savanna, IL 52070 the weekend of June 2nd.

    http://www.bikerornot.com/event/45742

    I'm hoping to go. Not sure about lodging/camping though ;(
     
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    I live in Rockford, my bike is apart right now but should be ready in four to five weeks, after that I'll be dying to ride.
     
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    Chicago here, working in the NW Burbs. The XJ's currently awaiting some surgery, tho. :( Been riding the VFR this year. Still, always up for a ride if the weather and schedule allows.
     
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    Would be nice to get a Seca ride, or even an XJ ride going. Anyone want to hit the Moon one Sunday this summer?
     

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