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I am participating in a Wounded Heroes ride departing from the southbound Hinsdale Oasis on I-294 on May 20. This is the tenth annual ride and I've ridden all but 2 of them. We travel by motorcycle to various military installations or VA facilities around the country to visit the troops...

Too bad. Have fun routin' and reservin'. I'll see if I can get some pics to post.

Thinking about going down there from the Chicago area. Anyone else going? Anyone wanna ride down together? I'm going Sunday, Sept 4. Ride down in the morning and ride back in the afternoon/evening.

I signed up. Sounds like fun. You get to ride new KTM motorcycles on the Mid Ohio Sports Car course. :yahoo: https://www.midohio.com/Store/School-Course...ange-Track-Days

I just spotted this Wheatie, glad you're ok. Hope you heal up quick.

Be sure to stop by Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters and say hi to Mike. He's a great guy and has a good stock of riding apparel and misc. gear. I found his shop by accident visiting there last year and bought a pair of Olympia riding pants. Don't be afraid to ask for a discount...

I think it's a great idea. I hope this gets some response.

I have this same issue. A new Westco battery made it less frequent but it still happens when the bike is real hot. I did a little research on the Westco web site and it seems the batteries many other large 4cyl bikes use a slightly larger battery (12AH 135 CCA vs 14AH 200 CCA). Mine has never...

That's how I see it too. ROI is easy to see.

Since I've now read this on the Internet, it must be true!

I see way more solo drivers in pickups and SUVs on my commute than I see motorcycles or 4 passenger cars. Since I'm either driving my subaru (22mpg) or riding my FJR (40mpg), I think I'm doing the environment a favor on my bike. I agree there are alot more bikes on the road without FI or cats...

They must be talking about Harleys (or my '89 Honda). The FJR is fuel-injected and has a catalytic converter so I doubt it's much of an offender compared to most. My lawn tractor is probably worse.

After exchanging a few emails with a couple of you and in the interest of taking advantage of the discount CHRIS_D worked out for a No-Mar Tire Changer, I'm putting this out there to gauge interest in a few of us in the Chicago area going together to buy one. I might get one myself even if this...

I just got my tickets in the mail yesterday! ;)

I was there all day Saturday and until 2:00 (local time) Sunday. I was parked near the Iron Pony tent both days. Every year I'm more amazed at the displays of immaculate vintage machines. Where else can one see 4 Ariel Square Fours and three Vincent Black Shadows in showroom condition at the...