Greetings from Chicago, Il

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sparsage · #1 Unread post by **sparsage** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:18 am

Hi everybody! I'm a returning rider (and a Simpson's fan) with limited experience. I did a little dirt bike riding as a teenager, later learned how to street ride on my brother's Ninja 500, but that was 14 or 15 years ago. Now I feel like a newbie again (though still lovin every second on a bike). So, I'm getting back into riding slowly but surely. Took the MSF course in 2006, bought a Suzuki Burgman 400, and I've been smilin ever since. So far I've ridden the 400 to the Smokey Mtns. and can't wait for more road trips. I grew up in Washington state so imao northern Illinois is too flat. Just found TMW and I already love the friendly atmosphere and all the tips and advice you guys and girls give. Any advice on good road trips near Chicago would be much appreciated. I'm looking forward to asking questions and getting to know you. With so much insightful info, I'll be learning a lot. Which I'll need to do, since next year I'm hoping to buy another, bigger bike. (with a clutch-

) The thrill is back!
Happy Trails, Heather

Social Distortion · Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:44 pm

hey there
im in Naperville...send me an email and i'll send you to a good website where the Chicagoland people usually meet up on thursday nights and maybe we can get some riding time in!
fil

Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:56 pm

, Heather....welcome to TMW.

Enjoy the site.

sparsage · #4 Unread post by **sparsage** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:23 am

Thanks for the welcome.

Social Distortion- I'd love to meet up and go riding. Great band btw.

CM400T · #5 Unread post by **CM400T** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:14 pm

Hi Heather and welcome.

Tower18CHI · Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:37 am

You could ride down to Starved Rock--that'd probably be a pretty nice ride, though I haven't done it yet.

Where are you in Chicago?

sparsage · #7 Unread post by **sparsage** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:43 am

[quote="Tower18CHI"]You could ride down to Starved Rock--that'd probably be a pretty nice ride, though I haven't done it yet. Thanx Tower18CHI. "puts on to do list" Also heard Savanna on the Mississippi is good destination. Any opinion?

Social Distortion · Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:18 pm

for the Chicago gang, my 650 folks are planning a ride to Starved Rock in Aug/Sept...and you guys are welcomed as well..
lets hope we get some dry weather this week...sick of being wet on the way to work....

Social Distortion · Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:11 am

hey Chicagogang
there are some older bike enthusiasts in Chicago looking to get together in the next few weekends.
I may be coming down from the burbs to join them, as i have a soft spot for old triumphs and royal enfields, BSAs and Nortons.
i dont have an exact date, but if you guys want to look and do a little medium speed riding, let me know and send me an email.
im also organizing some of my V Star folks to do some riding up and down Lake Shore drive closer to the end of July (31st - Aug 3rd sometime).
Maybe get some food and just put some miles on...
keep me posted!

Social Distortion · Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:26 am

hey Gang
just wanted to let you know of some City sponsored "Cruise Nights", where cars and bikes gather in downtown cities.
I know there is one on Wednesday nights in Lemont, and I think Downers Grove is on Friday Nights.
Plainfield is supposed to have one this Saturday evening as well..
just keeping you guys in the loop~