Author Topic: I got published (Read 5426 times)

Nikkisixx · « **Reply #25 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:20:00 AM »

Quote from: Spikeybike on March 04, 2010, 09:10:58 AM

my favorite line ... it's so true too. the roads get smoother, the speed limits go up to 65. ... and the best part, wisconsin drivers will actually get out of your way if your going faster then they are ........ without giving you the finger (good luck tryin to pull that off on the Kennedy Expressway)

I lived in Chicago for about 18 months and LSD into downtown, zig zag over to Lower Wacker then back is an AWSOME ride (very early on a Sunday morning). One of my favorites. Don't miss that weather though.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:34:32 AM »

Quote from: Nikkisix on March 04, 2010, 11:20:00 AM

...snip...
zig zag over to Lower Wacker then back is an AWSOME ride (very early on a Sunday morning). One of my favorites.
...snip...

You obviously haven't lived there in a while.

Very early on a Sunday now has to be like 3 or 4 am. Anything later than that and it's wall to wall.

Sad to see such a nice and culture loaded city get put on the wayside by traffic. The drive from Rockford to downtown used to be very nice if you were looking out the windows. Now it's just billboards and noise retainer walls.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #27 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:41:03 AM »

and lets not forget the tolls going up by 500% in like 3 years ....... remember when you could get there for 40cents havok? ...when i was a teenager

CaféElite · « **Reply #28 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:14:47 PM »

Great article! Im going to have to kick Ink and Ben for not inviting me out that night.

BTW did you wear a helmet on this trip? If so what color?. I recall offering assistance to scraggly looking gent with a broke down bike around that time in the olathe ks area (15 miles south of Ink, it was like 119th & blackbob right buy chipotle) and curious if it was you. I think he was having a oil issue.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #29 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:48:58 PM »

Quote from: CaféElite on March 04, 2010, 01:14:47 PM

Great article! Im going to have to kick Ink and Ben for not inviting me out that night.

BTW did you wear a helmet on this trip? If so what color?. I recall offering assistance to scraggly looking gent with a broke down bike around that time in the olathe ks area (15 miles south of Ink, it was like 119th & blackbob right buy chipotle) and curious if it was you. I think he was having a oil issue.

Yeah, I had a black Shoei helmet the whole trip. That must have been my retarded scraggly twin you helped, good on ya. I had brake trouble in Minnesota, but otherwise I figured out stuff myself.

Man, I can't find an issue of MC to save my life. Never seen it at Borders, only once or twice at Barnes & Noble. I like the mag, I just wish they'd come out monthly instead of bi-monthly.

I don't know if anyone could have pulled off the trip without the help of this forum. Politics aside, this forum is the reason I didn't sell my bike after a month.

I believe Shenanigans had a few ideas about road trips this summer.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=41994.175

The tolls ruin everything within a 2 hours of Chicago now, right you are Spikeybike.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #30 on:** March 05, 2010, 10:38:45 AM »

http://motorcycleclassicsmail.com/rd/9z1zl2i010gtol18gb6vken9cm1r3b1ks9jfcbcgugg

kghost · « **Reply #31 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:28:32 PM »

Congrats.

Was great to meet ya at the Harvest Classic.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #32 on:** March 07, 2010, 11:03:12 AM »

Likewise, kghost. Hopefully I'll darken Texas' door again soon.

That link looks interesting, but it just redirects back to the story. What does it say?

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #33 on:** March 08, 2010, 03:11:22 PM »

Quote from: Spikeybike on March 04, 2010, 11:41:03 AM

and lets not forget the tolls going up by 500% in like 3 years ....... remember when you could get there for 40cents havok? ...when i was a teenager

When I started driving it was $0.30 from the Rockton Road On-Ramp (South Beloit wasn't finished) all the way to Downtown Chicago.

Now it's $1.00 at Rockton Road, another $1.00 at Elgin, and yet another $0.60 in between.

But I am extremely grateful for the 3 lanes on either side now. Best improvement yet. That and the 90-20-39-51 interchange. Sooooo much better.

No more 8 mile traffic back-ups.

What a joke that was. We'd ride on the shoulders lol.

kghost · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2010, 03:45:14 PM »

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on March 07, 2010, 11:03:12 AM

Likewise, kghost. Hopefully I'll darken Texas' door again soon.

That link looks interesting, but it just redirects back to the story. What does it say?

Hurry.....I may be in Queensland Australia soon.

I still laugh bout that picture.....with the matching outhouse in the background.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #35 on:** March 09, 2010, 08:04:16 PM »

What's in Australia? Besides Australia, I mean.

Oh, that classy outhouse. Oh, Texas.

kghost · « **Reply #36 on:** March 09, 2010, 09:05:47 PM »

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on March 09, 2010, 08:04:16 PM

What's in Australia? Besides Australia, I mean.

Oh, that classy outhouse. Oh, Texas.

Got a hot chick there...lol

Plus had an offer from a company over there.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #37 on:** March 09, 2010, 09:43:04 PM »

Quote from: kghost on March 09, 2010, 09:05:47 PM

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on March 09, 2010, 08:04:16 PM
What's in Australia? Besides Australia, I mean.

Oh, that classy outhouse. Oh, Texas.

Got a hot chick there...lol

Plus had an offer from a company over there.

Don't forget all the great beaches, the weather, excellent wages, perfect conditions for bikes......i could go on but you already know....

Mick

kghost · « **Reply #38 on:** March 09, 2010, 10:52:13 PM »

Quote from: retro rocket on March 09, 2010, 09:43:04 PM

Quote from: kghost on March 09, 2010, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: Skonnie Boy on March 09, 2010, 08:04:16 PM
What's in Australia? Besides Australia, I mean.

Oh, that classy outhouse. Oh, Texas.

Got a hot chick there...lol

Plus had an offer from a company over there.

Don't forget all the great beaches, the weather, excellent wages, perfect conditions for bikes......i could go on but you already know....

Mick

LOL yeah I do....Sorry I didn't catch ya while there....maybe next time.

(oh and the pays less but theres more time off...Aussie tradition that )

Hush · « **Reply #39 on:** March 10, 2010, 12:39:49 AM »

Massive Sconnie, just read the lot, great road trip and intelligent writing mate, well done.
Want some company on your next one?

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #40 on:** March 19, 2010, 01:52:13 AM »

Absolutely. Meet halfway? Maybe in Maui?

CycleRanger · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2010, 09:01:46 AM »

Great article! Next time yer in Austin let us know. I'll buy ya' a beer at Lovejoy's!

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #42 on:** March 22, 2010, 05:56:56 PM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on March 19, 2010, 09:01:46 AM

Great article! Next time yer in Austin let us know. I'll buy ya' a beer at Lovejoy's!

Absolutely. Been thinking about moving back. I'd move somewhere because of a bar.

Well, the weather might have something to do with the decision too. I'm sick of cleaning salt crud off my bike.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #43 on:** March 29, 2010, 05:01:17 PM »

Guess what article I stumbled across when I was at the grocery store looking for an article on my VFR? I read it online already but I'll have to re-read since it was given the glossy treatment.

Good on ya Skonnie, and how come you didn't invite me out also to ride with you guys, Amber?

greasy j · « **Reply #44 on:** March 29, 2010, 10:39:02 PM »

I already read it. I get that mag. my gfriend saw it and said hey it's your bike. we have the same exhaust, too.

is that a hawkwind t shirt?

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:46:13 AM »

Born to run on silver machines, that's Hawkwind all right.

I never see the mag on newsstands, but whatever. Better than nothing.

Next time I'm in KC, we'll ride. Or hey, Mods n' Rockers is coming up here in Chicago soon. Just saying.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:53:39 AM »

That would be a good excuse to scoot up to Chi-town, when is it?

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2010, 07:16:35 AM »

Its on the 19th of June. Missed it last year, looking forward to the spectacle this year.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2010, 08:17:33 AM »

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2010, 10:59:16 PM »

Oh, I'll be there. Never been to one. Looks fun.

Dude, we need new a subculture that's about two wheels and a motor. Both Mods and Rockers are about 50 years old by now.

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Author Topic: I got published (Read 5426 times)