Strommers from the upper midwest DO seem to be a little less common than in some areas. There seem to be quite a few around the Indianapolis area, and there are a lot in south central Ohio, which is where I usually end up going for group events. There are also handful from SE Michigan, near Ann Arbor/Jackson.
I know there are at least 5 or 6 from the Chicago area besides you and Greywolf, and there are a couple other V-Strom owners in the SW corner of Michigan where I live, but they aren't on this forum, that I know of. There are also a few in Wisconsin that I see post fairly often, but I am not sure where they are located.
If you ever want to make a run around the south end of the lake, let me know and I can show you some of the better roads SW Michigan has to offer.
I'm Greg Lewis, and I live in Oak Park. I've had a 2004 wee strom for about 2 months, and am loving it. Usually head for WI, where the great roads are. Last week I did the Cheese Country Trail - a great ride, and good on a wee if you aren't too aggressive with your right hand.
Great to see we have some Chicago area riders!! I rode alot up in Wisconsin this season too....maybe I was that yellow V that Greywolf saw in October:hurray:
I went to the Sunday morning meet at the Full Moon restaurant in Lake Bluff a month or so ago and there were 3 or 4 Stroms there. That's a long way from Tinley Park but not as far as North Carolina and not a sure thing.:mrgreen:
"Motorcycle riders in Illinois will now have the ability to legally run a red light starting January 1st.
The state legislature passed a bill earlier this year that would allow motorcycle riders stopped at a traffic light to proceed through the red phase of the light after waiting 120 seconds and checking to make sure they can cross the intersection safely.
The law was instituted on the behest of motorcycle riders who would often have to wait for long periods of time at traffic lights that used in ground sensors to change the signal. Most motorcycles are not heavy enough to trigger the in pavement sensors.
Unfortunately for Chicago riders, the statewide law does not apply within Chicago city limits."
See a few Stroms on occasion. Mostly commuting to Mt Prospect with occasional trips to WI and IN (MotoGP). Hope to bump into a few of you along the way.
I'm in Algonquin and I'm looking to get a 650 soon. I keep checking inventories at Nielsen's, Suzuki of Carol Stream and DGY. Never had a Suzuki so any northside dealer recommendations as far as sales and service?
The concept of riding to Wisconsin for mid-winter lunch gives me the chills. I did make it to The Launching Pad
on old Route 66 in Wilmington last week. Cage was laid up. I rode the Vee to get parts...and took a short cut.
Quite frankly, with me living in Harleysville, ill take anything I can get.
Welcome to the club. Hope to see you on the road.
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