St. Joe

Anyone have a dirtbike/4 wheeler/ Harley with Knobbies. My brother in law sold his bike, my dirtbike just sits. I would like to go ride it again if anyone is up for a day trip. Sooner than later though, Wifey's at 32 weeks and counting.

Legal To Run Red Lights

--- Illinois: Lawmakers in Illinois stayed busy this year. For one, they passed a law that gives motorcyclists the go-ahead to run red lights. Motorcycles and bicycles aren’t usually heavy enough to trigger ground sensors that switch traffic lights from red to green so many two-wheeled motorists stay stuck at intersections and have to wait for a larger vehicle to come. Under the new measure, when a motorcycle comes up to a red light or a left-turn arrow and waits for two minutes or more for the light to change, they will be able to legally proceed if the coast is clear. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/30/dont-release-hounds-raft-unusual-state-laws-to-take-effect-2013/#ixzz2GXzHj8mj

Federal court strikes down Illinois ban on carrying concealed weapons

In a victory for gun rights advocates, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Illinois' ban on carrying concealed weapons -- the only total concealed-carry ban in the country. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals gave state lawmakers six months to come up with their own version of the law that legalizes concealed carry. "We're extremely pleased with the ruling," Illinois State Rifle Association leader Richard Pearson said. "Now that the court has ruled ... we will work as soon as possible with legislators to craft a concealed-carry bill for the state of Illinois." The 2-1 decision marks a huge win for gun rights advocates who have argued that the ban on concealed weapons violates the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment and what they see as citizens' right to carry guns for self-defense. A new law could be in place by January, Pearson said. A bill has already been written by Rep. Brandon Phelps that includes background checks, field provisions and other issues. "Christmas came early for law-abiding gun owners," said Phelps, whose proposed legislation came within three votes of passing in 2011. "I said on the floor, `A lot of people who voted against this, one of these days, you're going to wish you did, because of all the limitations and the safety precautions we put in this bill, because one of these days, the court's going to rule and you're not going to like the ruling.' Today's the day. The court's pretty much said there's no restrictions," he said. Judge Richard Posner wrote in the court's majority opinion that the state "had to provide us with more than merely a rational basis for believing that its uniquely sweeping ban is justified by an increase in public safety. It has failed to meet this burden." He continued: "The theoretical and empirical evidence (which overall is inconclusive) is consistent with concluding that a right to carry firearms in public may promote self-defense." Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who favors strict gun control laws and proposed an assault weapons ban earlier this year that lawmakers defeated, has vowed to again bring legislation that would prohibit the sale or possession of semi-automatic rifles and other guns. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office, which is responsible for defending the state's laws, said it was reviewing the ruling and would comment later Tuesday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/11/federal-court-strikes-down-illinois-ban-on-carrying-concealed-weapons/#ixzz2EqfvjsxA

last hurrah.....

The last hurrah ride is coming up next weekend.  I would like to do a bike check on my bike before we go.  Any one else need or want to.  Do we maybe want to do it sun or man mon at the shop?  Need to check with chris first but i think he will see it MY way. haha   What do you think c.  The uturn riders are meeting at the mcdonalds in collinsville il off hwy255 and hwy55/70 at 8:00 ksu at 8:30.  I think it may be easier to meet at my house around 7:00, 7:15 to load up any stuff that needs to go in the car and then we can leave from there.  If this dosent work for people let me know.

Riding Sunday

I am going to go out riding all day sunday if anyone is interested I am going to head out at 9 going to meet up with jb and some other guys at 1:30 at 270 and gravois then head back out hitting some backroads and checking out the leaves changing. If you want to go get a hold of me



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St. Joe Saturday

Saturday my brother in law and I are going to st joe to ride if anyone is interested. I'll transport you for free until my truck is full.

Classic Bike Night

There is a classic bike night on the 10th down at the moto museum on locust it is put on by Flying Tiger. Starts at 6 seeing if anyone is interested in checking it out.




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