Illinois Roll Call - Page 33

Bikaholic51 · 12-07-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feo y Gordo

Mark

Expatriate Texan, now living in Washington, IL.

(Yes, I am an East Texas hillbilly, and you're allowed to laugh at/make fun of my drawl.

)

Ride some dirt, some asphalt.

Slow at all of it.

Like you have a choice of us making fun of your hillbilly Texas Drawl. Yeeeeeee Haaaaaaa!!!!!

Welcome. I don't blame you for leaving Texas. too many Texans down there. I keep telling my Brother to move too.

Petrusrock · 12-13-2012, 10:11 AM

Hey guys - looking for mp info for Northern IL southern WI.

BMW GSA - part of BWM Club of Northern IL check out our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/NIBMWR

anyone have some good off road mapping program suggestions?

We ride almost every weekend - have seen some posts here of people looking for rides - we ride almost every Saturday or Sunday mostly starting somewhere along IL Rt47 from Elburn to Huntley. Right now Road Riding - sometimes gravel roads. Looking to get on more off road rides. But if you are looking to ride...

Petrusrock · 12-13-2012, 10:36 AM

Doe anyone have experience using Gamin 24K Maps in Illinois to do off road mapping? Using Zumo 550 with standard maps right now but they really don's show gravel or trails in IL

RedInTheShed · 12-13-2012, 04:26 PM

Dave Z
RedInTheShed
St. Charles
60174

sieg · 12-13-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petrusrock

Doe anyone have experience using Gamin 24K Maps in Illinois to do off road mapping? Using Zumo 550 with standard maps right now but they really don's show gravel or trails in IL

Didn't think there were any off road trails in IL. You talking 'bout in the forest or private? As for forest, as far as I know the only thing legal for MC is open to everything. Just some old fire and logging roads. Some fun stuff, but not any off road. There may be some private places but not a lot that I have heard about. I hope someone know of some, I’m interested. BTW I have trouble with tracks and my Zumo, it does stupid stuff when it's not on a road, at least for me, but I ain't that sharp.

Petrusrock · 12-13-2012, 08:45 PM

There are many private areas with up to 30 miles of track in IL, I have been on a lot of unpaved roads in IL especially out west (west of Chicago that is) and south adn they are usually hard packed fine for dual sport. Wisconsin has all sorts of trails for snowmobiles and ATV's as well as Dual Sport Bikes, I was wondering if there are similar options in IL

Petrusrock · 12-13-2012, 08:49 PM

I am going to try the Garmin Maps - I know a lot of roads unpaved in Northern IL but that is all they are unpaved roads not trails like the TWAT in Wisconsin - I would like to find similar to that here

kfsinc · 12-14-2012, 03:44 AM

Take a look at: http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39

Cannon and several others have done an outstanding job of mapping out routes in in our area -- and way beyond. I've used a few of their tracks and find them outstanding!

kfs

sieg · 12-14-2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petrusrock

I am going to try the Garmin Maps - I know a lot of roads unpaved in Northern IL but that is all they are unpaved roads not trails like the TWAT in Wisconsin - I would like to find similar to that here

Yeah,

I think the best you'll find in IL. is old 2 track forest roads, bad road but not trail, nothing like WI. MI. CO.. There were some in the Shawnee National Forest years ago but the rangers have pretty much shut them down. The stuff on private is ok to rip around on for a few hours but it won’t connect and go anywhere.

Petrusrock · 12-14-2012, 10:14 AM

Thank you for pointing me to the forum, awesome rides and some very well documented. Good place to start.

sieg · 12-14-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petrusrock

Thank you for pointing me to the forum, awesome rides and some very well documented. Good place to start.

Some good stuff to ride there, but nothing "off road"

Petrusrock · 12-14-2012, 11:46 AM

I plan a lot of rides for the club, and want to add some "off road" trips as well. Have some unpaved roads to go on so it is a mixed trip but would like to get a few good routes for Dual Sport bikes together to make it more fun for those who ride the GS's etc. Appreciate all the pointers and help.

blacktruck · 01-12-2013, 08:34 PM

Top of the day there riders...
Simply because it says roll call and I'm a retired military type, I gotta answer up. Been lurking for a few months, actively pursuing finding a KLR now. Rider for many years but not this stuff. Seems I've been missing out. When I'm home I live near the home of big yellow. When not home, could be anywhere but for the last few years in SWA. It would be a fascinating place to ride but when I'm done here, I hope to not see this country again. If there is anybody that wants to send a note to tell me about where to ride or what to ride with, please do. Like I said, long time rider but new to this stuff.
Stay safe out there..
Ken

ilbiker · 01-12-2013, 08:42 PM

Scotty R.
ilbiker
Braidwood just south of Joliet
Went from 20 years of building Harley's and choppers to a Triumph 800 XC to play in the dirt with.

dougsdrive · 05-10-2013, 06:31 PM

Looking for some rural road / trail to ride here in east central Illinois. Can anyone help?

12-13-2012, 10:11 AM	#482
Petrusrock n00b Joined: Dec 2011 Location: West of Chicago, ST Charles area Oddometer: 7	Present Hey guys - looking for mp info for Northern IL southern WI. BMW GSA - part of BWM Club of Northern IL check out our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/NIBMWR anyone have some good off road mapping program suggestions? We ride almost every weekend - have seen some posts here of people looking for rides - we ride almost every Saturday or Sunday mostly starting somewhere along IL Rt47 from Elburn to Huntley. Right now Road Riding - sometimes gravel roads. Looking to get on more off road rides. But if you are looking to ride... Petrusrock screwed with this post 12-13-2012 at 10:33 AM

12-13-2012, 10:36 AM	#483
Petrusrock n00b Joined: Dec 2011 Location: West of Chicago, ST Charles area Oddometer: 7	Mapping using Garmin Doe anyone have experience using Gamin 24K Maps in Illinois to do off road mapping? Using Zumo 550 with standard maps right now but they really don's show gravel or trails in IL

12-13-2012, 04:26 PM	#484
RedInTheShed Jart Joined: Dec 2012 Location: St. Charles, IL Oddometer: 27	Illinois member Dave Z RedInTheShed St. Charles 60174

12-13-2012, 08:45 PM	#486
Petrusrock n00b Joined: Dec 2011 Location: West of Chicago, ST Charles area Oddometer: 7	IL Off Road There are many private areas with up to 30 miles of track in IL, I have been on a lot of unpaved roads in IL especially out west (west of Chicago that is) and south adn they are usually hard packed fine for dual sport. Wisconsin has all sorts of trails for snowmobiles and ATV's as well as Dual Sport Bikes, I was wondering if there are similar options in IL __________________ "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." — Albert Einstein http://www.facebook.com/NIBMWR

12-13-2012, 08:49 PM	#487
Petrusrock n00b Joined: Dec 2011 Location: West of Chicago, ST Charles area Oddometer: 7	Illinois Off road I am going to try the Garmin Maps - I know a lot of roads unpaved in Northern IL but that is all they are unpaved roads not trails like the TWAT in Wisconsin - I would like to find similar to that here __________________ "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." — Albert Einstein http://www.facebook.com/NIBMWR

12-14-2012, 03:44 AM	#488
kfsinc Chaingolian Observer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Oddometer: 2,264	Take a look at: http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39 Cannon and several others have done an outstanding job of mapping out routes in in our area -- and way beyond. I've used a few of their tracks and find them outstanding! kfs __________________ Karl R1100GS F650GS -- sold -- what's next? “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.”, Mario Andretti Indulge. Repent. Repeat.

12-14-2012, 10:14 AM	#490
Petrusrock n00b Joined: Dec 2011 Location: West of Chicago, ST Charles area Oddometer: 7	Il rides forum Thank you for pointing me to the forum, awesome rides and some very well documented. Good place to start. __________________ "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." — Albert Einstein http://www.facebook.com/NIBMWR

12-14-2012, 11:46 AM	#492
Petrusrock n00b Joined: Dec 2011 Location: West of Chicago, ST Charles area Oddometer: 7	IL Rides I plan a lot of rides for the club, and want to add some "off road" trips as well. Have some unpaved roads to go on so it is a mixed trip but would like to get a few good routes for Dual Sport bikes together to make it more fun for those who ride the GS's etc. Appreciate all the pointers and help. __________________ "We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." — Albert Einstein http://www.facebook.com/NIBMWR

01-12-2013, 08:34 PM	#493
blacktruck SWA Chicken Hauler Joined: Nov 2012 Location: BAF Afghanistan / Glasford, IL Oddometer: 91	Just because it is a roll call...... Top of the day there riders... Simply because it says roll call and I'm a retired military type, I gotta answer up. Been lurking for a few months, actively pursuing finding a KLR now. Rider for many years but not this stuff. Seems I've been missing out. When I'm home I live near the home of big yellow. When not home, could be anywhere but for the last few years in SWA. It would be a fascinating place to ride but when I'm done here, I hope to not see this country again. If there is anybody that wants to send a note to tell me about where to ride or what to ride with, please do. Like I said, long time rider but new to this stuff. Stay safe out there.. Ken __________________ Anywhere is home

01-12-2013, 08:42 PM	#494
ilbiker Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Illinois Oddometer: 85	Scotty R. ilbiker Braidwood just south of Joliet Went from 20 years of building Harley's and choppers to a Triumph 800 XC to play in the dirt with.

05-10-2013, 06:31 PM	#495
dougsdrive Purposely Lost Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Near Lake Shelbyville Oddometer: 33	Lake Shelbyville area Looking for some rural road / trail to ride here in east central Illinois. Can anyone help?

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