Central Illinois here

[cnorman70]

I've had my motorcycle endorsement for 2+ years now, and finally got the OK from my wife to buy a bike!!

I've picked up a 2005 GZ250 that will be delivered by the seller either tomorrow or Tuesday. I can't wait!!

I think I got a good deal on it. Paid (I guess I should say I will be paying as I haven't actually paid for it yet) $2k and it has 3300 miles on it with lots of aftermarket extras. The owner has some pics, but once I have it in my possession, I will take some pics and post my own.

Looking forward to checking everything out on this site!!

[mr. softie]

Very cool! Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new bike. What did it take to get that ok? (you don't have to answer that)

[patrick_777]

More Illini. You guys are gonna catch up to the Californians and Floridians pretty soon.

[Easy Rider]

I've picked up a 2005 GZ250 that will be delivered by the seller either tomorrow or Tuesday. I can't wait!!


Howdy, neighbor! Welcome and congrats. on the new ride! :cool:

What's your experience level? Pretty minimal, I'd guess.
Have you taken the MSF (State) course yet?

Another rider on here is in Bloomington and we've been thinking about setting up a meeting and maybe some day trips later in the summer. If you are interested, maybe we can set the meeting point in Decatur or Clinton.

[caroledee1]

cnorman70, glad to have another Illini on board. :2tup: I visited my cousins a lot of summers growing up just south of Springfield. They live outside Glenarm. Waterskiing around Lake Springfield. Good times! Sounds like you got a good deal on your bike. Hope it serves you well. Welcome.

[Easy Rider]

cnorman70, glad to have another Illini on board.

Hey Carol, you up for a meet in Decatur or Clinton sometime after it warms up a bit?

So far, we have (potential) 1-Champaign, 1-Springfield, 1 or 2 - Bloomington and 1- location unknown (you).

For the rest of us, that would be a 40 mile ride, more or less.

[caroledee1]

Hey Carol, you up for a meet in Decatur or Clinton sometime after it warms up a bit?

So far, we have (potential) 1-Champaign, 1-Springfield, 1 or 2 - Bloomington and 1- location unknown (you).

For the rest of us, that would be a 40 mile ride, more or less.

Sure! I work six days a week/ part time hours, but a Sunday would work for me. Sounds good.

[alanmcorcoran]

Good timing. Your two week riding season is almost here!

[Easy Rider]

Good timing. Your two week riding season is almost here!

Well I am relieved to hear that. Glad to see that you appear healthy; the same old smart-ass as always !! :neener:

We will have the last laugh though when the west coast moves over to about the Nevada state line. :poke2: