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Offline Gostowski

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New from Chicago
« on: July 19, 2017, 01:01:19 PM »
Started riding in 1967 on a Honda 160 at the age of 14. After a crash few years later my parents insisted no more motorcycles. But while in graduate school in 1990 I bought a Kawasaki Gpz 550. Had until graduating. So the next gap ended in 2011 with a Kawasaki EX500. My wife began to ride with me (small bike for that) and we attended the last MotoGP in Indianapolis, rode to Washington Island, WI, and later made a trip to Galena, IL.


Now firmly committed, we purchases a 2006 Triumph Sprint ST two weeks ago, making a trip to Milwaukee last weekend.


Have some questions of course and would like to meet other people that share this interest.


Best regards, Rudy and Chris

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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2017, 01:36:31 PM »
Welcome!  Your history sounds like many others here.  Glad to have you here.

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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2017, 02:45:31 PM »
Welcome to the group.
Just spent a couple of nights in Galena last month! -JEP-

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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2017, 04:22:33 PM »
We've got more than one Sprint rider floating around. Our membership has a wealth of experience and info with their level of commitment to riding.
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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2017, 08:50:07 PM »
Most excellent! You sound just like "us"! Welcome!


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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2017, 09:48:49 PM »
River City Ride event coming up in just a couple of weeks in southern Indiana.  Can still preregister and get a hotel room.  Would be an excellent way to meet and get to know some of the MSTA people close to you.  Hope to see you there.
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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2017, 07:20:20 AM »
Welcome....  As the above indicates, you'll find many commonalities among our members.  Hope to see you on a ride!


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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2017, 09:59:08 AM »
Welcome to the group...we're glad to have you


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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2017, 12:10:37 AM »
Thanks for all the welcomes!

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Re: New from Chicago
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2017, 11:51:54 AM »
Welcome aboard from another Sprint owner, and Hoosier born (Gary).

If you cannot make the RCR that was mentioned, Mail Pouch Fly By August 25-27 in Marietta OH is another good event.
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