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A little hard to see, but this dude has a canoe tied up at an angle in his pickup. I wonder how that is going to work on the highway?
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FF & jacket up top, shorts & runners below seems to be 'the' trend for this year.
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Corvettes used to be so beautiful. Now? Fugly!
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Generation 'Z' (zombies)
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A big wave from a lady rider. A nice wrap-up to the day!
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A little hard to see, but this dude has a canoe tied up at an angle in his pickup. I wonder how that is going to work on the highway?

As a former kayak owner I can say with 100% confidence that it won't end well. First that thing is going side to side, scratching up his paint. If he doesn't realize his error, at speed that thing is going flying unless that is one hell of a rope.

When I was first bringing my kayak home it went everywhere, even to the point where it was halfway off my trunk. The car behind me probably had a minor heart attack. This was in a car with a proper roof rack and I had multiple ropes at several points. Problem was the ropes weren't tight enough, they have to be as tight as possible. It's also important to tie around the kayak/canoe.

If you don't spend at least a half hour tying one of those up either your vehicle will become a sailboat or a serious hazard.
 
Or.... You do like a buddy of mine did. Strapped his canoe to the roof of his car but left the ends of the strap hanging. Went to move his car a few feet. Rolled the front tire over the end of the strap.... CRUNCH!!! Anyone need a half canoe?
 
Ahhh, the sights of Queen Street...
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A twist of the wrist will cure this sh1tty situation
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I hope that ratty ratchet strap is not the only thing holding this camper in the bed.
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Nice boots
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Heh. Just wanted to mention I'm impressed at your ability to go back and get screenshots regularly. Would br time Consuming I would think

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I make quick notes once I get to my destination and pull up the video later. Then again, the first two observations above didn't need any memory aid...
 
I noticed a driver overtly texting
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Despite HTA 159(3), I'm the only one who moved over here...
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Texting van driver is right behind. I hope he doesn't paste the motorcop.
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Nice monster. Wish I had one.
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It's a jeep thing - you won't understand.
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Muscle bike dude with an Icon vest
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Taxi driver parked in the bicycle lane. Blocking my shortcut to that turn, LoL.
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Hmmm, there's always a well-dressed lady at this corner. Why do they have to walk with their purse on their elbow and a cell phone in their hand?
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Ffffuuuuuuuuuuuu - movie day, no parking!!!!! Who approved this?
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It's a Harley thing - you won't understand...
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[video=youtube_share;WX0iFF2NhwE]http://youtu.be/WX0iFF2NhwE[/video]
 
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It's a Harley thing - you won't understand...
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[video=youtube_share;WX0iFF2NhwE]http://youtu.be/WX0iFF2NhwE[/video]

Did he just lose his wallet chain?
 
Obligatory jeep observation. What's with the rear doors anyway?
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Yes, those mufflers make the rear end of your bike look big.
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This guy is doing it right.
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I must've missed the 'take your wife to work today' memo...
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An e-biker riding without a helmet. I wonder if the pay-duty police man at the next light just ahead of him (behind me) will stop this violator or just ignore him?
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Looked like a Grom at first, but then I noticed the e-bike logo.
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Hey dude - the thumbs-up was a nice gesture, but tapping on the top of your helmet to warn me about the speed trap just ahead would've been nicer!
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A small piece of foam (like from ear buds) will help cut out wind noise. Cut a small piece and jam it in front of the microphone.
 
A small piece of foam (like from ear buds) will help cut out wind noise. Cut a small piece and jam it in front of the microphone.

Thanks. Tried it though, both outside the case and inside the case. I suspect the airflow over the shape of the case is the trouble. Maybe one day I'll desolder the internal microphone and make a jack/lead for an external mic.

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A little drizzle this morning, but my Icon PDX 2-piece rainsuit is easy-on with the full length leg zippers. My bike doesn't really look like a cop bike, but with the aux lamps and the hi viz jacket with the writing on the arms and chest, some drivers get fooled and quickly move out of the passing lane when I come up behind. More so when I'm wearing my blue 3/4 helmet vs the 1/2 bucket.
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I think that this Fiat was pulled over for hand-held communication device.
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Wet streetcar tracks(!) I've never really had a problem though. My tires are warm, and I don't make any abrupt stops/starts or otherwise linger on the metal tracks...
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While I was getting my gear on, I was watching these two yapping away while the line of cars built up behind them. Finally the cop came out and gave them a 'WTF'.
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Dude - that Softail is a sexy beast, but your backpack doesn't fit in with your muscle shirt and german-style helmet. I'd suggest a bed-roll type bag over the headlight/handlebars.
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Mall-crawler sighting.
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Can I observe from this thread too?

It's a good day when my bike is only the second crappiest in a group.

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I got my first motorcycle in '85. I think that your FJ is the better looking of the three...
 
The young lady wanted to make sure that her car was 3M from the fire hydrant...

[video=youtube_share;UP2-OIwyCr8]http://youtu.be/UP2-OIwyCr8[/video]
 
After greasing and tightening the steering head, I took the Harley out for a test ride and for some gas. Received a thumbs-up from an Aprillia rider (RSV1000R?)
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Then took the muddy DR650 over to the Shiney Times coin wash.
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On the way out, I noticed that another motorcycle had come into the coin wash...
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Interesting license plate
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@FLSTC sent you a pm

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Hmmm... Is that one of those pokemon things that everyone is talking about?
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A typical moment on the DVP. No big deal.
[video=youtube_share;LahVqF9Auyo]http://youtu.be/LahVqF9Auyo[/video]


Washed the Harley yesterday - not sure if she likes the chrome or my guns...
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Bayview has some curves and is surprisingly clear despite the stop-and-go just east of here on the DVP.
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But, proceed with caution, of course -
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A CRV rolls the stop sign out onto Hwy 7. I think I saw an ADV sticker, so I gave them the ADV salute.
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