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« on: July 21, 2008, 08:22:02 AM »
On Northwestbound US Interstate 90 Friday afternoon, two Sport-Touring motorcycles with Ontario plates were seen being towed on a trailer.  One was a purple V-strom, the other was a late model Boxer BMW with a purple seat.

I... I don't know what to say.  I though I knew you guys.  But this?  

I weep.
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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2008, 08:54:10 AM »
 Lol What a bunch of losers! Lol


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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2008, 09:40:52 AM »
As a fellow Ontarian and V-Strom rider, I feel tainted and dirty seeing that photo.

Ohhh the shame of it all !
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2008, 09:43:59 AM »
Wha... EEK!...that picture looks like it was taken outta a car window. I thought you RODE. Sheesh.


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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2008, 09:47:29 AM »
It must be January.  Razz
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« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2008, 10:09:35 AM »
Maybe pirates in disguise EEK!..... Lol....
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« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2008, 11:40:45 AM »
Quote from: photomd on July 21, 2008, 09:43:59 AM

Wha... EEK!...that picture looks like it was taken outta a car window. I thought you RODE. Sheesh.


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HEY!  I was carting around my poor GF who has massive back problems (no, not from sitting on the Bandit for 1700 miles last month...)  AND I was on my way to pick up my daughter.  So nyahh.   Lol
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2008, 12:36:33 PM »
Queen Gertrude? Rolleyes
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2008, 07:23:03 PM »
I've seen a FJR riding on a trailer up to Parry Sound.  Read and weep.

Those two bikes look ridiculous with their Givi trunks up in the sky like that.  And that Beemer tank must hold 40 gallons of fuel.  Argh.  Being bikeless I might give that guy the one finger salute if it was me passing him.
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2008, 07:35:42 PM »
Quote from: Sarchi on July 21, 2008, 07:23:03 PM

I've seen a FJR riding on a trailer up to Parry Sound.  Read and weep.

Those two bikes look ridiculous with their Givi trunks up in the sky like that.  And that Beemer tank must hold 40 gallons of fuel.  Argh.  Being bikeless I might give that guy the one finger salute if it was me passing him.


He did look at me a little oddly as I kept coming up abreast with my cameraphone held high.  He started modulating his speed to f**k up my shots.
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« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2008, 07:41:20 PM »
Maybe he still had snow where he lived, and thus the SUV & trailer - it is the Great White North, you know.
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« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2008, 08:51:07 PM »
Quote from: blackbeltrider on July 21, 2008, 07:41:20 PM

Maybe he still had snow where he lived, and thus the SUV & trailer - it is the Great White North, you know.


Or maybe they are just limp wristed girlie men EEK!.....that need to be pumped up Rolleyes....
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2008, 05:40:12 AM »
I remember passing a trailer full of bikes in the mountains.  I made a big deal out of laughing at them........... till I saw the Hells Angels patch on one of them.
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« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2008, 06:28:39 AM »
Quote from: DredheadV2.0 on July 21, 2008, 08:22:02 AM

On Northwestbound US Interstate 90 Friday afternoon, two Sport-Touring motorcycles with Ontario plates were seen being towed on a trailer.

I... I don't know what to say.  I though I knew you guys.  But this?


So you came across some intelligent riders.

Why would anyone want to wear out their tires on something as boring as an Interstate?  Headscratch Nuts

Trailering is the smart way to get to where the good roads are. In Europe, quite a few do it or they use the DB Autozug (auto train).
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« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2008, 02:44:27 PM »
Quote from: Global Rider on July 22, 2008, 06:28:39 AM



So you came across some intelligent riders.

Why would anyone want to wear out their tires on something as boring as an Interstate?  Headscratch Nuts

Trailering is the smart way to get to where the good roads are. In Europe, quite a few do it or they use the DB Autozug (auto train).


I think Allen's point was that these were full blown sport-tourers.  What you allude to would make sense if they were trailering a couple of motards or sportbikes.
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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2008, 03:31:07 PM »
Quote from: Sarchi on July 22, 2008, 02:44:27 PM



I think Allen's point was that these were full blown sport-tourers.  What you allude to would make sense if they were trailering a couple of motards or sportbikes.


And I can get to Ontario just fine with a minimal amount of interstate.
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« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2008, 07:38:04 PM »
Quote from: Sarchi on July 22, 2008, 02:44:27 PM
I think Allen's point was that these were full blown sport-tourers.  What you allude to would make sense if they were trailering a couple of motards or sportbikes.


It all depends how the owners of those bikes see it.

If I only had 2 weeks to tour the Pacific states and I wanted to get there fast so as to spend as much time riding my goal, I'd have to take the Interstate to do so. Half my tire or more would get worn out just getting there and back. What a waste, not to mention, a squared off tire.

If I ever want to get to Spain (from Germany) in a hurry without burning up a set of tires as well as gas at $10.20 a gallon, I'd take the DB Autozug...or a car and trailer if I had those available. It wouldn't bruise my ego.
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« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2008, 07:51:47 PM »
Quote from: Global Rider on July 22, 2008, 07:38:04 PM


If I ever want to get to Spain (from Germany) in a hurry without burning up a set of tires as well as gas at $10.20 a gallon, I'd take the DB Autozug...or a car and trailer if I had those available. It wouldn't bruise my ego.


Truth be told, it wouldn't kill me either.  I've ridden plenty of interstate; I don't need to do it again.  

But you miss the essential point here - I had an opportunity to poke fun at a Canadian.  I seldom get such a chance, and I wasn't about to pass it up.
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« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2008, 08:09:00 PM »
In that case we shall defend those two asshats Canucks forthwith!  Razz
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« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2008, 11:34:56 PM »
Quote from: Sarchi on July 22, 2008, 08:09:00 PM

In that case we shall defend those two asshats Canucks forthwith!  Razz


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« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2008, 06:37:41 AM »
Quote from: DredheadV2.0 on July 22, 2008, 07:51:47 PM
But you miss the essential point here - I had an opportunity to poke fun at a Canadian.  I seldom get such a chance, and I wasn't about to pass it up.


Gotcha! I do the same and make fun of American beer (aka water) all the time.  Wink
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« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2008, 07:00:23 AM »
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Gotcha! I do the same and make fun of American beer (aka water) all the time.  Wink


Who doesn't?
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« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2008, 08:40:38 AM »
Quote from: DredheadV2.0 on July 22, 2008, 03:31:07 PM

And I can get to Ontario just fine with a minimal amount of interstate.


Maybe. Maybe not. After all, they have to let you in and it's possible some border folks know about your attitude toward Tim Horton's.
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Maybe. Maybe not. After all, they have to let you in and it's possible some border folks know about your attitude toward Tim Horton's.


Um... wait!  No, I...er.. LOVE Tim Horton's.  It's {shudder}  the bestest coffee ever!  And their doughnuts are...  just... delectable.

Seriously!
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« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2008, 09:38:18 AM »
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Um... wait!  No, I...er.. LOVE Tim Horton's.  It's  the bestest coffee ever!  And their doughnuts are...  just... delectable.

Seriously!



Openly fibbing won't get you cross the border....regardless of what you've been told Lol.....
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« Reply #25 on: July 23, 2008, 10:53:42 AM »
Geez, does this mean I'm going to have to say that Yankee beer tastes really good?


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« Reply #26 on: August 03, 2008, 11:31:48 PM »
Ontario plates? Say no more.  Lol
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« Reply #27 on: August 05, 2008, 05:42:41 AM »
Quote from: Baz on August 03, 2008, 11:31:48 PM
Ontario plates? Say no more.  Lol


Imagine riding around the world which included some 3rd world countries (remember Long Way Round) only to get rear ended at high speed on the highway...where else but in Alberta.  Hmmm, what does that tell you?  Lol

Lets not forget the other close call in Calgary while Ewan and Charley were driving through.  Lol
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« Reply #28 on: August 06, 2008, 06:42:22 AM »
Hey.... Hey.... you guys!  

 Play nice.

Maintenance on the bike, snow and time are usually the only reasons my bike is on the trailer.
  After riding across South Dakota on I 90 and across I 80 in Nebraska last week I can see why he would want to trailer.  

 How many ways can you say boring
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« Reply #29 on: August 06, 2008, 06:49:18 AM »
Quote from: Huron52 on August 06, 2008, 06:42:22 AM

Hey.... Hey.... you guys!  

 Play nice.

Maintenance on the bike, snow and time are usually the only reasons my bike is on the trailer.
  After riding across South Dakota on I 90 and across I 80 in Nebraska last week I can see why he would want to trailer.  

 How many ways can you say boring


LOL.... I'm far too familiar with I-90 across SD. Where else can you burn an entire tank of fuel and not ride a single curve!!
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« Reply #30 on: August 06, 2008, 09:37:45 AM »
Quote from: photomd on July 21, 2008, 09:43:59 AM
Wha... EEK!...that picture looks like it was taken outta a car window. I thought you RODE. Sheesh.

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