Took my scoot and my camera out of town yesterday.

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:24 pm

Got out of the urban routine and rode around on some nice country roads yesterday. Had a blast.

ERik3tb · Post by **ERik3tb** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:31 pm

nice touch to include the muddy tire.

How did the buddy handle on that trail/road?

jetboy · Post by **jetboy** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:43 pm

Nice pix from what looks like a great ride!

I especially like the license plate frame.

-jetboy

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:43 pm

Better than I expected. If I were to do more of that type of riding I need to switch tires.

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:35 pm

Very nice shots, reminds me of my time in Western Kentucky. There's just so much vegetation there compared to the West.

When I see shots like this I'm always curious about the type of camera used. If you get a chance, let us know.

Also, for future reference, when posting images to the web, you may want to photoshop out your license plate numbers. You never know who's lurking...

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:46 pm

What wrong with my plate #'s?

camera

Samsung, digimax L60. $50 craigslist

Post by **illnoise** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:59 pm

gt1000 wrote:for future reference, when posting images to the web, you may want to photoshop out your license plate numbers. You never know who's lurking...

That (and covering up the VIN) have come up on a few boards I'm on. I don't get it. You're driving around every day with your plate number showing, and anyone can see your VIN in your car or bike.

Sure, there are maybe horrible things people could do to you if they had that information, but it's public information anyway. It's not like an SSN or something. It probably couldn't hurt to blur it out, but I never bother. The only thing I can think of is someone getting keys for your vehicle by giving a dealer your VIN. Most dealers wouldn't do that without proper ID, and covering your VIN is-I'm pretty sure-illegal.

I think it started in England, because there, you're assigned a number and then you order plates from a private company. Since a disreputable company could make you a plate with any number you ask for, people with unregistered scooters could find a similar bike online, and order a plate with the same number, so any speeding/camera violations they make would be billed to the owner of a similar vehicle, and if a policeman checked the plates, they'd match the description of the bike. I don't see that being a problem here, forged plates are pretty rare, most scooter theft is petty idiots.

More info on the VIN scam:
http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/vintheft.html
No one is putting this much effort and risk (it involves going to the dealer, probably the one that sold you the bike, in person!) into stealing Buddies, trust me. Especially when they can cu the chain, pick it up, and chuck it into a truck in eight seconds.

Bb.

ERik3tb · Post by **ERik3tb** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:00 pm

With your plate number, I can track you down, get your personal information, address and the like.

Post by **illnoise** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:01 pm

ERik3tb wrote:With your plate number, I can track you down, get your personal information, address and the like.

If you work at the DMV or you're a policeman.

I dunno, maybe I'm naive, but I'm not that paranoid. There are easier ways to find personal information.

Bb.

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:52 am

I think it's really only a big issue for expensive bikes or items that are highly sought after. But, to me, personal information is like weight. If you take care of the ounces, the pounds won't mount up. I can blot out the info on my plate with a 10 second trip into Photoshop, so rather than ask "why", I would ask "why not?" Why the hell should I advertise my bike's location to everyone in the world? It's one thing driving around, it's quite another broadcasting it over the web.

There was a story last week about a guy on a D16RR who was bike-jacked at gunpoint at a stop light. Was it dumb luck on the part of the bike jackers or did they know that guy was going to be there on his way home from work? Frankly, with my insurance coverage, I'm more concerned about ID theft than bike theft, but I'd rather do everything in my power to thwart any theft I can.

Obviously, it's your choice whether or not to blur your plate. I'll invest the 10 seconds of effort, just for peace of mind.

ERik3tb · Post by **ERik3tb** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:38 am

illnoise wrote:If you work at the DMV or you're a policeman.

I dunno, maybe I'm naive, but I'm not that paranoid. There are easier ways to find personal information.

Bb.

Actually, anyone can do it and it's frighteningly easy. I have a degree in information system security and work for the government here in Wyoming. But I know 14 and 16 year olds that can do scary things with that license plate as a starting point. They are on probation for ID theft.

coopdway · Post by **coopdway** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:52 am

Leeroy,
Thanks for the great pics of my kind of roads and riding. I can't wait.

It will warm up, it will warm up........

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:30 pm

GREAT pics! Looks like you had a good time.... I can't wait to get back on the road. Thanks for sharing

vitaminC · Post by **vitaminC** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:05 pm

Nice pics!

When I lived in Nashville, I really enjoyed cruising the Natchez Trace and other surrounding roads. Lots of great stuff back there!

Drumwoulf · Post by **Drumwoulf** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:28 pm

Nice to see another creamer! Best color of all, and '07 was the last year for it too..

Leeroy Jenkins · Post by **Leeroy Jenkins** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:16 pm

Cream is the fastest color.

poop colored buddy · Post by **poop colored buddy** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:17 pm

gotta love scooter pics with barns in the background. great shots!

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:18 pm

GREAT pics, they're kinda like sexy pinup like pictures.....
Wish I had somewhere like that to ride when the weather warms up. Lots of great country roads here in Central Pa. but they're all paved and choked with turists during the warm monthe gawkking at the Amish!

Older son took the scoot out today, yikes! we just got 3 inches of snow topped with sleet and freezing rain, what kind of tires would be suggested for that, Do they make scoot sized tire chains?? (LOL)