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proficientambition.bsky.social
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@proficientambition.bsky.social
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He/him. Electrical engineer located in the Pacific Northwest. Liberal urbanist, lover of anything with two wheels, not actually a robot. I don’t post much, here to learn.
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proficientambition.bsky.social
I was feeling pretty down this morning, until I saw an electric garbage truck, which cheered me up.
A Seattle Public Utilities/Recology electric garbage truck. A slogan painted on the side of the truck reads “Zero emissions: electrifying!”
October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
That’s almost certainly Fair Use in the United States.
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Back in California for the second time this year. Crazy hot today, 107F/41C in Redding. Mt. Shasta has dramatically less snow than it did in April.
A blue 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 sport touring motorcycle, parked at a rest stop on I-5. Mt. Shasta is in the background.
July 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Hi folks,

I’m looking for an action camera/dash cam to mount on my Tracer. I want to mount the camera itself at either the green or red locations, and route the cable back to a box hidden behind the fairing. 1/x
Close up shot of the front end of a Yamaha FJ-09 “Tracer” motorcycle, showing two proposed camera mounting locations.
June 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
proficientambition.bsky.social
The front signals double as DRLs, and they are quite bright.
The same motorcycle, in a poorly lit parking garage, showing off the front daytime running lights.
May 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Installed new turn signals on my FJ-09. Pretty happy with how they turned out. #motosky
May 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Rode from Hillsboro to Redding yesterday, rode from Redding to Eureka today. Only took a few photos, was too busy making memories!
A splendid view of Mt. Shasta, seen from a scenic viewpoint on I-5. My 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 sport touring motorcycle is parked in the foreground.
April 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
On my way home from Portland, I stopped for a moment to admire some big, beautiful trees.
A Yamaha FJ-09 sport touring motorcycle parked by a stand of old growth evergreen trees.
April 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Installed some heated grips, hand guards, and engine guards on the Yamaha, then found a dead-end road. As is my tradition.
Blue sport touring motorcycle parked in front of a barricade. Past the barricade is a field of tall, unkempt grass and weeds with a few flowers.
January 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Stonehenge - Maryhill, WA
Black Honda motorcycle parked on gravel in front of a full size Stonehenge replica.
December 12, 2024 at 7:40 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
The FZ6 had the same engine as the previous-generation R6, but tuned for a bit less power and a bit more torque. It was the right first machine for me, and I still miss it sometimes.
A Yamaha sport touring motorcycle and an old Honda, parked on a muddy highway shoulder somewhere in Southwest Washington.
December 11, 2024 at 5:23 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Was unexpectedly reminded of my last long trip on my first bike, back in 2020. Good memories :)
A blue Yamaha FZ6 motorcycle with a tank bag and a top case, parked in front of a stand of evergreen trees.
December 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Taking a break on my ride home. Sunny and cold here in Rainier, Oregon.
Sport touring motorcycle with a large truss bridge, a river, a park, and a factory in the background. Sport touring motorcycle with a large truss bridge, a river, a park, and a factory in the background. Sport touring motorcycle with a large truss bridge, a river, a park, and a factory in the background.
November 30, 2024 at 7:10 PM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Rode ‘til I ran out of road.

Woods Creek Road, Snohomish County, WA.
Wide shot of a Yamaha FJ-09 motorcycle parked in front of a “Road closed” sign. The road is covered in branches and other tree litter. Closer shot of the same motorcycle.
November 24, 2024 at 12:39 AM
proficientambition.bsky.social
Back before COVID, when I was bike commuting full time, they gave away a fire safe at my office. “How are you going to get that home?”

I managed.
An electric cargo bicycle with a basket above the front wheel. There is a large black steel box stuffed diagonally into the basket, secured with an elastic cargo net.
November 22, 2024 at 1:33 AM