Hey,
This is a fascinating day and a bunch of stuff is falling into place. We are trying like hell to semi-retire. Hell, I’ve been semi-retired since I left Paisano in 1999, but now I want to drop another gear.
Here’s my plan. We are going to close down Trikes and Baggers, move Bikernet archives into the Cantina and keep the Bikernet Blog as the free effort. We will also keep the 5-Ball Racing Shop for leathers, books and T-shirts.
I’m reaching out to anyone for suggestions. Let’s hit the news. My brain is working overtime. Let’s hit the news:
Aeromach Releases “Skrappa” Rider Pegs for Indian Scout–Aeromach USA, LLC, a motorcycle parts manufacturer located in Charlotte, NC, is now shipping its “Skrappa” rider pegs for 2015 and newer Indian Scout motorcycles.
The pegs are made of CNC-machined billet aluminum. A row of replaceable grip lugs help keep rider’s feet on the pegs. Finish is flat black and “black chrome” powder coating. All the required hardware is supplied in stainless steel.
They can be ordered at many dealers, online at aeromach.net, or by calling 800-990-9392. Retail price is $135.99
Aeromach USA LLC
Paul E. Aiken, 800-990-9392
paul@aeromach.net
Highway Hawk is a product of Motolux
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY INTERN–
I think, the Kurt Russell image got cropped and is unusable.
Here is one about Daylight Savings Time Tech update.
–Wayfarer
Chief Correspondent
Bikernet News Desk India
AL GORE DOES AMERICA A GREAT DISSERVICE—Al recently admitted to fudging Global facts to support his agenda to make billions with carbon credits.
Unfortunately he missed the disservice to all Americans. His campaign took the focus off a much needed, job building infrastructure project. With a growing population we need expanded roads and infrastructure to support a growing traveling, commuting population.
Only 16 countries out of 197 have signed up for the UN Climate Accord.
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT TARDY STUDENT WORD OF THE DAY–
fillip
[fil-uhp]
noun
1.
anything that tends to rouse, excite, or revive; a stimulus: Praise is an excellent fillip for waning ambition.
2.
an act or instance of filliping; a smart tap or stroke.
QUOTES
It is so pleasant to receive a fillip of excitement when suffering from the dull routine of everyday life!
ORIGIN
Fillip is imitative, or onomatopoeic, in origin. Earlier forms include filip, fylippe, philip, and phillip. Fillip looks like a variant of flip, but flip is first recorded in the late 17th century, whereas fillip dates from the 16th.
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NEWS FROM THE NMA–To Record or Not to Record
An interesting phenomenon is being reported by some members. Police officers approaching their vehicles during routine traffic stops are asking an opening question different than the traditional, “Do you know why I stopped you?” Rather, in this day of rising popularity of dashcams and the ubiquitous presence of smartphones, the opening query is just as likely to be, “Are you recording this stop?”
That raises some dicey legal questions, among them “Is it legal for a motorist to record police actions during a stop,” and “Do I have to turn off my recording device if ordered to do so by the police?”
Twelve states – California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington – require the consent of all parties before recording can be done legally (short of a court order, that is). The other 38 states only require the consent of one party. The courts in most states, even most of the twelve consent states, have ruled that on-duty police officers don’t have an expectation of privacy when conducting business in public view. That covers a majority of traffic stops. Note the qualifier “most.” State laws pertaining to recording others without their knowledge evolve, subject to new rulings and precedents at a time when surveillance technologies continue to advance rapidly.
As an illustration of how seriously police and prosecutors take the consent rule, consider the case a few years ago of motorcyclist Anthony Graber who recorded a traffic stop with his helmet cam and then posted the video on the Internet. Graber was charged with violating Maryland’s wiretapping law that disallows the audio recording of another party without their consent, and faced a penalty of up to 16 years in prison. While a circuit court judge ultimately dismissed the charges against Graber as prosecutorial overreach, the harassment that Graber and his parents were subjected to by the authorities was brutal. Win the war but get decimated during the battles.
Back to the question of how to respond to an officer’s direct question of whether you are recording a traffic stop interaction. If you aren’t, no need to antagonize the cop. A simple “no” will help prevent unnecessary escalation.
But what if you are using a recording device?
You don’t want to lie to the police. Little good can come from that. If you acknowledge a recording device, know that using one should be within your rights in most states. Try however arguing that point roadside with the cop and risk being slapped with a charge of contempt or of interfering with an officer’s duties. Best case then is dealing with the hassles of appearing in court before a judge. Worst case is having your vehicle impounded and your dashcam or phone confiscated while facing serious penalties. Strike that, worst case is a Graber-type nightmare.
You can, of course, acknowledge the device and turn it off. Another option is to take the constitutional route: Exercise your right to remain silent. You are obligated to provide the officer with your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and in many states, proof of insurance. Hand that information at the officer’s request and, in response to other questions, simply respond with, “I have provided the necessary information. Am I free to go now?” The cop may get a bit irritated but the consequences are nowhere near as severe as facing a contempt or wiretapping charge.
Another bikernet article popular on Facebook–
Posted the article on Bikernet Facebook Page on 3-November and within 24 hours resident of New Zealand also posted comment saying,
” Burt Munroe classic rally is on in invercargill on the weekend of the 8th Feb 2019 Come on down”
https://www.burtmunrochallenge.co.nz/
The Largest Motorcycle Rally in the Southern Hemisphere
Best Wishes,
Ujjwal Dey
wayfarer@bikernet.com
SALT TORPEDO PARTS HUNT—We are looking for the front cage section of a Jr. Dragster chassis to replace what Paughco Started. It needs to be 1.25-inch tubing and 3/16 or ¼ inch wall. The structure could be 5-feet long. That would make my day and get us moving quickly.
–Bandit
Bandit@bikernet.com
310-528-9258
GINA WOODS NEWS–
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NEWS DIRECTLY FROM THE WEST WING–
Jobs Smash Estimates With Gain of 250,000, Wage Gains Pass 3% for First Time Since Recession
Yesterday’s new jobs numbers are a homerun for American workers: “Job growth blew past expectations in October and year-over-year wage gains jumped past 3 percent for the first time since the Great Recession,” Jeff Cox reports. “The unemployment rate stayed at 3.7 percent, the lowest since December 1969 . . . But the bigger story may be wage growth, which has been the missing piece of the economic recovery.”
DHS: Caravan Migrants from 20 Countries, Include 270 Convicted Criminals
The Department of Homeland Security reported this week that people from at least 20 countries—not just citizens of Guatemala and Honduras—make up the two caravan groups approaching the U.S. border, Anna Giaritelli writes. “Over 270 individuals along the caravan route have criminal histories, including known gang membership. Those include a number of violent criminals,” a DHS statement read.
Wages and Salaries Jump by 3.1%, Highest Level in a Decade
“On a yearly basis, wages and salaries jumped 3.1 percent, the biggest increase in 10 years,” CNBC reports. Pay increases had been a missing link in the Obama economic “recovery.” This week’s wage news “came the same day that ADP and Moody’s reported private payroll growth of 227,000 in October, easily beating Wall Street expectations.”
Hispanic Unemployment Rate Dips to Record Low in October
“The national seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. labor force fell to the lowest level on record in October of 2018,” Craig Bannister writes. “In October, the unemployment rate for Hispanics and Latinos, aged 16 and up, was 4.4%, down from 4.5% in September.”
Trump Visits Pittsburgh Synagogue to Pay Respects to Victims of Massacre
On Tuesday, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where a gunman killed 11 Jewish Americans in the worst anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history last weekend. “Accompanied by Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, the president and first lady laid white roses and stones from the White House – a Jewish tradition – at the makeshift memorial,” Andrew O’Reilly reports.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Surged in October to 18-Year High
“A measure of U.S. consumer confidence rose in October to an almost two-decade high, as Americans expected economic and jobs growth to power ahead,” Sharon Nunn reports. “U.S. consumer confidence rose to 137.9 in October, the highest level since September 2000.”
Manufacturing Jobs Up 32,000 in October, 434,000 Under Trump
“Manufacturing jobs in the United States increased by 32,000 in October and have now increased by 434,000 during the presidency of Donald Trump,” Terence P. Jeffrey reports. American manufacturing employment peaked in 1979 and has been making a comeback under President Trump.
Trump: Pledge for More Career Opportunities Helped 6 Million
“Four months after signing an executive order creating the National Council for the American Worker, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that more than 160 companies and organizations have pledged to provide more than 6 million new career opportunities for Americans,” including apprenticeships, continuing education, on-the-job training, and reskilling, The Associated Press reports.
Legends of Los Angeles
VIP Exhibition Reception
with Special Tribute to Parnelli Jones
7pm | Charles Nearburg Family Gallery
Did you know Los Angeles used to be the hub of the motorsport world?
In fact, up until the mid-70s, Los Angeles was a mecca for the building and engineering of some of racing’s most iconic cars by some of the automotive world’s most renowned builders.
Legends of Los Angeles: Southern California Race Cars and their Builders celebrates those achievements with a display of 11 legendary race cars ranging from Quarter Midgets raced on local L.A. tracks to built-in L.A. Indianapolis 500 vehicles.
On November 8, join the Petersen Automotive Museum for the premiere of this historic exhibit and honor Parnelli Jones, a pivotal member of the Southern California racing scene. The VIP reception will include a tribute to Parnelli Jones’ achievements in motorsport, a guided tour of the vehicles in the exhibit, a Q&A with Parnelli himself, and food by Drago. The evening will conclude with a live auction featuring signed Parnelli memorabilia.
Solidify your place in the annals of Los Angeles motorsports with your attendance at this celebrated event. Tickets are limited and nearly sold out!
BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY IS STILL OPEN AFTER A STAFF MEMBER PASSES—We’re struggling, but here goes:
Moving to Nevada …
A man walks into his bedroom and sees his wife packing a suitcase. He asks, “What are you doing?”
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She answers, “I’m moving to Nevada. I heard that prostitutes there get paid $400.00 for what I’m doing for YOU for FREE!”
Later that night, on her way out, the wife walks into the bedroom and sees her husband packing his suitcase.
Businessman putting sweater into a suitcase – stock photo
When she asks him where he’s going, he replies, “I’m coming too. I want to see how you live on $800.00 a year.”
–El Waggs
MOONEYES NEWS--Sunday Sidewalk Sale in front of MOONEYES Area-1, with outlet items, rare items in special price! Of course there will be Pinstripe Demo by Wildman. Please come and visit Honmoku Yokohama Area-1 in there perfect weather to go out!
At MOON Cafe Monthly Special Menu has started for November! Monthly Special Burger for November 2018 is M’s Burger! M? It is named from “M”ISO which is popular Japanese flavor in the US and blended with the “M”ushroom Sauce. It is the burger that makes you feel the full bodied taste that emphasize the taste of Mushroom sauce with accent of “MISO”. Only available in November!
Furthermore, the Monthly Special Plate for November is Miso Mustard Chicken Plate. Miso Mustard sauce is sauce that is also used in the US table and in the whole grain mustard, miso, sugar, sake are flavored and creates the full bodied taste and some sweetness from the miso. And this sauce is put on to the crisped grilled chicken! As you take a bite your appetite will stimulate! Enjoy the special plate! This month’s MOON Cafe is focusing on “MISO”!!
Continued from last week, NEW information has arrived for YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2018 (HCS2018) Limited Items. This week is Wildman design Illustrated Poster, and VANS X MOONEYES Authentic “MQQN Equipped” Shoes! We still have more other Limited Items. When the details are decided we will announce it so, please look forward!
27th Annual YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2018
Illustrated Poster
Continued from last week, NEW information has arrived for YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW 2018 (HCS2018) Limited Items. Price ansd the size will be announced soon on YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW Official Website.
Wildman designed YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW Official illustrated poster! Official Event B3 size poster with all the Guests’ Car & Motorcycle for HCS2018 illustrated.
K. RANDALL BOOKS AVAILABLE ON KINDLE—Here are the Kindle links to Harbor Town Seduction and World Run, Chance Hogan Books.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GAKJZFO
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GBJ68D6
All your books are on your author’ page: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=K.+Randall+Ball
AS ANOTHER WEEK APPROACHES—It’s full of opportunities and challenges. I’m searching for a quick fix for the Salt Torpedo and believe I will find it soon. No sense building a custom frame. I tried that twice. There are manufacturers of dragster frames, who know what they are doing.
I am preparing for the Ultimate Builder Show coming to Long Beach. We are hosting the J&P Cycles Reception at the Bikernet/Bandit’s Cantina Headquarters and I’m scrambling to clean up this joint.
Next week we will review, study and investigate our options for 2019. Hang On.
In the meantime I’m working on a Freedom Manifesto for the MRF and I will share it with you next week.
Meanwhile, ride Free Forever.
–Bandit
