ALL CITY REGISTER YOUR BIKE DAY
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barleye at 08.25.08 - 7:59 pm
in response to Handbone's bike being stolen....
how about an ALL CITY REGISTER YOUR BIKE DAY?
meet at police stations all over town, register your bike, then everyone meet up for a big ass ride....
is this a lame idea?
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best idea. i was just writing out a big thing to post for a register your bike day.
HANDBONE08.25.08 - 8:02 pm
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I called a couple of LAPD stations a while back and they do not have the registration material. They told me to go to a bike shop.
Ironically, I was able to get a bicycle license and registration from the City of Santa Monica, cost $2.00. It is good throughout the state.
This is a good idea, though. We should try to find out where, if there a bicycle shops that do it, and what their hours are.
skd08.25.08 - 8:04 pm
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I know the LAPD on Venice near La Brea does it there....some do it on 1 saturday a month.....maybe we can get the forms ahead of time and have them all filled out before we do it.....
barleye08.25.08 - 8:06 pm
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Yes, it's a lame idea, but I know you all mean well. Registration is an archaic law used only by asshole cops to harass group rides. Just write down your serial number and lock your bike well. That's all you can really do.
PC08.25.08 - 8:09 pm
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P.S. Thanks for the Beachwood Sparks tip. I went!
PC08.25.08 - 8:12 pm
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If it does happen on the first Saturday of the month, we should definitely do it.
The cops always find stolen bikes or arrest some guy for another crime who is riding a stolen bike, sometimes the registration sticker is pulled off, but the serial number is in their system. They run the serial number through their computer, and if nothing comes up, they auction the bikes.
If the serial number comes back with your name and phone number, since you registered the bike, they call you. You come down, show them id and take your bike home.
skd08.25.08 - 8:13 pm
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Yes, it's a lame idea, but I know you all mean well. Registration is an archaic law used only by asshole cops to harass group rides. Just write down your serial number and lock your bike well. That's all you can really do.
PC
08.25.08 - 11:09 pm
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you're totally right, and while we're at it, how about we all stop voting. it's not my one vote counts right ?
not like i am voting, but thanks to you i'll try to encourage not voting and registering bikes.
HANDBONE08.25.08 - 8:18 pm
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Yeah, because registering your bike is an important social good, just like voting. Brilliant analogy, kid. You'll go far.
PC08.25.08 - 8:28 pm
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I say we be included in the DMV thing, and I demand a license plate for my bike.
We are vehicles after all.
BIKE LINES ON THE FREEWAY I WANT!
aksendz08.25.08 - 9:29 pm
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Totally...it's gonna be so rad when the cops can impound my bike because I didn't pay my plate fees, or write me a parking ticket based on my VIN.
PC08.25.08 - 9:54 pm
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"BIKE LINES ON THE FREEWAY I WANT!"
You can't until you start showing up to rides. DTLA ride had a mini freeway ride. Oh yeah and you can't until you start wearing real shoes.
imachynna08.25.08 - 11:07 pm
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lets go them homie
what you got
don't mess with me,
im the real OG
straight of korea town :]
aksendz08.25.08 - 11:22 pm
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You don't even know, son. I'm from Echo Park, ey. Echo Park and Silver Lake, ey. Don't mess with my barrio.
imachynna08.25.08 - 11:24 pm
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I'm just kidding.
Anyway
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imachynna08.25.08 - 11:25 pm
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major love holmes
major loves!
aksendz08.25.08 - 11:27 pm
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This is a great idea.
Those who don't like it should start their own thread.
Something like. "I am a curmudgeon, I can't get laid, my dick is too small, I want to complain and diss everyone."
Sheesh, get a fucking life.
urbanpedal08.26.08 - 9:36 am
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"I am a curmudgeon, I can't get laid, my dick is too small, I want to complain and diss everyone."
because these are the only reasons to "diss" someone without a brain on these forums.
ruinedbyidiots08.26.08 - 10:01 am
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There's a lot of inherent hypocrisy to this.
We want the cops to leave us alone when we break traffic laws, vandalize private property, shoplift, and generally act disruptive.
But when OUR private property gets lifted, those motherfuckers better be working in shifts to get it back.
Fuck cops. We don't need them in our lives. Period.
hatehills08.26.08 - 11:51 am
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+1 hatehills & pc.
The rest of you kind of sound like a bunch of little brats. Cops are only good when you 'need' them, other wise 'fuck the police', right? Lame.
I like the idea, in concept... in the sense of overwhelming the police stations for something they no longer can provide. Not for actually getting licenses.
All bikes have serial numbers now, write that shit down. THAT IS YOUR 'LICENSE'. When you get your bike stolen, you can report that number to the police. If they recover your bike, it will be returned to you. If you can count on such luxury. Usually you're just shit out of luck.
the reverend dak09.15.08 - 3:43 pm
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it's going to be HILARIOUS
when people discover warrants they didnt know they had before...
ijunes09.15.08 - 3:45 pm
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No way I'm getting my bike "registered".
Mook09.15.08 - 4:00 pm
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sounds like fun. what if the used bike i bought is a stolen bike?
Adrian_The_BEAST09.15.08 - 4:03 pm
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"DID YOU HEAR THAT GUISE? THE OFFICER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE BIKE IS REGISTERED!"
Joe Borfo09.15.08 - 4:06 pm
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Is there a bike registration that is good for all of California? I talked to a rida awhile back and he insisted there was. I could have sworn it was PC, but I was high at the time and I could be wrong. Could be I never even had this conversation, I don't know. I just wanted to post a really cool Reno 911 pic!
User109.15.08 - 4:10 pm
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user1 ironically doesn't get high.
it's probably senility kicking in
spiraldemon09.15.08 - 4:14 pm
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I get high, just not around diseased ridazz that I may have to share a pipe with. Hence fluffa has never seen me get high.
User109.15.08 - 4:18 pm
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PASADENA PD WILL REGISTER YOUR BIKE FOR 5 DOLLARS, OPEN DURING BUSINESS HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
eddieboyinla09.15.08 - 5:32 pm
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THIS IS A CALIFORNIA STATE WIDE LICENSE, NEVER EXPIRES.
AS YOU KNOW, CAL LICENSE APPLIES TO THE WHOLE STATE,
WHICH OVER RIDES LOCAL LAWS.
eddieboyinla09.15.08 - 5:35 pm
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Don't they do some bullshit like stamp some numbers on your bottom bracket or put some fugly sticker on your bike?
That is some b.s.
I wonder if anyone in MacArthur park does fake bike licenses!
And what about undocumented immigrants?! No licenses for illegals LOL. They are taking my parking spot at Home Depot with their bikes, arrest them occiffer.
ubrayj0209.15.08 - 7:17 pm
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"THIS IS A CALIFORNIA STATE WIDE LICENSE, NEVER EXPIRES.
AS YOU KNOW, CAL LICENSE APPLIES TO THE WHOLE STATE,
WHICH OVER RIDES LOCAL LAWS."
Eddie..... are you for realzz?
Roadblock09.15.08 - 7:21 pm
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I believe the standard procedure is put this sticker on the bottom of the bottom bracket. Where the thief won't find it is my guess.
In regards to the riding two abreast. LB has it written in their Muni Code,
10.48.040 Riding in a group.
Persons operating bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. (Prior code § 3410.203).
LB has the best cops and the friendliest streets in the world yet again!
Cause they love bicyclists! Read it for yourselves.....
http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/longbeach/_DATA/TITLE10/Chapter_10_48_BICYCLES_16_.html
or
click here
User109.15.08 - 7:24 pm
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WHY WOULD I LIE TO YOU GUYZ, LOOK AT THE STICKER ON THE 'DOWN' POST??
eddieboyinla09.16.08 - 3:40 am
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I'm going to register my bike today! Is anyone interested in meeting up at Chinatown station then rolling to the central division station to get licenses?
Sandman09.16.08 - 9:41 am
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I was thinking about 5 or 6? whats good for you guys?
Sandman09.16.08 - 9:59 am
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Lets say meet at 5:30 roll out at 6pm from Chinatown
Sandman09.16.08 - 10:03 am
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What kind of sticker does the LAPD put on your bike?
Eddie, did you get your sticker in the city of LA? I'm trying to figure out if LA has their own sticker. If they use the State of California one, I guess I could get that one anywhere.
My city doesn't require bicycle registration so I'm not sure if the city of LA will require me to have their sticker if I ride in LA.
mk452409.16.08 - 10:41 am
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don't. do. it.
believe. me. please.
tern09.16.08 - 10:44 am
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don't take a registration or a sticker from the city or the state or the feds. It is against your interests as a bike rider.
tern09.16.08 - 10:46 am
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I'm leaving westwood around 5:30 so i'll probably see you guys there.
barleye09.16.08 - 10:50 am
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haha...this whole thing is the story of the pied piper....but eddieboy is the pied piper and all of the children being led astray are the people registering their bikes.
tern09.16.08 - 10:55 am
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Can't make it today, can we do a West LA one on Thursday?
Meet at Crank Mob park or La Grange and Sawtelle. Then ride to the West Division on Butler?
skd09.16.08 - 11:55 am
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BTW if anyone bought a kryptonite FAHGETTABOUDIT lock and want the $4500 bike coverage you must to register your bike with your city and then send them proof, otherwise they pay if its stolen.
Sandman09.16.08 - 12:04 pm
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it doesnt matter if where you live requires you to register or not, you should do it anyway. so if theres ever another situation where the police are messing with someone and they try to get rid of the group by saying they are going to start giving out tickets for not having them you can flip your bike over and say "hey, officer fuckhead, heres my bike license."
ruinedbyidiots09.16.08 - 12:09 pm
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I looked on the DMV site.... I see nothing... I can't even see a human powered bicycle registration form... and the one code I read said it's a city's decision, but isn't that still DMV shit for L.A. ? I don't know.... not saying I'm gonna reg. my bike anyway... just peaked my interest. ALSO... There's nothing on LACBC site or C.I.C.L.E..... all i know is, there were fucking commercials and Vegas style signs all over the road when the cell phone law went into effect... somebody could let a sista know when there is a new law that affects commuters of any sort... whatever.... i'll probably get hit by a car anyway. ;)
mixtemotions09.16.08 - 12:16 pm
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@ RBI and then they will look you up w/ the info you just provided them and they will give you an fucking ticket anyway! THEY DO WHAT THEY WANT!! and WE DO WHAT THEY WANT! ;)
mixtemotions09.16.08 - 12:18 pm
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WHY DO YOU GUYZ MAKE EVERYTHING SO DAM DIFFICULT?
eddieboyinla09.16.08 - 12:23 pm
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heres my license.
ive had one on the seven different bikes ive owned since living in california.
ruinedbyidiots09.16.08 - 12:24 pm
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I might not make the station, but what streets are the division you are going to. I;ll meet up.
DeKadenzy09.16.08 - 12:30 pm
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Info taken from another post:
Central Division on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-8pm. You need to bring in your ID, $3.00 and your bike receipt, if you have it. It's ok if you don't have your bike receipt, but you will fill out something giving the make and model, serial number, size of frame and tires and color of the bike. The address is: 251 E. 6th Street, LA 90014, LA and 6th. Phone is: 213-972-1298.
IMO we should all register our bikes, get lights, do all the things we're expected to do by law. If an officer desides to write you an unfair ticket you can fight it. Show the judge that you did your best to comply with all bicycling laws and that your intent was to conform to the laws. Judges actually listen to what you have to say unlike many officers.
Sandman09.16.08 - 12:55 pm
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Sandman -
Judges actually listen to what you have to say unlike many officers.
Me -
This good for the best laugh I've had today. Granted I haven't read any of Fluffa's posts yet.
User109.16.08 - 1:01 pm
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i've gotten out of 3 traffic tickets by simply talking to the judge in court, it worked for me.
Sandman09.16.08 - 1:07 pm
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I registered one of my bikes yesterday....was cool to see Stillline, Louis, and brian blacklung and 3 other cyclists in the station when i arrived.....took about 5 minutes. i'm going back tomorrow with another bike.
barleye09.17.08 - 9:28 am
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So is there only one police station that will license my bikes and only on tue and thur between 10 and 8pm?
or am I just retarded?
thegodofthor09.17.08 - 9:35 am
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So is there only one police station that will license my bikes and only on tue and thur between 10 and 8pm?
or am I just retarded?
thegodofthor09.17.08 - 9:35 am
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I registered yesterday with everyone else, it's really fast, no hassle.
AFIK, Central Division Station on 6th street does it on Tues and Thurs Only from 10a-8p.
Sandman09.17.08 - 9:45 am
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I called a few pd's and am can't get a straight answer.....West L.A. (3 officers and a detective) said the LAPD no longer issues bike licenses....
Pacific Div. (officer Reyes) said they don't either. I mentioned 26.01 municipal code and a friend receiving a citation....she handed it off to the Juvenille division....
if you have a few minutes, call one of the numbers on the link here and ask when and where they issue bike licenses.....if they wanna fuck with us, let's fuck em right back.
LAPD offices
barleye
09.17.08 - 1:09 pm
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Officer Garcia at LAPD (very helpful) said this: 4861 West Venice
Los Angeles, CA 90019, just east of La Brea. they're out of the forms but should have more in a week.
As long as the forms are in stock, $3, bring your bike and they'll do it 24/7. 213-473-0476
barleye09.17.08 - 1:17 pm
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