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Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« on: February 24, 2007, 02:24:16 PM »
I got a kick start rubber in the mail from Thailand today, the winnings of a recent eBay auction.

The end of the envelope was ripped open and taped shut again with bright green tape bearing the seal of the Department of Homeland Security and the word "INSPECTED" in bold letters. It's comforting to know that an NOS kick start rubber for a 1966 Honda CA-95 didn't fall into the wrong hands...

I love my country, but fear my government...
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2007, 02:33:41 PM »
You didn't know that low tech atomic suicide bombs are kick started?

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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2007, 02:37:13 PM »
 ;D ;D Its reassuring to see you boys from the good old US of A have a sense of humor about this stuff.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2007, 02:43:53 PM »
Quote from: upperlake04 on February 24, 2007, 02:37:13 PM
;D ;D Its reassuring to see you boys from the good old US of A have a sense of humor about this stuff.

Trying very hard to do so...

The sad thing is they probably have started a file on me now.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2007, 03:20:20 PM »
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:43:53 PM
Quote from: upperlake04 on February 24, 2007, 02:37:13 PM
;D ;D Its reassuring to see you boys from the good old US of A have a sense of humor about this stuff.

Trying very hard to do so...

The sad thing is they probably have started a file on me now.
Plutonium and C4 can be molded to look like ancient Japanese rubber. LEAVE THIS TO THE PROFESSIONALS! ;D
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2007, 03:36:25 PM »
I feel much safer now!  And I am  :o that you would be party to such
an attempt. Next thing I know you'll be ordering riding boots from
Iran.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2007, 03:55:53 PM »
Maybe I should pack my stuff in glued PVC pipes when it goes abroad with a little note in there. "Nosey little f'er aren't you?" ;)

Do remember I am "Anti-Stupid" not intolerant. ;D
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2007, 05:01:59 PM »
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
I got a kick start rubber in the mail from Thailand today, the winnings of a recent eBay auction.

The end of the envelope was ripped open and taped shut again with bright green tape bearing the seal of the Department of Homeland Security and the word "INSPECTED" in bold letters. It's comforting to know that an NOS kick start rubber for a 1966 Honda CA-95 didn't fall into the wrong hands...

I love my country, but fear my government...
It was inspected because it came from Thailand which famous for it's drug trade.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2007, 05:15:50 PM »
Quote from: BobbyR on February 24, 2007, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
I got a kick start rubber in the mail from Thailand today, the winnings of a recent eBay auction.

The end of the envelope was ripped open and taped shut again with bright green tape bearing the seal of the Department of Homeland Security and the word "INSPECTED" in bold letters. It's comforting to know that an NOS kick start rubber for a 1966 Honda CA-95 didn't fall into the wrong hands...

I love my country, but fear my government...
It was inspected because it came from Thailand which famous for it's drug trade.

This alone may explain a few things, I have never had my packages opened that I know of. Except for one in Canada?
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2007, 05:29:30 PM »
Quote from: ElCheapo on February 24, 2007, 05:15:50 PM
Quote from: BobbyR on February 24, 2007, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
I got a kick start rubber in the mail from Thailand today, the winnings of a recent eBay auction.

The end of the envelope was ripped open and taped shut again with bright green tape bearing the seal of the Department of Homeland Security and the word "INSPECTED" in bold letters. It's comforting to know that an NOS kick start rubber for a 1966 Honda CA-95 didn't fall into the wrong hands...

I love my country, but fear my government...
It was inspected because it came from Thailand which famous for it's drug trade.

This alone may explain a few things, I have never had my packages opened that I know of. Except for one in Canada?

I can see your point, and I figured, "Well, it was a cylindrical-shaped object.. probably checking to make sure it's not a vial of the latest neurotoxin." But, this is the 7th or so item I've gotten from that country (lots of good repro maintenance parts for the Benlys there) and some of the boxes have been much bigger and this has never happened until now.


Quote from: ElCheapo on February 24, 2007, 03:55:53 PM
Do remember I am "Anti-Stupid" not intolerant. ;D

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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2007, 07:28:57 AM »
 :D..sooooo...I guess you think... no packages from overseas should ever be inspected? ? ???
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2007, 08:19:26 AM »
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:43:53 PM
Quote from: upperlake04 on February 24, 2007, 02:37:13 PM
;D ;D Its reassuring to see you boys from the good old US of A have a sense of humor about this stuff.

Trying very hard to do so...

The sad thing is they probably have started a file on me now.

It's you're own stupid fault Danny, why the fcuk did'nt you buy one from an American seller, there's millions over there ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam ;) ;) ;) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2007, 09:45:28 AM »
Quote from: ElCheapo on February 24, 2007, 05:15:50 PM
Quote from: BobbyR on February 24, 2007, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
I got a kick start rubber in the mail from Thailand today, the winnings of a recent eBay auction.

The end of the envelope was ripped open and taped shut again with bright green tape bearing the seal of the Department of Homeland Security and the word "INSPECTED" in bold letters. It's comforting to know that an NOS kick start rubber for a 1966 Honda CA-95 didn't fall into the wrong hands...

I love my country, but fear my government...
It was inspected because it came from Thailand which famous for it's drug trade.

This alone may explain a few things, I have never had my packages opened that I know of. Except for one in Canada?
Those crafty Canadians bear watching.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2007, 01:54:00 PM »
Quote from: samcr750 on February 25, 2007, 08:19:26 AM
Quote from: Jonesy on February 24, 2007, 02:43:53 PM
Quote from: upperlake04 on February 24, 2007, 02:37:13 PM
;D ;D Its reassuring to see you boys from the good old US of A have a sense of humor about this stuff.

Trying very hard to do so...

The sad thing is they probably have started a file on me now.

It's you're own stupid fault Danny, why the fcuk did'nt you buy one from an American seller, there's millions over there ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam ;) ;) ;) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

Hey, I had a few  ;D
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2007, 01:58:58 PM »
Quote from: donny on February 25, 2007, 07:28:57 AM
:D..sooooo...I guess you think... no packages from overseas should ever be inspected? ? ???

No, no, not saying that. I was just surprised they picked this particular item for scrutiny, that's all... Seemed kinda dumb to me, but what do I know?  ???

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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2007, 04:24:14 PM »
It's like their stupid boarder searches. They randomly pick about 5% thinking this will
deter the other 95%. This told me by a retired Navy Captain.

As to Canada, those dope growers are always shipping that stuff in.
Bunch of miscreant Canadians. Where is David?  :) ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2007, 07:18:15 PM »
Quote from: Jonesy on February 25, 2007, 01:58:58 PM
No, no, not saying that. I was just surprised they picked this particular item for scrutiny, that's all... Seemed kinda dumb to me, but what do I know?  ???

On the basis that they probably have to check a certain % of packages, and that this one was easy to open.......... maybe that's why it was selected?
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2007, 12:11:28 AM »
Two true stories: my friend is pulled up by the road patrol and is asked to show the bike title, checked proper light working etc. He couldn't understand why was he pulled up until he noticed another guy was been checked too. He was a black guy. Probably the patrol thought it would be good to pull a white guy too just to show there was no racism.


Another co-worker traves in a plane and he is asked to open the suitcase and show the content. While he does it he noticed the custom officer doesn't really pay much attention. His guess was that they make somebody open the suitcase every now and then so everybody else notice there is indeed a security check.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2007, 06:29:31 AM »
Quote from: Raul CB750K1 on February 26, 2007, 12:11:28 AM
Another co-worker traves in a plane and he is asked to open the suitcase and show the content. While he does it he noticed the custom officer doesn't really pay much attention. His guess was that they make somebody open the suitcase every now and then so everybody else notice there is indeed a security check.

I have been through security here at our little home grown airport and the security people have said I was "the lucky contestant" for the spot check. No one passing through here fits the demographic of a potential terrorist but they have to check a certain number of people......
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2007, 07:59:42 AM »
I would think the shipping from Thailand alone would be more than the <$3 I paid from the local Honda dealer for an OEM Kickstart rubber.
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« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2007, 08:06:15 AM »
Air Mail shipping was free and the part is NLA from Honda.

I only had one source for these in the states and they were more expensive.
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« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2007, 09:13:08 AM »
Bummer, glad my dealer had them on the shelf, maybe I should go buy the rest of them.
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Re: Honda Motorcycle Parts a Threat to Homeland Security?
« Reply #22 on: February 26, 2007, 10:17:36 AM »
Quote from: oldfordguy on February 26, 2007, 09:13:08 AM
Bummer, glad my dealer had them on the shelf, maybe I should go buy the rest of them.

Interesting... were they the original type ones that have "Honda" in script letting on both sides? "New" ones are available, but look nothing like the original kind that came with the bike:

The one I got:


And a current one from Honda:


The same goes for the emblems on the tank. You can still walk into a dealer and buy them, but they are metal and just have the Honda wing and newer logo. The originals were acrylic and had the old wing logo, script lettering and the displacement on them:

The originals:


And the current Honda replacements:


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