A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation June 2013 VOLUME XXII, ISSUE II ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020 abateofaz.org Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ Unity and Inclusive Cooperation with Coalitions, Confederations, ABATEs, MMA, (SMROs) and Independents Working Together was the Theme at NCOM 2013 The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Conference 2013 this year in Reno, NV had a very different “air” about it. Early on you were hearing it stated over and over again and some- times in different words. Words like “all working together”, “bridging the rela- tionships”, “Independents and Clubs being unified” and “opening the door to SMROs into Coalitions or Confederations” had many old timers stopping in their tracks. Also, many times the BOD of NCOM mentioned the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) in comments to move on from the past issues and facilitate a current relationship with them too. AMA was also included in the discussions. It real- ly was about “everyone letting go of the past and starting new relationships that could be helpful to all for the future of our motorcycling community. In order to make change and get more tasks accomplished we must all work togeth- er to establish relationships and bridge the gap between Clubs and Independents within the motorcycling community in each state. Most of these conversations were started after listening to the success story of Washington State and their jour- ney in passing the first Anti-Profiling Bill into law about 2 years ago. “It was a long and many times frustrating task, but will worth it” was the comment Double D stated at the end of his presentation. From the first Board Meeting of NCOM, each Board member discussed what was going on in their respective state. It was shared to the group that working togeth- er with ALL the motorcycling communi- ty was bringing about more support and inclusion when legislation or decisions were being made. The collaboration with SMROs and other groups within each state was encouraged by the NCOM BOD. The Coalitions and Confederations were seeing more getting done and less division within their state when reaching out to key individuals that were involved with their SMROs. In fact, when Double D of the Outsiders MC stood up and talked about Washington State’s Anti-Profiling Bill in his presentation, the FIRST task he gave to all of us was “Unity in the whole Community”. This could and would be accomplished by building the bridges into each entity that was involved with the motorcycling com- munity within each state. He talked about everyone being a part of the process with each organization or group taking their community and assisting with grass root efforts in get- ting the word out when needed. The US Defender Program is the best way to do this efficiently and effectively. As the momentum was going forward, it was proven that this process worked well for Washington State. So, as the days went on for the NCOM Conference, you could hear it over and over how well most states were “get- ting along” and using this unity and inclusion process to broaden the amount of participation and successful- ly getting results that were positive and favorable for the whole motorcycling ncom 2013 continued page 14 Photo courtesy of Johnny D
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Unity and Inclusive Cooperation withCoalitions, Confederations, ABATEs,MMA, (SMROs) and IndependentsWorking Together was the Theme atNCOM 2013
The National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM) Conference 2013 this year inReno, NV had a very different “air”about it. Early on you were hearing itstated over and over again and some-times in different words. Words like “allworking together”, “bridging the rela-tionships”, “Independents and Clubsbeing unified” and “opening the door toSMROs into Coalitions orConfederations” had many old timersstopping in their tracks. Also, manytimes the BOD of NCOM mentionedthe Motorcycle Riders Foundation(MRF) in comments to move on fromthe past issues and facilitate a currentrelationship with them too. AMA wasalso included in the discussions. It real-ly was about “everyone letting go of thepast and starting new relationships thatcould be helpful to all for the future ofour motorcycling community. In orderto make change and get more tasksaccomplished we must all work togeth-
er to establish relationships and bridgethe gap between Clubs and Independentswithin the motorcycling community ineach state. Most of these conversationswere started after listening to the successstory of Washington State and their jour-ney in passing the first Anti-ProfilingBill into law about 2 years ago. “It was along and many times frustrating task, butwill worth it” was the comment DoubleD stated at the end of his presentation.
From the first Board Meeting of NCOM,each Board member discussed what wasgoing on in their respective state. It wasshared to the group that working togeth-er with ALL the motorcycling communi-ty was bringing about more support andinclusion when legislation or decisionswere being made. The collaboration withSMROs and other groups within eachstate was encouraged by the NCOMBOD. The Coalitions andConfederations were seeing more gettingdone and less division within their statewhen reaching out to key individualsthat were involved with their SMROs.
In fact, when Double D of the OutsidersMC stood up and talked about
Washington State’s Anti-Profiling Billin his presentation, the FIRST task hegave to all of us was “Unity in thewhole Community”. This could andwould be accomplished by building thebridges into each entity that wasinvolved with the motorcycling com-munity within each state. He talkedabout everyone being a part of theprocess with each organization orgroup taking their community andassisting with grass root efforts in get-ting the word out when needed. The USDefender Program is the best way to dothis efficiently and effectively. As themomentum was going forward, it wasproven that this process worked wellfor Washington State.
So, as the days went on for the NCOMConference, you could hear it over andover how well most states were “get-ting along” and using this unity andinclusion process to broaden theamount of participation and successful-ly getting results that were positive andfavorable for the whole motorcycling
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April 30, 2013
Officers:Chair - Eric Hampton, East Valley -Redbone Schneider, High Country -Billy Hensler, Phoenix - Shadow Mtn -Eric Hampton, So. Arizona - SeanPinder, Yavapai - Still Ray Fitzgerald,Yuma – Rick Breadwell
Guests: Kat Grover, AuthorizedLobbyist, Deb Buttita, AuthorizedLobbyist, Casey Yates, State Secretary
Meeting called to order: 7:02PM
The purpose of this special teleconfer-ence:
Mission StatementWe will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote
motorcycling in a safe and positive image.We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations
and individuals who share
a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of
FREEDOM.
We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.
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President’s Report
BOD Teleconference Meeting Minutes
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
As you all know it’s heating up so let’snot forget to stay hydrated. For eachadult beverage you need to drink atleast one 12 ounce (or more) glass ofwater. Remember, when drinking thatnice cold adult beverage that alcoholwill dehydrate you faster than if you arenot drinking alcohol.
Too Broke for Sturgis is just around thecorner, July 25 – 28 this year. It will beheld again in Northern Arizona at beau-tiful Mormon Lake. The highs are in themid 80’s and cool down to the low 70’sat night. Perfect weather, so if you livein the Phoenix metro area take a shortride or drive and come join us for thisyears “Old Fashion Bike” event.
Insurance…do you have sufficient cov-erage? I can’t remember a week goingby that I haven’t heard of a motorcycleaccident in the valley, sometimes sever-al accidents a day. I often wonder if therider and passenger have sufficientinsurance. Many people who operatevarious vehicles are under insured ordon’t have sufficient coverage to protectthemselves much less an injured partyin their vehicle or the other vehicle(s).How about the people who operatevehicles without any insurance?
If you are involved in an accident withsomeone who is underinsured hopefullyyou have taken the proper steps to pro-tect yourself with sufficient insuranceagainst the under insured and no insur-ance driver.
Talk to your insurance agent about whatis the right amount of insurance thatyou need to protect yourself financially,so you don’t lose everything you have.What would happen to you and yourfamily “if” you were involved in a seri-ous accident and it wasn’t your fault?Does your employer give you sick daysif you are injured and can’t work? Whatwould happen to your income whileyou’re unable to work? Do you havemedical insurance through your
employer? If you don’t, who will payfor the thousands of dollars in medicalbills? The ambulance transport may runover a thousand dollars alone. Hospitalemergency room, cat scans, specialists,intensive care stay, regular roomcharges and on and on. We haven’t evenaddressed re-habilitation care and costs.If you own your home and don’t havesufficient insurance you could loseeverything financially.
The only way to ensure that you andyour loved ones are protected is to haveadequate coverage, because the accidentyou have not yet been involved in,maybe with a driver who is underin-sured or has no insurance at all.
What if you are involved in an accidentand it’s proven to be your fault? Otherthan you getting the traffic ticket, notmuch would change. Now it would bethe other party that would be looking toyour insurance to protect them finan-cially. I have heard others say I onlyhave what the law requires becauseinsurance is too expensive. In the bigpicture it’s not that expensive, com-pared to what you and your familycould lose if you don’t have adequatecoverage.
In the blink of an eye your entire lifeand the life of your family can changewithout proper insurance coverage. Sowhat does it cost? What can youafford? Talk to your insurance agent.Something no one can afford to bewithout is sufficient insurance coveragewhen an emergency strikes.
Until next month;
Remember Democracy begins with you,and Democracy only works when youget involved.
Drive now text later, you can’t do both,NOTHING is that important!
MasterLink, ABATE of Arizona7509 N. 12th St, #200Phoenix, AZ, 85020
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1.We will be discussing purchase of10,000 bandanasThe cost of 10,000 bandanas with ship-ping $12735.00*Motion made to purchase bandanas by:Stillray Fitzgerald, 2nd: Billy HenslerAll in favor: YES*Eric Hampton to contact Mike @Square Pegs to confirm order.
2. Executive session: all BOD memberswere unanimous in support of item.
Exit executive session.
Motion to adjourn: Redbone Schneider2nd: Billy HenslerTime: 7:48pm
ABATE’s Rider AdvantageMay 2013 Presidents Report
Good Day,
First I would like to congratulate Mr.Jimmy Page and welcome him to theARA Board of Directors. Jimmy bringsso very much to the ARA, from being apast ABATE of Arizona State Presidentto the many other positions such asState PAC Officer he has held over hismany, many years of dedication. I thinkhe (Jimmy) has successfully achievedmore than most could ever truly recog-nize! A true Freedom Fighter and bynature a perfectionist, Welcome to theARA, welcome home…
I have to stop and realize that not every-one is aware of the ARA or even what itis about? The ARA is ABATE’S RiderAdvantage, we are a prototype, a first ofit’s kind to be developed here inArizona.
ABATE of Arizona had the wisdom afew years back to reach out across ourstate and assemble a half-dozen strongwilled freedom fighter’s, a very formi-dable 6-pack. Our sole intent was todevelop a Non-Profit Corporation toaddress the ever growing concerns ofhow we could bring action to Arizona inregards to motorcycle training.
No one could have predicted a 40% AZ.Department of Safety’s estimate of unli-censed motorcyclists in 2013, butABATE of AZ. had the insight and wis-dom to create a viable contingency(ARA) to validate their growing suspi-cions!
Note; Not every NPO or non-profitorganization is chartable like the ARA.We are actually tax deductable &chartable. Supporting other NPO’S suchas the MRF and others proves we(ARA) believe as our forefathers do.And upon that we built a 21st centurycutting edge corporation that is a one ofa kind. A corporation that could cut theexisting AZ. costs for MSF trainingalmost in half and pledge to do thatagain with in 5-7 years! Unheard of,until now. The average costs in AZ. totake a MSF course, and receive yourmotorcycle endorsement averages from$280.00-380.00 dollars.
We do believe these costs do directlyand indirectly attribute to the 40% DPSreport.
The A.R.A. is mechanically designed tohave a 1 year payback on the bikes andadditionally, a second year payback ofall start up loans completely. The thirdyear we can actually fund another site.Our projected costs to teach & adminis-ter the same MSF training courses areabout $150.00 that will begin inSeptember 2013 in Phoenix, AZ.
Proudly the one of the things I wouldlike to say is; that Charity Stuart was thecause and effect of our first track &home with The 161st Air RefuelingWing. The historical significance of themilitary supporting its civilians at homeis this way is unprecedented.
We are already writing the motorcyclehistory annals in Arizona with this typeof support and commitment. So the nexttime you see, or your invited to an ARAevent. Know that all profits are recycledin to educating the estimated 43,000+unlicensed motorcyclists here in AZ.
I know there are many great causes tosupport, rides that have become com-mercialized and they do help others. Buthow many events actually help or con-tribute to AZ motorcyclists? I tell you avery, very few, sadly enough. Think ofthis the next time you decide to saddleup and ride for a purpose or cause.
Mav
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Ask Our Lawyerby Rod Taylor - ABATE Legal Services
YOU PLAY YOU PAY - THE MUSICNAZIS ARE WATCHING
Q. Our Chapter is having an event thatsupports a local charity. We play musicover our sound system with an iPod. Dowe really need a license to play music wealready paid to download? And what ifwe don’t pay?
A. If you play music publicly, you haveto pay for songs that are in the registry ofoutfits that are watching for those thatplay and don’t pay. The largest of thesegroups are BMI, SESAC and ASCAP. Ihave dealt with these outfits and they arenot fun. Their job is to catch folks likeyou playing music of their clients. Theyare like bounty hunters and I suspect theyget paid per scalp. If you do not get alicense to play the registered songs and ifyou do not get caught - no problem (thatcomment ignores the ethical issue of arights organization). Kind of like theIRS, as long as you don’t get caughtcheating on your taxes, you can get bywith it. But that is not the way our coun-try works. We are voluntary compliancekind of folks in this country and that isthe way it should be with compensatingthose who have valid rights for the use oftheir music. Problem is many do notknow that a high school marching band,an aerobics class playing music, a barplaying Elvis and Roy Orbison songs anda do gooder organization all need alicense to play registered songs in a com-mercial environment. Bear in mind thatsome songs are not registered, but youprobably would not want to play thoseanyway, unless your crowd is a huge fanof John Phillips Sousa and maybe RoyRogers or that other singing cowboy. Youget the idea.
What if happens if you don’t pay? Theycan throw the book at you and get bigbucks in the form of fines and damages.To avoid big fine city, you will need tobuy a license to play music at your chap-ter commercial events. If you are havingfolks over to your home for a barbeque -no problem and no license required. Thecost for a license for your chapter eventdepends on several factors i.e. number of
songs, number of people attending etc.Check out the website for BMI andASCAP. The site and explanations forwhat you need are very straightforwardand easy to use. Spread the word on thisas motorcycle rights organizations such asours need to set the example. If you havemore questions call me.
WAIVER RULE - NEVER USE AWAIVER WITH MULTIPLE SIGNA-TURE SPACES
Q. Hi , We are having a discussion aboutevent waiver forms, some people like thewaivers with room for multiple signa-tures, others prefer the one page onename release that is available on the statewebsite, just wondering what yourthoughts are on this issue. Thanks foryour time Wayne Carlson, President,Blackhawk Chapter, A.B.A.T.E.of Il.
A. Your question is a good one. I under-stand the need to save time, paper andenergy by using a waiver form that hasmultiple signatures. But that is the wrongthing to do. Each waiver that we receiveis a legal document that eliminates thevery important legal right of someone tosue us for our negligence. This documentshould not be taken lightly. As I havesaid many times before, the courts arelooking for excuses not to enforce waiverof legal rights.
One of the rules that the courts use is theone that requires a waiver is be clear andunambiguous. If the waiver is unclear asa matter of law, the court will hold thewaiver be unenforceable as a matter oflaw. If the court finds the waiver andintent of the waiver ambiguous, it mayrequire a jury (trier of fact) to decide if awaiver was knowingly given. I can heara severely injured person saying, “ I didnot know the paper I signed was a waiver- I thought it was a sign up sheet.” Whenyou are a member of a jury and the per-son saying the above lost some bodyparts because of something we screwedup, you guess which way a jury will go.My bet is that it will usually not be good.So why not do the waivers correctly andwith the respect that a legal documentwaiving fundamental rights deserves? Isay scratch the gang signatures and go
with a sure fire winner. Ride Safe. Rod.
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH- COLUMBIA CLUB FLIES OUR BAN-NER - A FIRST
What a great day on the Circle inIndianapolis to celebrate motorcycleawareness. The heart of Indy was closeddown for only motorcycles. And to putmatters in perspective, the home of U.S.presidents when visiting Indy, theColumbia Club, displayed the ABATEMotorcycle Awareness Banner from theirbuilding. It was a proud first for themand us.
MY SISTER - WHAT WAS HER NAMEAGAIN? WHY HAVE A WILL ANDHERE IS A TALE OF WHY.
Here is the story of a friend that rode witha group of us at poker runs, charity ridesand the like. He was a single guy, nevermarried and no children. His parentswere dead and he was an only child (or sohe thought). The most dear and only rel-ative he had was an aunt. She was won-derful to him - just like a mother and hewas like a son to her. With her, he spentChristmas and the other holidays.Sunday dinner was a must, and when hedied she was to get all of his stuff. Hewas smart and had reviewed the law onwho inherits possessions when you die.Most states provide that if you have onlyan aunt, she will inherit your propertywithout having a will.
His father married and divorced numer-ous times. Unbeknownst to him, hisfather was married briefly to wife #3 andhad adopted that woman’s daughter. Thismeans that he had a sister whom he hadnever known existed. Sadly, my friendwas killed on his motorcycle.
I knew his wishes. He wanted his hardearned stuff would go to his beloved aunt.She needed and deserved his house, car,cash, retirement funds and things. Guesswhat? That thinking was wrong. His(adopted) half sister inherited all of hispossessions and his aunt got nothingunder the law. Now he is rolling over inhis grave. “What was her name - again?”
RADAR LOVE ON A BIKE
Q: I have a radar detector mounted on mybike, and I ride through Ohio, Indianaand Illinois a lot. A friend told me thatthey were illegal. I know that jammersare illegal, but I thought that detectorswere ok. What’s the situation?
A: First, let’s define our terms. A radardetector simply alerts you when a radarsignal is detected. An active radar jammersends out its own radar pulses to defeat aradar detector. A lidar or laser jammeremits a light noise signal that confusesthe laser gun.
In general, radar detectors are legal acrossthe US, with the exception of Virginia,Washington DC, and on military bases. InCanada, the only three provinces thatallow the use of radar detectors areAlberta, British Columbia andSaskatchewan. However, radar detectorsare illegal in all commercial vehiclesweighing more than 10,000 pounds any-where in the US. Radar jammers are legalthroughout the US. Lidar jammers arelegal in most states, except for Nebraska,Minnesota, Utah, California, Oklahoma,Virginia, Colorado, Illinois andWashington, D.C. So watch out in Illinoiswith your lidar jammer, but its clear rid-ing in Ohio and Indiana.
Coast to CoastNCOM BIKER NEWSBYTESCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM)
NCOM CONVENTION HITS JACK-POT IN RENOFreedom is an ongoing gamble, with bik-ers’ rights activists wagering to winagainst an often stacked deck, always infavor of the House, but everyone cameaway a winner at this year’s 28th annualNCOM Convention over Mother’s Dayweekend, May 9-12, 2013 at the poshSilver Legacy Resort-Casino in Reno,Nevada.
But it was work, not play, on the agendafor hundreds of attendees from acrossthe country there to discuss topics ofconcern to all riders; such as biker pro-filing and discrimination, motorcycle-only roadblocks, knowing your rights,and mobilizing motorcyclists to advocatemotorcycle-friendly legislation anddefeat anti-biking bills.
The traditional “Ringing of the Bell”ceremony paid homage to those freedomfighters who have gone before us, while
for the first time a Veterans’ Rights semi-nar was conducted by NCOM’s newly-formed Veteran Affairs SpecialCommittee in an effort to reach out totrue defenders of Freedom.
The National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM) is solely sponsored by the Aidto Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) nation-wide legal services program and servesas an umbrella organization for morethan 2,000 NCOM Member clubs,organizations and associations world-wide, representing well over a quarter ofa million politically active motorcyclists.NCOM has successfully outreached tonumerous segments of the motorcyclingcommunity in an effort to unite for ourrights, both legal and legislatively, andhas become a unifying voice amongstNorth America’s motorcycle rightsorganizations (MROs), motorcycle clubs,women riders, religious riding organiza-tions, touring groups, trikers, sportbikers,and minority motorcyclists.
This year’s NCOM Convention washosted by the Northern NevadaConfederation of Clubs, and all motorcy-clists were welcomed and encouraged to
participate in the many meetings, semi-nars and group discussions that focusedon legislative efforts and litigation tech-niques to protect our riders’ rights andpreserve Freedom of the Road.
During the Silver Spoke Awards Banqueton Saturday evening, several honoreeswere recognized for their contributionsto “Improving The Image ofMotorcycling”, including; GOVERN-MENT: Wisconsin Governor ScottWalker; MEDIA: Becky Cakes – ClassicParts Hotline; COMMERCE: ChrisMcIntyre – Eagle Rider MotorcycleRentals; LEGAL: Boyd Spencer – AIMAttorney for Pennsylvania & NewJersey; ENTERTAINMENT: Max“Pitstop” Martini – Actor/BoozefightersMC; SPECIAL RECOGNITION:Christine Paige – Sturgis MotorcycleMuseum & Hall of Fame, and Suzanne“Baglady Sue” Austin – Comedian; andNCOM’s highest honor, the Ron RoloffLifetime Achievement Award, was pre-sented to Frank Ernst of ABATE ofMinnesota and a member of the NCOMBoard of Directors.
Next year’s 29th Annual NCOM
Convention will be held May 8-11, 2014at The Intercontinental Hotel in Dallas,Texas. For further information, contactNCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE or visitwww.ON-A-BIKE.com.
“STOP MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINTFUNDING ACT” INTRODUCED INCONGRESSCongressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI)has introduced “a bill to prohibit theU.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) from providing funds to state andlocal authorities for the purpose of creat-ing motorcycle only checkpoints.”
Filed on May 7, the Stop MotorcycleCheckpoint Funding Act, H.R. 1861,“also contains language to force theDOT to focus motorcycle safety effortson crash prevention programs, notnational helmet mandates,” according toRep. Sensenbrenner. “This will stop theDOT from manipulating State policieswith federal money.”
Contact your federal representatives and
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Chapter ReportsEast Valley Chapter
East Valley Chapter has a good monthfor May happening. We did MotorcycleAwareness on May 4th at Cinco DeMayo chichuhua races in Chandler.Bandanas, key chains and pencils werehanded out to the kids. Window stickersand dog tags were given to the adults.On one side of the dog tags is a motor-cycle and other side says "Look out forMotorcycles", they are great to hangfrom rear view mirror and remind driv-er to watch for us on the road. The kidsand adults all loved getting somethingabout motorcycles.
On the 11th and 12th a booths will beset up at the Eagles. We will hand outbandanas, key chains, pencils, dog tags,and window stickers. White bandanaswill be handed out to motorcyclists.
Welcome to our new members BrettShay, Tim, and his girl friend. HeidiHill has also joined our chapter butinjured her foot in their move so could-n't make the meeting. Hope your footgets better soon Heidi.
At the May meeting we will be doingthe meatball roll. And then cook themeatballs. It is always alot of fun soeveryone come help. Then the meat-balls will be for Spaghetti Feed June 1stat the Eagles at 6 pm. Adults are $10and kids $5. It's all you can eat.Redbone and the boneettes will becooking and serving.
Jim and Richard will do the MAP classat the school again in May. Jim alsoreminded us to check air pressure in ourtires.
Joe reminded us of Beast In The Eastand Best In The West. He encouragedall to attend one of them.
Mike S won the 50/50. Manny C wouldhave won the Dollar Jar if only he hadcome to the meeting. It doesn't pay tomiss a meeting.
Cheryl Vasquez East Valley Communications
High Country ChapterHello Brothers and Sisters,
Well if you did not make it to Wild InThe Weeds, you missed one good time !What a success we had.
Now, I want to thank my activity offi-cer! Deb Smith... you did one heck of ajob! Also i want to thank all the otherofficers! We all are a team and itshowed. Thank you. It was great to seesome state officers at our event thanksCasey and Darin.
I also want to thank Jake's Corner Bar,for letting us host our event there! Stevefor the free camping area. Rick Heppleryou’re the best. A week after our event,Rick crashed his Harley and died fromhis injuries!! He was a friend, a brother,a fellow rider and a supporter of motor-cycle rights !
Now on May 19th, H.C.C . of Abateand R.C.D. M.M.A worked together ona safety and awareness booth. At ourlocal Walmart,.what a success that was.Well up here in high country the weath-er is nice and it is good riding, weathernice and cool . Hope to see you up !
Ride SafeRide Free Be Heard
ChicknboneH.C.C. Coordinator
Phoenix/Shadow MountainChapter
Sorry folks,
I didn't make the last meeting due toMother'd Day conflicts. Where wouldwe be without out mothers?
I did hear that TBFS is confirmed forMormon Lake. Hope you can all canmake it. We also need volunteers for thevarious stations.
Following is last months report that did-n't make it to press somehow.
2013 Arizona bile week has come.Casey Yates announced that hundreds ofABATE white bandannas were distrib-uted at the events.
Eric Hampton and Charity gave anupdate on the status of Arizona RidersAdvantage which lead to a discussion ofways to increase our membership.
Tim O'riely informed us that Abate of AZis close to an agreement with MormonLake for this years TBFS.
Casey Yates is also moving forward withthe chapter's adopt a highway. Her nexttask is figuring how to fit the name in thealotted number of characters for the sign.
We also welcomed 4 new members lastmonth. Craig T. Jacob, Craig Perl, Janetand Kurt Pettit.
Our next meeting will be held on Jun 9 atthe Arizona American Italian Club, locat-ed at 7509 North 12th Street Phoenix,Arizona 85020. Breakfast, served by theArizona American Italian Club staff,starts at 10:00 AM for $5/per person,Meeting begins at 10:30.
Steve PalmerPhoenix-Shadow Mountain ABATECommunications Officer
Southern Arizona ChapterThis summer Southern AZ Chapter’s,In abuzz with everything calumniating withall the ABATE Chapters through outArizona and especially TBFS this time ofyear.
The Southern Arizona Chapter maintainsa healthy membership, business membersand BOD. By this printing of ourMasterlink we will have completed ourtri-annual “Road of Pride” at MustangCorner in Arizona. We have always pro-moted the adoption of a mile of highwayover the years and demonstrated thesame with protecting our adopted mile. T
The Southern Arizona Chapter will besponsor a drawing for a 42” flat screenTV, a gas grille and a CD player atTBFS. Tickets will be $5.00 each or 3 for$10.00 donation to support our chapter &state.
We have heavily promoted ABATE’Swhite bandana program and believe thisshould and could become a national stan-dard of distress for motorcyclists not justhere in AZ.
We would also like to acknowledge andthank our NEW Lobbyist Team of DebButitta, Kat Grover and Victor Grady fortheir commitment to excellence ofinvolvement in to government issueslocally and nationally and representingevery motorcycle in the state of Arizona.ABATE being an Arizona SMRO we doset the bar high!!!
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month andone of Southern AZ Chapter's achieve-ments this year was to petition the City
of Tucson for the month of May(Motorcycle Awareness Month) locally.The proclamation has been adopted herelocally reflecting the work we accom-plish with in our state. May is a greatmonth for so many great things but espe-cially promoting safety and awareness.
This is why we must commend TeresaDavidson and Mary Lou Baker for step-ping up as new coming MAP teachers!Teaching we feel is the very best way togive back to our communities and ourbest wishes will accompany you both inyour endeavors.
Until next month remember,
SNAKE Season is in EFFECT!!
Take extra precautions and measures thisyear…
SAC
Yavapai ChapterWe had our meeting a week early thismonth so everyone could honor moms onthe 12th. This was our last meeting at TajMahal's Indian Restaurant, and we wantto thank Gil and his crew for the hospi-tality. Lynn “Handi” Barnett steppeddown as coordinator and Doc has takenthe reins for at least until the end of theyear. Thanks to Handi for her hard workand dedication. Our communicationsofficer and treasurer also resigned, but ofstate V.P Paul and yours truly alsostepped up to fill the void until the end ofthe year.
Our Harley Happy Hours have beengoing this month and will run everySaturday in May from 3 to 8 PM at theDrunken Lass on Gurley, just a blockfrom Whiskey Row. A big thanks goesout Longhair James and Ralo for theirhard work on the chapter fund-raiser. Igot to help James on the 4th and we hada good time, even though we were bothunable to fulfill the George Jones songrequests. Sorry, George, R.I.P. At theMay 11th H.H.H. we will be selling ourmemorial patch for Pat Fitzgerald. Patwill also be honored at the May 18thJester Run. We would like to thank theMMA for honoring her this year,
We have been busy getting ready for our3rd Run to the Hills event in Jerome, AZon June 1st. Gates open at 10 AM onSaturday the first and will be partyinguntil midnight. We will also be awardingour grand raffle prize at 5 PM, a RugerSR 1911 45 ACP made right here inPrescott. Thanks to Ruger for providingus the opportunity to give away this finepistol.
Mike “Dawolf” RuddellSecretary/Communications OfficerYavapai Chapter ABATE of AZ
Yuma ChapterNO REPORT
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What Is ABATE?
ABATE Of Arizona, Inc. is a non-prof-it motorcycle rights organization that isdedicated to freedom of the road for allmotorcyclists.
ABATE is a volunteer organization thatfights discriminatory legislation aimedtowards the motorcycling community.
ABATE's position is that all motorcy-cle riders have the right to choose notonly the machine that they ride, but alsothe riding gear that they choose to wearor not to wear, (i.e. leathers, gloves,boots and helmets.)
ABATE promotes rider education forall motorcycle riders and motorcycleawareness for all automobile drivers.
ABATE needs the support of all motor-cyclists.
Arizona Motorcycle Rights Organizations Need Your Help!
*Do you like emission testing your motor-cycle?
*Do you like the choice to wear a helmet ornot?
*Do you like noise ordinances?
*Do you like the ability to modify yourmotorcycle?
*Do you know that there are dollars avail-able for motorcycle safety and awareness?Please help the Motorcycle RightsOrganizations in Arizona to prevent ourGovernments from restricting our ability toride free. With your help, we can eliminatethe emission testing of motorcycles inArizona, fight our National-level battleswith the EPA and NHTSA, and effectivelywatchdog the Arizona Legislators who, on ayearly basis, have entertained the idea ofintroducing a mandatory helmet law in ourstate. You can help by joining in the fight.The cost is only Twenty-five Dollars a year.Although you are not under any obligationto volunteer your time, any time you chooseto give to our cause is always appreciated.With your membership you not only helpour cause, but you will receive our newslet-ter as well. "The MasterLink" contains localhappenings and national motorcycling news
along with an events section to inform you ofup-coming motorcycle runs and events.
The Motorcycle Rights Organizations inArizona are run by volunteers. Anyone thatdoes volunteer gives their time freely to fightthe fight. Please help us to pass on our abilityto ride free.
Benefits Of MembershipIndividuals·ABATE membership card·ABATE patch on first year·Year pins thereafter·One year subscription to the MasterLinknewsletter·Lifetime members get all that without thehassle of renewing
Business·Two annual memberships·Business card size advertisement and alpha-betical listing in the MasterLink for thelength of your membership. Circulatedthroughout Arizona·Benefit of a run stop or event participationto support your business·Addition of your business listing on ourweb site with a link to your business
JOIN ABATE NOW!ABATE Of Arizona provides a unifiedvoice for all motorcyclists in Arizona.Add your voice to ours. Join ABATEnow, for the preservation of your abili-ty to ride a motorcycle with the free-dom that's your right!!
Coast to Coast (continued)request they support H.R. 1861, and thatthey sign on as a co-sponsor ofSensenbrenner’s bill. You can call mem-bers of Congress through the CapitolSwitchboard at (202) 224-3121.
NTSB RECOMMENDS LOWERINGDRUNK-DRIVING LIMIT TO .05The National Transportation SafetyBoard has issued a recommendation thatstates lower their drunk-driving thresh-olds from a 0.08 blood-alcohol content to0.05 BAC. The recommendation is oneof several the NTSB made to curtaildrunk driving, which the federal inves-tigative agency claims is involved in athird of America’s 34,000 traffic deathseach year. The agency acknowledged inits report there is no one "silver bullet,"but estimated that 500 to 800 lives peryear could be saved with the proposedlower limit.
Chairman Deborah Hersman admittedthe NTSB is aiming even higher;"Reaching zero deaths from alcohol-impaired driving.”
Not everyone agrees. "This recommen-dation is ludicrous," said SarahLongwell, managing director of the
American Beverage Institute. "Movingfrom 0.08 to 0.05 would criminalize per-fectly responsible behavior.
Currently, all 50 states have set a BAClevel of .08, though most countries inEurope including Russia, most of SouthAmerica and Australia, have set BAClevels at .05 to constitute drunken driv-ing.
The NTSB only makes recommendationson transportation safety issues, and haslittle actual regulatory power. It will beup to federal agencies, Congress andstate lawmakers to take action. The lastmove from .10 to .08 BAC levels took21 years for each state to implement.
WEATHER & ECONOMY DRIVE UPTRAFFIC FATALITIESFor the first time in nearly a decade, thenumber of traffic deaths went up lastyear according to the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),which cited warmer weather and animproving economy for the 5.3%increase in fatalities to 34,080, the high-est since 2008.
The rise follows a steady decline in fatal
accidents since 2005 when 43,510 peopledied, culminating in a 60-year-low of32,367 in 2011, but NHTSAAdministrator David Strickland said,“With a rebounding economy there’sincreased discretionary driving, which isclearly always the leader in terms of dan-gerous driving scenarios.”
U.S. motorcyclist deaths outpaced theoverall national numbers with a project-ed 9% more fatalities in 2012, up tomore than 5,000, and in addition to cli-matic and economic factors the agencyalso blames a long-term decline in hel-met laws with only 19 states requiringusage, down from 26 states in 1997.
"The most notable thing was the warmweather," said Dr. James Hedlund, a for-mer NHTSA official and the author ofthe report by the Governors HighwaySafety Association, as thirty-four stateseast of the Rocky Mountains notchedrecord average temperatures from Marchto May 2012, and forty-eight statesrecorded their warmest average tempera-tures on record.
The report also cited two economic fac-tors that may have contributed to an
increase in the number of miles traveledvia motorcycle in 2012 and thus a higherprobability of accidents: a better econo-my and high gas prices. "An improvingeconomy produces more discretionaryincome with which to buy and ridemotorcycles," said the study. Severalstates reported an increase in the numberof registrations in 2012, and Hedlund hasfound that over the past three decades,the number of registrations tracks closelywith the number of deaths.
GHSA's recommendations for cuttingmotorcyclist deaths include reducingalcohol impairment, reducing speeding,increasing driver awareness, and ensur-ing that motorcyclists are licensed.According to GHSA, NHTSA datashows that in 2010, nearly a quarter ofriders involved in fatal accidents did nothave valid licenses.
CONNECTICUT RIDERS DECRYPROPOSAL TO REGULATEEXHAUST SYSTEMSAn unexpected effort in the GeneralAssembly to crack down on noisy motor-
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERSA.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND OFFICERS FOR 2011 - 2012
Quarterly Board meetings are held on the firstSunday in January, April, July and October at1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure yourChapter has representation.
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2012President………..............……Tim O’ReillyVice President.....……………Paul PendergastSecretary……………………Casey YatesTreasurer…………………….Matt BrownMembership…………………Tina BenoitRun/Events………………….Darin YatesSafety Coordinator………….Jean CooperSergeant-at-Arms……………Joe FerrucciP.A.C………………………...Jim PageCommunications…………….Charity StuartDesignated Lobbyist...............Vic GradyABATE Products……………VacantMasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton
Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday ofevery month, 11:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunctionwith the quarterly BOD meeting.
East Valley Chapterc/o Jeff Gorall, PO Box 20433
Mesa AZ. 85277Coordinator............................Joe FerrucciVice Coordinator...................Mary K DonnaySecretary................................Jeff GorallTreasurer................................Jess MethodMembership...........................Mike ShearhartRun Coordinator....................Jess MethodSafety Coordinator.................Jim SilkSgt. At Arms..........................Richard DaltonP.A.C......................................Mary K DonnayCommunications....................Cheryl Vasquez (Mary K until she gets a computer)Merchandise...........................Vacant
EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are heldthe 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W.Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202FMI contact Mary K. at 602-751-3180.
High Country Chapter209A E. Juniper St.Payson AZ 85541
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in StarValley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ChapterP.O. Box 54041
Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041Coordinator...........................Vic GradyVice Coordinator....................Kat GroverSecretary................................Dee Grady Treasurer................................Tina BenoitMembership...........................Melissa EverestRun Coordinator....................Paul GroverSafety Coordinator.................Ernie LizarragaSgt. At Arms..........................Jerry DavisP.A.C......................................Darla HamptonCommunications....................Steve PalmerMerchandise...........................Mike Schneider
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held onthe 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at theAZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street,Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Vic Grady at602-300-4115 or [email protected]
Southern Arizona Chapter6888 N De Chelly Loop
Tucson, AZ 85741Coordinator............................Jim ButsbackVice Coordinator....................Don BouleSecretary................................Marie “Lou” BakerTreasurer................................Dawn DeteljMembership...........................Art BurkeRun Coordinator....................Teresa DavidsonSafety Coordinator.................Jin DeYoungSgt. At Arms.........................Robert GuentherP.A.C......................................Sean PinderCommunications....................Jim ClarkMerchandise...........................Vacant
The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the thirdSaturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant,748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be avail-able at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9a.m. FMI contact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-247-3051 or email [email protected]
Yavapai ChapterP.O. Box 11319
Prescott, AZ 86304Coordinator............................ David “Doc” PrattVice Coordinator....................VacantSecretary................................ Mike “Da Wolf” RuddellTreasurer................................ Paul PendergastMembership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ PinneyRun Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegasand RaloSafety Coordinator..................Dan “44Dan” LemondSgt. At Arms...........................JD FillingimP.A.C...................................... Deborah ButtitaCommunications.................... Mike “Da Wolf” RuddellMerchandise...........................Lori Lutz
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM;Doreen's Backstreet Bar and Grill, 2879 NArizona Trail, Chino Valley, AZ 86323(928) 636-0309. FMI contact Doc at 928-713-2568 or [email protected]
Yuma Chapter11316 S. Glenwood Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85367Coordinator............................ Frank WhiteVice Coordinator....................Daniel MedinaSecretary................................ Mikkie MelansonTreasurer................................ Virginia NielsenMembership........................... Diane GougeRun Coordinator.....................Jerry AllisonSafety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” GrierSgt. At Arms...........................Terry “Gunner”LongworthyP.A.C...................................... VacantCommunications.................... VacantMerchandise...........................Lisala White
Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday eveningmonthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additionalinformation contact Frank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
If any of the Officers are listed hereincorrectly, please send corrections to:[email protected]
I will be sure everything is accurate for the next Issue and on the web site.
ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations
East Valley ChapterEAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings areheld the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.)1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202FMI contact Mary K. at 602-751-3180.
High Country ChapterHigh Country Chapter meetings are held onthe 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The MooseLodge in Star Valley. Contact: chickn-bone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Phoenix / Shadow Mountain ChapterPhoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings areheld on the 2nd Sunday of each month at10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020.FMI contact Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 oremail [email protected]
Southern Arizona ChapterThe Southern Arizona Chapter will meetthe third Saturday. We will gather at theKettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson.Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m.with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMIcontact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-247-3051 or email [email protected]
Yavapai ChapterYavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00AM; Doreen's Backstreet Bar and Grill,2879 N Arizona Trail, Chino Valley, AZ86323, (928) 636-0309. FMI contact Doc at928-713-2568 or [email protected]
Yuma ChapterYuma Chapter meets the second Tuesdayevening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOPlocated at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ85365. For additional information contactFrank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.
Alcock & Ogborne, PLCPhoenix 602-337-8735
Alexander ToyotaYuma 928-344-1170
Big John’s GarageTucson 520-322-9933
Big Sky MotorcyclesTucson 520-886-7388
Billy Jack’s Saloon & GrillHumboldt 928-632-8689
Brett Miller’s UpholsteryPrescott 928-778-5565
Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law480-299-2093
Buffalo Bar & GrillPayson 928-474-3900
Burro Saloon Bar & GrillKirkland 928-442-3287
Cleopatra HillJerome 928-634-6701
Continence Center of America, Inc.Phoenix, AZ (623) 977-1212
Doreen’s Backstreet bar & GrillChino Valley 928-636-0309
Eaglerider of FlagstaffFlagstaff 928-637-6575
Eclectic CaféTucson 520-885-2842
El Rancho RestaurantPayson 928-474-3111
Gold King Mine & Ghost TownJerome 928-634-0053
Gurley Street Sports PubPrescott 928-778-2491
Harley Davidson of Scottsdale480-905-1903
Havok CyclesChino Valley 928-239-5303
Jakes Corner BarPayson 928-474-0679
ABATE of Arizona
Kitty For TaxCamp Vercde 928-567-0224
La Gitana CantinaArivaca 520-398-0810
Landmark at the CreekPayson 928-478-4587
Law Tigers888-529-8443
Mountain PassPrescott Valley 928-899-7663
North Health CenterScottsdale 602-421-2730
Paul’s SE Arizona RV Rentals LLCWhetstone 877-728-5778
Pincus & Associates, PCTempe 480-777-2599
PT's BarWinslow 928-289-0787
Punkin Center BarTonto Basin 928-479-2627
Roberts MarketplacePrescott Valley 928-722-8920
Spirit RoomJerome 928-634-8809
Square Peg Promos LLCPhoenix 602-549-1044
Tailwinds HaulingPhoenix 623-463-2187
Taj MahalPrescott 928-445-5752
The Bashful BanditTucson 520-881-9706
The Drunken Lass Irish PubPrescott 928-778-4211
The Flying Grizzly BarStrawberry
The Maverick SaloonPhoenix 602-943-5680
TMA Precision Tube LLCGlendale 623-221-4922
Top End SpecialtiesPhoenix 623-258-2092
Y’all Come Back SaloonRio Rico 520-781-3730
A Note from HandiHello TO ALL MOTORCYCLE Riders,
First I would like to say that it was anhonor and privilege to serve as YavapaiCoordinator for the first quarter of theyear and it is was with a great deal ofconsideration that I chose to step downfrom that position. To put it simply thejob entailed more of me than I had thetime for and I became very frustrated.
Previously, I served as the PoliticalActivist officer for two years and believethis is the position where I was comfort-able , excited and got through to the peo-ple about the things that are relative to allriders, no matter your club or organiza-tion orientation.
I have been riding some sort of motorcy-cle for 47 years and yes, I do have a truepassion for all the freedoms this beautifulcountry of ours has to offer (all becauseof the service of our military).
Unfortunately, we are, more and more,discriminated against, because of ourlove for that, wind in the ears, freedomwe get from riding. We are a uniquegroup and quite often march to a differ-ent drummer.
Currently there are many issues involvingnew laws for motorcyclists, not just inthe USA, but worldwide. Any law thatwould affect my freedom to ride MYmotorcycle, or dictate the clothing Iwear, is where I will go toe to toe and diefor what I believe in. I probably wouldhave made a good soldier.
Well enough of that, I want to try and getmore information to the reader on thethings that are currently of interest toanyone on two or three wheels. Some ofthese get posted if you are on the ACMCMailing list, and/or on the ABATE mail-ing list. However things like, when arethe emission’s testing for motorcyclesgoing to be a thing of the past forMiracopa County? And What areFUSION Centers, and how about LANEADVANCEMENT(splitting).Motorcycle Only checkpoints, (why)?How will E-15 fuel affect your motorcy-cle? Toll Roads in Arizona? And somuch more to think about,
I’M JUST GETTIN’ STARTED.HANDI
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cycles is being met by opposition fromthe motorcycle industry. Under languageadded last week to a bill involving off-road ATVs, the sale, registration or oper-ation of a street motorcycle having non-stock pipes would become a fineableoffense. Most after-market exhaust sys-tems are not EPA-certified.
The new provisions, if approved, wouldrequire federal Environmental ProtectionAgency noise emission control labels tobe displayed on all motorcycles, andwould institute fines of up to $250 peroffense for non-compliance.
OHIO LAWMAKERS CALL FORBAN ON TRAFFIC CAMERASFollowing a biting ruling by a judgewho called traffic cameras a scam, legis-lation was introduced on February 20thin Columbus, Ohio by RepresentativeRon Maag (R-Lebanon) to eliminate theuse of photo monitoring devices todetect speed and traffic signal violations.He and Rep. Dale Mallory (D-Cincinnati), one of many bipartisan co-sponsors, believe the removal of “speed-trap” cameras is necessary and must beaddressed immediately since there is noexisting state law regulating trafficenforcement cameras, so communitiesoperate their programs under local ordi-nances.
Their hard-line stance against the cam-eras comes on the heels of HamiltonCounty Common Pleas Court JudgeRobert Ruehlman’s permanent injunc-tion, which prohibits the further use ofspeed cameras in Elmwood Place, aCincinnati suburb. Ruehlman grantedthe injunction citing there was a lack ofdue process for alleged violators.
Judge Ruehlman's decision wasunequivocal. He made national newsheadlines when he called the speed cam-era system in Elmwood Place "a high-tech game of Three-card Monty.... It is ascam the motorist cannot win." Betweenthe camera enforcement, the lack ofproper signage, and the fees for adminis-trative hearings, Ruehlman declared thatthe town of Elmwood Place had violateddrivers' due-process rights, and may bethe first case in the U.S. that specificallyaddresses the constitutionality of trafficcams.
In Ohio, there are at least 16 municipali-ties that use some kind of red light orspeed camera, according to theInsurance Institute for Highway Safety.In the United States, there are more than650 municipalities operating either red-light or speed cameras.
Nine states have passed laws prohibitingthe use of red-light cameras, and 12 out-law speed cameras, according to theGovernors Highway Safety Association,while 29 states have no law on thebooks. Some Ohio legislators hope tomake the Buckeye State the Lucky 13thstate, and House Bill 69 has beenassigned to the House's Transportation,Public Safety and Homeland SecurityCommittee for further discussion andvote.
POKER RUN LEGALIZATION BILLIN ILLINOISCompanion bills SB 1960 and HB 2520;the “Poker Run Act,” have been intro-duced in Illinois to legalize poker runsfor the charities that bikers do and forNot For Profit organizations.
“No segment in our society raises moremoney for charities and local citizensthat are down and out on their luck thanbikers,” said Bob Myers, StateLegislative Coordinator for ABATE ofIllinois, who went on to explain; “Since‘Land Based Gaming’ has become law,the Illinois liquor and Gaming agentshave been tearing down our fliers inrestaurants and bars claiming they areillegal as they use poker cards, spinners,dice, and marble spinners to completethe run.”
ABATE intends to use the legislation tocorrect problems with "poker" runs andother events that the Gaming commis-sion and Liquor Control Board are treat-ing as gambling. Poker runs shallinclude "dice runs", "marble runs" orother events where the object is to build
or obtain some matter of a score withwhich the participants use in a competi-tion. Poker runs shall not constitute agame of chance under the IllinoisGaming Act or Liquor controls Act andshall not be regulated under those Acts.
THREE-WHEELERS MAY BEEXEMPTED FROM LOUISIANAHELMET LAWLouisiana was the most recent state to(re)impose a mandatory helmet law forall motorcyclists back in 2004, but theHouse Transportation committee recent-ly advanced legislation that wouldexempt a new concept vehicle from thelegal category that requires drivers towear helmets.
HB 218’s exemption would apply to thethree-wheeled Elio Motors vehicle,which is preparing for production at theShreveport plant that once made pick-ups for General Motors. Because theElio has three wheels, it’s considered amotorcycle under federal and state safe-ty regulations.
“It definitely affects our sales because alot of people don’t want to order the carif it requires wearing helmets,” said JoelSheltrown, vice president for govern-mental affairs at Elio Motors, addingthat “We’re not bound by automotivestandards, but that is our goal.”
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “It’s a worldwith 20,000 television channels...get asfar away from itas you can.”~ Honda ad
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Events CalendarJune 2013
Saturday June 1, 2013 - Abate-Yavapai Run to the Hills, This a 1night camping event (21 & OVERONLY) with good ole bike games,people games, a fashion show,Wet t-shirt contest, a Poker Walkthrough Jerome, multiple bands,vendors, food, BYOB, or get aBed and Breakfast in Jerome for acouple of nights, it's a blast. Comeadd yourself to the party.Officially gates open at 10AMSaturday, those that can't comeduring the day but wanna catchthe bands and night life of theparty can get in starting at 6PMfor only $10 bucks. This is allincluded in your registration feeAND YOU DON'T HAVE TORIDE A MOTORCYCLE TOATTEND OR JOIN ABATE OFARIZONA. Camping is limited tothe space available, so get hereearly and stake your claim!!! Anddon't forget to visit the Gold KingMine (Ghost's are waiting). AskDon to fire off Bertha, but youbetter lay some dough on himthough, it takes some work to gether 1000 plus cubic inches to fire -cover yer ears!!! This year wehave are raffling off a RugerSR1911 Pistol in .45 Auto at 5PM,on Saturday June 1st at the event,you do not have to be present towin. The winner will receive acertificate and the firearm will betransferred through a LicensedDealer (FFL required to receive
the gun) here in Arizona. Theseraffle tickets are $20 each and inlimited supply. Call me or seeyour Club or Organization repre-sentative and we will work out away to get you your tickets. Note -the City of Jerome has a noiseordinance, so please be respectfuland don't rev your engines, exces-sive noise within the city limits isstrictly enforced, the local policeare very cooperative/tolerant oth-erwise. Thank you in advance foryour cooperation. For those thatdon't wish to camp,Prescott/Prescott Valley,Cottonwood, and Sedona are allwithin 30 minutes of the event.The City of Jeromehttp://www.jeromechamber.com/ isalso having its Art Walk for thosethat want to come see whatJerome is all about. So let's allcome out and make this Run to theHills a successful fundraiser forABATE of Arizona by having aBLAST. See you there. EVERY-ONE IS WELCOME. We are alsolooking for SPONSORS, we willfly your Banner, mention yourbusiness a lot, stuff our registra-tion bags with your product orcoupons, you can set up a booth,call Ralo at 928-308-4179 to workout the details/negotiate. ABATEof Arizonahttp://www.abateofaz.org/ ,Yavapai Chapter is proud to pres-ent it's 3rd Annual "Run to theHills" fundraiser at the Gold KingMine in Jerome, Arizona.
http://www.abateofaz.org/compo-nent/gca
Saturday June 1, 2013 - ALMAMC Old Pueblo Summer Bash,ALMA MC Old Pueblo Chapter1st Annual Summer Bash June1,2013. Location Wooden NickelTavern 1908 S. Country Club Rd.Tucson Az 85713. Gates open at5pm. Venders, Raffles, Prizes, 50-50, Music and Food.$10 per per-son or $15 couple. FMI: B.O.B. at520.954.2437
Saturday June 1, 2013 - 8thAnnual Do It In The Dark, LostDutchman MC and Sober RidersMC 8th Annual Do It In TheDark! Summer is here and it'sHOT! So, come out and "DO ITIN THE DARK" with the LostDutchman MC Mesa and SoberRiders MC West Valley. $10 perperson. Sign in at 7:00pm at theSteel Horse Saloon 1818 W. BellRd. Phoenix, 85023. End thenight, stay cool, and party with usat the Lost Dutchman MC MesaClubhouse, 1826 W. BroadwayRd. Mesa where you'll find plentyof good food, cold drinks, livemusic, raffles, and $200 for theHigh Hand!
June 1 {Sat} – TUCSON, AZ*Missing In America ProjectAnnual Poker Run Event Details:Presented by Sho Ryders MC. TheMissing In America Project is a501 (c) 3 Non-Profit organization
that Locates, identifies, and lays torest with Military Honors OurMilitary Veterans that have passedwith no family. The Poker run isto raise money to pay for the Urnsand funeral related expenses.Please come out and join us.$10.00. 9am. Anarchy Motorsportslocated at 3544 E Romero Rd. inTucson, AZ. FMI: 520-940-1260or email [email protected]
Saturday June 8, 2013 - LRMCBeach Party, 7 PM -Limey RidersMC Beach Party. $5.00 per per-son. Starts at 7pm at LRMCClubhouse at 6739 N 60th Ave. 1block South of Glendale Ave.FMI:[email protected] .Food, Fun. continuing to celebratePop's Birthday.
Saturday June 8, 2013 - LEATHERNECKS MCAnniversary, LEATHERNECKSMC ARIZONA 13THAnniversary. Come hang with thatloco 571 crew and celebrate 13strong years, Bubbas B-Day, andSquirts going away party.Livemusic, raffle, food, and drinks.$10 suggested donation. Will beheld at HOOLIGANS MCClubhouse, Deer Valley. Starts at630pm and could go all night.
Saturday June 8, 2013 - Sons ofHell MC Charity Dinner, Sons ofHell Yuma Charity Dinner ANDFree No Limit Texas Hold Em.June 8th, 2013. $25 dinner dona-
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Events Calendartion. Hosted by LZ Bar and GrillAND Full House Entertainment.Channce to win 72" Flat ScreenTV, Apple IPad, Bose SurroundSystem. Dinner at 6:30pm. Playstarts at 7pm. LZ Bar and Grill at2175 S Harley Dr Yuma, AZ. DoorPrizes-Prizes for Most Chips.Partial Proceeds to benefit Abateof Arizona and ArizonaConfederation of MotorcycleClubs. 21 and older ONLY. This isNOT gambling.
JUNE 8 {SAT} - Mesa - EvilTwin - Robert Shinn's BirthdayParty -Come out and help me celebratemy 55th birthday at the El Dorado,I would love to see all my friendsand musician friends come out andhelp me celebrate my birthday!!To all my musician friends Iwould love to have you come andsit in with the band and play acouple of songs and to all my lifelong friends I would hope you willcome and enjoy all the music thatwill be played. I'm sure I can talkBarb into some kind of drink spe-cials and really good food for allof us, there will also be birthdaycake and lots of fun for all, soplease come on out and help mecelebrate my BIRTHDAY!!!
JUNE 8 {SAT} – TUCSON, AZ*THE HUNS MC Host HeatstrokeDrags Event Details: HeatStrokeDrags will be held at SouthwestInternational Dragway - 12000South Houghton Road, in Tucson,Arizona 85747. Annual run whatya brung to benefit AmericanDiabetes Association. Come enjoyand help find a cure for Diabetes.Gates open at 4:00 P.M. for races /Gates open at 5:00 P.M. for spec-tators / Racing Starts at 6:00 P.M.For more information [email protected] or visitwww.thehunsmc.com
JUNE 9 {SUN} – GLENDALE,AZ* THE SHO RYDERS MCHost DOMINOES Tourney EventDetails: Sunday June 9th ArizonaSho Ryders, Phoenix chapter pres-ent the 1st Annual ChampionshipDominoes Tournament at sevenlounge 7941 West Glendale Ave,Glendale, AZ, 85303. Join us formusic, food, drink specials, andcash prizes. Registration starts@12 PM, games start at 1 PMFree to attend, $10 to play.
JUNE 14 {FRI} – PHOENIX,AZ* Rough Riders M/C (PapagoChapter) Open House EventDetails: 7:00 P.M. till whenever.Come party with your local RoughRiders at the RRMC Clubhouse -1201 N. 54th Ave. Suite #133,Phoenix, AZ. 85043 (Enter club-house from alley) South of I10,
take 51st Ave exit. Turn right onLatham St. For more informationemail Warhead [email protected]
Saturday June 15, 2013 - LDMC-Peoria Open House, LostDutchman MC Peoria will behosting an Open House Satuday,June 15th @ 7pm. No cover. Foodwill be available. FMI: Jacob [email protected]
JUNE 15 {SAT} – APACHEJCT, AZ* KEEPING IT COOLSEMINAREvent Details: SuperstitionHarley-Davidson - FREE KeepingIt Cool Seminar presented byNextCare Urgent Care - 11:00A.M. - Noon. Come learnPractical tips and advice on howto stay cool on the ride during ourhot Summer Months. 2910 WApache Trail, Apache Junction,AZ. Call 480-346-0600 for reser-vations or visit www.superstition-hd.com
Sunday June 16, 2013 - HAMC-Yavapai County Run, Save theDate: JUNE 16th for HAMCYavapai County's Father's DayRun. The Smoking Harley Staekand Seafood House in Mayer.Located behind the Harley Shop.Locate at 10456 Highway 69Mayer, AZ 86333. Live Music,Fun and Food. Starts at Noon.
JUNE 20 {THURS} – APACHEJCT., AZ* SUPERSTITION H-DBike Night Event Details:Superstition Harley-DavidsonBike Night at the Dog Run Saloon- 320 W. Superstition Blvd,Apache Junction AZ. 85120 from6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Food & DrinkSpecials. Raffles. Fun for all. Thisis the last bike night of the season.
JUNE 21,22,23 {FRI/SAT/ SUN}– OVERGAARD AZ* WOUND-ED WARRIORS BENEFITBIKER BASH Event Details:BIKER BASH at The Cabin &Grill and Fundraiser for theWounded Warriors, June 21, 22, &23! (Overgaard, AZ) Live Music,Vendors, Bike Games, Poker Runand more! FREE CAMPING onsite. More info to follow soon!JUNE 22 {SAT} – SHOW LOW,AZ* SONS OF ODIN MC HostThe HI-LOW in Show LowEvent Details: The Hi-Low inShow Low presented by The Sonsof Odin M/C will be happening atRumors Cocktail Lounge - 1457 EDeuce of Clubs, in Show Low,AZ. 85901. Starts at 4:00 P.M.Event Registration $10 per person.Live music by Hard Ride onSaturday. 50/50 drawings, doorprizes, vendors. and Food avail-able. For reservations call 928-
537-4334 - / Room cost is $36plus tax per night for a room at theDowntown 9 Motel. For moreevent information call 928-386-1998 or [email protected]
JUNE 22 {SAT} – APACHEJCT., AZ* SUPERSTITION H-DOPEN HOUSE Event Details:Superstition Harley-DavidsonOpen House. Come in from theheat! Music, food, root beer floatsand in-store Poker Walk. All pro-ceeds benefit a local charity.Located at 2910 W Apache Trail,in Apache Junction, AZ. FMI: Call480-346-0600 for more details orvisit www.superstitionhd.com
Saturday June 22, 2013 -Hooligans-CG Grand Opening,Hooligans MC Casa GrandeGrande Opening Party. Starts at6pm for Hooligans MC CasaGrande @ Hooligans MC DeerValley Clubhouse. Food andDrinks Available
JUNE 22 {THURS} – SCOTTS-DALE, AZ* BIKER INFORMA-TION GUIDE BIKE NIGHTEvent Details: Biker InformationGuide Bike Night at Renegade Tap& Kitchen - 9400 E Shea Blvd.Scottsdale, AZ. Starts at 3:00 P.M.We will have door prizes and give-aways. On top of that there isHappy Hour prices on drinks andAppetizers from 3:00 - 10:00 P.M.
JUNE 29 {SAT} – MAYER,AZ*GRAND CANYON H-DHosts Veteran’s Appreciation DayEvent Details: Veteran'sAppreciation Day at GrandCanyon Harley-Davidson inMayer! Noon - 4:00 P.M. FreeBBQ, Honor Guard, Vet's Groups,Harley's Heroes, and more! Comejoin us in honoring our MilitaryVeterans and supporting ourTroops! Grand Canyon H-D locat-ed at 10434 S. Hwy 69 in Mayer.For more information www.grand-canyonhd.com
Saturday June 29, 2013 - SRMC-Glendale Open House,Spartan Riders MC Glendale-OPEN HOUSE- 5964 WestMaryland Ave Glendale AZ. Startsat 7pm til whenever...As alwaysfood is free, Beverages availableand good time.. don't fall in thepool.
Saturday June 29, 2013 -HAMCPhoenix Defense FundParty, HAMC Phoenix Keith(Phoenix) & Bruce (Yavapai Co.)Defense Fund Party. Brought toyou by Los Santo MC Party startsat 8pm at Phoenix Clubhouse 147W Mohave st Phoenix.
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Southern AZ Chapter’s Road Pride Ride ReportTo Hwy 82 & Hwy 90 Whetstone, AZ
“Our Chapter’s Highway of Pride”
On Saturday May 11th, 2013, theSouthern AZ Chapter of ABATE conduct-ed our tri-annual “Road Pride Ride” toMaintain Southern Arizona Chapter’s(adopted mile of highway), reflecting ourongoing respect to Arizona’s Highwaysroad conditions. By removing tons ofdebris over the years Southern AZChapter members have definitelyimproved community & state relations.
It is surreal when we gather, ride to a dis-tant location for just over an hour to bag,remove litter and debris along our adopt-ed 1-mile roadway. This truly polishes thepositive reflection that our Chapter has sorespectfully achieved. Participation issomething we highly recommend andendorsed publically.
Safety is always the priority when weclean our mile. We bring the vests, pick-ers and water. Reflective safety vests aremandatory to work with the clean up.This is AZ state law, so please if you
have one, bring one.
**ADVISORY** This is SNAKE Seasonall over Arizona, wearing chaps in thesummer is commitment but, what wehave always recommend.
The post clean up gathering has alwaysbeen a great way to galvanize our mem-bers. We all sit together and polish off a10’ sub-sandwich or two. By the time weare done feeding everyone in sight, afamily has reunited and new members arealways added.
The Southern AZ Chapter of ABATEwould like to again thank Chapter mem-ber Mr. John Hanusch for continuouslystepping up to coordinate, manage andhelping to preserve “Our Chapter’sHighway of Pride”…
Jimmy “Maverick” ClarkCommunications OfficerABATE of ArizonaSouthern AZ Chapter
News from the NetRoyal Enfield Sets Out For WorldDomination
The Indian maker of Royal Enfield, theWorld War II-era British motorcycleowned by stars including Brad Pitt, plansto export the vehicles to Southeast Asiaand Latin America as it builds on recordsales at home.
Eicher Motors Ltd. (EIM) is predictingmore demand in emerging markets formid-sized bikes with an engine capacityof 250 to 650 cubic centimeters as peoplebecome more affluent, Managing DirectorSiddhartha Lal said in an interview.Eicher, which acquired control of EnfieldIndia in 1993 and revived the almost-bankrupt unit, is seeking to increase theshare of revenue from two-wheelers from16 percent of the $1.2 billion it reportedin the year to Dec. 31, 2012, he said.
“Mid-sized bikes are ideal for these mar-kets as they are reasonably fuel-efficient,maneuverable and not too much moreexpensive,” Lal said in his office locatedin Eicher’s glass and steel headquarters inGurgaon near New Delhi. “There aremarkets that aren’t conducive to big bikesand the mid-sized market is underserved.”
The company is planning to expand themotorcycle business after reporting thebest quarter at its Enfield unit, wheresales rose 45 percent in the three monthsended March 31. Eicher, which earns theremaining 84 percent of its revenue fromtrucks it makes in partnership with VolvoAB (VOLVB), said a key gauge of itsprofitability beat all local rivals in 2012amid the slowest pace of economicgrowth in a decade.
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Indian Chief to Debut in August, startingat $18,999
As Indian Motorcycle gets closer tounveiling its inaugural model during the73rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally inSturgis, S.D. in August, the company isrevealing more small details about the bigcruiser-style bike, The Wall Street Journalreports.
The first revelation is no surprise. Thecompany named its coming bike the 2014Indian Chief, recalling the model nameby which most people knew the companyfor most of its history. More eye-openingis its base price of $18,999, which ismore expensive than some new carsincluding the Honda Civic and ChevroletCruze.
Still, few experienced riders will be fazedby the Indian’s steep sticker becauselarge, fancy motorcycles from Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati and others havecost that much or more for more than adecade.
Indian said its starting price reflects “avery aggressive entry point back into theindustry” that will allow the bike to com-pete with established players in the cruis-er segment. Today companies includingHarley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha andSuzuki turn out the bulk of cruisers.
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Broken Spoke Saloon Gearing Up ForLaconia Motorcycle Week 2013
The Broken Spoke Saloon, the world’sbiggest biker bar, will celebrate its 25thanniversary and the 90th anniversary ofLaconia Motorcycle Week, June 8-16, inLaconia N.H. with great music and enter-tainment.
Featured on stage this year will be:
Grammy nominee blues artist JamesMontgomery & Friends, Thursday, June13.
Grammy nominee Jon Butcher Band,Friday, June 14.
Legendary multiplatinum rock bandFoghat, Saturday, June 15.
Farrell Webber, Jasmine Cain, 7 BridgesRoad (Eagles tribute), The Peacheaters(Allman Brothers tribute), Houses of theHoly (Led Zeppelin tribute) and manymore throughout the week.
Celebrate in style with emcee Jack Schitas he guides you through Spoke eventfavorites such as, Jason Grimes ofNortheast Chop Shop’s live bike build,the Broken Spoke’s female oil wrestlingwith some of the area’s hottest ladies (onelucky volunteer from the audience willget to help the ladies get oiled and ready)and of course, mechanical bull ridesalong with fantastic drink specials.
The Broken Spoke Saloon – Laconia islocated at 1072 Watson Road (On Route2) and has been hard at work during theoff-season. The Spoke has improved theproperty for the very best party in WeirsBeach with an outdoor entertainmentarea, music indoors every weekend, allsummer long – and still no cover!
Check out the Broken Spoke website forthe full music schedule, menu and more!www.BrokenSpoke.com
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Victory And The ‘Gunny’ To Salute U.S.Military
Victory Motorcycles & ‘The Gunny’ toSalute U.S. Military on Rolling ThunderRide in Washington, D.C. on MemorialDay Weekend
Victory Motorcycles and actor, avidVictory rider and retired U.S. Marine R.Lee Ermey – best known as “The Gunny”– are taking part in Rolling ThunderXXVI, the Memorial Day weekendmotorcycle ride honoring U.S. militarypersonnel who have sacrificed all for thesake of our freedom. The annual RollingThunder demonstration will take placeSunday, May 26, in Washington, D.C.
The Gunny – best known for his role as aMarine Corps Gunnery Sergeant in thefilm, “Full Metal Jacket” – is deeplyinvolved in advocating for the rights ofactive and retired or discharged membersof the U.S. armed forces. He will attendRolling Thunder XXVI as an official rep-resentative of Victory Motorcycles, salut-ing U.S. military personnel and their fam-ilies on behalf of Victory employees andthe community of Victory riders.
“We enjoy the freedom to ride because ofthe service and sacrifice of our nation’smilitary personnel, and we’re honored tohave the Gunny represent our brand atthis Memorial Day weekend event,” saidSteve Menneto, VP of VictoryMotorcycles.
On the Saturday of Rolling ThunderXXVI weekend, motorcyclists will havethe opportunity to ride with Gunny tosupport the U.S. military. Gunny willmake appearances on Saturday, May 25,at four Washington, D.C., area VictoryMotorcycle dealerships and riders canjoin him as he rides between dealerships.Visit the Victory Motorcycles Facebookpage for details on where and how to ridewith Gunny.
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John Paul DeJoria to Serve as MC forHall of Fame Breakfast
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum ispleased to announce that John PaulDeJoria will be the Master of Ceremoniesfor the museum's annual Hall of FameInduction Breakfast this year. John Paulis a Hall of Fame member from the classof 2004. DeJoria is a self-made entrepre-neur who started John Paul MitchellSystems hair care products with a partnerin 1980. He is also co-founder of PatronSpirits Company.
Besides being an extremely successfulbusinessman, DeJoria is a well-knownhumanitarian who supports numerouscauses from medical research to chil-dren's foundations.
In his role as Master of Ceremonies, JohnPaul DeJoria will introduce the SturgisMotorcycle Museum Class of 2013. Theinductees for 2013 are:
"Still" Ray Fitzgerald – Freedom FightersHall of Fame – Motorcycle rights advo-
cate in Nevada then Arizona.
Russ Brown – Motorcycle attorney andfounder of BAM, a free breakdown andlegal assistance service for motorcycliststhat currently has close to two millionmembers.
Rick Fairless -Master bike builder andfounder and owner of Strokers Dallas,Strokers Ink and Strokers Ice Bar andGrill in Dallas.
Bill Gikling (J.C. "Pappy" HoelOutstanding Achievement Award) –Motorcycle dealer for Harley-Davidsonand Yamaha motorcycles. He workedwith Pappy Hoel to start the White PlateFlat Trackers.
Marjoe Gortner – Television producerwho organized the 2000 television show"Sturgis: The Great Ride." It was the firstmotorcycle related show to air on a non-sports oriented channel.
Lonnie Isam, Sr - a well-known expert inthe history of antique American motorcy-cles who has bought, sold, collected andrestored hundreds of them.
The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall ofFame Induction Breakfast is scheduled onWednesday, August 7 at 9:00 a.m. at TheLodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, SD.
Breakfast tickets are available for a$35.00 donation, tables of eight for$300.00. Tickets can be purchasedthrough the Museum at 605.347.2001 oron line at www.sturgismuseum.com/cart/
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Mexico City Celebrated HarleyDavidson’s 110th Anniversary
Thousands of motorcyclists gathered inMexico City on Saturday, May 11th, tocelebrate the 110th Anniversary of HarleyDavidson. Part of a global celebrationtaking place on six continents throughoutthe entire year, Mexico City’s motorcycleparade, which was open to anyone whoowned a motorbike, had more than 5,000participants, making it the largest paradeof its kind for the destination.
The Mayor of Mexico City, Dr. MiguelAngel Mancera, was the grand marshalfor the parade, along with Dr. JesúsRodríguez, the Minister of Public Safetyand the Minister of Tourism MiguelTorruco. The parade began at 10:00 a.m.at the Zócalo, a large plaza located in theCity’s historical center, and continuedthrough several main avenues includingTacuba, Hidalgo and the popular Avenidala Reforma, among others.
The procession culminated at theHermanos Rodriguez speedway wherepeople enjoyed activities including a
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News from the Net (continued)show by the ‘Umbrella Girls,’ HarleyDavidson’s famous models. They werealso able to experience the JUMPSTART,a type of dynamometer that allows one toexperience the thrill of taking a HarleyDavidson to its limits. For the grandfinale, guest of honor, the ‘Godfather ofShock Rock’ Alice Cooper, performedand took concert-goers back to rocks’glory days.
Minister of Tourism Miguel Torruco andevent organizers estimate the event had atremendous economic impact for theCity, estimating approximately 80% hoteloccupancy and revenues surpassing $2million.
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Motorcycles Used To Test Storm Shelters
A non-profit company has found a uniqueway to test tornado shelters. They usemotorcycles.
Imagine a pitching machine in baseball,that uses motorcycles to hurl projectiles.
It's a tornado simulator that uses rows ofrotating wheels to project 2×4's. OnThursday in Chanute we watched as ithurled the pieces of wood at a car. See itin action yourself in a video posted onYouTube.com.
The device is used to test out cementenforced walls, part of Project JOMO'sunique tornado shelter.
"About eight years ago I built a famousmotorcylce for Patron Tequilla that actu-
ally runs off Patron and some other bikesand so I got to thinking – I need to buildthis machine, if I power it by a motocy-cle, I can use my resume to help get thisthing built," says Russel Gehrke ofProject JOMO. "Is the bike the bestthing to shoot two by four's with?Absolutely not. But it's cool."
Gehrke is owner and founder of the non-profit company that gives away tornadoshelters and he says building the machinethey call "the shredder" was cheaper thandriving to Texas where he tested out theshelters, about a $3,500 difference.
Now all he has to pay for is the wood andgas for the bike.
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Congressional Motorcycle Caucusformed in U.S. House
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas)and Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) are serving asco-chairmen of the CongressionalMotorcycle Caucus for the new 113thCongress, the American MotorcyclistAssociation reports.
The bi-partisan caucus, which has existedfor many years, was formally recognizedby the House for the new Congress.Official caucuses must register and berecognized at the start of every two-yearCongress.
The caucus is made up of members of
May Safety Report
It’s starting to get warm in beautifulArizona. You know what that means.Too Broke For Sturgis is just around thecorner. There will be lots of fun andmeeting up with old friends that you seeonce a year. I know I can’t wait. All theABATE Chapters come together and vol-unteer their time to produce this event.One of your volunteer opportunities is tobe at the hub of activity while spendingsome time in the First Aid area, nearRegistration. If you have a currentCPR/ First Aid card from theAmerican Heart Association or theRed Cross you can volunteer for timein the First Aid area. If you arelicensed health care professional you canspend time in the First Aid area. Ourresponsibility at Too Broke is to providefirst aid; it is part of the contract withMormon Lake Lodge. If someone expe-riences a life-threatening emergency, wecall 911. The First Aid area will be openfrom 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday andSaturday. If several people volunteer tobe there for about 2 hours at a time, no
one will be over-bur-dened. Please, contactme ASAP so we can getthe schedule started.You can email [email protected] or callme 602-616-9855.Thank you for your ded-ication to ABATE andyour fellow riders’ safe-ty.
Now, for the SafetyIssue of the month……Crash-Avoidance
Technologies in Cars, Do they see motor-cycles? Several years ago, I heard about‘smart highways’ that had built –in sen-sors that responded to the flow of traffic.I questioned then if the technologywould include sensing motorcycles. Inever really got an answer. Now cars arebeing built with sensors that assist driv-ers to avoid crashes – “crash avoidancewarning systems.” There was a goodarticle about that in the most recentAMA magazine. Here’s what I got outof that article….AMA has been activeand lobbying to the automobile manufac-turers to ensure the new crash avoidancetechnologies consider motorcycles in thedesign. Some manufacturers respondedto AMA queries regarding inclusion ofmotorcycles in their design processes.Honda, BMW, Ford and Mercedesresponded that their testing of thedevices included motorcycles. The test-ing included such devices as ForwardCollision Warning System, AdaptiveCruise Control, Blind Spot Information
System, Cross-Traffic Alert andCollision Mitigation Brake System. Thefour manufacturers that responded toAMA indicted that motorcycles, as wellas bicycles would be detected by thetechnology. These are warning systemsto assist the driver in safer travel BUTthe driver still has the ultimate responsi-bility to operate the vehicle. The articlegoes on the say that in the future vehi-cles may incorporate vehicle–to-vehiclecommunication. Wouldn’t that be inter-esting??!
I like the idea of crash avoidance tech-nology. The driver can no longer say,“But, officer I did not see the motorcy-cle.” There will be greater ability toreconstruct crashes and perhaps showdriver fault in crashes with motorcycles.There is discussion among manufactur-ers to include the technology on motor-cycles. AMA voiced the concern that
while all the technology may make therider safer, it also could introduce BigBrother into our lives. Officials couldknow how fast we ride and when, whenwe brake, accelerate, and where we trav-el. AMA has a point, but I think thatday has already arrived. We are underconstant surveillance through securitycameras, traffic cameras, cell phones,vehicle navigation systems, satellite.So, why not embrace improved technol-ogy for improved safety? However,discussion regarding safety technologyand driver/rider autonomy must contin-ue. The technology must not replacedriver/rider skill and decision-making,the systems must remain ‘advisory’.Our responsibility is to keep informedand advocate regarding motorcycling.
Jean CooperState Safety Officer
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AMSAC (continued)community. The key to the successof getting legislation passed intoLaw was also the “tangible patternof evidence”. Indisputable andundeniable proof (audio, video, pic-tures, statements) that validated,without a doubt, there was a prob-lem that needed to be fixed.
Each state that was present seemedencouraged and excited about thesuccess in Washington State. DoubleD announced the preliminary stagesof what will become a national Anti-Profiling bill on the federal levelevolving soon. The wording forsuch a bill has been written and
plans are to continue supporting andassisting each state in passing anAnti-Profiling law. I wanted tobring this information to all of youbecause I feel the changing tide thatwas seen and felt at NCOM 2013was well worth sharing in the hopesthat new and more productive rela-
tionships within each state will becultivated and grow from thesecomments, perceptions and state-ments from NCOM 2013.
Kat GroverABATE Authorized Lobbyist
Photo courtesy of Johnny D Photo courtesy of Johnny D
News from the Net (continued)Congress who are passionate aboutmotorcycling and who work to promotethe interests of motorcyclists.
"It's wonderful to have Reps. Burgess andGriffin leading the CongressionalMotorcycle Caucus," said Wayne Allard,AMA vice president for government rela-tions and a former U.S. senator and repre-sentative from Colorado. "TheCongressional Motorcycle Caucus ismade up of dedicated members ofCongress who ensure that motorcyclistsaren't forgotten on Capitol Hill. Reps.Burgess and Griffin have proven that theyare true friends of motorcycling.
"We look forward to working with ourold friends in the CongressionalMotorcycle Caucus, as well as new mem-bers who join, to help protect and pro-mote the motorcycling lifestyle," Allardsaid.
Burgess said that he was looking forwardto working with Griffin on the Caucus.
"We welcome the registration of theMotorcycle Caucus for the 113thCongress," Burgess said. "Having previ-ously served as the Caucus chair, I wel-come Congressman Tim Griffin as co-chair. We, along with other congressionalmembers, will once again provide a plat-form and a voice here in Washington formotorcycle enthusiasts and our safety."
"I look forward to growing theMotorcycle Caucus as the voice inCongress for America's more than 25 mil-lion motorcyclists," Griffin said. "As arider, I recognize that there are manyimportant issues affecting us, such asunreasonable limits on trail riding areas,the need for additional safety awareness,and ethanol mandates that harm motorcy-cle engines."
Caucus Member and HouseTransportation and InfrastructureCommittee Vice Chairman John Duncansaid, "Motorcycling is important to mydistrict and to me personally. I look for-ward to continuing to work with the co-chairs and other members to highlight theneed for motorcycle safety and to pro-mote the use of motorcycles and scootersas fun, fuel efficient transportation
options for many Americans."
The CMC includes members of Congressfrom both sides of the aisle who are com-mitted to advancing motorcycling andimproving the safety of motorcyclists. Atthe start of each Congress, all caucusesmust be reestablished and recognized for-mally by the House. This is the fourthconsecutive congressional session that theCMC has been organized.
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Harley-Davidson and Sturgis BuffaloChip Join Forces for Annual Biker BellesCelebration
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip and Harley-Davidson are teaming up for the SturgisRally’s preeminent celebration of womenin motorcycling. The 5th annual BikerBelles ride & celebration will take placeTuesday, August 6 with registration andevents starting at the Lodge ofDeadwood, followed by an escorted rideto the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for a specialriders’ reception and charity auction.Tickets for the event can be purchasedonline by logging ontowww.BikerBelles.com. Ticket sales go tosupport Helping with Horsepower ® andthe Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hallof Fame ®
The annual Biker Belles Celebration willkick off in historic Deadwood, SD, withspecial events for all Biker Belles partici-pants. A comfort zone, including mas-sage, shopping and other amenities willbe available as well as a photo booth forfun snapshots with fellow Biker Belles.An inspiring Symposium paneled by lead-ing women in the industry, includingShelly Rossemeyer, Laura Klock, andJessi Combs will follow registration. Anescorted ride through the beautifulcanyons of the Black Hills will be led byRide Captain Meg McDonough and arriveat the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
The special Biker Belles reception at theChip’s Russ Brown Events Center high-lights fun, friends, and fashion with livemusic provided by none other than IronCowgirl Missy, a biker fashion show fea-
turing Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes,and live and silent auctions of donateditems from industry companies. To top offthe festivities, Shelly Rossmeyer and theRossmeyer family of Destination Daytonahave generously donated a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to be customized bymoto-celebrity Jessi Combs, show host ofAll Girls Garage and Overhaulin’. Thefinished bike will be featured in the liveauction, which is open to the public thisyear to help broaden the message of sup-port for women in motorcycling.
“It doesn’t get any bigger in Sturgis thanthe Buffalo Chip and Harley-Davidson.We are very excited to be working withHarley-Davidson and Rossmeyer’sDestination Daytona, as part of one themost iconic brands in motorcycling. TheBiker Belles Celebration is a distinctiveevent, showcasing the women motorcy-cling community’s generosity by support-ing two deserving charities while provid-ing women riders a home, a platform, andan opportunity to have fun and celebratemotorcycling.” – Toni Woodruff, ProjectManager of Biker Belles – SturgisBuffalo Chip
Tickets for the 2013 Biker Belles celebra-tion are available atwww.BikerBelles.com or by calling 605)347-9000. The ticket contribution is $45per person with 100% going directly tothe chosen charities. This ride is open toall men, women, riders and non-riderswho support women in motorcycling.Tickets to Tuesday’s concert headliner,Toby Keith, may be purchased separately.
More Sturgis Buffalo Chip camping, con-cert and events information can be foundon www.BuffaloChip.com.
The 32nd annual Buffalo Chip festivalhas a growing list of one-of-a-kind eventsthat take place August 2-11, 2013 duringthe 73rd Sturgis motorcycle rally. Viewthem atwww.BuffaloChip.Com/EVENTS.aspx.
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U.S. lawmaker introduces bill to stopfunding for motorcycle-only checkpoints
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to
not only end funding for motorcycle-onlycheckpoints but also to put more empha-sis on motorcycle safety programs, theAmerican Motorcyclist Associationreports.
On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner(R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861 to prohibitthe U.S. Transportation Department fromproviding funds to state and local authori-ties for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Thebill, called the Stop MotorcycleCheckpoint Funding Act, also has lan-guage to force U.S. transportation offi-cials to focus motorcycle safety efforts oncrash prevention programs rather thannational helmet mandates.
"Current law states that highway safetyplans must prevent accidents and reduceinjuries," Sensenbrenner said. "The StopMotorcycle Checkpoint Funding Actwould require highway safety plans toinclude programs that prevent accidentsin order to reduce injuries and deathsresulting from accidents involving motorvehicles and motorcycles.
"This small change will make a signifi-cant impact because it highlights that pre-venting accidents is the best way to savemotorcyclists' lives," he said.
For more information, go to www.ameri-canmotorcyclist.com/rights/issueslegisla-tion.
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Zero Motorcycles’ 2013 Zero MMX IsMade For The Military
Zero Motorcycles just announced thearrival of its all-new 2013 Zero MMXmilitary motorcycle.
The MMX was developed exclusively formilitary use in the U.S. SpecialOperations Forces (SOF) and providesSpecial Operations riders with unique tac-tical advantages over traditional combus-tion motorcycles, as the electric power-train allows for rapid movement over hos-tile terrain in near silence and minimalheat signature. Zero Motorcycles’ engi-neering team worked under military con-tract to develop the motorcycle. TheMMX has met the most stringent stan-
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News from the Net (continued)dards set forth by the U.S. military, as anundisclosed number of MMX motorcy-cles are currently undergoing full opera-tional testing.
"it was a very rewarding experience forthe Zero team to go through such anexacting development process. The mili-tary needed a very specific set of corefeatures on the MMX, and we wereincredibly thankful to work side-by-sidewith them to deliver such a unique prod-uct,” said Abe Askenazi, ChiefTechnology Officer for Zero Motorcycles.“The great news for our civilian cus-tomers is that we made the decision toincorporate into our 2013 MX, FX andXU retail motorcycles virtually all of thepowertrain enhancements associated withsatisfying this project’s stringent militaryrequirements. Our 2013 product is truly‘military grade’!”
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Orem man takes his motorcycle on a4,000-mile road trip
Tucked away in a small warehouse offGeneva Road in Orem, Sean Jordan canbe found getting his hands dirty as hestrips, repairs and builds motorcycles atGrim Cycle Salvage. Sean and his wife,Cat, have kept busy running their shopfor the last five years, but he might beharder to find after his recent 4,000-milemotorcycle journey has sparked a newoutlet for his passion.
With the warm weather bringing his shopback into the busy season, Sean is justcatching up on work after making a 24-day ride from Utah to Costa Rica. Havinggrown up riding, Sean suspected he mightenjoy such a long ride, but the tripexceeded his expectations.
"Twenty-four days was not long enough,"he said. "It was a long time but I couldhave easily kept going."
Sean spent months prepping a 1994Honda XR650L, a sort of hybrid bikepurchased specifically for the trip, bothon dirt and on pavement. En route to LosAngeles to pick up another friend, thegroup experienced their first major break-down only 300 miles into the journey.They rebuilt the engine in a parking lot.
Passing through Mexico, Guatemala, ElSalvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and final-ly Costa Rica, the group dealt with bustedshocks, blown tires, missed ferries andturns and thousands of miles of unknownroads. One bike's mechanical woes foileda would-be thief who was unable to startthe engine after cutting through the cablelock.
For Sean, these obstacles just added tothe adventure. He said there's no betterway to make such a trip than on a motor-cycle.
"It's not like when you just fly into oneplace," he said. "You get to see every-thing around you. You get to feel thecold, the hot, the really bad smells, thereally good smells."
There are days when you are hot andsweaty and your hindquarters are tellingyou to quit, Sean said.
"Then there are days where the roads arejust unbelievable and the weather's per-fect and you're just having a killer time."You have to take the bad days in stride toget to the good ones."It was kind of cool to see the foodchange, the terrain change," Sean said."There's some amazing coastline andthere's just nothing and nobody out there.It's really cool."
After reaching their destination, a smallsurf town on the southern tip of CostaRica, the group left their bikes with afriend to sell them and flew back toDenver, arriving in a snowstorm. Sean isalready dreaming up another trip. Perhapsto Alaska. Maybe all the way to thesouthern tip of South America.
"I think this will just be the start of somebigger trips," he said.
Back in Orem, Sean has a new apprecia-tion for running his own shop, just himand Cat. While he turns the wrenches,Cat handles their new and used partssales, which accounts for about half oftheir business. Raising two boys, ages 9and 15, Cat says being their own bossesis the only way to make it work. Seanisn't complaining either.
"I've still got all these responsibilities,"he said, "but if I want to do a 24-day trip,as long as she's cool with it, I can go. Ithink it's better that way."
Business is good and the Jordans hope toexpand their shop this year, hiring a cou-ple extra people and taking over a build-ing across the street. Sean said hisfavorite jobs are ground-up builds wherehe has the freedom to get creative on abike, but they will take any work to keeppeople on the road and keep the businessgoing.
"My favorite thing about motorcycles isriding them," he said. "Everything else Ido at this point is a means to that end."
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Bonneville Documentary Coming ThisSummer
The inspiring true story of four tenaciousmen who risk everything to conquer theworld records of motorcycle land speedracing. This rare and special film willremind you how perseverance against allodds can send the most unlikely menroaring into glory. Produced by RyanStiles and Andrew Lahmann. Directed byChad DeRosa. Featuring Mark Bjorklund,Carl Bjorklund, Jason Omer and BillWoods.
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Canadian Motorcycles Avoiding SpeedingFines
The speed camera commission saysmotorcycle riders are escaping finesbecause some cameras cannot detect rearnumber plates.
The commission says almost 20,000speeding riders did not receive fines anddemerit points in the past three financialyears.
More than 200 of those were caughtexceeding the speed limit by 45 kilome-tres an hour or more.
The commission says most mobile speedcameras in Victoria cannot detect rearplates.
But John Eacott, from the VictorianMotorcycle Council, says the technologyis available and should be used inVictoria.
"It's being used in Western Australia rightnow and is proving to an absolute suc-cess. We welcome any road safety initia-tive that benefits all road users," he said.
Meanwhile, police are cracking down onpedestrians who break the law.
Operation Halo will target people dis-obeying traffic lights and not followingroad rules when using crossings.
Police cautioned and fined and more than130 people when they ran a similar oper-ation in February.
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Proposed Bill Would Loosen MotorcycleHelmet Laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Househas given its blessing to letting people 21and older ride motorcycles on Missourihighways without helmets.
Representative Warren Love (R-Osceola)says he chooses to ride with a helmet forsafety, but there are many who don't …and those riders carry good money.
"We're surrounded by states that does nothave a helmet law … if there are peopleriding southwest of Missouri and they'regetting ready to come across Missouri,they're going to go down throughArkansas and journey around and they'regoing to bypass Missouri. We're losingthousands and thousands of dollarsbecause people aren't coming to Missouribecause of our helmet law."
The idea had bipartisan support … andbipartisan opposition. RepresentativeDiane Franklin (R-Camdenton) says as ahealth care professional, she has seenwhat happens to people who have been inmotorcycle accidents.
"Wearing a helmet does not just affect theindividual. It affects everyone in the stateof Missouri. It affects insurance premi-ums. Not wearing a helmet is allowingpeople to be injured when there's no needfor it. It's not just a matter of personalchoice. It's not like a chronic condition orany other kind of medical condition likeobesity, where there is more than onecontributing factor. This is something thatcan easily be taken care of."
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Victory Baggers Get Love From Mustang
Mustang offers Victory owners a win-windeal with saddles for the Victory CrossRoads, Cross Country and Hard-Ball bag-gers.
“Mustang’s mantra has been ‘it’s allabout the Ride,’ and we’re proud to haveexpanded our offerings for the newVictory baggers,” says Mustang Directorof Sales Steve Veltri. He notes thatMustang already offers seats for Victory’sVegas, Kingpin and 8-Balls. According toVictory, the new bikes bring bad ass styleand attitude to the bagger niche.“However, being a bad ass doesn’t meanyou can’t have a comfortable seat,” quipsVeltri.
Mustang’s DayTripper™ and WideTouring seats for all three of these newVictory models offer the added benefit ofbeing lower than stock without sacrificingcomfort. The DayTripper sits ½” lowerthan the stock seat while the WideTouring seat is ¼” lower. By making thenose of the seat narrower than stock, itmakes it easier for riders to plant theirfeet firmly on the ground. The “PBR”passenger backrest angles the passenger'supper back forward for more vertical sup-port and increased comfort.
Combined with Mustang's proprietarypolyurethane foam material and base-plate, the result is a seat guaranteed todeliver all-day comfort. To further helpalleviate back pain during long days inthe saddle, Mustang offers fullyadjustable, easily removable driver’sbackrests.
The MSRP for the DayTripper starts at$359 and the Wide Touring starts at $489.Don't miss the video below.
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California Motorcycle Shop Created TomCruise’s ‘Oblivion’ Bike
Moviegoers and movie critics have comeaway from "Oblivion" raving about thevavoom vehicles in the box-office hitstarring Tom Cruise — especially leadcharacter Jack's futuristic foldingmotocross bike.
Known on the set as "Jack's moto bike,"the wispy ghost-white bike wheelies itsway across a landscape of desert salt flats— actually, volcanic sand in Iceland —and transports the hero into and out oftrouble throughout director JosephKosinski's dystopian film.
The "moto bike," though, was a HondaCRF450X before local motorcycle-fabri-cator-to-the-stars Justin Kell started trans-forming it.
Kell, whose Glory Motor Works has builtor restored bikes for "The Master," "TheCurious Case of Benjamin Button" and"G.I. Joe 2," among many others, said hiscompany built three futuristic motorcy-cles for Cruise and Kosinski's stunt crewsto ride in "Oblivion."
To do that, Kell removed and replaced theHonda's exhaust system, cooling system,fuel tanks and body work, added all-newlighting and electrics — all in hisGlendale facility, where he also doesclassic motorcycle restoration work —and slapped on custom carbon fiberwheels.
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High Country Chapter Wild in the WeedsBrothers n Sisters all I can say is WOW. I have beencoming to this event since the second annual, in 2005.Boy is it growing. This year was our ninth annualOur biggest, baddest , strongest ever. Seen a lot of oldfaces, But there was a lot of new faces this year. Fun washad by all. I want to say to Debzz, whois our Activities Coordinator. Girl you know how to put a
party together! Debzz was elected Activities Coordinator6 mos. before this event and grabbed theRaines and ran. Great Job! To the rest of the officers,Thank you. Awesome team work at Jakes. Jakes Corneremployees, You guys ROCK! Thanks for puttingup with us all these years. The band The Mods whoplayed on Friday night and SouLever who played on
Saturday night. One last thank you. To Rick Heppler(Owner of Jakes). That was our last party we had withyou and you were called home the very next week.HCC-ABATE will miss you. Ride Forever Free Brother!
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Lane splitting in a safe and prudentmanner is not illegal in the state ofCalifornia.The term lane splitting, sometimesknown as lane sharing, filtering orwhite-lining, refers to the process of amotorcyclist riding between lanes ofstopped or slower moving traffic ormoving between lanes to the front oftraffic stopped at a traffic light.
Motorcyclists who are competentenough riders to lane split, should fol-low these general guidelines if choosingto lane split:
1) Travel at a speed that is no more than10 MPH faster than other traffic – dan-ger increases at higher speed differen-tials. - A speed differential of 10 miles perhour or less allows an alert, competentrider enough time to identify and reactto most dangerous situations that canoccur. - The greater the speed differential, theless time a rider has to identify and reactto a hazard.
2) It is not advisable to lane split whentraffic flow is at 30 mph or faster ---danger increases as overall speedincreases. - At just 20 mph, in the 1 or 2 seconds ittakes a rider to identify a hazard, thatrider will travel approximately 30 to 60feet before even starting to take evasiveaction. Actual reaction (braking orswerving) will take additional time anddistance. - Braking and stopping distance variesgreatly based on a multitude of factors(rider, machine and environment). - As speed increases, crash severityincreases.
3) Typically, it is safer to split betweenthe #1 and #2 lanes than between otherlanes.
- Other road users are more accustomedto motorcycles splitting between the #1and #2 (furthest left) lanes. - Avoid splitting in lanes near freewayon-ramps and exits. - Avoid splitting lanes when anothermotorcycle rider is splitting betweenother nearby lanes as cars may makeadditional room for one rider and acci-dentally reduce space for another.
4) Consider the total environment inwhich you are splitting, including thewidth of the lanes, size of surroundingvehicles, as well as roadway, weather,and lighting conditions. - Some lanes are narrower than others,leaving little room to pass safely. If youcan't fit, don't split. - Some vehicles are wider than others --it is not advisable to split near widetrucks. If you can't fit, don't split. - Know the limitations of your motorcy-cle --- wide bars, fairing and bagsrequire more space between vehicles. Ifyou can't fit, don't split. - Avoid splitting on unfamiliar roads toavoid surprises such as poor road sur-faces. - Seams in the pavement or concretebetween lanes can be hazardous if theyare wide or uneven. - Poor visibility, due to darkness orweather conditions, makes it difficult forriders to see road hazards and makes itmore difficult for drivers to see you. - Help drivers see you by wearingbrightly colored protective gear andusing high beams during daylight.
5) Be alert and anticipate possiblemovements by other road users. - Be very aware of what the cars aroundyou are doing. If a space, or gap, opensup next to your lane, be prepared reactaccordingly. - Always be prepared to take evasiveaction if a vehicle changes lanes. - Account for inattentive or distracted
drivers. - Riders should not weave back andforth between lanes or ride on top of theline. - Riders should avoid lingering in blindspots. - Never ride while impaired by drugs,alcohol or fatigue. - Constantly scan for changing condi-tions.
The Four R's or “Be-Attitudes” of LaneSplitting:
Be Reasonable, be Responsible, beRespectful, be aware of all Roadwayand traffic conditions. - Be Reasonable means not more than10 MPH faster than traffic flow and notover 39 MPH. - Be Responsible for your own safetyand decisions. • Don't put yourself in dangerous posi-tions. • If you can't fit, don't split. - Be Respectful --- sharing the road goesboth ways. • Don't rely on loud pipes to keep yousafe, loud pipes often startle people andpoison the attitude of car drivers towardmotorcyclists. • Other vehicles are not required tomake space for motorcycles to lane split. - Be aware Roadways and traffic can behazardous. • uneven pavement• wide trucks• distracted drivers • weather conditions • curves• etc.
Disclaimers:
These general guidelines are not guaran-teed to keep you safe. Lane splitting should not be performedby inexperienced riders. These guide-lines assume a high level of riding com-
petency and experience. The recommendations contained hereare only general guidelines and cannotcover all possible combinations of situa-tions and variables. Personal Safety: Every rider has ulti-mate responsibility for his or her owndecision making and safety. Riders mustbe conscious of reducing crash risk at alltimes. California law requires all motor-cycle riders and passengers wear a hel-met that complies with the DOTFMVSS 218 standard. Risk of getting a ticket: Motorcyclistswho lane split are not relieved of theresponsibility to obey all existing trafficlaws. With respect to possible lawenforcement action, keep in mind that itwill be up to the discretion of the LawEnforcement Officer to determine if rid-ing behavior while lane splitting is orwas safe and prudent.
When is it NOT OK to split?
You should NOT lane split: - If you can't fit. - At a toll booth. - If traffic is moving too fast or unpre-dictably. - If dangerous road conditions exist ---examples include water or grit on theroad, slippery road markings, road con-struction, uneven pavement, metalgrates, etc. - If you cannot clearly see a way out ofthe space you're going into (for example,if a van or SUV is blocking your view). - Between trucks, buses, RVs, and otherwide vehicles. - Around or through curves. - If you are not fully alert and aware ofyour surroundings. - If you are unable to react to changingconditions instantaneously. - If you don't feel comfortable with thesituation.
Lane Splitting General Guidelines For Motorcycles
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News from the MRF13NR14 - MRF News Release - HouseCommittee Approves Ethanol Study Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE19 April 2013
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs
House Committee Approves EthanolStudy Bill
The United States House ofRepresentatives Committee on Science,Space, and Technology approved a billthat would require the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) to conduct acomprehensive study on the E-15 gasolinefuel blends. The committee approved thebill, HR 875, by a vote of 18-17.
Committee Chairman had this to say,"Time and again, we see instances whereAmerican businesses are unnecessarilyharmed by the EPA's regulatory and polit-ical agenda." Both the AmericanPetroleum Institute and the EnvironmentalWorking Group, two organizations that donot often agree, back Mr. Sensenbrenner'sE15 bill. The American AutomobileAssociation (AAA), as well as groups rep-resenting snowmobile, boat and motorcy-cle owners also support the bill.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundationencourages you to contact your U.S.Representative and ask them to co-spon-sor this important legislation. You canreach the US Capitol Switchboard at (202)224-3121
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13NR15 - MRF News Release - Half TheStory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE26 April 2013
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs
Half The Story
The Governors Highway SafetyAssociation (GHSA) recently released theresults of their Motorcyclist TrafficFatality 2012 preliminary report and theresults are unfortunately distorted to pres-ent one single sided solution to motorcy-clist safety.
The GHSA is blaming the expected rise inmotorcyclist's deaths largely on theextremely mild weather in 2012. Theyalso cite the economy improving, allow-ing households to find themselves withdiscretionary income. Lastly, theyacknowledged the fact that gas prices areat record highs and the desire for highmile per gallon vehicles is increasing.
To quote the study:
Riders will 'use their fuel-efficient motor-cycles rather than automobiles for com-muting and other everyday travel,' thusincreasing rider deaths.
'An improving economy produces morediscretionary income with which to buyand ride motorcycles' - Source: GHSA
Those are facts. Warm days, extra cashand a way to beat the gas prices. It wouldbe very difficult to argue that those factorswould not increase the amount of motor-cyclists on the roads. Simple arithmeticshows that more motorcyclists on the
roads will increase the chances that moreare going to crash. The same equationworks for all vehicle types.
Still the GHSA paints a very morbid pic-ture and uses this false platform to pushfor mandatory helmet laws. After allmotorcyclist fatalities are up. What theynever mention is, so are registrations formotorcycles.
The study's author James Hedlund, for-merly of the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration, had this to say inan interview about the study, 'I found thatover the past three decades, the number ofregistrations tracks closely with the num-ber of deaths'.
The long-term fatality flow chart used inthe GHSA report would echo this if theregistration numbers were also posted. Asexpected, those numbers were not includ-ed.
What started off as a promising report onvalid reasons for the increase in motorcy-cle usage, ended up as an attack on thefreedoms of all motorcycle riders in thiscountry.
13NR16 - MRF News Release - ObamaTaps Charlotte Mayor for Top Spot atDOT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE30 April 2013
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs
Obama Taps Charlotte Mayor for TopSpot at DOT
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reportsthat today, President Obama has nominat-ed Anthony Foxx for Secretary ofTransportation.
Foxx is the Mayor of Charlotte, NorthCarolina, and a former member of theCharlotte City Council as well as alawyer.
Foxx is a relative new comer to politics,winning his first election to city council in2005 and became the youngest Mayor ofCharlotte when he was elected in 2009.
Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Affairs and Public Relationsfor the MRF states,Mbr> “He has not saidanything about his priorities as he leadsthe Department of Transportation (DOT)or what he will focus on. But it’s stillearly, so we expect his agenda to be scru-tinized in the confirmation process.”
Foxx is expected to sail through the con-firmation process in the coming weeks.
The MRF looks forward to working withSecretary Foxx as he leads the UnitedStates Department of Transportation.
13NR17 - MRF News Release - BEST ofthe West is almost here. Have you regis-tered yet?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 May 2013
Contact:Carol Downs, Director ofConferences & Events
BEST of the West is almost here. Haveyou registered yet?
May 9th is the pre-registration deadlinefor BEST of the West. By registering earlyyou will save $10.00. In addition, the cut-off date for reserving your room is alsoMay 9th.
We have a great line up of speakers forthe conference. There will be general ses-sions that include the latest informationfrom the Centers for Disease Control. Theworkshops will include Motorcycle OnlyCheckpoints, A Bikers View of theConstitution, What’s All The Noise AboutNoise and others. You can view a copy ofthe agenda on the MRF website,www.mrf.org; click on 2013 ConferenceInformation.
ABATE of Montana will host this year'sconference. The dates are June 8th-9th atthe Billings Hotel and Convention Centerin Billings, Montana.
Billings Hotel and Convention Center1223 Mullowney LaneBillings, MT 59101800-537-7286
Montana is a wonderful place to ride.What a great opportunity to schedule acouple extra days of vacation to enjoysome of the beauty that is to be found inthat part of the county. This is also a greatconference to bring the kids to. TheBillings Hotel has a pool with great waterslides. In fact, who needs the kids, justbring your suit.
It has been some years since theMotorcycle Riders Foundation has been toMontana. I hope to see many of you thereto enjoy it with us.
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13NR19 - MRF News Release -Motorcycle Only Checkpoint Introduced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE8 May 2013
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs
Motorcycle Only Checkpoint Introduced
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)reports that Congressman JamesSensenbrenner (Wisconsin) filed a bill onTuesday, May 7th to prohibit the federalfunding of motorcycle only roadsidecheckpoints.
The bill, H.R. 1861, has nine original co-sponsors however, we need many more topass this landmark legislation.
Sensenbrenner had this to say in a 'DearColleague letter' that is circulating in theHouse of Representatives; 'In the 112thCongress, I introduced H.R. 904, a bill toprohibit the Department of Transportation(DOT) from providing funds to state andlocal authorities for the purpose of creat-ing motorcycle only checkpoints. Sectionone of the Stop Motorcycle CheckpointFunding Act contains the same languageas H.R. 904. However, this bill also con-tains language to force the DOT to focusmotorcycle safety efforts on crash preven-tion programs, not national helmet man-dates.'
The bill was officially introduced on May
7th. It's important to contact your sittingmember of the House of Representativesand ask them to be a co-sponsor of thisimportant legislation. Ask them to contactCongressman James Sensenbrenner andlend their support as co-sponsor of H.R.1861.
You can contact the U.S. CapitolSwitchboard at (202) 224-3121
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13NR21 - MRF News Release - TheMOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDA-TION AWARENESS & EDUCATION,INC. (MRFA&E) has been invited to pres-ent the "3Rs Impaired Riding Campaign"at the 2013 State Motorcycle SafetyAdministrators National Summit.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE15 May 2013
Contact:Deborah Butitta, MRF A&EBoard of Director Chairman
The MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUN-DATION AWARENESS & EDUCATION,INC. (MRFA&E) has been invited to pres-ent the "3Rs Impaired Riding Campaign"at the 2013 State Motorcycle SafetyAdministrators National Summit.
MRFA&E's 3Rs Impaired RidingCampaign, which has been presented atnational, regional and state motorcyclerights conferences, will also be presentedto the 2013 State Motorcycle SafetyAdministrators National Summit thisAugust.
MRF A&E 3Rs: I Don't Want to Ride inYour Funeral Procession!
The presentation addresses the subject ofimpaired riding on a personal level. It saysto the audience "I love riding with you,your friendship is important in my life. Idon't want to ride in your funeral proces-sion." By Being Responsible in what youdo, Riding Responsibly when you arealone or in a group and TakingResponsibility for your actions we cansuccessfully begin reducing fatalities dueto impaired riding. The program wasdeveloped as a Power Point presentationthat can be presented to your group ororganization. A script is included on thedisk to help develop talking points tomake this program compatible with howyou would like to address impaired ridingin your group.
When you get out there on the roadremember, Be Responsible, RideResponsible, Take Responsibility.
MRF A&E would like to thank theMotorcycle Riders Foundation Alcoholand Awareness Committee and theCommittee's Chair Steve Zimmer for pro-viding the inspiration for this program.Committee member Wayne Wiersonworked to adapt the idea to power point.Seeing that the presentation amplified theAwareness and Education role that MRFA&E was promoting, the presentation wasplaced under the management of MRFA&E.
The Motorcycle Riders FoundationAwareness & Education, Inc. was estab-lished to promote motorcycle awarenessand education due to an ever-increasingrider population creating a greater need.Go to www.mrfae.org for more informa-tion.
Call for MAP InstructorsThe Motorcycle Awareness Program(M.A.P.) is an educational programaimed at the target audience of highschool students in driver’s educationclasses. There has been a small group ofinstructors who have volunteered to pres-ent the M.A.P. to students throughout thestate. But, we need more instructors.
Remember, that ABATE stands for EDU-CATE. Our purpose is to spread theword about safe motorcycling and pro-mote a positive image of motorcyclists.What better way than to speak to thefuture drivers of our state. The studentshopefully, will not only be betterequipped car and truck drivers but willalso be more aware and watch out for us.
To become an instructor you must:
1. Be available during the day:The presentations in the high school dri-ver’s education classes last about an hourduring the school day. There may be asmany as 5 classes in one day.
2. Be willing to stand up in front ofa group of about 30 high school stu-dents and speak: That sounds easierthan you think. You need to be able togently maintain control of the group.
3. Know the material being pre-sented: There is an outline for all pre-senters to follow so there is uniformity in
the material presented.
4. Commit to teaching at least 2classes per school year: We hope tohave at least one volunteer instructor ineach ABATE Chapter. That person willattend and instructor class (about 4hours), attend a M.A.P. with an experi-enced instructor, teach a class with anexperienced instructor in attendance.When the new instructor is comfortableand the experienced instructor assesseshim/her to be ready the new instructormay begin teaching alone. The mentorprogram assures that everyone is teach-ing the same material and everyone hassupport.
5. Provide record of teaching tothe M.A.P. Coordinator on a consis-tent basis.
This is your opportunity to get the wordout to new drivers about the importanceof sharing the road with motorcyclists.This is your opportunity to support themission and vision of ABATE in yourcommunity.
Call me 602-616-9855 or email [email protected] for more information andto register to become a M.A.P. Instructor.
Jean CooperABATE State Safety OfficerABATE M.A.P. Coordinator
Business Member Spotlight - The Bashful BanditNestled in the heart of the Tucson lies alegendary watering hole whose motto is“Bikers Wanted, Everyone Welcome”.The Bashful Bandit has been serving updrinks to biker brothers and sisterssince 1978. Located at 3686 ESpeedway, the bar is open from 10amuntil 2am, seven days a week, 365 daysa year. That's right, the Bandit nevercloses.
Weekly events include free food –nachos on Wednesday starting at 3pm,tacos on Thursday also at 3pm, pizza onFriday at 5:30, and breakfast on Sundaymornings. Sundays also feature $2Bloody Marys until 12pm, and a liveblues jam from 4-9pm. So bring yourinstrument and loosen up your vocalchords, everyone is welcome onstage.The Bandit also features live bands onFriday and Saturday nights staring at9pm, where there is never a covercharge.
Eager to host any and all events, own-ers Brian and Brenndon would love totalk to you about hosting your next spe-cial event. From biker runs to charityevents to private birthday parties, theBashful Bandit is there to make yournext event something special. Just givethem a call at 520-795-8996.
So the next time you are in the OldPueblo stop by the Bashful Bandit andsay hi to one or more of it's 12 employ-ees. You never know who or what yourare going to find there, but I promiseyou will have a good time. And don'tforget to bring along your 4 leggedfriends, they are always welcome. Socome on 2 wheels or 4, day or night,your sure to find something specialhappening at the Bandit. Check themout at www.thebashfulbandit.com andon Facebook, and don't forget to to tellthem Big Art sent you.
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ATTENTION - ALL RIDERS:=======================
It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still bediscriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with youat all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "NoMotorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked toleave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because ofyour riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out thisform in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get
sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidenceof this type of discrimination.
ClassifiedsHome Care Medical Equipment
Electric Hospital bed with new motor, mattress and electronic inflat-able Bariatric pad, shower chair, elevated toilet seat. All in excellent
condition. Worth $3000 will take $1500 for all OBODelivery and set up available. Will consider renting bed . Call for info
It’s Free to ABATE Members.submit your ad online at www.abateofaz.org
2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO
2-1/2" Santee® 50 caliber pipesexhaust for Harley 1986-2006 softail 84-06
Loud Loud pipes.. deep throaty base lets everyone know your there. Lightly used andin excellent condition. Retail on this set is 479.00 dollars. Pipes are stacked low andfeature full-radius heat shields embossed with Santee's® distinctive logo. These pipesets are the best combination of performance and looks with a 1-3/4"-diameter inner
pipe and a 2-1/2" outer cover. Chrome billet end caps with integral baffles are includ-ed. Pipes are Chrome and have no dings or scratches they are in excellent condition...even the inner 1 and 3/4 pipe has little bluing... I just wanted to add this since i have
had many questions as to the condition of the pipes.. Price: $150.00 James Osborne 623-692-5597
Very comfortable ride -- Adjustable Air Shocks. AM/FM, Tape, CD Player. Greatsound system. Harley Davidson "Luxury Rich Red" paint. Blue and Gold Ghost
Ribbons. Beautiful Tank Mural of Pegasus. Lots of Chrome. Loaded. Prize Winner.A real beauty. Easy Maintenance.
$19,000 o.b.o. 928-445-3992
2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob11,000 miles, $22,000 invested,
selling for $16,000.Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950
One-Piece DayTripper motorcycle seatNew - never used - In box
Retails for $359 model 76189 fits Honda VT 750 Spirit 2001-2006 & VT750DC 2007-2009. The detailed stitch work in the highly durable, synthetic
glove-leather makes the DayTripper a show winner.$150.00
Call Bob @ 602-463-0544
FOR SALE:2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide- 6,240 miles-lowering kit-travel package-
AM/FM/WB/CD- 6 speed-Dark Blue Pearl-Corbin Solo and Stock Seat- asking$17,000.
18,282 MILES, NEW REAR TIRE, KURYAKYN HAND GRIPS, ENGINEGUARD, SADDLEBAG LUGGAGE LINERS, "SAGGY BAG" INSERTS, TAIL
LIGHTS ARE TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMBO WITH RED LENSES,VANCE & HINES PIPES, KING SIZE WINDSHIELD, 4 INCH EXTENDED
HANDLEBARS, CHROME BRAIDED CABLES, MUDFLAP, LUGGAGE RACK,CUSTOM COVERS, GARAGE OPENER IN HANDLEBAR. 1 YEAR PRE-PAIDSERVICE @ SIERRA VISTA H-D, TWO YEARS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY.
$15,000.00 CALL BOB 520-663-3818
2003 Honda Shadow A.C.E. 750 for sale.This bike has been very well maintained and is in excellent condition. Runs like a
top, looks amazing-beautiful black paint, no dings or scratches. Has many upgradesincluding a removable windvest, upgraded mirrors, rear tiedown chrome rack, after-market Kuryakyn ISO grips with chrome accents and Throttle Boss, plus a Kontourcustom seat. Passenger seat and foot pegs included. Great first bike! This is a won-derful bike for anyone who wants to ride without constant wrenching. 31,000 miles,
regular maintenance done professionally.She is worth $4,000 with all the extras and the condition, but will take 3,200.
Relocating, advertising in southern Arizona, serious buyers only-call 520-490-4548or send email to [email protected]
AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo
Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289
2000 H-D Sportster4 plug heads, K&N air filter, larger gas tank, forward controls, straight
drag pipes, windshield, sissy bar, saddlebags, new battery.NOT ABUSED. Always garaged or covered.
Original pipes, battery minder and Clymer book included.$4500 in Payson. Call (928) 474-5287
Trailer for sale $5,0002012 Road Force dual axle enclosed trailer.
Drop gate, fully lined, interior lights, roof vent, floor tie downs, elec-tric brakes. For more info. call Ken at 520 207 6301. Tucson.
Gas Tank from an 05 Springer Classic. Black/Lave Red. Taken off my bike in 2005 with approx 9,000 miles on it.
Excellent Condition, $300.00. Located in Chino Valley (near Prescott). 928-830-4505.
Carriage, full size casket with full cover flag, cherry wood Urn Ark with panoramicglass & folding stand, Encased Memorial Flag, 2007 22ft. flatbed transportation trail-er with winds/bug shield, Honor Flags, pre-printed magnetic Carriage name plates &
misc office supplies. Call Bill or Phyllis 623-386-8281
For Sale2 chaps, 1 men’s coat, 1 women’s vest,
1 pair women’s boots, 2 outback dusters.call Bill for info. 928-443-1528 Prescott AZ 86301
Play PoolGood condition, good motor and pump. $200.00 You take down and
move. $400.00 we can take down and deliver within 50 miles. [email protected]
FOR SALE: HARLEY DAVIDSON 2000 Softail Springer FXSTS Harley Davidson $ 8,500.00. Original owner.Only 15 K miles. Detachable windshield and sissy bar. New $500.00 leathersaddle bags. McKunie Carb. New (small) bullet front and rear turn signals
and brake lights. Screamin Eagle baloney-cut pipes. Recent all-chrome(solid) rear wheel with Dunlop 150/80 wide rear tire. Factory installed lower-
ing kit. Lots of small extras too many to list. Has never been in a wreck.Always garaged. 480.209.7352 [email protected]
FINALLY!! A motorcycle themed paperback book for the young reader. TheAdventures of Olive Pearl and Hammy Davidson features Olive Pearl; agreen and black motorcycle and Hamrietta (Hammy) Davidson her stuffed
piggy passenger. They experience the joy of motorcycling on a 1700-mileroad trip to meet new people, see new things, and learn life lessons along theway. Their adventures are wrapped inside the love story of husband and wifecharacters, “The Man” and “The Lady”. Sprinkled throughout with pictures,
social observations, and humor, adults will also enjoy reading this story toyounger children and are sure to get a laugh or two themselves. Get more
info and place an order at: www.OliveandHammy.com Let’s Ride!!
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ORMON LAKE, ARIZONA
18 years and older, proof of age required with or without parent/guardianADMISSION:
$ABATE members get $5 off per person for weekend passes
BYOB No Cash Bar in the ArenaPackage Liquor available at the Lodge Bar & Store
