July 2012
A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation
VOLUME XXI, ISSUE III
Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ
RESTORING YOUR RIGHTS
Matt Brown State Treasurer and Legal Consultant
abateofaz.org
ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
In Arizona, a conviction for any type of felony suspends a variety of civil rights. Many people do not realize that, in addition to any other punishment they are receiving when they plead guilty, they are also losing the right to vote, the right to hold a public office of trust or profit, the right to serve as a juror, and the right to possess a gun or firearm. The process for restoring those rights depends on a variety of factors.
If you have not previously been convicted of any other felony, every civil right except for the right to possess weapons is automatically restored as soon as you 1) pay any remaining fines or restitution and 2) complete your term of probation or receive an absolute discharge from prison. You do not have to do anything to get most of your rights back. Your right to possess weapons is different, however, and even if you are a first-time offender, you must apply to the court to restore that particular right. If you were placed on probation, you can do that at the end of your term of probation, but if you went to prison, you have to wait two years from your absolute discharge from prison.
The situation is the same with regard to getting your non-firearm rights back after your second felony conviction. You must apply for restoration of those rights, and you cannot do
so until the end of your term of probation or until two years after your absolute discharge from prison. To get your right to possess firearms back after a second or subsequent conviction, you have to wait until two years after you have completed your term of probation or received an absolute discharge from prison.
If you were convicted of a “dangerous offense,” which is defined as any offense “involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical injury on another person,” you can never file for the restoration of your right to possess or carry a gun or firearm. If you were convicted of a “serious offense,” which includes a wide variety of different offenses currently listed in A.R.S. 13706(F)(1), you have to wait ten years before you can apply. With those two types of offenses, it does not matter whether it is your first or second conviction. You are either permanently barred from possessing weapons or must wait ten years, depending on your charge.
Not everyone convicted of a felony was convicted in Arizona, of course, and that can make a difference as well. If your civil rights were lost because of a federal felony conviction, you can apply for restoration of civil rights to the presiding judge of the Arizona Superior Court where you reside in basically the same manner as you would for a second or subse-
quent Arizona felony offense. Unfortunately, there is no way for you to restore your right to possess a gun or firearm if you lost it because of a federal felony conviction. The same is true if you lost your federal firearm rights due to a qualifying misdemeanor domestic violence conviction in state or federal court. Believe it or not, you can forever lose your federal firearm rights for certain types of state misdemeanor convictions even though most state felonies carry no such penalty. Furthermore, there are no provisions in Arizona law to restore any of your rights lost as a result of a felony conviction in another state.
Finally, there is one other step to help undo the damage of a criminal conviction that many people do not realize is available to them. In Arizona, there is not really such a thing as “expunging,” but the law does allow for a person to ask the court to “set aside” a conviction. If you are successful, that means the judge will issue an order saying the judgment of guilt is set aside in your case and that the court is dismissing the accusations or information and ordering that you be released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction except for certain MVD and game and fish commission implications.
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Mission Statement
We 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.
President’s Report
State Officer Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2012 OFFICERS:
President - Tim O’Reilly, Vice President/ - Paul Pendergast - absent, Secretary/- Casey Yates, Treasurer Matt Brown - absent, Asst. Treasurer Jess Method - absent/resigned?, PAC Jim Page, Run Coordinator - Darin Yates, Membership - OPEN, Merchandising - OPEN, Safety Officer - Jean Cooper, Des. Lobbyist - Carole O’Reilly, Sergeant at Arms - Joe Ferrucci, Communications - Paul Hassinger - absent
Guests: Tina Benoit, TBFS - JR Rosen
Call to order at 11:40 AM: Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by: Joe Ferrucci
Secretary minutes from May 2012: Motion to waive reading of the minutes. Jimmy Page, 2nd: by Joe Ferrrucci
I just got back from Best of the West, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. I want to start by thanking all of the Arizona contingency who proudly represented ABATE, and the Arizona Confederation of Clubs. I couldn’t get an exact count of the number of our attendees because they weren’t in the same place at the same time. I believe there were about 20 from Arizona who attended. I did notice that about half of those I spoke to had never attended a Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Conference before, but everyone gave very positive feedback. One new ABATE member said he was so impressed that he now wants to become an Officer for his Chapter. Now, that’s why we need to be sending newer members to these conferences, especially when they are being held in adjoining states.
I would also like to thank the Southern Nevada Coalition Of Clubs, (COC) for hosting this year’s Best of the West Conference. You all did a great job! As soon as we arrived and got off our bikes we were handed a bottle of ice water. That was the best thing anyone could have done on a 100 degree day.
This year the MRF Board agreed by vote to give all sustaining Confederation of Clubs, MRF members, a vote within the MRF. Ultimately this will help all motorcyclists in fighting for our freedoms.
A portion of a statement included in the MRF 2010-2011 Federal Legislative Agenda says that, The “MRF will continue to watchdog all federally proposed “gang” legislation to prohibit any impact on motorcyclists for non-criminal activity”. It is of particular concern to the MRF that the Domestic Terrorist List of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs has grown to over 330 clubs and the ambiguous nature of
The US Defender Program breakout session was very informative. The speakers were Gimmie Jimmy, who is the National Commander, and Paul Landers, National Lt. Commander of the US Defender Program. During the program Gimmie Jimmy, who also chairs of one of the five COC’s, stated that his COC will become a sustaining MRF club member and that he would strongly encourage the other COC’s in Texas to become sustaining members. The MRF is looking forward to work with Gimmie Jimmy to draft and support a federal discrimination bill in the near future. He also will be assisting the MRF with setting up a Coalition of Independent Riders “COIR” program within the MRF. The MRF Recognizes that Clubs, MRO’s, and Independent riders need to come together as one voice against discrimination of all motorcyclists.
Until next month,
Democracy begins with you and Democracy works only when you get involved.
Drive now text later, you can’t do both.
Tim O’Reilly ABATE of Arizona State President
*Resignation of Jesse Method Asst. Treasurer. At this time we will wait to talk to Matt Brown if he has anyone in mind to fill that position.
Membership Report:
# of members Unknown at this time # of business members Unknown at this time *Membership to ABATE appears to remain steady. Safety report - Jean Cooper
*GOHS procedure for promotional items. These items may be usable by TBFS
*Advertise MAPP in Master-Link. RSVP required for June 30, 2012 class
Pac Report - Jimmy Page:
*Bylaws done
Call to Action - Sensenbrenner Letter
the definitions being used to classify clubs as such. This carries with it the certainty of discrimination and the profiling of motorcyclists, the MRF staunchly opposes these activities. The MRF Motorcycle Club Committee feels strongly that there is a distinction that sets a motorcycle club apart from a gang. Motorcycle clubs have been in existence a long time and were initially formed out of a deep appreciation of motorcycling and the camaraderie that comes with being a member of a club, and that those same reasons still exists today.
Treasurer report – Treasurer not available, report sent to officers via email.
Motion passed
Officer reports:
Hello to all my Brothers and Sisters;
to look it up: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/
US Representative James Sensenbrenner is asking all Members of the United States House of Representatives to co-sign a letter he is sending to the leadership running the Highway bill conference committee.
The letter urges the leadership to include the language from HR 904, the bill that prohibits any future federal funding of Motorcycle-Only Roadside Checkpoints. HR 904 has bipartisan support. Sensenbrenner is asking for signatures before June 5th, so time is of the essence. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is asking you to call your Federal Representative and ask them to sign onto the Sensenbrenner motorcycleonly checkpoint letter. Pick up the phone and make this important call, its crucial to the future of motorcycling. With the June 5th deadline, it’s important to contact your Federal Representative’s as soon as possible. You can reach them through the US Capitol switchboard: 202 224 3121
Should you not know who your Federal Representative is, you can use this website
How to Reach Us
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ABATE Rider Advantage - Jean Cooper *Received Non-profit status
Lobbyist report - Carole O’Reilly
*Input from Members and Officers for 2013 Legislation. *ADOT change paint on roadways Paint is slick when wet.
*Debris on freeway, ADOT needs to remove tire debris from highways more frequently.
*Headlights required from dusk to dawn when operating all vehicles. *Ban texting and use of all hand held devices while operating all types of motor vehicles. Communications report – None
Run Coordinator report - Darin Yates *Yavapai Chapter “Run to the Hills” had a good turnout, with more Attendee’s than 2011.
* Motion to insure 1 event per Chapter as a State event. Each chapter must include this on the following year’s budget. OLD BUSINESS
* Merchandising Officer is still an open position. * Membership Officer position may be filled pending BOD approval.
* June 9, 2012 will be the next Accident Scene Management Class. * Modification to Master-Link has been completed. NEW BUSINESS
*TBFS packing party July &, 2012 after Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter meeting. Please spread the word that we need volunteers to help with the packets.
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MASTERLINK JULY 2012 NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
CONGRESS TO CONSIDER MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS In Congressional action on the federal highway bill, a conference committee has been named to consolidate the House-passed bill H.R.4348 and Senate bill S.1813. Language to prohibit federal funding of Motorcycle-Only Roadside Checkpoints is contained in H.R.7, and riders are encouraged to contact their congressional members to urge the conference committee to adopt that wording into the final measure.
LEGAL BATTLE CONTINUES AGAINST MOTORCYCLE ROADBLOCKS Although the first round in the battle that the law firm of Proner & Proner is waging on behalf of motorcyclists to prevent the New York State Police and other agencies from conducting motorcycle-only checkpoints was won by the police, A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Mitchell Proner believes the judge’s ruling overlooked the evidence that motorcyclists were targeted for reasons other than safety.
The challenged checkpoints were set up in proximity to well known motorcycle events. Motorcyclists traveling to those events were forced off the roadway by the police, regardless of any individualized suspicion, and compelled to undergo inspections. Although the inspections were termed "safety" inspections, the majority of tickets issued at the checkpoints were for violations unrelated to safety and the prevention of motorcycle accidents.
The attorneys of Proner and Proner are appealing the District Court decision to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. On March 21, 2012, Mitch Proner filed a lengthy brief arguing that the checkpoints clearly constitute an unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment. Oral argument will probably take place this fall with a decision soon thereafter.
Proner has vowed to take the fight all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary. As a rider himself and a trial lawyer, Proner is intent on defending the rights of all riders who are being unfairly targeted. "Our right to be free from unreasonable seizures was a gift from our founding fathers which must be defended regardless of personal cost."
SENATOR KLOBUCHAR HONORED FOR PROTECTING RIDERS’ RIGHTS Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has been awarded the Motorcycle Industry Council Chairman’s Award for her invaluable efforts in stopping the ban on youth ATVs and dirt bikes, and for saving the Recreational Trails Program.
For more than two years, the powersports industry was banned from selling youth sized ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles, inadvertently swept up in comprehensive legislation known as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act -- a law intended to protect children from harmful lead content in toys.
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“When our industry needed a champion, Senator Klobuchar rose to the occasion, worked with her colleagues, and led the effort to ensure that youth ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles were excluded from the law,� said MIC chairman Larry Little.
Minnesota manufacturer Polaris hosted the award presentation and the company's president and CEO Bennett J. Morgan also recognized Klobuchar for her work on a critical amendment to the transportation reauthorization legislation known as the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Klobuchar, a first-term democrat elected in 2006, also introduced an amendment that sought to restore the Recreational Trails Program, which benefits outdoor recreation including snowmobiling, ATV riding, off-road motorcycling and other off OHV use.
PENNSYLVANIA PROPOSAL WOULD MANDATE SAFETY COURSES FOR YOUNG RIDERS A bill aimed at increasing the safety of young motorcycle riders has passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 181-1 and is on its way to the Senate. The legislation sponsored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover Township) would require anyone seeking a Class M (motorcycle) junior driver's license to complete a free state-approved 15-hour safety course. The course "gives younger riders good fundamentals," Grove said.
Anyone under 18 would have to take the course, which highlights areas such as drinking and driving, defensive driving, and proper motorcycle techniques. "Experience counts when it comes to motorcycle safety," Grove said. "Operating a motorcycle is very different than driving a car, and my goal is to increase the safety and awareness of Pennsylvania's young motorcyclists."
PERMANENT MOTORCYCLE WARNING SIGNS INSTALLED ACROSS U.S. To kick off National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, “Watch for Motorcycles� signs are being donated and installed by Allstate Insurance to help prevent motorcycle crashes at intersections. Currently, there is no standard sign for motorcycle awareness, and Allstate aims to standardize warning signs for motorcycle safety to target dangerous intersections in more than 30 cities across the country this year.
The yellow, diamond-shaped signs were developed by Allstate as part of its “Once is Never Enough� program, an awareness campaign that encourages people to look twice for motorcycles at intersections.
The permanently installed signs caution motorists to “Watch for Motorcycles� at intersections, which is where most multi-vehicle collisions occur for riders. The signs were designed to establish a standardized warning device that can be used by any local or state agency and would be recognizable to riders and motorists across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46% of all multi-vehicle crashes occur at intersections, oftentimes as a result of a vehicle turning left, impeding the motorcyclist’s right-of-way.
DIXIE ABATE PROMOTES SAFETY & AWARENESS Alabama riders gathered on April 28
for a police-escorted high-profile ride to the state capitol at high noon to promote May as Motorcycle Awareness Month; “This ride should give us publicity to advertise to the driving public that they need to work harder to be aware of us as we share the road with them this season,� read an official statement from Dixie ABATE, one of the newest members of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). “I want to emphasize to drivers of cars and trucks that GOOD DRIVERS JUST DRIVE,� Vickie Rumble of Dixie ABATE told WSFA-12 News. “Our goal is to completely eliminate motorcycle crashes, whatever their cause.�
After the rally, Harley-Davidson of Montgomery graciously offered riders a complimentary lunch, and the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham offered them discounted admissions. Dixie ABATE petitioned the NCOM Board of Directors for membership and was approved unanimously during the recent NCOM Convention in Indianapolis over Mothers Day weekend.
NCOM proudly welcomes Dixie ABATE as our newest NCOM Member Group, joining in unity with more than 2,000 other rider groups, clubs and organizations; including Motorcycle Rights Organizations (MROs) from nearly 40 States, and 57 Confederations of Clubs from 36 States and three Canadian Provinces.
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Also under Grove's bill, riders on a class M learner's permit and under the age of 18 must complete 65 hours of practical driving and have held the learner's permit for six months before they can take the junior license exam.
Currently, riders have to pass a test in order to get a riders' permit, which is valid for one year, and then pass a driving test to get a motorcycle license. A course, called the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program, is optional but is not required. If a rider takes and passes the course, they automatically receive a class M license.
KANSAS LEGISLATURE STREAMLINES MOTORCYCLE LICENSURE Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has approved a measure to allow class M motorcycle license applicants who have successfully completed prior motorcycle safety training in accordance with Department of Defense instruction 6055.04 (DoDI 6055.04) to receive their license without completing further written and driving testing. House Bill 2459 was sponsored by Rep. Tom Sloan (R-Lawrence), and was signed into law by Gov. Brownback on March 21, 2012.
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Chapter Reports
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East Valley Chapter
NO REPORT
High Country Chapter
NO REPORT
Mohave Chapter
NO REPORT
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter
Hi Everybody!
I know I know you’re probably thinking Oh Great another report from Jim. Great. Not to worry I’ll keep it short and I won’t even write about political stuff. How’s that?
We’ve been having the misfortune of having our meetings on holiday weekends. So attendance has been a little down as can be expected. But we still had a great turnout considering it was Mother’s day. A big thanks to all who showed up. I don’t have to tell you that here in Phoenix we are well into our thermonuclear summer and Pam’s report reflected that fact. Hydrate or die. Not to put too fine a point on it if you ain’t peeing almost clear you’re starting the first stages of dehydration. So drink up. Water is the best hydrator. This public service announcement was brought to you by I.P. Freely. (Sorry couldn’t resist)
One of the highlights of the meeting was when we decided to get together with MMA and the Confederation and continue the work on getting permanent look out for motorcycles signage in Phoenix. As I reported in my PAC report some very good folks have gotten this done in other cities and we need to keep pressure on the Phoenix city council till we get them up here.
We spoke of Too Broke a bit and we still need more volunteers. We will have quite a few folks that will be bustin their ass all weekend and some that won’t be doing anything so please, please volunteer a couple of hours of
your time to help out. Anything will be much appreciated. Oh on that note, we will be having Stuffing day directly after our next meeting on July 8th. At 10:30. We will be filling the Too Broke packets with all the goodies for the event. So this is an invitation to all the chapters to come help out. Bring a friend. Just don’t tell them we are going to put them to work.
OK so I’ve bent your ear (or eyes as it were) long enough. I’ve gotta get dressed and head off to work. Ride safe and hope to see you at the next meeting. Jim Page Coordinator Phoenix Shadow Mountain Chapter
Southern Arizona Chapter NO REPORT
Yavapai Chapter
The big news from the Yavapai Chapter is what happened at our Run to the Hills event. First and foremost we would like to thank Don, the owner of the Gold King Mine for his hospitality. Next time you take a ride through the twisties to Jerome, pay the mine a visit, it is a great piece of Arizona history. We would like to thank our entertainment, the Helldorado Girls, Jim Tilden Brown, Hog Wild, Dog of the Moon, and our girls with wet t-shirts (more on that later). We also appreciate our shuttle guys who took to and from the town of Jerome, Spirit Trykes and Dea Drum Kab. And finally, a big thanks to the town of Jerome.
We had a lot of events, and here are the winners; Bike Show; Chopper - Travis Black; Bagger - Radar (Desert Eagles M/C) and Wilson (Journeymen M/C) were tied; Antique - James; Sportster Butch; Trike - Greg; Springer - Larry Birdsong; Metric and also best of show - Cruiser. Bike Games: Slow Race; Matt 1st place and Wilson 2nd place. The ever popular weinie bite; 1st place Wilson & Terra (The Americans M/C) and 2nd place - Radar and Sin (Desert Eagles M/C). The barrel race was won by Louie “Wiley” and Wilso of The American M/C in 2nd. The balloon throw was won by Don and Marie with Louie “Wiley” and Susie “Roadrunner”
Restore Your Rights (continued)
You cannot set aside a conviction for a dangerous offense, an offense where you were required to register as a sex offender or where the court found a sexual motivation, an offense where the victim was a minor under fifteen years of age, or certain traffic offenses. If you were not convicted of any of those specific offenses, setting aside a judgment is surprising easy and can usually be done in conjunction with your request to restore your civil rights. Moreover, you can file your request immediately upon fulfillment of your conditions of probation or sentence and discharge by the court.
Although most criminal defense lawyers are willing to assist people in restoring their rights and setting aside a judgment, a number of superior courts provide helpful forms and other assistance. Information and forms are available online for Cochise County (http://cochise.az.gov/uploadedFiles/Adul t_Probation/ApplicationforRestorationof Rights.pdf), Coconino County (http://www.coconino.az.gov/lawlibrary.a spx?id=19434), Maricopa County (http://clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/faxondemand/300.pdf), Mohave County (http://www.mohavecourts.com/clerk/Cri minalRestoration.htm), Pima County (http://www.cosc.pima.gov/Forms/ClerkF orms/RestorationofCivilRights.pdf), and Pinal County (http://pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Ju dicialBranch/ClerkoftheSuperiorCourt/D
ocuments/Downloads/Criminal/Restorati on%20of%20Civil%20Rights%20Applic ation.pdf). You can pick up applications in person for Gila County, Yavapai County, and Yuma County, or the courts will mail you a petition upon request. Apache County, Graham County, Greenlee County, La Paz County, and Navajo County will accept a Maricopa County application form as long as you change the county name everywhere it appears on the filing, and Santa Cruz County will accept both Maricopa County and Pima County application forms as long as you change the county name everywhere it appears on the filing. Because courts frequently change their policies and website addresses may change, it is probably a good idea to call any court before filing.
In the end, the most difficult part is really just figuring out how long you have to wait or if you have to file anything in the first place. After you submit your application, the process usually takes at most a few months from beginning to end. Although the judges have discretion, they typically only deny requests involving the right to possess a gun or firearm, and even then, they only do so when there is some cause for concern. Most courts grant these motions as a matter of course. Given the minimal effort it takes, your good chance of success, and the fundamental rights at stake, it is hard to justify not restoring your rights.
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in 2nd. The tire toss for men was won by Cowboy with Thor and Mowglie in 2nd and 3rd. The ladies tire toss was won by Maddie Hatter with Lori in 2nd place. The treasure hunt was won by Abe, followed in 2nd by Phil Hubacek with honorable mentions going to Cisco and Tony O'Boyle. The winner of our 50/50 raffle was Chris Couch. A new rather interesting contest was the “Queen of the Beads.” If you were not there for this, make sure you are next year. Shay was crowned queen of the beads, and Sin was the 1st place winner. And last but of course not least our wet t-shirt contest was won by Sin, and the runner up was Hot Jen.
We would like to thank all our vendors, the town of Jerome, and all those that attended. I hate to end with this, but this has to be said. Since our event, it has come to our attention that a lot other “biker” groups were not happy with the date chosen for our event. Our event was not a run per se, and in our chapter meeting those other runs were given respect. We even made a policy that anyone that had attended other runs scheduled that
got into our event for ½ price. Our event was not a run, but a happening. In our area the transition between winter and riding season hits at the earliest in early April. So everyone plans their events accordingly. There is no way there is not going to be rides that overlap. There are only so many weekends to choose from. If you are true biker, freedom is probably the most important (or should be) word in your vocabulary. So if we are truly to be free, groups should plan their events based on their goals and needs, but still support events of other groups in their region (which was done by our chapter and minutes are available if you are a disbeliever). This is like the freedom to ride with or without a lid; on a Harley or a Kawasaki, or on a trike; with or without a 3-piece patch. So if you are truly a freedom loving biker, stop the sniveling. Mike “Dawolf” Ruddell Communications Officer Yavapai Chapter ABATE of AZ
Yuma Chapter
NO REPORT
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Minnesota Fighting the Beginnings of a Federal Helmet Mandate
Editor's Note: In case you haven't heard... the Federal Government is, again, making a big push for a Federal Helmet Law. If approved, it would require a helmet on each & every motorcyclist in the U.S. In Arizona, we're pretty lucky. We, as a group, are singled out for a lot of BS, but nowhere near like the crap our brothers & sisters are in California or further East have to tolerate. It is for this reason that I'm printing this article from Mack Backlund, President of ABATE of Minnesota. It's not much of a stretch to imagine a similar problem happening here - or anywhere.
Remember those playground fights in grade school? Some kid pushed you down or socked you for no good reason? Did you fight back or run home thinking there was nothing you could do about it? Why do I ask? Well, all freedom loving motorcyclists in Minnesota have just been punched in the nose, thrown to the ground and kicked in the stomach by the biggest bullies in the state – The print, radio and television conglomerates in Minnesota’s largest cities. Why would they do this you ask? The simple answer is ratings. Just as reliable as Old Faithful, every year the news media throw out
What Is ABATE?
ABATE Of Arizona, Inc. is a non-profit motorcycle rights organization that is dedicated to freedom of the road for all motorcyclists.
ABATE is a volunteer organization that fights discriminatory legislation aimed towards the motorcycling community. ABATE's position is that all motorcycle riders have the right to choose not only the machine that they ride, but also the riding gear that they choose to wear or not to wear, (i.e. leathers, gloves, boots and helmets.) ABATE promotes rider education for all motorcycle riders and motorcycle awareness for all automobile drivers. ABATE needs the support of all motorcyclists.
Arizona Motorcycle Rights Organizations Need Your Help!
biased reports about motorcycle fatalities and helmets around May or June, then sit back and wait for the blood pressure to rise among the people on both sides of the issue. Why? Because it is a sure-fire way to raise ratings during a typically slow news period. In July they will highlight the damage done by illegal fireworks, in August there will be heat stroke stories in far away cities and a baby left in a car with the windows closed. September brings us the "back to school" tales of parents upset with the hardship of working with the local school system. October…. Well you get the idea.
politician or a mystery that needs to be solved. These are the things that get people to put down their fork and turn up the volume. Then the commercials come through loud and clear. It really is marketing brilliance.
But the day to day operation of what makes Minnesota and the United States great are never reported. That is the travesty of news marketing. And one could compare it to a drug dealer, promising great things while causing harm and proffiting at the same time. Let’s take Todd Riba’s recent interview with WCCO radio’s Esme Murphy about mandatory helmet laws for example (Todd also did a number of interviews with reporters who were not as disrespectful). Ms Murphy constantly scolded and cut off Todd to the point that it was impossible for him to get his views across. She also ridiculed callers who agreed with Todd while giving pro helmet-mandate callers as much airtime as they wished, without interruption. Now, why would someone on the most powerful radio station in Minnesota invite a guest to the show and then do that? (Hint – See above)
What they don't tell you is that news is an industry, much like manufacturing, agriculture, etc. It is packaged and sold as a product. And they know what works and what keeps people coming back for more. This is why the weather report consumes so much of a newscast; people love watching it (even when it is wrong) and the advertising revenue is quite profitable to the station. Traffic reports are almost useless to the average commuter, but bring in tons of money, being sponsored by a local company. It is also why every newscast leads with a story about a bad parent, a business scandal, a crooked
I always advise people that when reading a newspaper article (or especially an opinion or commentary piece) to make note of the writer’s name. If you do this every time, you will begin to see a pattern. Either the author is very professional and does not let personal opinion affect the report, or they are writing with a very biased attitude. If you continually see an anti motorcycling-freedom bias, I strongly urge that you contact the writer and ask why. Many times they have simply not heard the other side and would like to discuss the issue with you. And one also needs to ask why this group is picking on motorcyclists? After all, the number one cause of head trauma is car crashes, closely followed by slips and falls. Surely, these self-proclaimed, altruistic protectors of the common good would not discriminate against any other segment of the population now would they? Or maybe they would if it meant more money to the bottom line at the newspapers and radio/television stations that pay their wages? Or maybe they think, like the bully on the school yard,
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERS
A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2011 - 2012
Chairman..............................Eric Hampton
East Valley………………….Redbone Schneider High Country........................Billy Hensler Mohave……………………..Don Russell Phx / Shadow Mountain…...Eric Hampton Southern AZ.........................Sean Pinder Yavapai……………………..”Still Ray” Fitzgerald Yuma....……………………..Frank White Quarterly Board meetings are held on the first Sunday in January, April, July and October at 1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure your Chapter has representation.
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2012
President………..............……Tim O’Reilly Vice President.....……………Paul Pendergast Secretary……………………Casey Yates Treasurer…………………….Matt Brown Asst. Treasurer........................Jess Method Membership…………………Vacant Run/Events………………….Darin Yates Safety Coordinator………….Jean Cooper Sergeant-at-Arms……………Joe Ferrucci P.A.C………………………...Jim Page Communications…………….Paul Hassinger ABATE Products……………Vacant MasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org
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Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ 85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday of every month, 11:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunction with the quarterly BOD meeting.
East Valley Chapter
c/o Jeff Gorall, PO Box 20433 Mesa AZ. 85277 Coordinator............................Joe Ferrucci Vice Coordinator...................Jack Batty Secretary................................Jeff Gorall Treasurer................................Jess Method Membership...........................Mike Shearhart Run Coordinator....................Vacant Safety Coordinator.................Joe & Jim Silk Sgt. At Arms.......................... Vacant P.A.C......................................Vacant Communications....................Jack Batty Merchandise........................... Todd Ferriby
East Valley Chapter meetings are held the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00, At the Mesa Tri city Eagles Club. 2314 E. APACHE BLVD Tempe Az. 85281.
High Country Chapter
209A E. Juniper St. Payson AZ 85541 Coordinator............................Jim “Chicken Bone” Mazzone Vice Coordinator...................Billy Hensler Secretary................................Dee Schultz Treasurer...............................Debbie Fickel Membership...........................Becca (Vine) Holyoak Run Coordinator....................Jonathan Lucero Safety Coordinator.................Steve Leonard Sgt. At Arms.........................Wayne Slocum P.A.C.....................................Johnathan Lucero Communications...................Bill Hensler Merchandise..........................Wayne Slocum
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928970-1134
Mohave Chapter
2620 Miracle Mile Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Coordinator...........................Joe Monfredo Vice Coordinator...................Eric Sauvan Secretary................................Carrie Russell Treasurer................................Crystal Sauvan Membership..........................Don Russell Run Committee....................Lew Morgan Safety Coordinator................Vacant Sgt. At Arms.........................Reggie Ingram P.A.C.....................................Don Russell Merchandise..........................Vacant Communications...................Vacant
Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 1st Sunday of each month at 12 PM at the Moose Lodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter
P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Jim Page Vice Coordinator....................Kat Grover Secretary................................Donna Woodward Treasurer................................Tina Benoit Membership...........................Dee Grady Run Coordinator....................Darin Yates Safety Coordinator.................Pam Costello Sgt. At Arms..........................Victor Grady P.A.C......................................Darla Hampton Communications....................Melissa Everest Merchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Jim Page at 602570-6839 or email jpage30@cox.net
Southern Arizona Chapter
1339 N. Golden Palomino Pl. Tucson, AZ 85715 Coordinator............................Jim Butsback Vice Coordinator....................Don Boule Secretary................................Vacant Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Art Burke Run Coordinator....................Jim Clark Safety Coordinator.................Jin DeYoung Sgt. At Arms.........................Robert Guenther P.A.C......................................Sean Pinder Communications....................Jim Clark Merchandise...........................Ron Kool
The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Ron Kool by phone at 520-2032323 or email koolron@hotmail.com
Yuma Chapter
11316 S. Glenwood Ave. Yuma, AZ 85367 Coordinator............................ Frank White Vice Coordinator....................Daniel Medina Secretary................................ Mikkie Melanson Treasurer................................ Virginia Nielsen Membership........................... Lisala White Run Coordinator.....................Doug Melanson Safety Coordinator..................Doug Melanson Sgt. At Arms...........................Doug Melanson P.A.C...................................... Vacant Communications.................... Vacant Merchandise...........................Lisala White
Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209327-0814.
Yavapai Chapter
P.O. Box 3377 Prescott, AZ 86302 Coordinator............................ Rich Kocar Vice Coordinator....................David “Doc” Pratt Secretary................................ Linda “Gabby” Kocar Treasurer................................ Patrica Fitzgerald Membership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ Pinney Run Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegas and Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi Safety Coordinator..................Dan Lemond Sgt. At Arms...........................JD Fillingim P.A.C...................................... Lynda Marie “Handi” Barnett Communications.................... Mike “Dawolf” Ruddell Merchandise...........................Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Rich Kocar 928-771-9293 or email grayghost17@cableone.net.
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WANTED
Minnesota Fighting (continued)
that freedom minded motorcyclists will just run away from a fight.
ABATE of Minnesota needs you now more than ever. Ask your friends to join and support ABATE of Minnesota as we promote common sense solutions to the problems that we face. And tell the media bullies you are tired of their self
serving “crisis journalism”. Their tactics are sad and pathetic. Yours in freedom, Mack Backlund State Coordinator ABATE of MN
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MASTERLINK JULY 2012 Alexander Toyota Yuma 928-344-1170
All Clene Carpet Cleaners Payson 928-468-1358 Amon Builders Payson 928-474-0689 AZ Alarm Doctor Mesa 480-334-6087
AZ Differential Specialists Phoenix 602-462-5367 Bedmart Phoenix 623-878-0536 Big John’s Garage Tucson 520-322-9933
Big Sky Motorcycles Tucson 520-886-7388
Billy Jack’s Saloon & Grill Humboldt 928-632-8689 Bobby D’s Bar-B-Q Pit Jerome 480-703-0045
Brett Miller’s Upholstery Prescott 928-778-5565
Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law 480-299-2093 Buffalo Bar & Grill Payson 928-474-3900
Burro Saloon Bar & Grill Kirkland 928-442-3287
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Cathiez Leather Bullhead City 928-758-6592 Cleopatra Hill Jerome 928-634-6701
Continence Center of America, Inc. Phoenix, AZ (623) 977-1212
Desert Lightning Motorcycle Apparel Lake Havasu 928-505-2453 Dodey’s Bar Phoenix 602-404-2300
ABATE of Arizona Business Members
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Doreen’s Backstreet bar & Grill Chino Valley 928-636-0309
Pincus & Associates, PC Tempe 480-777-2599
Taj Mahal Prescott 928-445-5752
Eagles Wings Carriages, LLC Tonopah 623-386-8281
Red Garter Bar & Grill Tucson 520-325-0483
The Drunken Lass Irish Pub Prescott 928-778-4211
Eaglerider of Flagstaff Flagstaff 928-637-6575
Eclectic Café Tucson 520-885-2842 El Rancho Restaurant Payson 928-474-3111
Gila County Chopper Strawberry 480-789-2933
Gold King Mine & Ghost Town Jerome 928-634-0053
GraphicsGraphics Web Design & Development Phoenix 602-595-4740 Gurley Street Sports Pub Prescott 928-778-2491 Jakes Corner Bar Payson 928-474-0679
Jerome Tattoo Company Jerome 928-649-2143
Kactus Kate’s Cottonwood 928-634-7822
Kitty For Tax Camp Vercde 928-567-0224
The Law Office of Alfred McDonald Tucson 520-884-5201 La Gitana Cantina Arivaca 520-398-0810 Law Tigers 888-529-8443
Lyzzard's Lounge Prescott 928-778-2244
Mother Road HD Kingman 928-757-1166
Mountain Pass Prescott Valley 928-899-7663 North Health Center Scottsdale 602-421-2730
Paul’s SE Arizona RV Rentals LLC Whetstone 877-728-5778
Punkin Center Bar Tonto Basin 928-479-2627
Renegade Classics Biker Outlet Tucson 520-647-9312 Roberts Marketplace Prescott Valley 928-722-8920 Shamrock Bros. Lock & Safe Goodyear 623-377-6541
Skin City Ink Prescott Valley 928-458-7242 Spirit Room Jerome 928-634-8809
Square Peg Promos LLC Phoenix 602-549-1044 Sutures Embroidey Phoenix 602-751-8181 Tailwinds Hauling Phoenix 623-463-2187
The Butcher Hook Tonto Basin 928-479-2226
The Hog Pit Smoke House Tucson 520-722-4302
The Jerome Tattoo Company Jerome 928-649-2143 The Maverick Saloon Phoenix 602-943-5680
TMA Precision Tube LLC Glendale 623-221-4922 Walt’s Lock and Safe Phoenix 623-780-0490 Wear This Smoke This Payson 928-474-3090
Xhale Smoke Shop & Adult Boutique Prescott Valley 928-458-0040 Y’all Come Back Saloon Rio Rico 520-781-3730
ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations
East Valley Chapter East Valley Chapter meetings are held the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00, At the Mesa Tri city Eagles Club. 2314 E. APACHE BLVD Tempe Az. 85281.
High Country Chapter High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Mohave Chapter Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 1st Sunday of each month at 12 PM at the Moose Lodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.
Phoenix / Shadow Mountain Chapter Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Jim Page at 602-570-6839 or email jpage30@cox.net
Southern Arizona Chapter The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Ron Kool by phone at 520-2032323 or email koolron@hotmail.com
Yavapai Chapter Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Rich Kocar 928-771-9293 or email grayghost17@cableone.net. Yuma Chapter Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.
ABATE of Arizona
MASTERLINK JULY 2012
Show Me!
Graydon Wheeler MRF State Representative Board Member
I'm not saying your beliefs are wrong, I'm just saying you haven't presented any evidence to convince me you are right. A little bit of skepticism can be good for you. We hear things like, "I think that we need a national helmet law", "In my opinion, motorcycles are dangerous and should be banned", "I believe..."
There it is, "I believe". And people do not like their beliefs to be questioned. To the individual, their belief is solid as a fact.
So what happens when you ask for evidence of their statement? They become defensive, which is understandable; no one wants to discover and possibly (the horror!) admit they were wrong. They may dig themselves in and refuse to concede any ground in a debate. I bring this up because many in our organization get involved with contacting people in positions of authority or media. Often we find it necessary to explain why our own opinion on a topic is correct. I like to use facts that are as accurate as I can find them to make my point. Often we'll read or hear a statement being made that "Studies have shown..." That's the passive voice being used. You need to ask, "Who did the study? How was it performed? what was the sample size? What were the parameters?" When you read a statistic about accidents involving motorcycles, question the statistic.
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Does the statistic include dirt riders along with street riders? Does it include four-wheelers? What were the conditions during the accident? Was alcohol a factor? One time at an ABATE meeting, we had a person from insurance company giving a sales pitch. He made a comment about the policy concerning children and I stopped him with the question, "What does your company consider children?" He asked me to explain so I asked, "Do you consider children to be any child under the age of eighteen, or do you include those in college up to the age of twenty-one? And what about step-children or children of divorced non-custodial parents?". The issue of children didn't affect me, but I wanted to ask on behalf of the members who hadn't considered what the definition of "child" might be. We've often said that when you contact an elected official or media person, be polite and to the point. I'd like to add, be factual and accurate as well. Give sources and references if you can. And if by some rare chance, you discover you were incorrect, admit it and thank the person. It might make them more willing to listen to and work with you in the future.
I encourage you to add a little skepticism to your life. Learn to ask questions when given a "fact". Don't accept an answer on faith. Accept that others may think and believe differently than you, but refuse to accept their opinions until they have given you sufficient evidence to make their case. Like the signs in Missouri (and many biker rallys) say: "Show me!".
Motorcyclist Clocked Going 193 mph on NY Highway
ROSENDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities said a 28-year-old man in upstate New York has been charged with driving his motorcycle at nearly 200 mph on a highway in the rain.
State police said a trooper clocked Anthony Anderson of Poughkeepsie driving at 193 mph around 8 p.m. Wednesday in the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 just south of Albany — the same stretch of road where another motorcyclist was spotted doing 166 mph earlier this month.
The trooper was able to get a description of the high-performance bike and alerted nearby patrols.
Troopers eventually stopped Anderson in the town of Rosendale. He told them he was headed to a hospital to visit a patient.
Anderson was issued 14 traffic tickets, including one for speeding.
It couldn’t be immediately determined if he had a lawyer.
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Wednesday, Jul. 4th - Phoenix, AZ. Crusaders For The Children Bike Night. 7-9 p.m. at the Top Shelf Mexican Cantina - 35th Ave. and Greenway. Everyone Welcome! Good food, friends, and families! Great Bike Night Specials! This event is held every 1st Wed of the month. See ya there... Thank you for your support! For more information www.crusadersforthechildren.com
July 5th, TUCSON, AZ Presented by American Legion Riders Post 36. Benefits The Legacy Scholarship Fund, Operation Wounded Warrior. Honor Flight. 911 Tucson Memorial Foundation. As well as our local Veterans and Soldiers. Come out and join us for Bike Night on the First Thursday of each month. Bike Night Special (Foot long Chili Dogs and Chips $4) DJ, Raffles, 50/50. 5:30pm American Legion Post 36 5845 E 22nd. St., Tucson, AZ 520-483-9194
Saturday, July 07, 2012 Event_Title: Brotherly Love-In Event_Time: 7:00pm Event_Location: Amber Inn 4236 W. Dunlap Ave. Event_Description: Presented by MMA Leather District - 5th Annual Brotherly Love-In Break out your tie-dye and fringe for an evening filled with 60's style fun and brotherly love to raise
Events Calendar
donations for a worthy cause. This years proceeds will benefit the SMALL DOG shelter. $5 per person or items such as Dog Food, Bedding, Crates, Blankets or anything else the shelter could use. Food, drinks, raffles - Hula-hoop contest! Paddle ball contest! Best "Tie Dye" costume contest! Come in out of the summer heat and hang loose with your extended biker family. FMI - Pam 602-384-6960 Peace Out -
July 8 - July 13, 2012 = Phoenix, Arizona Monuments and Million Dollar Highways Motorcycle Tour Included in this Tour • Professional Tour Guide • Complete route planning • All nightly accommodations • Breakfast most mornings • Support vehicle for emergencies and luggage transport • Bike rentals can also be arranged (when requested for an additional fee) Space is limited to 10 bikes in this tour, so call 602-795-8888 NOW to reserve your spot, or visit our website at www.twistedtrailz.com to reserve online! Come ride with us! The memories you take away will last a lifetime! www.twistedtrailz.com
Saturday, July 14, 2012 Event_Title: Westside Biker Breakfast Event_Time: 8:00 AM Event_Location: BIll Johnsonson's Big Apple Event_Description: All
are welcome to join us for breakfast at Bill Johnsons Big Apple; 16810 N 19th Ave, Phoenix. 50/50 Raffle, door prizes, a chance to win a free breakfast just for showing up! 8:00am the first Saturday of every month! Sponsored by Black Sheep HDFC. Saturday, Jul. 14th - Apache Junction, AZ. Superstition HarleyDavison Arts & Tats - 2910 W Apache Trail in Apache Junction. Details coming soon. 480.346.0600 www.superstitionhd.com
Saturday, Jul 14th - North Phoenix, AZ POW / MIA Fund Raiser. Vietnam / Legacy vets MC raising funds for POW / MIA plaque at 7:00 P.M.at the American Legion Post 107 - 20001 N. Cave Creek in Phoenix. Door prizes, 50/50, music. $5.00 donation all are welcome contact AJ 480-298-8961 or Jack Sh-tt at 623-238-4937
Saturday, Jul. 14th - Chandler, AZ. DTMC Verde Valley Bikini Bike Wash at Tukees Sports Bar 4804 E Chandler Blvd (NW Corner or 48th and Chandler - The Old Hooters) 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Come on out and get your bike washed and show your MC support. We will have music, lots of fun times and of course drink and food specials with the hot bikini Tukee girls washing your scooter. For more info contact NateDogg at 951712-5021
MASTERLINK JULY 2012 Sunday, Jul. 15th - Phoenix, AZ. Hawg Roast on the PATIO! Roasting a HOG! *yum* Patio will be open!! Petitioning to get the permits to permanently open the patio! and raising money to help pay for the cost of applying for the permits! AUCTION - BIKE WASH - DUNK TANK (dunk the owners!!) Steel Horse Saloon - 1818 W. Bell Rd.| (602) 942-8778. For more information: www.steelhorsesaloon.com
Saturday, Jul. 21st - Apache Junction, AZ. Superstition HarleyDavidson - Gear Up for Sturgis Today Only! Save 25% on Boots & Raingear today only. 2910 W Apache Trail- Apache Junction, AZ 480.346.0600 www.superstitionhd.com Saturday, Jul. 21st - Kingman, AZ. Operation Help A Vet - Live Music, Entertainment, Bike Show, Slow Race, Burnout Competition, 50/50 drawing, Food - Hog Heaven, Shopping, *Veteran Resources* Noon to 10:00pm - MOHAVE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Mark your calendar for this HUGE EVENT...sponsored by KVMTKingman Veterans Memorial Trust...We Honor Those Who Served...P.O. Box Kingman, AZ 86402-3354.
Jul 27 - 29 TOO BROKE FOR STURGIS Mormon Lake, AZ. 21st ANNUAL ABATE OF ARIZONA BIKER PARTY. Fighting for
MASTERLINK JULY 2012 your right to ride free! 18 years and older proof of age required! Featuring the Cell Phone Cowboys BYOB No Cash Bar in the arena. Live music Friday and Saturday Nights. Bike Games, Bike Show, Tattoo Contest, Wet Tshirt
Saturday, Jul. 28th - Apache Juction, AZ. Superstition HarleyDavidson - FREE Seminar - 11am to Noon - Presented by T.E.A.M. Arizona. Lone Wolf or ride with the Pack? Either way it's good to be up on the laws & dynamics of group riding from the masters at T.E.A.M.
Events Calendar Arizona. Call to reserve your space. 2910 W Apache Trail- Apache Junction, AZ 480.346.0600 www.superstitionhd.com
PAGE 11 9:00 A.M. if you have motorcycle parts, accessories to swap. For more information: www.grandcanyonhd.com
Saturday, Jul. 28th - Bellemont, AZ. Open Warehouse Day. Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson of Bellemont is opening the doors to its warehouse and making all those "hard-to-find" parts and accessories available to you all in one place! Come meet, eat and seek out that elusive item you've been searching for! Got items you wish to sell or trade with other Harley® owners? Bring it with you! Set-up will be at
Saturday, Jul. 28th - Mayer, AZ. Veterans Appreciation Day. Join Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson of Mayer in celebrating some of the men and women who have fought for our country with a special BBQ lunch in their honor! Harley's Heroes® will be here to assist. Free giveaways! Starts Noon - 4:00 P.M. For more information: www.grandcanyonhd.com
leave the house. Passivity. Not paying attention to where your car, or your life, or you country is going.
I do wear a helmet, as a matter of fact, along with other protective gear. But, the fact that you "certainly hope" I wear a helmet is so condescending it makes me want to ride a tricycle completely naked doing doughnuts in your front yard screaming Beastie Boys lyrics at midnight. Trust me, you do not want that. My buttocks are extremely pale and unsightly, especially in moonlight.
Response to a "Cagers" Rant
An open letter to every person I meet who finds out I ride a motorcycle. Let me stop you right there, mmmmkay? I can tell by that little intake of breath what's coming next. Thank you in advance, but I already know that motorcycles are "dangerous." After nearly 30 years riding on the streets, I am aware; telling me now will not be a revelation. It is not an insight into my lifestyle that has remained hidden from me until this, the moment of epiphany when you shine the light of outsider wisdom on my foolhardy choices. There are ways I can minimize the risk - by riding defensively, riding sober, knowing my own and my machine's capabilities, etc. - but I also know there are some risks that are simply beyond my control. But you know what? There a lots of risks that are within my control. We've become so pathologically risk-averse that for most people it is inconceivable to assume any additional risk no matter how much joy you might get back in return.
You want to know what's truly dangerous? Not taking any risks. Hanging out with like-minded middle-of-the-roaders. Absorbing the same brain-ossifying shit from media factories every day. Jogging. Putting helmets, flotation devices, and auto-deploy epipens on your kids every time they
If you don't get that, that's OK. I'm not trying to convert anybody, but here are a few tips to save us both a little aggravation:
You don't need to tell me the horror story about your uncle's buddy who wiped out his chopper while drag racing at some hooligan rally. That just makes me wish I were talking to your uncle's buddy instead of you. He sounds pretty cool. Do not - do NOT - tell me about the time you almost Sausage Creatured a biker because you "couldn't see him" or he "came out of nowhere." I have never known a bike to come out of nowhere, but I have seen plenty of cars pull a Crazy Ivan and turn into a lane occupied by a biker or make an impromptu unsignalled left turn in front of an oncoming me. If you're expecting me to share your outrage at the temerity of bikers to be in the lane you want, you're more deluded than a goldfish with a passport. I can't make you see bikes. I can't make you hang up your phone. They won't let me mount a .50-caliber machine gun to my bike. So really, there's not much I can do to change the outcome of your anecdote, so save it for your coreligionists who also have stick-figure families and giant softball stickers with the name "Tailyr" or "Flynn" or "Shyly" on their rear windows.
Please, do not complain about bikes parking in car parking spaces. Where are we supposed to park? If they let us park up on the curb like in Europe, we would totally do that, and precious few parking lots have motorcycle parking areas. Most cops already have a hard-on for bikes, so parking anywhere but in a designated spot is asking to be impounded. Yes, I know, some bikes have very loud exhaust. Maybe it's obnoxious, but at least you knew they were there, didn't you? They say loud pipes save lives. I don't know if that's true, because there hasn't been a serious comprehensive study of motorcycle safety since 1981, the poetically named Hurt Report. And yes, I know, at one point you probably saw some kid riding his 600cc sport bike at 100mph doing a wheelie down the freeway. He's a squid, and he'll either grow up or just take care of himself. Some bikers do crazy things. Antisocial things. Unsanctioned things. I don't represent him and he doesn't represent me - that's the great part of being a biker. I could be a Lowbrow
Weirdo or Antoine Predock or Lyle Lovett or just whatever I want to be.
If you're really so all-fire concerned about my safety, don't preach at me. Just do me this one favor: pay attention when you're driving. Keep your greasy fingers off your touchscreen, put down your phone, use your turn signals and lay off the booze before you get on the road with me. You take care of your part and I'll take care of mine.
State Officer Meeting Minutes (continued)
*Tina Beniot has volunteered for the membership position. Motion to accept Tina Benoit as new Membership officer: Jean Cooper 2nd: Joe Ferrucci. Motion passed. Tina Benoit will be placed on the BOD agenda for ratification at the July BOD Meeting.
* Cease and Desist Letter sent to Chairman Tom Corr MMA, regarding use of ABATE of Arizona’s name and logo. *Best of the West June 15-17, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV, Monetary donation limit of $300 to Best of the West
Motion made by Jimmy Page 2nd by Jean Cooper. Motion passed.
Best of the West raffle bags which will be donated to MRF. Carole O’Reilly will put together the bags. 2 complimentary memberships will be included. Next State Meeting: July 1, 2012 at
11:30 am at A.A.I.C.
Motion to adjourn: Darin Yates 2nd: Joe Ferrucci Meeting Adjourned at: 1:10 pm
Yavapai Chapter’s “run to the hills”
Yavapai Chapter’s “run to the hills”
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Hi All
Mr. Editor is at a conference so I think I have a couple of extra days to write my report. I hope. Knowing him he is probably using his spare time there to edit this paper. If that’s the case I’m screwed. (Yet again!)
I had been feeling pretty good about the way things were going as we have been working with the MRF to put a stop to the federal funding of motorcycle only checkpoints and have achieved language in the U.S. House of Representatives Highway funding bill that would ban such funding. We still have to get it in the Senate and Final versions. It’s still a lot of work to do but I think we will be able
by Waldo
Oh where has the time gone? It was way back in 1992 when someone asked Phil Mathews (a member of Phoenix ABATE @ the time), "Are you going to Sturgis this year"? His standard reply of, "Heck no. I'm TOO BROKE for Sturgis!" kinda started it all and "Too Broke for Sturgis" was born.
The PAC Rant
Then I hear that Allstate Insurance has started a campaign to put up look out for motorcycles signs at intersections all over the country! They actually got the Dept. of Transportation to approve a yellow diamond sign. That is no small feat I can assure you. If you go to their facebook page and “like” the page about the road signs they will donate a dollar to the creation of more signs. Finally some advertising on social media that does some good!
Jim Page State PAC Officer
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We are also working with MMA and the Confederation of Clubs to continue the hard work of Margie and Cindy Gates’ late husband Joe (I’m sorry Joe, I can’t spell your last name so I won’t try) and other good people to get our own permanent signage in Phoenix and cities all over Arizona.
So, I was starting to think that things were ever so slightly making a turn in our direction. Then BAM! The Center for Disease Control puts out a report using the same old cherry picked statistics telling all who will listen how all of the motorcycle related fatalities would magically go away if we had a universal helmet law. The report goes on to say how much a financial burden it is to the taxpayers because riders that don’t wear helmets
(With or without helmets) Some of the comments that are posted are fairly psychotic and if they were made about any other segment of society, I’m 100% sure that someone would be investigating them. But they were only talking about bikers so it’s OK.
usually don’t have insurance. (No. Really it says that!) It is going on with the same old myth that we are clogging up all of the emergency rooms and draining healthcare dry. Never mind that there are over 1.7 million yearly cases of traumatic brain Injury from falls, car crashes and people just banging their head on something. Never mind that roughly 60 percent of the motorcyclists were wearing helmets when they died or that of the remaining 40 percent NHTSA estimated that on average only 500 would have survived. We’re talking an average 500 out of 5,000 here folks. This isn’t blowing my skirt up that helmets are the end all panacea to save motorcyclists lives.
The only thing so far that has kept this from being a full court press for a national helmet law was that the President made an announcement about immigration. That took a lot of focus off us for the time being.
Anywaay I think I might be ranting a bit so I’ll let ya go for now with just the reminder that the other side has millions and millions of dollars and millions and millions of gullible or just plain hateful people that want to tell you just what you can or can’t do. It’s time to get off yer (deleted) and stand up to this ilk. Today helmets, tomorrow, who knows, they might want you to stop drinking Big Gulps or eating popcorn at movies.
Yet there they are, telling us everything will be OK if we just wear a helmet. That report came out yesterday and as of today it has been picked up all over the country’s so called news organizations. Even Our local news channel (Deleted) put out a poll that asked if there should be a universal helmet law in AZ. The part that really pisses me off though is all of the hateful, horrible, mean spirited comments from people that wouldn’t (Explicative Deleted) know a (Deleted) clutch lever from a (deleted) brake pedal. These sanctimonious, self righteous (Deleted) (Deleted) are all too willing to take away your freedom as long as it doesn’t (deleted) affect them. These people (and I use the term loosely) would rather see motorcycles gone than to see you riding free.
Join ABATE and all of the MRO’s today. Sign up a friend TODAY! Can’t do too much about the big gulps and popcorn, but we will fight tooth and nail for your motorcycling freedom. FREEDOM! Jim
The History of Too Broke for Sturgis
Remember that first year up at the Sharp Creek Campsite, just out of Christopher Creek, when the bike games were held right out on the highway (260), cause there really wasn't much traffic back then? Everybody camped right there, just off the highway, past the cattleguard. Then the same place the following year (`93) but with the bike games back down a-ways on the dirt road held in between the rain showers. All the while, everybody helpin' and tryin' to keep the band's equipment dry. I think "Capt. Jack and Steppin' Back" was the band that 2nd
year.
Remember the "Taco Bite" event? Boy, was that one ever a crowd pleaser. The "Taco Bite" was actually frozen burritos that had been thawed out, hung on a string (like the weenie bite), and then dipped in catsup (Gee, what's that visual make ya think of)! It was an event for the men! The guys would ride up under the red dripping thingie and try to bite off as big a chunk as they could without falling off their bikes. I think that it was actually some of the ladies' idea for kinda getting back at the men for the weenie bite. It took men that were real secure in their masculinity to compete in that one!
That weekend (year 2) the kids found the little corral, down by the streambed (Sharp Creek), back farther in the woods while they were out exploring. That's where "Too Broke" moved to for year three, which was when they (the kids again) found ParaDice Meadow
(the old BLM Landfill) up the hill, still farther back, and an even better location. "Too Broke" moved there for year four (and then five, six, & even seven, I think). Then, with the change in ABATE leadership, the date was changed and a new location was found over at Watson Lake in Prescott, where we stayed for two or three years. In 2001, Too Broke For Sturgis (would've been the 10th Annual) was canceled at the last minute due to logistical entanglements with the City of Prescott. And now we are at Mormon Lake (for five years now).
So that little Chapter event started out with a few folks getting' together to roll meatballs, for a Friday Night Poker Run (initially put on by Phoenix ABATE). The idea was to get out of the valley and escape the heat during the last weekend of the "Sturgis" Rally. Then just spend the night, play some games, have a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, and just basically hang out in the cool
pines up on the Mogollon Rim for the rest of the weekend. Since then "Too Broke" has evolved and grown.To become one of Arizona's most anticipated annual motorcycle events. Now, what more could you ask for in a motorcycle event? Great riding, beautiful scenery, fantastic people, a poker run, bike games, people games, a 50/50, food, friends, libation, the great outdoors, and live music. Course Arizona's MRO's (ABATE and MMA) show up, but so do all kinds of other groups and organizations from the CMA to most all of Arizona's Motorcycle Clubs along with lots and lots of independent riders and families. Originally attended by 60+ motorfolk, "Too Broke" has evolved into a major Annual Event Weekend, which is now presented by ABATE of Arizona, and is attended by folks from all over the southwest. Whew, man we've come along ways.
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June Safety Article
equates to needed even more water than you think you need. When you are thirsty, it’s too late. You are already dehydrated! An old wilderness physician friend of mine always said, “The best place to carry your water is in your stomach!” So, drink up folks.
Jean Cooper State Safety Officer
Well, here we are in July. It’s summer and it’s HOT! Last week at our Phoenix –Shadow Mountain Chapter meeting our Safety Office Pam gave us great reminders about the summer heat and encouragement to hydrate before, during and after engaging in any activity outside, especially riding. The wind keeps us cool by evaporating the sweat off us. That
Another summer hazard is “Tar Snakes”. You know, when the cracked asphalt is repaired with that paint-on asphalt. That stuff melts in the summer heat and becomes pretty slick. It’s easy for the tires to just slide and you may even lose control of the bike. So, try not to turn or stop on them. They are everywhere!
Also, we’ll be joining a couple of thousand of our old and new friends up at Too Broke again this year. Please remember to have a great time and keep safety at least in the back of your mind. This year will be having an interactive Safety
Call for MAP Instructors
The Motorcycle Awareness Program (M.A.P.) is an educational program aimed at the target audience of high school students in driver’s education classes. There has been a small group of instructors who have volunteered to present the M.A.P. to students throughout the state. But, we need more instructors.
Remember, that ABATE stands for EDUCATE. Our purpose is to spread the word about safe motorcycling and promote a positive image of motorcyclists. What better way than to speak to the future drivers of our state. The students hopefully, will not only be better equipped car and truck drivers but will also 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 driver’s education classes last about an hour during the school day. There may be as many as 5 classes in one day.
2. Be willing to stand up in front of a group of about 30 high school students and speak: That sounds easier than you think. You need to be able to gently maintain control of the group.
3. Know the material being presented: There is an outline for all presenters to follow so there is uniformity in the material presented. 4.
Commit to teaching at least 2
classes per school year: We hope to have at least one volunteer instructor in each ABATE Chapter. That person will attend and instructor class (about 4 hours), attend a M.A.P. with an experienced instructor, teach a class with an experienced instructor in attendance. When the new instructor is comfortable and the experienced instructor assesses him/her to be ready the new instructor may begin teaching alone. The mentor program assures that everyone is teaching the same material and everyone has support.
5. Provide record of teaching to the M.A.P. Coordinator on a consistent basis.
This is your opportunity to get the word out to new drivers about the importance of sharing the road with motorcyclists. This is your opportunity to support the mission and vision of ABATE in your community. The next instructor class will be Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the ABATE State Office at the American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix. Call me 602-616-9855 or email me azjkc@aol.com for more information and to register to become a M.A.P. Instructor. Jean Cooper
ABATE State Safety Officer
ABATE M.A.P. Coordinator
Booth. I hope that each Chapter Safety Officer will volunteer some time at the booth between Friday morning and Saturday evening. We will have safety information (hand-outs) as well as an endless stream of safety videos to watch. We will be participating in the Poker Walk, too. Please stop by and check it out. We will be near Registration and sharing space with First Aid.
As you get ready to travel home, riding or caging, please think about all the fun you had partying. Perhaps you had a little too much to drink and too little sleep. Start your trip home with a good breakfast and at least one glass of water. You’d be surprised how much better you feel at least for the first hour of your trip. That drink or two of water will make you have to stop and “empty” giving you a chance to rest and fill up on water again.
PAGE 15 We will schedule another Accident Scene Management – Basic Course toward the end of the summer so think about adding it to you calendar in August. It will really be too hot to ride then. Just think you get to spend a day in air conditioning learning life sustaining skills. Remember, ABATE pays half of the $50 fee for current ABATE members. By now we have also held a MAP instructor meeting for experienced and new instructors (June 30th). If you are still interested in becoming an instructor or have questions, please contact me at azjkc@aol.com. Well, that’s all for now.
Remember, Rubber Side Down! And See ya at Too Broke! Jean Cooper
State Safety Officer
PAGE 16 12NR21 - MRF News Release Motorcycle-Only Roadside Checkpoint Letter Sent to Highway Bill Conference Leadership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06 June 2012
Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs
You did it! Thanks to the motorcyclists of America for contacting their Members of Congress to ask them to sign onto the the letter. In total, 31 Members backed the letter that instructed the highway bill conference committee to include language to prohibit any federal funding of mandatory motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints. Special thanks to Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner and his staff for originating the letter and to Congressman Tom Petri for his early and often dedication.
The Members of Congress who signed onto the letter are: Bob Filner-CA, Randy Hultgren-IL, Ron Paul-KY, Lee TerryNE, Sandy Adams-FL, Tim Walberg-MI, Tim Griffin-AR, Joe Wilson-SC, Joe Walsh-IL, Jeff Denham-CA, Corey Gardner-CO, Erik Paulsen-MN, Sean Duffy-WI, Walter Jones-NC, Bill Huizenga-MI, Candice Miller-MI, Mark
by Josh Placa
There are a few, rare, true meccas for motorcyclists destinations on the paved side of this planet. One worth the pilgrimage possesses almost supernatural beauty. If we ever questioned why we ride, the red rock wonderlands of Sedona offer an epiphany. The dazzling natural monument brings the passion and poetry of our leathery life into crystal clarity.
Arizona is an ancient, timeless place. It is where nature preserved some of its greatest works. The landscape seems unchanged since dinosaurs were the 1%ers of the Permian plains. I often think I’ve glimpsed one of the petrol beasties on occasion as I leaned through a curve or rode into a glaring sunset, only to see giant shadows bound into the wilderness. Riding through it feels like wandering around another epoch, a fanciful trip into an H. G. Wells novel.
This whimsical town two hours north of Phoenix is a perennial Arizona Bike Week featured ride. This is a biker’s paradise, a sacred place where road, climate and scenery converge to create an unparalleled Eden for man and chopper rider alike. Towering crimson petrified sand and limestone cliffs flank Sedona mesas. Unnoticed by most visitors, a couple of extinct volcanoes hide in the shadows of the older sedimentary rock.
Sedona is also an international New Age center, host to no fewer than five energy vortices where entry to other dimensions and altered states can be accessed, rock formations thought to emit spiritual energy and claimed by true believers to be portals to other dimensions, and when the stars and planets align, one-way passage to the mother ship.
Some 25 or 30 years ago, Sedona somehow became a colony of weirdoes. It has been ground zero for alternative faiths, cults, sexual healers, psychics, tarot card
News from the MRF
Critz-PA, Bobby Schilling-IL, Allen West-FL, Roscoe Bartlet-MD, Adam Kinzinger-IL, Joe Donnelly-IN, Mike Rogers-MI, Donald Manzullo-IL, Gary Peters-MI, John Line-MN, Aaron SchockIL, Dan Benisheck-MI, and Kathleen Hochul-NY. Should you see your Representative's name on this bipartisan list, be sure to thank them for their support.
Its unclear at this point if the language to prohibit mandatory motorcycle-only checkpoints will be included in the final legislation. There are a lot of devils in the details of the entire bill. The compromise process is in the early stages. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation will keep you updated on this issue. ===========================
12NR22 - MRF News Release - Bogus Motorcycle News Story - Take Action Now!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07 June 2012
Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Today, the left-leaning watchdog inves-
tigative website, Fairwarning.org, released a story to the media titled: "Despite Death Toll, Motorcycle Groups Strive to Muzzle U.S. Regulators". At first glance, I took offense at the title, then I thought. Yes, that's exactly what the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has always done and will always do.
The article used me as a source. I knew that this was going to be a negative story, so I did my best to temper the completely clueless (and I am being generous with that term) reporter and author Rick Schmitt.
The story is out and has already been picked up by several major newspapers and major online news sites like MSNBC. Its likely that your regional papers and reporters will reproduce at least some of the whole article. Here is what I would like you to do. When you come across the story on your local papers' website or any news website, leave some comments in the feedback section on the story. Be polite and be thought-provoking. Many people will read this story and not ever hear our side of the argument. Use this as an opportunity to point out the flaws in their argument. Use the MRF Fact or Fiction pieces to provide clear, concise points.
Biker Paradise: Cruising Sedona
readers, purveyors of aura glasses, magic crystals, assorted talisman, and overabundance of flimflam ever since. If you wish to swim in the psychic sperm of your inner dolphin, there is sure to be someone who will happily throw you in—for a substantial fee.
Yet, seeing the weather- and windsculpted rock can offer a different kind of spiritual experience. Viewing this place from anything other than a motorcycle belittles the spectacle and the connection felt when the earth rolls out naked before you, revealing curves and shapes before unexposed.
My custom Harley Softail gripped these smooth, stretched curves with aplomb, in large part thanks to, appropriately enough, a fresh set of Continental’s space age Milestone tires. The new Milestone was specifically developed for cruisers and heavyweight baggers. It uses a deep tread, construction that evenly distributes ground pressure, and is composed of a silicone compound formula designed for higher mileage with the same grip level as previous Continental cruiser tires. The new technology shows up on the road with a more confident ride.
The rocks seem to shift in color, appearing at different times red, orange or pink. Seasonal monsoons rumble in from July through September, marked by high winds, pelting rain, and hail, and sometimes led by a howling wall of dust and lightning. Legend has it that on some dark days it’s not a storm, but the Devil himself chasing your soul. If you’re caught out in the open when he rolls in, run for your life.
Sedona has attracted generations of Native Americans, artists, ranchers, mountain bikers, hikers, moviemakers, some aliens, New World Order advance guards, a few wayward bikers, and anyone in search of new faith and healing,
and the accompanying swindlers and fake healers who prey on them. Presently, some 3.3 million tourists per year descend upon the place. Some 11,000 people live here, not counting inter-dimensional creatures of various natures and intents, angels, devils, witches, a smattering of hell-raisers, and even a lost tribe of Bigfoots. At some point or another, all have been reported seen about town. But the real attraction to Sedona is simply being here, riding the smooth black ribbons that wrap around the blood-red stone.
While here, visit the ruins at Tuzigoot National Monument, about 30 minutes away in the town of Clarkdale. The ancient Sinagua Indian pueblo contains 110 rooms and was home to nearly 300 people at its peak. It was inhabited from approximately 1000 to 1400 AD, when the Sinagua mysteriously vanished. About 40 minutes from Sedona in Camp Verde is Montezuma’s Castle, a 50room, restored Sinagua pueblo that was built beneath a limestone overhang.
The spellbinding area offers some of the best motorcycling on this planet, or probably any other planet. It’s difficult to putt a block in this town without passing a crystal or taro card shop, palm reader, bead boutique and various and sundry shops selling western wear, Navajo and Hopi jewelry, T-shirts and assorted knickknacks. At the northern end of town sits a great cluster of stores hawking the predictable tourist detritus, plus some things not so expected, such as restaurants serving buffalo and rattlesnake, as well as shops, such as the Cowboy Corral, that can outfit a tinhorn in authentic 1880s garb and gear.
Jeep and Hummer tours, horseback riding, ATV, helicopter, balloon and vintage plane rides are also available. If your bike needs any service, look up ace wrench Mark Shoultz at Sedona Motorcycles and tell him we sent you.
MASTERLINK JULY 2012 Upon reading the story initially, I was outraged and my first notion was to give this reporter the one-finger salute, but that will only make motorcyclists look like the yokels that they want us to be.
The single biggest point to make with this story and all like it is this simple fact. In 1997, there were 2,116 fatalities for 3,826,000 motorcycles registered. Or 0.055% of the motorcyclists were killed. In 2010, there were 4,502 fatalities for 8,368,000 motorcycles registered. Or 0.053% of the motorcyclists were killed.
So we have more than doubled the motorcycle population. Fact. And we have actually reduced fatalities. Fact. Read the whole story here: http://www.fairwarning.org/2012/06/despi te-death-toll-motorcycle-groups-strive-tomuzzle-u-s-regulators/ If leaving some well thought out comments doesn’t make you feel better, I have Mr. Schmitts home phone number. In all seriousness, let's comment bomb this story like no other.
Jeff
State Route 89A runs through Sedona and snakes up Oak Creek Canyon. It is simply one of the most stunning roads in the world. Climbing north toward the college town of Flagstaff (about an hour’s ride and 3,000-foot rise in elevation to 7,500 feet), Oak Creek cut a twisted canyon for some 15 miles before the road pivots directly uphill at what is locally referred to simply as the “switchbacks.” Steep hairpin turns scale the jagged face of the Mogollon Rim, an escarpment that travels hundreds of miles across northern Arizona, an unexplained abrupt rise in solid rock.
The road clings to Oak Creek, passing Slide Rock State Park, a popular swimming spot noted for its smooth, waterslide-like flat red rocks; West Fork, one of the most beautiful hiking trails found anywhere, and still a few more spots to shop if you’re so inclined. There are many points along the way to pull over and hike in and around the canyon, or take a short walk down to the creek. It’s hard not to continuously crane your neck, trying to take in one impressive sight after another as you roll by immense petrified ocean reefs that stand sentinel over the fresh water stream, pines and juniper trees.
Once atop the switchbacks, the narrow road quickly flattens out. Views of Humphreys Peak soon appear. At 12,643 feet, it’s the highest point in the state. It also happens to be a hopefully extinct volcano, having last erupted a mere 900 years ago. There have been times, though, during some late fall rides when I wished the old volcano would spew out a few shots of nice, hot lava to warm my chilled soul. In the desert, temperatures can drop sharply in a few hours after sunset. Summers can cook you like the dry heat of a pizza oven, and chill you to the bone at night. For all its staggering beauty, this is an unforgiving place, but one that will change you forever.
MASTERLINK JULY 2012 Redstone Ready To Rally Tiny Redstone, Colorado, in the Crystal River Valley, is gearing up to host the Third Annual Redstone Rally—and turn it into a great little party at the same time. The rally is an all-volunteer affair, with all proceeds going to Project Sanctuary to help the military family charity further its mission of keeping families together during through the stress of the current troop deployment schedule and the effects it causes.
The rally is a refreshing change from the average bike event that takes place. It’s small, held in a beautiful part of the state, and is motivated by nothing more than fun and good will.
“We saw what Project Sanctuary was doing, and realized it’s great program,” explained organizer Mitch Alcala. “We wanted to do something to contribute to what they do, and this rally is it.”
Last year, the rally raised some $10,000 for Project Sanctuary.
The mellow mountain atmosphere surrounding Redstone is welcoming and helps riders shrug off the garbage of the big city and settle in for a great weekend of relaxing, riding and partying. And the party is good. With a poker run, impromptu bike rodeo, live entertainment and other good time activities, this is a good event to make time for. And it all happens in one of the prettiest parts of Colorado.
“Everyone’s welcome here,” Ocala said. “Clubs, independents, vets, nonriders…everyone. This is a no attitude, no bullshit event. It’s all about having fun and raising a little bit of money to help Project Sanctuary. This is a small, humble event, but we have a real good time.” For more information go to www.redstonerally.com or call 970-963-2691 ============================
News from the Net
Motorcycle Fatalities Unchanged Nationwide
A notable decrease in motorcyclist deaths that began in 2009 has not sustained itself, according to a new study released May 22, 2012, by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The report, based on analysis of preliminary data for the first nine months of 2011 from the 50 states and Washington, D.C., found that motorcyclist fatalities decreased in 23 states from their levels in 2010-- dropping 37 percent in Connecticut, the largest drop in the country. The report shows 26 states and Washington DC reported increases-- rising 26 percent in South Carolina and 16 percent in Texas. Fatalities in Louisiana were unchanged. The decline amounted to just a 1.7 percent from levels over the same period in 2010, a frustrating result, according to the report’s authors.
The Governors Highway Safety Association report comes just after Colorado Department of Transportation released figures showing a third consecutive year of declining motorcycle fatalities.
According to CDOT, 78 people were killed in motorcycle accidents last year— 74 operators and four passengers. That figure is down from 82 deaths in 2010, a 5% drop. The figure is down 20% from a record high of 98 fatalities suffered in 2008.
Nationwide, from 1996 to 2008, during a period in which ridership more than doubled, motorcycle fatalities rose nearly at the same pace. In 2009, however, there was a 16 percent drop in motorcycle deaths. The decline followed 11 straight years of steady increases.
“The big message is we still have a problem with motorcycle fatalities,” said
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3% of Roadway crashes involve motorcyclists but 17% of roadway fatalities were motorcyclists. Statistically, another motorcyclist is the first to be on the scene of a motorcycle crash. The purpose of Accident Scene Management Bystander Assistance Programs is to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through First Response Education.
100 series: Bystander Assistance Program Ͳ “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” This course is designed for the average motorcyclist. No prior training is necessary. “BAP” classes have made an impact on over 10,000 motorcyclists! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn the specifics of motorcycle trauma care. Rescuer Safety, Assessment & Treatment, Mechanisms of Injury, Good Samaritan Laws are all covered in this seven hour course. There are no other classes like it! For more information or to sign up for a class, call Jean @ 602Ͳ616Ͳ9855. CPR & First Aid Course This class is for those who need or want CPR & First Aid (Heartsaver) Certification according to American Heart Association guidelines. Chest Compressions, Rescue Breathing, Recovery Position, Choking Interventions and hands on testing are all part of this six hour course. For more information or to sign up for a class call Jean @ (602)616Ͳ9855. Jean Cooper, RN, MSN has been riding motorcycles for over 40 years and has been a nurse for almost as long. She has also been an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor for about 30 years and a Certified Accident Scene Management Instructor for the past three years. She has passion for motorcycling safety. Let her share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you!
James Hedlund of Highway Safety North, a consulting firm that prepared the report for the Governor’s association. “I had hoped that the decrease in motorcycle fatalities two years ago was the beginning of a turnaround and the decline would continue, but it hasn’t.” In 2010, fatalities decreased in the first half of the year, giving researchers hope that a sustained reversal was in effect, but increased in the second half. Over all, the death toll increased slightly in 2010 when compared with fatalities in 2009.
While solid reasons for the apparent plateau are elusive, but one reason put forth by the report is that high gas prices are driving more people to ride motorcycles, thus there are more bikes on the road.
However, the group also sought to use the data to make the case for mandatory helmet laws, even as some states have been repealing those laws. Currently there is legislation in five more states to repeal mandatory helmet laws. Currently, 19 states and Washington DC require riders to wear helmets. In 1975, all but three states had universal helmet laws. Peter Horst, a spokesman for the American Motorcyclist Association, said the AMA is encouraged by projections that motorcycle fatalities in 2011 will not be greater than 2010. He noted that fatalities dropped 16 percent in 2009.
"We do not agree with one of the report's recommendations that mandatory helmet laws are a solution," Horst said. "The AMA strongly encourages helmet use, but helmets do nothing to prevent motorcycle crashes. Sadly, when helmet mandates are enforced, scarce resource dollars are often directed away from effective crash-prevention programs, such as rider training and motorist awareness."
Colorado is in the fourth year of a motorcycle awareness and education program, “Live To Ride,” which is thought to be having a positive impact on the fatality rate. “The whole idea behind the “Live To Ride” program is to help make motorcyclists safer on Colorado roads, and being a better rider is part of that,” said Heather Halpape, Public Relations Manager for Safety Programs at CDOT. “It’s hard to say if we’ve had an impact with “Live To Ride,” but motorcycle deaths have been down, as have overall traffic fatalities. We put a lot of work into this program, so we certainly hope it’s making an impact.”
The Governor’s Association report noted that 29 percent of fatally injured riders in 2010 had a blood-alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit, and 35 percent of motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes were speeding. The news of the motorcycle statistics
PAGE 17 comes as overall motor vehicle fatalities dropped to their lowest level since 1949 nationwide, according to the same report. ============================ Sons Of Absurdity
Make-believe bikers have been invited to mix it up with the real McCoy by their creator and at least one guy who rides. The short story: the star of "Sons of Anarchy," Charlie Hunnam, was invited to get his face pummeled by a real-life member of a motorcycle club who has a serious beef with the creator of "Sons of Anarchy," Kurt Sutter According to gossip gurus TMZ, Sutter Tweeted some pretty incendiary comments about the stars of “The Devils Ride,” a new Discovery Channel reality TV show featuring the Laffing Devils motorcycle club in San Diego.
Sutter's tweet reportedly read, "Watched Devils Ride. Probably get in trouble for saying this, but I'm pretty sure my SOA actors could kick the shit out of this 'real' MC." That’s all it took. The Devils weren't happy about the statement.
A Devils member named Sandman said, "I am concerned that Kurt's creative mind is stuck in make-believe land with his recent comment on twitter." He didn’t stop there, either.
"Here's a reality check for ya Kurt,” Sandman reportedly said. “I am sending a personal invitation to your pretty-faced Kurt Cobain look-alike star Jax to come down to San Diego and prove your point. And tell him to wear those shiny white kicks too. I hope he's a size 11, I could use some new shoes." Yep, Sandman challenged Charlie Hunnam to an ass whippin’—err, fight.
Sandman even mentioned Sutter's wife -actress Katey Sagal -- saying, "I am a big 'Married with Children' fan, can you have Peg send me an autographed picture? I would appreciate it.” This isn’t the first time the SOA boys have stepped in a pile of reality thinking they were real 1%ers.
Actor Mark Boone Junior, who plays “Bobby,” was pulled over for a routine traffic stop in Glendale, CA -- but allegedly got physical with the officer. He was cleared of the charges when the L.A. County District Attorney declined to prosecute after an investigation determined there was insufficient evidence to prove he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Sutter created a stir in LaLa Land during the Emmy nominations last year, claim-
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WEIRD NEWS: MAN SUES BMW FOR GIVING HIM A HARD TIME While an extended state of arousal after a motorcycle ride might sound like typical rhetoric of the two wheel crowd, one man is now suing BMW Motorrad USA and the maker of an aftermarket seat after a motorcycle ride left him with an erection that wouldn't go away.
The California man is claiming that a BMW motorcycle and a dealer installed custom seat are responsible for causing priapism -- which thanks to TV advertisements for erectile dysfunction we now know is an erection lasting four hours or longer.
According to an excerpt from the complaint; "Plaintiff was riding his 1993 BMW motorcycle equipped with a Corbin-Pacific seat. The ride lasted approximately two hours each way to plaintiff's destination, after which plaintiff developed a severe case of priapism. Plaintiff alleges that this condition was caused by the ridge-like seat on his motorcycle, negligently designed, manufactured and/or installed by defendants.”
The suit filed in the Superior Court of San Francisco County seeks damages for lost wages, personal injury, medical expenses, product liability, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
HELMET LAW VIOLATORS WILL BE SHOT A remote village in Zamboanga City in the Philippines, which is trying to promote eco-tourism, has banned motorcy-
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cle riders from wearing a full-face helmet and warned that violators will be shot.
A huge tarpaulin sign now hangs on the entrance of Lumayang, and the new village law has attracted strong criticism from various sectors because of its extreme warning. Frederick Atilano, the village chieftain, insists the new law will make their 1,600 residents safe from hired killers, who usually ride tandem on motorcycles and wear full face helmets to conceal their identity.
ond offense; P5,000 for the third offense, and P10,000 and confiscation of the driver’s license for the fourth and succeeding offenses. QUOTABLE QUOTE: "Education's
“This is for the safety of our people against killers. We are banning the use of full face helmets in Lumayang because we wanted to protect the safety of everyone. Motorcycle riders who insist on entering Lumayang with their full face helmet will be shot,” he told the Mindanao Examiner, adding that they also put up a checkpoint in the village to ensure the implementation of his order. Lawyer Aminola Abaton, the regional director of the Land Transportation Office for Western Mindanao, said Chief Atilano’s order to ban the use of helmets violates the Republic Act No. 10054, also known as the “Motorcycle Helmet Act” law which was signed in March 2010 and is centered on the very safety of the motorcycle riders and the law must at all times be complied with. Abaton said according to the helmet law, any person caught not wearing the standard protective motorcycle helmet will be punished with a fine of P1,500 for the first offense; P3,000 for the sec-
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Aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. - (800) 235-2424 24-Hr. Legal Criminal Defense
National Legislative Hot Line - (800) 300-NCOM 24-Hr. Motorcycle Legislative Alerts
National Coalition of Motorcyclists NCOM- (800) 525-5355 Fighting for Bikers Rights
Confederation of Clubs. - (800) 531-2424 Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination
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ing, “F*cking old, out of touch prudes who screwed my show out of a nomination. Now I don't have to pretend I give a shit about the profiteering douchebag academy….” Ahh, the Sons Of Absurdity, what would we do without them? ============================
Researchers from Michigan State University discovered an unexpected, life-saving benefit when Florida and five other states jettisoned their helmet laws. “Our central estimates show that organ donations due to motor vehicle accidents increase by 10 percent when states repeal helmet laws.” Good news for folks in need of a heart or liver or kidney or other coveted organ. Bareheaded bikers have become so disproportionately generous with their innards that the medical community has dubbed their machines “donorcycles.”
Other news for bareheaded bikers has not been so rosy. The Centers for Disease Control reports that while motorcycles account for about 3 percent of the registered vehicles, they now account for 14 percent of the traffic fatalities. While overall traffic fatalities have fallen to the lowest rate since 1949, biker deaths are going the other direction (up four percent in Florida.) =============================
STATES EYE NEW MOTORIST TAXES-Miles you drive could cost you. By Larry Copeland and Paul Overberg USA TODAY
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States are looking for new ways of taxing motorists as they seek to pay for highway and bridge repair and improvements without relying on the per-gallon gasoline tax widely viewed as all but obsolete.
Among the leading ideas: Taxing drivers for how many miles they travel rather than how much gasoline they buy. Minnesota and Oregon already are testing technology to keep track of mileage. Other states, including Washington and Nevada, are preparing simi-
lar projects.
The efforts are being prompted by the fact that gasoline taxes no longer provide enough money to pay for roads and bridges — especially when Congress and many state legislatures are reluctant to increase taxes imposed on each gallon. The federal tax of 18.4 cents a gallon hasn’t been raised in nearly two decades. More than half the states have not raised their gas tax this millennium. Fuel-efficiency also is behind the efforts. Electric- powered vehicles are growing in numbers.
In 2009, President Obama set the nation’s most aggressive fuel-efficiency standards for new vehicles, ordering a 40% increase by 2016. ??“As the (national vehicle) fleet becomes more fuel efficient … we’re going to lose a lot of revenue from the gas tax. If it’s not replaced, we’re going to see our transportation infrastructure deteriorate,” says Joshua Schank, president of the nonpartisan Eno Center for Transportation in Washington, D.C. He expects to see a state vehicle miles-traveled (VMT) tax within the next five to10 years.
“We’re seeing a lot of interest in VMT as one of the potential solutions to transportation funding gaps that states are dealing with,” says Jaime Rall, senior policy specialist at the National Conference of State Legislatures. The greatest obstacle to a miles-traveled tax has been privacy concerns. When Oregon ran a pilot program six years ago, motorists’ major objection was to invehicle boxes used to track miles driven, says James Whitty of the Oregon Department of Transportation.??“They didn’t like the government boxes,” he says. A federal miles-traveled tax is unlikely, Schank says. “So far, the federal government has been terrified of even talking about this,” he says. “The federal government needs to take a leadership role in helping states do this.”
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ILWAUKEE (June 6, 2012) The H-D1 Bike Builder tool on HarleyDavidson.com has been expanded to include all current Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models and has new added features. H-D1 Bike Builder lets visitors virtually customize their dream HarleyDavidson motorcycle with select HarleyDavidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Builders can gauge the visual impact of each accessory on the screen in an eightframe, 360-degree view that’s in a large screen format.
Navigation on the H-D1 Bike Builder is organized into four categories: Fit, Function, Style and Performance. Accessories can be added and deleted from the bike, with the screen image changing accordingly. The MSRP of each item added to the base motorcycle is calculated on a summary chart screen with an updated “as built” total.
H-D1 Bike Builder also offers social sharing of a saved virtual customization on Facebook and Twitter, a printable view of your dream bike, and also downloadable custom wallpaper. Visitors can also use H-D1Bike Builder to locate an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, schedule a test ride, estimate payments, and download a credit application. The site also offers educational videos on Fit, Function, Style and Performance aspects of customizing.
H-D1 Bike Builder is constantly updated as Harley-Davidson introduces new models and accessories.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.
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Erik Buel Racing in Search of New Dealers It's been three years since HarleyDavidson pulled the plug on the Buell motorcycle brand, and since then the marque's namesake founder has been anything but quiet.
It seemed that as the last Lightning XB12Scg was rolling off the East Troy, Wis., assembly line, Erik Buell was already running full gallop into his next adventure. In rapid succession, Erik Buell Racing was formed in fall 2009. Its first bike, the 1190rr, was announced the following March, and a street version of the race machine, the 1190rs, debuted in February 2011 at Dealer Expo.
Erik Buell Racing (EBR) now is a fullyfledged, U.S.-based, premium performance sportbike manufacturer in search of a dealer network.
EBR runs a factory racing program in AMA Pro Racing Superbike with riders Danny Eslick and Geoff May, sponsored by Amsoil and India's Hero MotoCorp. EBR also has an engineering consulting and distribution arms. For 2012, the OEM has the 1190rs, but there are several new designs planned for 2013. The company lists the RX, the SX and the AX as future models. How many in all are planned? As Buell explains it, "A lot in
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You can read the exclusive interview with Erik on the Dealernews web site.
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Is Harley-Davidson a “Domestic” Vehicle? The Federal Government, in its infinite wisdom, has determined an automobile must have a minimum of seventy-five percent American made parts (which include Canadian but no mention of Mexican) to qualify as a "domestic" vehicle. With this information in hand I proceeded to determine a proper replacement for each of my current modes of transport.
My F-250 (assembled in KC) came in at a comfortable 90% made in USA. Next up, the Explorer rated 85%, still not so bad. Would you believe the Taurus (Assembled in Chicago) is only 70% American made? Not even a domestic automobile by US government standards.
Well, the Toyota Corolla and Avalon, and the Honda Ridgeline and Pilot all come in at 75%. The Toyota Camry hits 80%, and the Toyota Sienna goes 85%. The Mazda Tribute is tempting with a 90% number but I think I have the answer, and can still stay with my favorite brand. Ford Econoline vans come in at a whopping 95% American Made! What about my Harley?
Well, the forks are from Japan....made by the Showa company, I know this.??Most of the lights are from China??The chrome pieces are from Asia....no EPA regs to deal with.
The engines are American made and they are assembled in America.??What do you think is 75% of Harleys made in America? ============================
STURGIS FACES FINANCIAL DEFICITS?-City Of Sturgis Facing Risk Of Deficit Because Of Motorcycle Rally. Increased costs to host the rally and decreased revenue is challenging the City Of Sturgis budget. So, actions have been taken to supplement income: an increase of vendor fees by 8 percent, leasing of various city properties during the rally such as city parks and reducing the 2012 formally voted operating budget by nearly $220,000. The City Manager Daniel Ainslie states that the citizens of Sturgis likely do not benefit or actually loose money from the rally. The 2011 rally income including sales tax, brought in $391,000 to the city, however the profits do not include the time spent by city staff, such as the finance office, attorney and human resources.
Without the rally. According to the comprehensive plan, the city should work out a strategy to ensure that the city profits at least $1,000,000 from the rally. The city also plans building a new venue to attract a new younger audience interested in the rally for the next 10 to 15 years. ============================
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LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST ROCKING WITH CYCLE SOURCE--We are putting together plans for another great Las Vegas BikeFest. Plan on having a better time than ever before. If you haven't been to Las Vegas BikeFest, this is the year. Sitting around at home isn't good for the economy, the motorcycle industry or your psyche. You need to get out and ride! CYCLE SOURCE Magazine to sponsor the Artistry in Iron Competition along with Bikernet. Also the Bikernet/Cycle Source Subscription Sweeps bike will be awarded during the event at the Cashman center. No, you don’t need to be there to enter, but folks will be able to enter at the event.
If you haven't already done so, start by checking out the brand new website www.LasVegasBikeFest.com.
=============================S &S PERFORMANCE PARTNER FOR WMDRA STURGIS NATIONALS--The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is proud to welcome S&S Cycle, Inc. as a Performance Partner for the 2012 Sturgis Nationals. "S&S has been in the v-twin high performance parts business for over 50 years, and we just couldn't ask for a more perfect partner," says WMDRA President Sandra Alberti.
Burning rubber and breaking record speeds on the dragstrip require torque and horsepower. Style and chrome don't set records, but add high performance parts and you've got a winner. Whether you race in a street class or in the pros, S&S Cycle gives you more power. "The WMDRA's passion for speed and S&S's proven performance is a winning combination," according to S&S Race Department Manager, Steve Rominski.
Please join the WMDRA and S&S Cycle at the 2012 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals on August 7 and 8 at Sturgis Dragway for the high-speed action of motorcycle drag racing. The drag racing tradition at the Rally continues with bracket, index and pro classes featuring 200+ mph Top Fuel Nitro Harleys and 6-second Funnybikes!
============================= DEMAND FOR NEW HARLEYS GROWS--report—by Holly Wagner
Prices for new Harley-Davidson motorcycles are improving, partly as a result of lower inventories and higher demand, according to an analyst’s report. Demand in the second quarter of this year is up 4 percent to 5 percent on the heels of a 25 percent demand increase in first quarter, brought on by early spring weather, according to Baird Equity Research analyst Craig Kennison. The Baird report is based on a survey of 40 Harley dealers nationwide. Surveyed dealers reported that as demand increases, discounts are becoming more scarce. “For the first time since 2008, more dealers tell us that bikes are selling at/above MSRP than below MSRP,” Kennison wrote. “Dealers understand that Harley has little capacity to increase production further in 2012, so these dealers are making the most of what they have. “Used bike prices are stronger, too,” he stated. Tight supply and high demand for new models has helped drive up prices
for pre-owned vehicles, Kennison wrote. “Big picture, we believe efforts to revitalize used bike prices have stimulated demand for new bikes - a sustainable trend. Dealers reported an 8 percent to 10 percent increase in used bike retail.” Harley-Davidson Financial Services is holding to tighter consumer lending standards than during boom years, but is sending some rejected credit applications through a second time “for consumers willing to downsize or modify the terms of the loan to meet HDFS standards,” according to the report.
U.S. dealer inventory is at its lowest levels in a decade, with an average of 54 new bikes per dealership, against 124 per dealer in 2006.
The Motor Co.’s growth opportunities are what analysts believe to be underserved U.S. markets (women and minorities) and overseas. “We believe Harley-Davidson must attract more women, minorities and youth riders without alienating its base. Women represent just 12 percent of buyers today but have expanded in number by 14 percent since Harley-Davidson launched a [women’s] rider training program in 2000. Harley-Davidson has a similar opportunity to penetrate the African-American and HispanicAmerican markets,” Kennison wrote. The men’s rider market posted a 9 percent growth rate by comparison, he noted. Kennison noted that foreign sales accounted for just 19 percent of sales in 2004, but reached 36 percent last year. Overseas, “dealers sell less than 100 bikes [per] year in Europe versus over 300 in the U.S., suggesting opportunity,” he wrote. “Harley-Davidson recently opened dealerships in China and India, and is expanding in Brazil, but currently relies on Japan, Canada and Europe for most international volume.” Published courtesy of Dealernews: www.dealernews.com
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ZANESVILLE, OHIO-- Gun instructor shoots self in class-- A seasoned firearms instructor shot himself in the right leg during a firearm course.
Michael D. Craig, 59, owner and instructor at Ohio Shooting Sports, on Sunday was showing students how to take a defensive stand and shoot close to a target. Craig told Deputy Darrin Bohn he had taken the Glock Model 35 out of his holster, fired two shots, holstered it, pulled it out of the holster and fired two more shots. When Craig went to reholster the gun for the third time, he pulled the trigger and shot himself in the right calf. ( Zanesville, Ohio) Times Recorder
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2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO Leaving Arizona Sale!!!!
’01 Chevy Suburban 2500. This is the heavy truck that has pulled the ABATE trailer to TBFS the last 3 years. Heated leather seats and every other possible feature. New tires, This truck can pull your travel trailer or boat and still seat 8 people. 128K miles, Seats fold down leaving an 8’ cargo bay $6000. ’08 KLR 650 Dual sport 18K miles $3500. ’07 Screaming Eagle Ultra, Salvage title, 10K miles, Frame straightened and all painted parts bought and painted. $12000. Trade all three vehicles for a newer low miles Gold Wing!!!! 2 couches with matching recliner, brown. $600 Lighter weight recliner, green. $75 Complete Wii system with lots of games. Also Wii fit with balance board. $250 Free delivery and set up in Arizona. Call Ron 520-203-2323 For pictures email koolron@hotmail.com
2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob 11,000 miles, $22,000 invested, selling for $16,000. Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950
2003 Harley- 100th Anniversary FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport
Has added – 100th Anniversary Gold Key Package Stored- Like New -Driven less than 200 miles Black Textured Paint - This Model Highly Rated – Built for speed. Judy Rovno 928-234-2969 2002 V8 Trike
Chevy 350c.i. engine. Automatic Transmission. Harley Davidson Fatboy Front End. Very comfortable ride -- Adjustable Air Shocks. AM/FM, Tape, CD Player. Great sound 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
One-Piece DayTripper motorcycle seat
New - never used - In box Retails for $359 model 76189 fits Honda VT 750 Spirit 2001-2006 & VT 750DC 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
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2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide- 6,240 miles-lowering kit-travel packageAM/FM/WB/CD- 6 speed-Dark Blue Pearl-Corbin Solo and Stock Seat- asking $17,000. e-mail serious inquiries to: momac99@yahoo.com.
RIDE FREE 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.
2-1/2" Santee® 50 caliber pipes
exhaust for Harley 1986-2006 softail 84-06
Loud Loud pipes.. deep throaty base lets everyone know your there. Lightly used and in excellent condition. Retail on this set is 479.00 dollars. Pipes are stacked low and feature full-radius heat shields embossed with Santee's® distinctive logo. These pipe sets 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 included. 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
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 upgrades including a removable windvest, upgraded mirrors, rear tiedown chrome rack, aftermarket Kuryakyn ISO grips with chrome accents and Throttle Boss, plus a Kontour custom seat. Passenger seat and foot pegs included. Great first bike! This is a wonderful 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 520-490-4548 or send email to bbthestilter@gmail.com
For Sale 2 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
AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo 2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289 Motorcycle Hearse
COPD diagnosis forces SALE! $50,000.00 www.eagleswingscarriages.com visit this website to view complete set of equipment. Equipment included: 1999 Harley Davidson Road King Trike (6045 miles) modified with reverse gear & fifth wheel hitch, detachable 18th Century styled Hearse Carriage, full size casket with full cover flag, cherry wood Urn Ark with panoramic glass & folding stand, Encased Memorial Flag, 2007 22ft. flatbed transportation trailer with winds/bug shield, Honor Flags, pre-printed magnetic Carriage name plates & misc office supplies.
Call Bill or Phyllis 623-386-8281
FOR SALE 2006 H-D HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC
18,282 MILES, NEW REAR TIRE, KURYAKYN HAND GRIPS, ENGINE GUARD, 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-PAID SERVICE @ SIERRA VISTA H-D, TWO YEARS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY. $15,000.00 CALL BOB 520-663-3818
2000 H-D Sportster 4 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
For Sale - Cave Creek. $85, 000
.97 acre lot with older mobile 2/1 in great condition with 2 car detached garage & storage. Lot located in Saguaro West. Great lot for a new home/land package, on improved lot. Great Mountain views. Great location. Great Deal. Contact: Rhoda the Realtor Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty #602-370-45130 rhoda.coghlan@russlyon.com
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