The Masterlink - July 2013

July 2013

A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation

VOLUME XXII, ISSUE III

emissions testing

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ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020

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no more

Well, I'm back and not a lot to talk about except let's see for all those who haven't heard starting on the 21 of June 2013 no more emission testing in Maricopa County for motorcycles and other vehicles using motorcycle plates.

There are still outstanding issues in Arizona that we will continue to deal with and they are the Anti-profiling bill, we will accomplish this without throwing any group under the bus.

We still have lane advancement and toll roads that could use our attention.

With Too Broke for Sturgis quickly approaching everyone remember, if you get pull over by law enforcement video

the encounter if you can.

I hope everyone makes it to Too Broke without incident and has a great weekend, and remember keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down.

Victor Grady Coordinator Phoenix/Shadow Mtn. Chapter ABATE of Az. Designated Lobbyist ABATE of Arizona

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State Officer Meeting Minutes

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

June 2, 2013

OFFICERS: President - Tim O’Reilly, Vice President Paul Pendergast - absent, Secretary - Casey Yates, Treasurer - Matt Brown, PAC – Jim Page, Run Coordinator - Darin Yates, Membership - Tina Benoit, Merchandising – OPEN, Safety Officer - Jean Cooper, Designated Lobbyist – Vic Grady – absent, Authorized Lobbyist – Kat Grover - absent, Sergeant at Arms - Joe Ferrucci, Communications – Charity Stuart -

Guests: None

Call to order: 10:05 AM Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by: Joe Ferrucci

Secretary minutes from April 7, 2013: No meeting held in May 2013 due to no quorum.

Motion to waive reading of Minutes: ___ Joe _ 2nd:__Darin All in favor:

Officer reports:

yes

Treasurer report - Matt Brown Motion to accept treasurer report: Second: Darin All in favor Yes

Hello to all my Brothers and Sisters,

Well, here it is July already, and for those of us that live in the lower half of the state, I don’t have to remind you how hot it is every day. If you have to work outside it’s like working inside a pizza oven!

Would you like to wake up to clean air, overnight temperatures in the low 70’s, daytime highs in the 80’s? Better yet, let’s invite all your friends and relatives (the ones you want to party with) for a 4 day, non-stop Old Fashion Biker Event! Our party is on private property. The event is limited to participants 18 years and older, (proof of age is required with or without parent or guardian). The event includes; Tent camping in the tall pines, RV and trailer camping adjacent to tent campers.

Bikes are allowed in tent area but no 4 wheelers in tent camping area.

Entertainment includes but not limited to; Poker Walk, People Games, Tattoo Contests (separate men and woman contests). Ms. Too Broke for Sturgis Contest (must be female and Arizona resident). Oh, we have top notch live music entertainment on Friday and Saturday night provided by PHAT BASTARD!!! These guys know how to keep you and the house rock’n for 4 hours both nights.

On Friday there is a spaghetti dinner for only $8.50 per person. On Saturday there is a Steak dinner which includes: Steak, baked potato, corn on the cob, beans, salad and garlic bread for only $12.50 per person. In addition to the planned food menu we have numerous food venders for your enjoyment throughout the day and into the evening, in case you get the munchies’.

Some venders have soft drinks and water for sale also. Adult beverages can be brought into the event or purchased at the country store. If you have a specific beverage I would suggest bringing it with you.

On Saturday we have planned events consisting of; Free Poker Run, yes I said FREE with prizes. Free Bike Show with prizes. Free Bike Games with prizes. And the always most popular, WET T-Shirt contest!!! A Cash Prize will be awarded to the winner! I know how much the ladies enjoy money (well, who doesn’t). Does this sound like something you would be interested in? So how much would you be willing to pay to attend a party like this for 4 days???

You and your friends are encouraged to attend ABATE of Arizona’s 22nd Annual “Old Fashioned Biker Bash” , the largest and longest running Biker event in Arizona. “How much is this going to cost me?” you might ask. Well, for a measly $35.00 per person you can enjoy the entire week-end of July 25-28, 2013. ABATE Members get $5.00 off per person for weekend passes. Event pins available for the first 2000 participants. If you can’t make the weekend, a one day Saturday pass is available for only $25.00 per person.

BYOB, there will be No Cash Bar in the arena. Package liquor, groceries and ice is available at the Lodge Bar and Store.

Additionally Mormon Lake Lodge offers a full restaurant, coin operated showers, RV spaces with hookups, and horseback riding.

NO 4 WHEELERS IN TENT AREA – NO ATTITUDES – NO REFUNDS – NO OPEN CARRY OF WEAPONS Location of this historic event is; Mormon Lake Lodge, Mormon Lake, Arizona. For more information go to www.toobrokeforsturgis.com

As previously mentioned this is ABATE of Arizona’s. 22nd Annual Old Fashion Biker Party. We at ABATE of Az. strive to make our guests and our event the best and largest in the Southwestern portion of the United States. We are looking forward to seeing our old friends and meeting our new friends at this year’s party. Ride up, drive up, pull your camper up and enjoy the weekend with your Brothers and Sisters, family and friends. See you at Too Broke for Sturgis 2013.

Until next month;

Remember Democracy begins with you, and Democracy only works when you get involved.

Drive now text later, you can’t do both, NOTHING is that important!

Tim O’Reilly ABATE of Arizona State President

Jean

Pac Report – Jim Page *Sent to officers email * Motorcycle Emissions Testing after June 21, 2013 will no longer be law in Maricopa County. Federal EPA wait time ends June 21, 2013. No further testing of motorcycles will be required.

Thanks to everyone who worked on this legislation, Past and current Lobbyists, Officers and Members.

Phoenix Motorcycles From the ADEQ website: In 2008, the Arizona Legislature passed House Bill 2280 authorizing the exemption of motorcycles from emissions testing requirements in the Phoenix area. The exemption required the approval of the U.S. EPA by July 2014 (as authorized by House Bill 2033 in April 2010 and extended by House Bill 2073 in 2012).) A request for approval of the exemption was submitted to the U.S. EPA on November 10, 2009. An addendum was submitted on January 12, 2011. Copies of the submittals are available upon request by calling the SIP Unit at (602) 771-2373. The U.S. EPA's approval becomes effective on June 21, 2013 (78 FR 30209; May 22, 2013). After June 21, 2013, motorcycles in the metro Phoenix area will no longer be required to be tested.

Your Action is Needed: --- On Thu, 5/30/13, Motorcycle Riders Foundation <mrf-news@mrf.org> wrote: Privacy Problems & Congressional Motorcycle

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Caucus The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that Representatives Michael Capuano (D-MA) and James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) are working together to protect your right to privacy while operating a motor vehicle. Increasingly, today's vehicles come equipped with an "event data recorder" or "black box". The purpose of this equipment is to record what happens in the moments prior to a crash. Currently, there is no federal law that clarifies the rights of the vehicle owner to maintain ownership of the recorded data. The two members of congress have developed legislation that would keep the data recorded in the hands of the owner unless they give permission to access the data. The bill also requires dealers to "prominently disclose if the automobile or motorcycle is equipped with a black box and its capacities".

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a formal warning that they intend to require all automobiles manufactured after September 1, 2014 be equipped with the black box. The MRF fully supports this legislation. Please contact your member of congress and ask them to cosponsor the Sensenbrenner / Capuano Black Box Privacy Protection Act.

You can reach the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Congressional Motorcycle Caucus The House of Representatives has reformed the U.S. House Motorcycle Caucus. The returning co-chair, Dr. Michael Burgess (TX), is joined by new co-chair Tim Griffin (AR). Rep. Griffin is in his second term with the House and is an avid and excitable rider who recently addressed the Bikers Inside the Beltway attendees. The purpose of the caucus is not political, but rather a forum for motorcycle minded members of congress to develop legislation and serve as a sounding board for all things motorcycle related in the congress.

Currently the newly formed caucus has thirteen members: * Braley (IA, * Griffin (AR), * Burgess (TX), * Butterfield (NC), * Conway (TX), * Denham (CA), * Duncan (TN), * Forbes (VA), * Jones (NC), * Walberg (MI), * Walz (MN) Call your member of congress and ask them to join this important group, as it is open to the entire House of Representatives.

Senators: * Sen. John McCain [R] http://www.mccain.senate.gov @SenJohnMcCain, * Sen. Jeff Flake [R] http://www.flake.senate.gov @jeffflake

Representatives By congressional district: * 1st — Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick [D], http://kirkpatrick.house.gov @RepKirkpatrick, * 2nd — Rep. Ron Barber [D] http://barber.house.gov, @RepRonBarber, * 3rd — Rep. Raúl Grijalva [D] http://grijalva.house.gov @repraulgrijalva, * 4th — Rep. Paul Gosar [R] http://gosar.house.gov @RepGosar, * 5th — Rep. Matt Salmon [R] http://salmon.house.gov @RepMattSalmon, * 6th — Rep. David Schweikert [R] http://schweikert.house.gov @RepDavid, * 7th — Rep. Ed Pastor [D] http://www.house.gov/pastor, * 8th — Rep. Trent Franks [R] http://www.house.gov/franks @RepTrentFranks, * 9th — Rep. Kyrsten Sinema [D] http://sinema.house.gov @RepSinema

Safety report - Jean Cooper *MAP program *MAP Instructor course will be scheduled at a later date. *Jim Silk (EV) Chapter has trained instructors from all around the state.

Designated Lobbyist report – Vic Grady – Absent No report Authorized Lobbyist Kat Grover -Absent No Report Communications report - Charity Stuart

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State Officer Meeting Minutes (continued)

*Further investigation is needed to arrange for SKYPE at the State Office.

Run Coordinator report - Darin Yates *RTTH – Yavapai Chapter had the Run to the Hills Rally in Jerome June 1st. Thank you officers and members who attended it was great to see other chapters show their support!

It was a great night! *Run/Event Coordinators and Chapter Coordinators need to submit their events as early as possible. We need to advertise runs/events ASAP. Early advertising would help attendance. *Yavapai chapter put together an event sponsor booklet for the RTTH event. Discussion was that was an excellent idea, and would benefit the Too Broke for Sturgis event.

TBFS Report *Volunteers are still needed for the event.

Chapter Coordinators please ensure your time slots are staffed.

by Rod Taylor - ABATE Legal Services

LEST WE FORGET - D-DAY JUNE 6,1944

PLACES TO RIDE BEFORE YOU DIE: OMAHA BEACH -DOG GREEN SECTOR

On my way over to ride the Pyrenees Mountains, I stopped and paid my respects to those that died at Omaha Beach in Normandy. If you ever get the chance to go, take it. You will never forget what was done there. On June 6th, 1944, among the many units, Company A of the 116th Regiment was to hit the beach at Dog Green Sector in a Higgins boat-not a good place to be. All 200 of them were from Bedford Virginia (a wonderful place to ride to if you are riding the Shenandoah Valley). They have a monument on the town square to the 176 of Company A that died when the ramp of their landing craft dropped and exposed all of them to German MG 42 machine guns. At 1500 rounds per minute, the boys from Bedford didn't have a chance. The MG 42 sounds like a chainsaw when it is fired probably the most dreaded sound at Omaha Beach. So distinctively terrifying was this machine gun that the Army developed training films to help our troops deal with the psychological trauma of facing this weapon.

It made a sound like ripping cloth. Our boys called it crudely Hilter’s zipper. It bothers me that, I am pretty sure our soldiers knew what they were in for when the ramp on that Higgins boat dropped. The thought of dying for my county is ok with me, but dying before I even had a chance to shoot back is not. I gathered some sand from Dog Green sector; I couldn't help it. I will put that sand in an hourglass and set it on my desk to remind me of what they did and what a bad day is all about.

After I left the beach, I had to visit the Colleville cemetery where the Bedford boys and many others are buried. It overlooks Omaha Beach and by any definition is a holy place. I couldn’t talk there - draw your own conclusions. The gravestones are marked with the name and state of the fall-

Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

FEDERAL RULE WILL REQUIRE A “BLACK BOX” IN NEW VEHICLES Congress failed to pass legislation that would have required manufacturers to install event data recorders (EDRs) in all new vehicles, so a federal safety agency is using its rulemaking authority to mandate that all new cars sold in the United States be equipped with so-called“black boxes” - capable of capturing what hap-

*East Valley’s Hard Ass run will be led by a Road Captains. Run will be approximately 100 miles round trip. * Too Broke for Sturgis update: *Permanent road signs in the camp area will be put up with MLL? *Permanent POD to be kept on MLL premises *Tattoo bombshells will be selling our raffle tickets at the TBFS event *Too Broke for Sturgis Package Stuffing party July 14, 2013 after Phoenix-Shadow Mountain meeting which is held at the American Italian Club.

OLD BUSINESS

P & P Committee members: Tim O’Reilly, Paul Pendergast, Jim Page and Casey Yates.

Review of purposed change to P & P regarding minimum number of Officers and Members to start Chapter. Matter is on hold Pending BOD approval. Tabled until commit-

tee meets and decide on specifics. Discussion waived.

Motion to no longer pursue minimum number of members to start a new ABATE chapter.

Motion by Jean 2nd by Darin. Motion passed.

Motion to no longer pursue minimum number of members to start a new ABATE chapter.

New Business 1.

State Officers election is in November. August is Chapter nominations for State Officer positions. All State Officers should start looking for your replacement, if you are not planning on running for another 2 year term.

2.

New officer training: Recommendation for all new State and Chapter Officers to attend State and Chapter meetings in December.

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en soldier. Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Missouri are inscribed on too many. Before leaving, I thought Omaha Beach was a long way from home for those guys and I wondered how many of their folks were able to visit the graves before they too, passed on.

It bothers me that most of their loved ones didn’t get the chance to pay their respects.

P.S. Our guide took us by the German cemetery. I didn’t ask to go there and he did not ask if I wanted to go. If he had, I would have said no, after all I had lost family in that conflict. I learned there was a 13 year old German soldier buried there, and there was a marker that said, “Most here did not pick the fight or the cause”. I am glad I went.

MIRACLE RIDE 2013 - 20 YEARS OF BIKERS HELPING KIDS

Twenty years ago when the Ride was planned at our offices, I could not fathom that we would be celebrating a 20th Ride.

On that first ride in 1993 we were so rained on, I would have bet truck titles that there would never be another ride. That ride has provided almost $4 million dollars to the kids. All raised by a bunch of bikers who chose to give up personal hours to help others. $4 million dollars - wow! We are very proud of the money it has raised over the years with the help of countless volunteers.

The mainstay of this effort has always been with volunteers and the Ride has never needed many paid staff members.

The volunteer linebackers of this effort have always included Kathy Schulteti, Sandy Kite Hunt, Rick Chupp and Kathy’s daughter Lori and her son Cauy. They were godsends for all three days and more. Helen and Billy Asbell worked alongside Scooter to do what was needed. How else can you get 8 thousand bikers registered and instructed for the Runs and the Ride? Sandy even drags in her family to work, and work they do. They come from that part of the country where work ethic is king. So Bill and Jim Hunt were there for everything that was needed. Backing them up was Linda

and John Bacher and of course Cynthia Erwin. Rick Chupp always does the silent auction and is an expert at it (of course he has been at it for 20 years). Modestly, he suggests that he has had lots of time to get it right, and he raises a ton of money.

Harley SouthSide Hog Chapter was there in force. Bill Leatherman, Veva (I love her name) and Shug Shugert were there to the end. So were Sherry and Mark Welsh and Jack and Linda Hibner. They helped with the Run at SouthSide and at registration.

And what would we do without the Christian Motorcycle Association? And what about all of the Poker Run Starts and Stops? ABATE members were everywhere as they have always been. Then there is the best merchandise sales person in the world Janie Posey. Gary Schwebach fought city hall for our permit. John Barto and Phil Jarson fed us as we were serenaded by Big Mike (why doesn’t he have a Grammy?).

John Thomas and family did everything.

Then of course, there is the WORLD’S BEST CPA, Gino Johnson. He was on site from Wednesday till the end, working his numbers magic for the Kids. And he keeps everything honest. No one can slip one past Gino. What more from a former IRS AGENT?

Jad Porter put in an incredible effort, especially this year. His 93 year old mother was dying during the Miracle Ride efforts. She knew it was her time to go, but she directed her son to “go help the kids”. And he did.

Her funeral was put off until Monday - after the ride. That is the way she wanted it.

Somehow that gives volunteering for the kids a new and holy meaning.

IMS and Lucas Raceway Park provide our setting. Jeff Collier of Lucas was amazing in his help with the racing. Quite a thrill to watch Bob Schulteti’s (of the famous Schulteti family) old dragster make yet another run. Hard to believe such a kind human being could have that racing/killer instinct, but he sure did in his glory days.

And I bet he still does down deep. The folks at Allison’s give us a place, support and dollars. They are a Riley prayer

Coast to Coast

pened in the moments before and during a crash.

Citing privacy concerns, House Republicans had succeeded in removing a Senate provision requiring EDRs from the final transportation bill last year, so the Obama administration is bypassing the legislative process in favor of the administrative rule.

Insisting the devices are meant for crash investigation purposes, and not for invading privacy, the U.S. DOT National

Traffic Safety Administration mandate will require all automobiles and light trucks manufactured after September 1, 2014 to have an EDR device that stores driving information for federal investigators.

Automotive EDRs are similar to -though not nearly as sophisticated as -the black boxes used in commercial airliners, and they are already installed in nearly 92% of today's vehicles, according to industry officials, and provide important information for industry engi-

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*Promotion of ABATE White Bandana program * Requirements needed to require event insurance * Missing box of Membership tri-folds from State Office. Does anyone know where they are?

Critical Time Frames

None for June.

Open Discussion

* Chapter officer changes i.e., roster, email, banking. *Life insurance thru American Income Life is only for accidental death.

Next State Meeting: July 7, 2013 10:00 AM at State Office

answered.

Finally, we have to credit our Miracle Ride staff, which is the entire Farabaugh family, with keeping all of the details heading in the right direction. Organizing events like this is in their blood; they are kind of like the Flying Walendas.

I thank the above folks for Riley at the risk of offending those that I have left out, but am hoping they will understand as we all know that this is just a partial list of those who have made the Ride work. The Kids thank you as well.

ROADHAZARD.ORG UPDATES

As we previously reported we are working on an Android app to report those road hazards with ease. The wait is finally over as we are in the testing stages and hope to make this available to the public within the next month. I will be writing a how-to in next month’s article so keep your eyes peeled! (iPhone version available later this year) Ride Safe and Free, Rod Taylor ABATE Legal Services

All questions from ABATE members are answered confidentially unless otherwise authorized and only after the matter is concluded, except when authorization for publication anonymously or otherwise is given for pending matters. Remember, injured ABATE members pay only 28 ½% of total recovery and expenses as approved by client, consistent with and conforming to applicable state law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your recovery. ABATE members are not charged for recovery of damage to your motorcycle, and have access to a 24-hour toll-free telephone number. Call us at (800) 25-RIDER. Questions? Submit them to RodTaylor@abatelegalcom. © 2013.

neers and, in some circumstances, law enforcement authorities.

But Horace Cooper of the National Center for Public Policy Analysis called the move “an unprecedented breach of privacy for Americans.” Cooper said that contrary to what is being claimed, EDRs “can and will track the comings and goings of car owners and even their passengers” -- and what they can record is virtually unlimited.

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East Valley Chapter

At the May meeting we had a new guest. I'd like to welcome TC to our meetings.

We will have our annual biker ball again in August.it was voted on again to do bowling. Last year everyone enjoyed the bowling. Even the kids participated. Come on out and enjoy the day.

Our Hard Ass Run is back again this year. It will be Oct 12th. This will be a poker run. It will be over 300 miles in one day. Be sure to save the date.

Anyone having items to donate contact Mary K. Dig out your favorite old shirt to wear that day.

We had the cooking the meatballs before the meeting today . We did them at Spurs. Thank You Nick for letting us cook there. We beat our record for them. Over 1400 meatballs mixed up, rolled, cooked, and cleaned up in 1 hour 45 minutes. The Spaghetti feed is June 1st at the Eagles. Boy those meatballs are sure good.

Question was brought up about doing the Support Our Troops shirts again.

There have been requests for them. Jess will check on them.

Howard Van Ranken would have won the dollar jar if he had been at the meeting. Mike S won the 50/50 drawing.

Enjoy riding till next month.

Cheryl Vasquez East Valley Chapter

High Country Chapter

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

Well Summer is upon us and the riding weather is GREAT here in the High Country!!! Beautiful, Cool and a good place to ride too ! Just to beat the heat.

It also means Monsoon season is here, be prepared, pack your rain gear, be safe.

Chapter Reports

Well we in H.C.C. have elected a new Treasurer, Her name is Debbie Smith, welcome aboard. As we say goodbye to our old treasurer and thank her for her years of service . Thank you Debbie Fickle.

Well the next thing coming up is T.B.F.S. Hope to see a lot of my brothers and sisters there.

BE SAFE BE HEARD LIVE FREE RIDE HARD H.C.C. coordinator CHICK-N-BONE

Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter

We had a good turnout at our June meeting. Kat Grover spoke about what she learned on her trip to Washington D.C. and what needs to be addressed with our Senators and Congressman.

We also covered what when wrong with SB1086 and how to reintroduce the bill.

We had a guest speaker from one of our local law firms, who explained the current view of Insurance companies on motorcycle injuries. Aparrently some companies will not cover certain injuries if you are not wearing a helmet.

My personal thought... Perhaps we should have the executives from these companies sit in one of their fancy convertibles wearing helmets in rush hour traffic to see how they fare.

Our next meeting will be held on Jul 14th at the Arizona American Italian Club, located at 7509 North 12th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85020. Breakfast, served by the Arizona American Italian Club staff, starts at 10:00 AM for $5/per person, Meeting begins at 10:30.

This is also the day that we prepare the packets for TBFS. Bring your kids, friends, neighbors, pet monkeys or any one/thing else that can help prepare packets.

Steve Palmer Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ABATE Communications Officer

ABATE’s Rider Advantage

Good Day,

First I would like to honor, thank and congratulate the ARA Board of Directors, past and present. With out the amount of time, effort and faith shared over the past 18 months we would still have been merely an idea. We now begin the final process of becoming tangible as an operating business. The transition to this long awaited goal is here at last, as we assemble the final pieces and formalities. The battle plans are drawn and the fight is now on to actually begin MSF training, cost savings, and reducing the some of 60,000 plus estimated unlicensed motorcyclists here in AZ.

Realistically we are set to open in September of 2013 as the awaited positive negotiations with Phoenix’s own local USAF 161st Air Refueling Wing & Air National Guard have now commenced. This will be one of the most historic acclaims for The State of Arizona, ABATE of Arizona and the ARA, especially all who have participated will permanently share in this unique and distinct honor!

The Military has offered The ARA a home, including but not limited their HQ for classrooms, their parking lot(s) for a full sized MSF training course (yes it will be painted just like the book), Storage areas and as in their words “the icing on the cake”, access to a motorcy-

cle simulator. Yet have I been able to match these circumstances to any other in AZ history, seems like a beautiful & historical first, again. The ARA in return has offered Phoenix’s 161st Air Refueling Wing to supply the motorcycles, track painting, staff, trainers and MSF programs @ realistic costs. Of course this is an overview of our program and partners in saving lives through education.

The residual of all of this will be improving motorcyclists riding skills to National standards, especially those that cannot afford current costs to do so. This will also be cost effective, the money you save on insurance costs will pay for these courses and eventually you will be actually making money off what you don’t spend (smart money).

We will be employing Arizonans as ARA Instructors that are MSF certified not only Civilians but Military personnel too.

When you sum it up it is nothing short of astonishing patriotism. Americans helping Americans, our Military and Civilians combining bringing education, safety, jobs, and saving lives. To me this is the essence to what my definition of being an American Freedom Fighter is all about.

Jimmy “Maverick” Clark, ARA President

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Southern Arizona Chapter

Our May meeting was held on the 18th which was the third Saturday of the month as always. We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Sam and everyone at the KETTLE Restaurant for all their support and for the use of the meeting every month for our meetings at no charge to the Chapter.

The attendance at the May meeting was a little low due to several members and officers being out of town for various reasons. We did have about 16 in attendance.

The upcoming months seem to have a lot of events and projects to fill our calendar.

Now that TBFS is confirmed back at Mormon Lake Lodge we are starting to get everything in place for another enjoyable trip up to the Tall Pines of Northern Arizona. Flyers and cards are being distributed to members to post and pass out at every event, shop or watering hole in southern Arizona so that the word is out!!

The Chapter will also be having a drawing to benefit our efforts to promote motorcycle awareness throughout southern Arizona. Prizes include a flat screen TV, gas grill, and a DVD player. Tickets are available from any SAC officer or member.

Everyone planning on going up to TBFS, be sure to pack your rain gear as it always seems to rain at least once over the weekend. Ride safe and PLEASE be on the look-out for Deer and Elk!!

Jim Butsback Coordinator Southern Arizona Chapter

Yavapai Chapter

So, we held our meeting at a new location, "Doreen's Backstreet" in Chino Valley! They welcomed us with open arms, & treated us VERY WELL! We had no quorum, due to several officers absent, but the meeting ran well. Run to the Hills wasn't the success we'd hoped for, but was a Great Party nevertheless!

Next year's event will be at a new location, to be disclosed later. We will be looking for a cooler venue, cooler temperature wise that is.

The topic of "Road Snakes" was discussed at length. These things fill the cracks in the asphalt, and according to Ron Crites, an estimator for Technology Construction Inc., is done in stages. Most municipalities, in an effort to use up their

allotted monies for the fiscal year, have done the first step only...which is a hazard for us as motorcyclists. After July 1st, there will be bids from various companies to get the contracts to "finish" the job. The long & short of this is we've got these slippery spots in the road to contend with until around September. I posted on the ABATE e-mail list how to contact the people at ADOT to POLITELY voice your concerns. I would urge everyone to contact your Congressman and let them know as well! You might suggest that Warning Signs be placed where they are using this "unfinished" process. It occurs to me that this issue puts ALL OF US in Danger, and a little better planning on ADOT's part would far better serve us as taxpayers.

The topics of, "Too Broke for Sturgis", our "Fall Membership Run", are our next on our agenda. We'll be discussing these, and much, much more at our next Chapter meeting, to be held again at Doreen's in Chino Valley, the second Sunday of July (July 14th) at 11:00am!

Thanks for reading, Have a GREAT MONTH, & BE SAFE! Respectfully, JOURNEYMEN Doc, Coordinator, ABATE of AZ., YAVAPAI Chapter Via:Mike “Dawolf” Ruddell Secretary/Communications Officer Yavapai Chapter ABATE of AZ

Yuma Chapter

Call to Order – 6:30 Pledge Minutes read

Treasure Report- Account in good standing Officers Report – n/a

New Members / guest – n/a

Old Business – Charity Dinner and Texas Hold’em hosted by Sons of Hell MC @ LZ Bar and Grill, On June 18, 2013, proceeds to benefit Local ABATE and ACMA. Thank You Sons of Hell New Business –

Communications- Yuma will work a shift at Too Broke on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 4:30 -8:30 with the Southern Arizona Chapter.

BOD meeting July 14th

Next Meeting July 9, 2013

June, 2013

The ARA is recruiting Instructors; This is NOT a volunteer position.

Please Know This, ABATE'S Rider Advantage is recruiting (Future ARA motorcycle trainers) from with in ABATE of Arizona chapter members in good standing.

We CANNOT take applications, and ONLY accept Commitments for this ARA position.

The entry level ARA Trainer position would become a great source to saving lives and earning money with a MSF certificate by becoming an ARA Instructor. The knowledge and respect in knowing you are successfully reducing the estimated amount of AZ motorcyclists that are not endorsed.

Being said, We are looking for the future ARA instructors that will become MSF certified to teach motorcycle training in our great state of AZ.. Not only is an ARA instructor MSF certified, they will also be required to achieve a ASMI certification and expected to further advance their training. The ARA invests the capitol to train our own AZ. residents that will become MSF certified and encouraged to further their education.

We at the ARA believe our staff is not a cost to do business, but truly an investment in our Arizona future. We have no doubts about that what so ever. If you feel that motorcycle teaching, training and safety are in your heart. And you soul has this type of dedication. Then we want to personally meet you!

Please respond with a 1 page response of why you would want to accept this challenge at; maverick@abatesrideradvantage.com and we will be in touch L&R Jimmy "Maverick" Clark President ABATE Riders Advantage Inc

ABATE’S RIDER ADVANTAGE, INC. A 501-C3, NON-PROFIT, TAX DEDUCTABLE & CHARITABLE CORP. Phoenix, AZ

MASTERLINK JULY 2013 In the meantime, U.S. Representatives Mike Capuano (D-MA) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) have announced their intentions to introduce the “Black Box Privacy Protection Act” that will protect drivers’ and riders’ rights by requiring dealers to disclose to consumers if a vehicle is equipped with an EDR, would require manufacturers to allow consumers to deactivate the device, and clarifies that the owner of the vehicle owns the data and it cannot be accessed without permission.

"Consumers should have control over the information collected by event data recorders in vehicles that they own and they should have the option of disabling the device if they choose to do so. This is a basic issue of privacy," said Rep. Capuano.

DESPITE MEDIA HYPE, MOTORCYCLING IS SAFER

Record numbers of motorcycles over the past few years have resulted in an increased number of annual motorcyclist fatalities, and in light of overall motor vehicle fatalities steadily decreasing gives the impression that motorcycling is

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!

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becoming more dangerous, but just the opposite is true.

While so-called safety experts point to more and more states relaxing their helmet laws as the root of all this evil, it’s in fact a numbers game that motorcycle enthusiasts are winning.

Over the past five years, since 2007 when there were just over seven million motorcycles in the U.S., motorcycle registrations nationwide have ballooned to eight and a half million; an increase of 15% more motorcycles on the road today, while at the same time fatalities per 100,000 registered motorcycles has actually decreased by nearly a quarter!

Moreover, over the past decade motorcycle registrations have risen 40.7% (from 5,004,156 in 2002 to 8,437,502 in 2011), but the fatality rate dropped 17.3% (from 65.35 per 100K to 54.66).

on the U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration website: Year - Registered Motorcycles / Rider Fatalities = Fatality Rate per 100,000 Motorcycles 2007 - 7,138,476 / 5,174 = 72.48 2008 - 7,752,926 / 5,312 = 68.52 2009 - 7,929,724 / 4,469 = 56.35 2010 - 8,009,503 / 4,518 = 56.40 2011 - 8,437,502 / 4,612 = 54.66

tion-to-fit ratio, and the head shape is just as critical.

GERMAN STUDY CLAIMS MOTORCYCLE HELMETS COULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY SAFER

Spaces between the skull and the protective layer / liner result in less optimal protection in case of an impact, and such anthropometric head data could improve helmet design and manufacturing significantly, should the leading brands take notice of the study's finding.

**NOTE: According to these data analyzed by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists, motorcycle registrations have increased 15.4% over the past five years, while fatalities decreased by 10.9% and the fatality rate declined 24.6%...why isn’t the news media reporting THESE facts?

Check out the most current statistics acquired by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), compared to motorcycle registration numbers found

A study carried out by the German Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim shows that motorcycle helmets could indeed be a lot safer if some other measurements would be taken into account, concluding that inner shell size alone is not enough for providing the best protec-

The Hohenstein Institute study narrowed the head shapes to 6 major categories, with an amazing width variance of 3.5 cm (1.37”), determining that one helmet size cannot possibly offer the best fit for all these head shapes, even provided the circumference is the same.

With the way the inner impact layer fits on the rider's head being one of the critical elements in shock absorption and Gdispersion, it's apparent that the same shape will create different pressure points on a motorcyclist's skull, leading to various outcomes in similar crash conditions.

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Please help the Motorcycle Rights Organizations in Arizona to prevent our Governments from restricting our ability to ride free. With your help, we can eliminate the emission testing of motorcycles in Arizona, fight our National-level battles with the EPA and NHTSA, and effectively watchdog the Arizona Legislators who, on a yearly basis, have entertained the idea of introducing a mandatory helmet law in our state. You can help by joining in the fight.

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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....……………………..Rick Breadwell 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 Membership…………………Tina Benoit Run/Events………………….Darin Yates Safety Coordinator………….Jean Cooper Sergeant-at-Arms……………Joe Ferrucci P.A.C………………………...Jim Page Communications…………….Charity Stuart Designated Lobbyist...............Vic Grady ABATE Products……………Vacant MasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org

www.abateofaz.org and www.toobrokeforsturgis.com

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...................Mary K Donnay Secretary................................Jeff Gorall Treasurer................................Jess Method Membership...........................Mike Shearhart Run Coordinator....................Jess Method Safety Coordinator.................Jim Silk Sgt. At Arms..........................Richard Dalton P.A.C......................................Mary K Donnay Communications....................Cheryl Vasquez (Mary K until she gets a computer) Merchandise........................... Vacant

EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Mary K. at 602-751-3180.

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....................Deb Smith Safety Coordinator.................Steve Leonard Sgt. At Arms.........................Wayne Slocum P.A.C.....................................Vacant 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

Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter

P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Vic Grady Vice Coordinator....................Kat Grover Secretary................................Dee Grady Treasurer................................Tina Benoit Membership...........................Melissa Everest Run Coordinator....................Paul Grover Safety Coordinator.................Ernie Lizarraga Sgt. At Arms..........................Jerry Davis P.A.C......................................Darla Hampton Communications....................Steve Palmer Merchandise...........................Mike Schneider

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 Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 or email hellfireguitarphxaz@gmail.com

Southern Arizona Chapter

6888 N De Chelly Loop Tucson, AZ 85741 Coordinator............................Jim Butsback Vice Coordinator....................Don Boule Secretary................................Marie “Lou” Baker Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Art Burke Run Coordinator....................Teresa Davidson Safety Coordinator.................Jin DeYoung Sgt. At Arms.........................Robert Guenther P.A.C......................................Sean Pinder Communications....................Jim Clark Merchandise...........................Vacant

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 Jim Butsback by phone at 520247-3051 or email abateofazsac@yahoo.com

Yavapai Chapter

P.O. Box 11319 Prescott, AZ 86304 Coordinator............................ David “Doc” Pratt Vice Coordinator....................Vacant Secretary................................ Mike “Da Wolf” Ruddell Treasurer................................ Paul Pendergast Membership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ Pinney Run Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegas and Ralo Safety Coordinator..................Dan “44Dan” Lemond Sgt. At Arms...........................JD Fillingim P.A.C...................................... Deborah Buttita Communications.................... Mike “Da Wolf” Ruddell Merchandise...........................Lori Lutz

Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; Doreen's Backstreet Bar and Grill, 2879 N Arizona Trail, Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (928) 636-0309. FMI contact Doc at 928-7132568 or syfd124@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........................... Diane Gouge Run Coordinator.....................Jerry Allison Safety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” Grier Sgt. At Arms...........................Terry “Gunner” Longworthy 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.

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ABATE of Arizona Business Members Continence Center of America, Inc. Phoenix, AZ (623) 977-1212

Kitty For Tax Camp Vercde 928-567-0224

Square Peg Promos LLC Phoenix 602-549-1044

Eaglerider of Flagstaff Flagstaff 928-637-6575

Landmark at the Creek Payson 928-478-4587

Taj Mahal Prescott 928-445-5752

El Rancho Restaurant Payson 928-474-3111

Mountain Pass Prescott Valley 928-899-7663

Alexander Toyota Yuma 928-344-1170

Doreen’s Backstreet bar & Grill Chino Valley 928-636-0309

Big Sky Motorcycles Tucson 520-886-7388

Eclectic Café Tucson 520-885-2842

Brett Miller’s Upholstery Prescott 928-778-5565

Gold King Mine & Ghost Town Jerome 928-634-0053

Big John’s Garage Tucson 520-322-9933

Billy Jack’s Saloon & Grill Humboldt 928-632-8689

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 Cleopatra Hill Jerome 928-634-6701

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Gurley Street Sports Pub Prescott 928-778-2491

Harley Davidson of Scottsdale 480-905-1903 Havok Cycles Chino Valley 928-239-5303 Jakes Corner Bar Payson 928-474-0679

Yavapai Chapter’s Raffle Winner

La Gitana Cantina Arivaca 520-398-0810

Law Tigers 888-529-8443

North Health Center Scottsdale 602-421-2730

Paul’s SE Arizona RV Rentals LLC Whetstone 877-728-5778 Pincus & Associates, PC Tempe 480-777-2599 PT's Bar Winslow 928-289-0787

Punkin Center Bar Tonto Basin 928-479-2627

Roberts Marketplace Prescott Valley 928-722-8920

Tailwinds Hauling Phoenix 623-463-2187

The Bashful Bandit Tucson 520-881-9706

The Drunken Lass Irish Pub Prescott 928-778-4211 The Flying Grizzly Bar Strawberry The Maverick Saloon Phoenix 602-943-5680

TMA Precision Tube LLC Glendale 623-221-4922 Top End Specialties Phoenix 623-258-2092

Y’all Come Back Saloon Rio Rico 520-781-3730

Spirit Room Jerome 928-634-8809

ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations

East Valley Chapter EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Mary K. at 602-751-3180.

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

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 Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 or email hellfireguitarphxaz@gmail.com

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 Jim Butsback by phone at 520-2473051 or email abateofazsac@yahoo.com

Yavapai Chapter Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; Doreen's Backstreet Bar and Grill, 2879 N Arizona Trail, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, (928) 636-0309. FMI contact Doc at 928-713-2568 or syfd124@hotmail.com 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.

Winning Ticket # 125 Name: Randy Spana from Prescott Valley

ABATE of Arizona

MASTERLINK JULY 2013 JAYHAWKERS SEE THE LIGHT The Kansas legislature unanimously passed House Bill 2318 which allows a motorcycle’s headlamp to be wired with a headlamp modulation system, which must meet federal standards. The bill also allows certain types of lights on the sides of motorcycles, visible only from the side and not from the front or rear and to not protrude beyond or outside the body or wheel of the motorcycle.

The side lights may emit white, amber, or red light without glare.

The legislation was signed into law on April 4, 2013 by Governor Sam Brownback and goes into effect July 1st.

RED-LIGHT CAMERA COMPANIES FIGHT LAWS AND RULINGS AGAINST TICKET CAMS

Purveyors of red-light cameras continue their quest to place cameras on every street corner in the nation, and one strategy is to put the hit on states that have traditionally been “protected” from cameras either through legislation or court ruling.

Redflex lobbyists recently swarmed over the Minnesota Statehouse pushing a bill to allow ticket cameras into the state.

The bill was written to thwart a 2007 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that Minneapolis’ red-light camera program was unconstitutional. The bill was defeated in committee, thanks in part to the efforts of ABATE of Minnesota and the National Motorists Association (NMA).

In Michigan, where a 2007 ruling from the state’s attorney general has been keeping cameras at bay, recently introduced camera legislation has turned Michigan into the latest photo enforcement battleground state.

The NMA (www.motorists.org) warns that if you live in one of the 15 states that have taken steps to keep cameras out, stay alert. Chances are that a camera company lobbyist is cozying up to a friendly state lawmaker with a nice campaign donation and a pre-written camera bill that needs support.

HONDA & BMW EXPERIMENT WITH “AUTONOMOUS MOTORCYCLE”

Most connected vehicle technologies have focused squarely on the car, but BMW and Honda are working to develop autonomous driving technologies that

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work on two wheels. Both BMW and Honda have already added plenty of connectivity to their cars, but now the two automotive giants are working with the University of Michigan and Australian startup Cohda Wireless to put networking smarts into their motorcycles.

Adelaide-based Cohda designs radio systems and software that will not only link nearby vehicles on the road to each other, but also to the road itself. The idea behind its autonomous car technology is to create an ever-changing ad-hoc network of vehicles communicating their intentions and interacting with the infrastructure of the road.

Known as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), these technologies could help power self-driving cars of the future. The University of Michigan Transportation Institute (UMTRI) runs one of the key test-beds for that technology, and its lab is running an ongoing trial of 3,000 connected vehicles in Ann Arbor, Mich., which is where Honda and BMW will put their connected motorcycles through the paces, according to a report on GigaOM.com.

Motorcycles may not have much room on their instrument panels for the connected infotainment systems going into today’s cars, but they could definitely benefit from any technology that makes mounting a motorcycle safer, and one of the major goals of V2I and V2V efforts is to reduce accidents and improve safety on the road. Vehicles could make quicker and better driving decisions than drivers because they would be able to access more info from the networks around them and react to it nearly instantaneously (they’re also less easily distracted than human drivers).

As for motorcycle applications, Cohda and UMTRI plan to test technologies that let bikes talk to traffic lights, roadside beacons and other cars, warning them of green lights about to turn red and dangerous curves ahead requiring them to slow down. By using a longrange secure form of Wi-Fi, a motorcycle could communicate with a car long before the drivers can see one another as they both approach a blind intersection.

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CANADIAN INSURER TO TRACK MOTORCYCLIST BEHAVIOR WITH “TELEMATICS”

With an eye to calibrating insurance rates, Saskatchewan Government Insurance plans to use new technology to track how fast and how far motorcycles go. It's called telematics and someday could be used to help set insurance rates, among other things, but for now SGI is just trying the technology out with a pilot program.

It's looking for several hundred motorcycle users to volunteer to have their bikes equipped with telematics technology. The“black box”-type gadgets would record speed, braking, mileage and location. The volunteer riders would have weekly updates on their driving behavior, to show them what information SGI would be looking at.

"Usage-based insurance is the ultimate in rating fairness because it essentially lets the driver control their own insurance rate through their driving behavior," said Donna Harpauer, the minister responsible for SGI. "Simply put, those who drive responsibly pay less and those who don't pay more."

While no one's rates will be affected by the pilot program, the experiment is one of the ideas coming out of the Motorcycle Review Committee, a group formed in the wake of a storm of controversy after SGI had proposed boosting motorcycle rates an average of 73% to compensate for high injury claims.

Government-owned SGI later withdrew its proposal and came back with some milder proposed increases for motorbikes, including the telematics pilot program that could begin as early as this season.

POPE BLESSES HARLEYS& RIDERS Thousands of Harley riders from around the world were blessed by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 16 as one of the stops in a worldwide celebration of the famous motorcycle maker's 110th anniversary, which will roar across 11 countries before concluding in Milwaukee over Labor Day Weekend.

Choral music mixed with revving engines as the Holy Father blessed a sea of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and riders from all parts of the planet flocking to Italy over the weekend of June 13-16 to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s milestone, and earlier in the weekend festivities, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church was presented with two white classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles for use by Papal police and his own black leather jacket.

Get in on the action while the anniversary tour is still in high gear. Check out www.110.Harley-Davidson.com for schedules and cities.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Men love their country, not because it is great, but because it is their own.”

Seneca (4 BC – AD 65), Roman philosopher and statesman

Previously, a riderless motorcycle was developed in 2005 by graduate students from UC Berkeley to compete in a 150mile off-road race for autonomous vehicles to further develop self-navigating

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28th Annual to Columbus, Ohio September 26-29, 2013

Ave., ve., Columbus, OH 43229 Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree A Call 614-885-1885 for room reservations ($95 inc. breakfast). Cut-off date: August 26, 2013 (Room amenities: hairdryer, coffee maker, indoor pool, airport shuttle) Conference Information: Pre-registration for conference through the MRF, 236 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20002.

Pre-registration (must be received by Aug. 26th): $70.00 Current, Individual member / $80.00 Non-MRF member.

Registration rate after Aug. 26th: $80.00 Current, Individual member / $90.00 Non-MRF member. Registration includes all workshops, workshop materials, and Saturday banquet. Registration questions call the MRF at 202-546-0983 or Carol Downs at 303-204-6939, downs@mrf.org.

Hosted by ABATE of Ohio, PP.O. .O. O. Box 1658, Hilliard, Ohio 43026, 1-800-25BIKER, stateoffice@abate.com, www.abate.com

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Friday July 5, 2013 - ALMA MC OpenHouse-All Chapters, ALMA MC Open House- All Chapters Every Friday Night @ 7pm. Join us for Great Food, Great Music & A Great Time!

Thank You For Supporting The BLACK & GOLD!

JULY 6 {SAT} – PHOENIX, AZ* Rollin Knights MC Hosts Dukes & Boots Ho Down Event Details: Put your boots on and come cut a rug. The knights are going country for a night.$5 cover Dance to Music by DJ What > playing the best Country – R & BHip Hop- Reggea.. $3 Mechanical Bull Rides. Prize for the best Daisy Dukes – Prize for the best Cowboy. Food: Chicken Wing Dinner & Cowboy BBQ LOCATION: Rollin Knights MC Club House located at 1134 West Grant, in Phoenix, AZ. TIME: 8:30PM til (the cows come home).

JULY 6 {SAT} – STRAWBERRY, AZ* MC NOMADS ARIZONA EVENT Event Details: Join the fun at Tim's Sportsman Chalet in Strawberry, AZ. $10 single & $15 Couple.

JULY 12-14 {FRI/SAT/SUN} – WINKELMAN, AZ* Devils Diciples 4th Annual Blind Heat Run Event Details: Presented by Devil's Diciples MC. Benefits

Events Calendar

S.A.A.V.I. Camping all weekend at Winkelman Flats. Highway 79 & Hwy 177 Come cool off by the river with us and the kids from S.A.A.V.I. Bring a helmet so we can give them rides! Motorcycle rodeo, Blind judge bike show, canoeing for the kids! Raffles, 50/50, live music, food & drinks.

4pm. For more information call (520) 250-8971 or email DDMCSOAZ@GMAIL.COM

JULY 13 {SAT} – TUCSON, AZ* La Familia Presents CHRISTMAS IN JULY Details: Join us for Christmas in July at ALJ's - 4980 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ. Registration a toy or $10.00 per person. Live music, 50/50, auctions, raffles, and much more! For more information please call 520-971-1589 or visit www.lafamiliatucsonaz.com/

JULY 13 {SAT} – PHOENIX, AZ* MEDIEVAL MAIDENS MC Celebrates 7th Anniversary Details: Hold this date. Come back FMI. MMMC will be partying the night away to celebrate their 7th year as Medieval Maidens MC. They stood up in Williams, AZ on July 8th, 2006.

They were voted into the ACMC on 7/7/2007. And they will celebrate their 7th year on 7/13/2013.

MMFFMM Contact: Kat Grover (email: katmmmc @ yahoo.com) or visit www.medievalmaidensmc.com

Saturday July 13, 2013, Club & Country Anniversary, The Huns MC-Sierra Vista Club and Country Anniversary. Details to follow. Or go to: www.thehunsmc.com FMI.

Saturday July 13, 2013, DTMC VV Bike and Car Wash, More info TBA.

JULY 14 {SUN} – TUCSON, AZ* Stoned Sober MC Hosts 20th Annual Cycle Splash Event Details: Presented by Stoned Sober MC. Part of proceeds will go to Lisa Otero's cancer treatment. Live Music, dancing, bike contest with trophies, tattoo contest, AZ's best wet t-shirt contest, cheap food, door prizes, giveaways, and $.25 draft beer.

Admission: $10.00. Vendor's welcome for a $25.00 vendor fee.

Contact Dago by June 30th if interested. 12pm. Event location: River's Edge Lounge located at 4635 N. Flowing Wells Road.

Tucson, AZ FMI: Dago: 520-5767589

JULY 19-20 {FRI/SAT} – SILVERADO, CA* FREEDOM COALITION FEST Details: Join the Freedom Coalition Fest. Irvine Lake 4621 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676. Featuring "Live Music on 2 Stages" Bike Show (all classes), Vendors, Kidzone, Food, Camping, Fishing & Drawings. Chance to Win a

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2007 Harley Fat Boy. Ride to the event on July 20th, from Lifestyle Cycles (8am register, KSU 10am) Ride into the event with no lines and VIP Parking. General Admission: $20.00 (Includes 1 meal ticket). V.I.P Passes $50.00.

Proceeds will Benefit the Roque Center & Woodglen Recovery Organizations. For more Information please call: Jeff C (714) 331-9362 Flagman Frank (714) 745-0948 or visit www.freedomcoalitionfest.com

Friday July 19, 2013, RRMC PAPAGO OPEN HOUSE, ROUGH RIDERS M/C Inc., PAPAGO CHAPTER OPEN HOUSE 19 July 2013 1900 Hours (7:00 p.m.) till whenever Come party with your local Rough Riders! RRMC Clubhouse 1201 N. 54th Ave. Suite #133 Phoenix, AZ 85043 (Enter clubhouse from alley) Just south of I10, take 51st Ave exit Turn right on Latham St. FMI: Contact Warhead at warheadrrmc@cox.net

Saturday July 20, 2013, HAMCPhoenix Birthday Bash, HAMC Phoenix--Birthday Bash.

Come and celebrate the birthday of a few of our crew members.

Party starts at 8pm at Phoenix Clubhouse 147 W Mohave St Phoenix.

JULY 26-28 {FRI/SAT/SUN}MORMON LAKE, AZ* TOO

MASTERLINK JULY 2013 BROKE FOR STURGIS Details: Too Broke for Sturgis event will be held at Mormon Lake Lodge and Campground - 1991 Mormon Lake Road West Side Mormon Lake, AZ 86038. This state event supports ABATE of Arizona and is an ADULT EVENT (21 yrs and older) and will include live music, a bike show, contests, games, a poker run. For more information please call 602-222-8329 or visit www.toobrokeforsturgis.com JULY 27 {SAT} – TOMB-

Events Calendar STONE, AZ* - 3RD ANNUAL BIKERS FOR BOOTS – Details: Presented by American Legion Riders Post 24 in Tombstone. Join us for the 3rd Annual Bikers for Boots. Poker Run, Pub Crawl, Silent and Live Auctions. All profits go to Boots for Our Troops (bfotaz.org), who provide funds for Arizona veterans and active military during times of financial hardship. Daylong event includes vendors, door prizes and music by Rowdy Johnson Band (8:00 P.M. 12:00 A.M.) If you can't make

PAGE 11 Sturgis this year, come to Tombstone and contribute to this worthy cause. We accept donations of auction/door prize items and of course any monetary donations.

Public welcome! Event location: Roy Four American Legion Post 24 Home located at 225 E Allen St. in Tombstone, AZ (520-3665842). For additional information about Boots for Our Troops please visit www.bfotaz.org and for additional information about Bikers for Boots please email bikers4boots@gmail.com

The MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION AWARENESS & EDUCATION, INC. (MRFA&E) has been invited to present the “3Rs Impaired Riding Campaign” at the 2013 State Motorcycle Safety Administrators National Summit.

MRFA&E's 3Rs Impaired Riding Campaign, which has been presented at national, regional and state motorcycle rights conferences, will also be presented to the 2013 State Motorcycle Safety Administrators National Summit this August.

As the riding season finally moves into full swing in the top half of the country, this presentation is a great reminder to all riders.

MRFA&E 3Rs: I Don't Want to Ride in Your Funeral Procession!

The presentation addresses the subject of impaired riding on a personal level. It says to the audience "I love riding with you, your friendship is important in my life. I don't want to ride in your funeral

procession." By Being Responsible in what you do, Riding Responsibly when you are alone or in a group and Taking Responsibility for your actions we can successfully begin reducing fatalities due to impaired riding. The program was developed as a Power Point presentation that can be presented to your group or organization. A script is included on the disk to help develop talking points to make this program compatible with how you would like to address impaired riding in your group.

Committee's Chair Steve Zimmer for providing the inspiration for this program.

Committee member Wayne Wierson worked to adapt the idea to power point.

Seeing that the presentation amplified the Awareness and Education role that MRFA&E was promoting, the presentation was placed under the management of MRFA&E.

MRFA&E would like to thank the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Alcohol and Awareness Committee and the

For more information of this presentation contact: wayne@mrfae.org .

When you get out there on the road remember, Be Responsible, Ride Responsible, Take Responsibility.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education, Inc. was established to promote motorcycle awareness and education due to an ever-increasing rider population creating a greater need.

Go to www.mrfae.org for more information.

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Yavapai Chapter’s Run to the Hills

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JohnnyD and Kat go to Washington DC, 2013

MRF-Bikers Inside the Beltway 2013.

Finally, I got to go. It was the 5th Annual and I had been trying to go since the first event started. I went with JohnnyD from ALMA MC who is the ACMC Designated Lobbyist. That was a great decision because JohnnyD KNOWS POLITICS AND PEOPLE!!! That was obvious.

Sadly, we took a plane and did not ride.

But, looking at the bright side, we got there quicker and were able to have more time to walk the halls of the House and Senate of Washington DC. As honored and humbled as I felt, there was also an incredible feeling of excitement and nervousness mainly because “it’s Washington DC”. All I kept thinking was “holy crap” that was so and so or “unbelievable” I just was hugged by Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (my first time meeting her).

Now JohnnyD, he was calm, collected, articulate and very, very good at getting time with whoever was in the offices.

When I would get nervous, he would look at me and say, “They work for you”!! And by the afternoon, I was discussing “politics” and sharing our “struggles” with anyone who was in an office or stopped to shake our hands. As frustrated as it is when home with regard to how DC works (or doesn’t), it was very different when you are in the trenches and are being greeted with smiles and interested politicians who listen to your concerns and issues.

Most of the staff of these politicians is energized, helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about what they are doing. It truly is overwhelming and exciting at the same time. It got easier and easier to go to each Congressional District Office for

Arizona (9 of them) to discuss, handout, and share what we needed from them.

Sometimes you could tell the information you were sharing wasn’t going very far, but it got done anyway. On our last day we went to the Senate Building of Senator Flake and McCain and were able to give their staff our handouts and newspapers.

Educating and informing those that talked to us was the mission and we accomplished that mission proudly. The most memorable part for me was having JohnnyD get us into the House gallery to watch one of his friends, Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema with whom he had helped in her campaign, give testimony and a statement regarding her position on the topic they were debating. Can I say, “WOW”????

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Then BEST part. Walking underground, in the tunnels of Washington DC, with an “aide” pushing through, passing “famous” Senators and Representatives who were stopping to say “hi”, smiling as they rushed by, some shaking your hand, and nodding their heads as we continued making our way to get to the meeting room where we shared a semi-private moment with Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema and Congressman Ron Barber.

Talk about a “Kodak Moment” right??

And at that moment what I finally realized was, “They work for me”!!!! Enjoy the pictures taken by JohnnyD throughout our trip and think about next year trying to go to Washington DC for the MRF 6th Annual Bikers Inside the Beltway.

PAGE 14 ABATE of AZ. Yavapai Chapter held the 3rd Annual "Run to the Hills", on June 1, 2013. The event was held for 3 years straight at the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town in Jerome.

It was a hot, arid day, and there was not near enough shade. However, against the odds raffle tickets were sold, people came, run bags were given out, there were no incidents at the event, everyone had fun and everyone left with a big smile on their face.

The S-1911 certificate was won by ticket #125. Randy was ecstatic.

Over the last 3 years the Americans, MC. Have taken home the most trophies for winning the bike games, Some folks really know how to have fun. Lon's wife Cindy easily became the Queen of the

Fuel, Alien Ant Farm and Lit Unite for Sturgis Buffalo Chip® 2013 Festival Grand Finale

Rock radio favorites Fuel, Alien Ant Farm, and Lit will unite to rock the final festival night of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ Saturday August 10. The three platinum selling bands will round out nine days of unbelievable performances from artists including Kid Rock, The Doobie Brothers, The Cult, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toby Keith, Rob Zombie, Brantley Gilbert, Halestorm, Mastodon, Machine Head, Queensrÿche, Buckcherry, Pop Evil, Sublime with Rome and more to be announced soon.

Concert entertainment begins on Aug. 2 and goes through Aug 10, 2013 during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Information and campground admission passes are available at www.BuffaloChip.Com.

“The party ain’t over ‘til it’s over,” says Rod Woodruff, president of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “Throughout our nine day festival, fans are treated to an onslaught of high-energy performers, so why would the last night be any different? All of these bands, Fuel, Alien Ant Farm and Lit have a blast on stage and that energy is truly contagious. It’ll be a Grand Finale worth sticking around for.”

All three bands shot into stardom in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, producing fun and edgy modern rock hits and amassing platinum records. Songs such as Fuel’s “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” Lit’s “My Own Worst Enemy” and Alien Ant Farm’s “Smooth Criminal” quickly made it into regular rotation on rock stations and remain there today. Combining these crowd favorites with revving motorcycles, Bikini Beaches, vendors and beer gardens should make Saturday night at the Buffalo Chip an energetic festival finale.

Campground admission passes for the 32nd annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycle and Music Festival may be purchased for specific dates or for the entire festival, which runs July 29 through Aug 11, 2013. For more information and a schedule of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events, visit www.BuffaloChip.Com or call (605) 347-9000.

Concerts are free with camping, which includes the rally’s one and only Bikini Beach, multiple stages of live entertainment, hang outs, and clean facilities on 580 scenic, creek fed camping resort

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Beads. The Weenie got nailed when newcomer Rebekah stepped up. Weenie Bite winners Royce and Rebekah! Great job!

The Bike show got started slow but each and every bike was totally unique. We were very, very proud to have such an amazing array of motorcycles. Butch Landry's newly painted sportster took home a trophy as did Cowboy's Chopper.

However, it was the last minute bagger that caused a little rukus when he took home the trophy. Everyone was a winner.

The Wet T Shirt Contest was hosted by singer Royce from Voodoo Sex Cult and Taz with the American Legion Riders. It was a tough competition and the art of the wet tshirt contest was brought back to life. However, the winner for 2013 was Megan. See took home a $100.00 Gift card from Grand Canyon Harley

Davidson.

However, it was simply too hot. And for whatever reasons it did not really raise as many funds as we hoped for. It was a beautiful 3 years in Jerome. We are looking for a new location for Run to the Hills 4. We have some ideas and once we confirm the location we will announce the date.

Without the folks who rode up or in, and all of our sponsors we simply would not have made it this year. So ABATE of AZ. Yavapai chapter hopes there is room in the paper to thank our sponsors. Thank you all for your support. Chuck Franklin Law, Gold King Mine and Ghost Town, The Town of Jerome, The Law Tigers, Brown and Little Law, Sturm and Ruger, Richard Lester Law, Spirit Room, Star Island Motorsports, ABATE of AZ.,

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Klock Werks FLARE™ Windshields for Batwing Fairing

The patented FLARE™ Windshield was developed at Klock Werks out of a desire and need for greater stability in order to safely race at high speeds on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The FLARE™ is the ORIGINAL windshield of its kind, and has surprised riders everywhere with not only how great it looks, but also with how well it performs. In fact, its superior performance has made Klock Werks a leader in air-management. The innovative patented design features "hips" on the outer edges that re-route wind away from the rider while creating additional downforce on the front-end of the motorcycle.

This results in a significant improvement in wind deflection and front-end stability at highway speeds over using a standard type windshield. The "flip" at the top of the FLARE™ is designed to reduce buffeting by kicking the wind up and allowing it to flow back as "clean", less turbulent air for the rider. Don't be fooled by imitations! The superior patented design and the highest quality materials are what make the Klock Werks FLARE™ Windshield an ORIGINAL. Please read the information below to help choose the right size for you: ============================ AMA board chair, U.S. lawmakers to speak at E15 Fuel for Thought Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

American Motorcyclist Association Chair Maggie McNally and several U.S. lawmakers are scheduled to speak at the AMA E15 Fuel for Thought Lobby Day on Wednesday, June 19, at the nation's capital.

The AMA is inviting all motorcyclists to take part in the Washington, D.C., event to help educate lawmakers about the need to research the possible harmful effects of E15 fuel on motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines.

E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume.

Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved its use in 2001-and-newer light-duty vehicles, which include cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles, none of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and

ATVs currently in use are on the EPA approved list, and no manufacturer has approved E15 for use in its motorcycles and ATVs. Furthermore, use of E15 may void manufacturers warranties.

"E15 fuel is one of the most important issues that faces motorcyclists today, and I am excited to address this issue at the AMA E15 Fuel For Thought Lobby Day," McNally said. "Motorcycling has been a part of my life since childhood. When I was told that girls don't ride bikes while I was in college, I immediately got my permit. I am now an accomplished rider and instructor. Motorcycling started as a challenge and it has remained one.

"But the face of that challenge has changed. The challenge that I face now is the challenge all motorcyclists face, protecting the future of motorcycling and promoting the motorcycling lifestyle," McNally said.

U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.), who will also speak at the rally, said: "As the cochair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, and as a rider, I recognize that there are many important issues affecting us. The AMA's Fuel For Thought initiative is raising critical awareness of the damage EPA-mandated E15 gasoline can do to motorcycle and ATV engines, and I look forward to taking part in this rally."

The lobby day will begin with a motorcycle ride around the U.S. Capitol, followed by a rally. Participants will then visit their congressional delegations' offices to ask for support for legislation that calls for new E15 research into the effects on motorcycles and ATVs.

All lobby day participants will receive a fuel gift card for one tank of gas (supply is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis) and gift bag. For more information about the E15 issue and to sign up for the AMA E15 lobby day, contact grassroots@ama-cycle.org.

In addition to McNally and Griffin, other scheduled speakers include U.S. Reps.

Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) Chris Stewart (R-Utah), Tom Petri (R-Wis.) and David Valadao (R-Calif.).

Sensenbrenner noted: "We have a responsibility to ensure Americans operating gas-powered machines are not put at risk due to faulty fuel that has not been sufficiently examined. There have been several tests highlighting E15's harmful effects on engines and their components, but the

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The Food vendors had some great food and one even had homemade peach ice cream and home made brownies. The Music was rockin, genuine, and we all dug the hell out of the variety of music.

Moondog played for hours getting baked by the sun.

Special thanks to business member Don Robertson of the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town for donating the land to us so we could get this event started and bring together bikers in Yavapai County.

EPA has dismissed these findings. If E15 is in the marketplace, misfueling from residual gas is inevitable, and it will find its way into gas tanks.

"This is especially dangerous for small engines, such as those in motorcycles," Sensenbrenner added. "As a staunch supporter of motorcyclists and their rights, in February I introduced H.R. 875, which would require the EPA to stop the use of E15 until its harmful effects are investigated further."

Stewart said: "I am looking forward to participating in the AMA event on Capitol Hill. The use of E15 is an important issue currently being discussed in Congress. It's great to see Americans from all over the Country coming to Washington to have their voices heard.

"As I noted in our Science Committee hearing a few months ago on this subject, the more E15 is studied, the more concerns are identified regarding potential widespread impacts on a variety of engines," Stewart added. "I think that more scientific testing is necessary before introducing this new fuel."

Valadao remarked: "The federal government has imposed mandates regarding our nation's fuel supply system without fully considering the negative ramifications such regulations would have on motorists and off-roaders alike.

"Furthermore, these mandates have failed to first put in place proper safeguards to prevent misfueling and damage to motorcycles and other motor vehicles," Valadao added. "I believe the Environmental Protection Agency should suspend the E15 mandate until further study on E15's effects can be performed and protections against costly damage caused by E15 can be implemented.".

Tom Cox, president of the Antique Automobile Club of America who will also speak at the rally, said: "Between changes in gasoline formulation and motor oils, I think the EPA has early retirement in mind for our vehicles through those means rather than directly legislating them off the roads. Stopping E-15 is an extremely important initiative."

The AMA also supports S. 344, introduced by U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (RMiss.) and David Vitter (R-La.) which would overturn the EPA waivers that allow gasoline containing E15 to be used for certain passenger cars and light

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Supporters of the lobby day include EagleRider of Falls Church, Va.; Coleman PowerSports of Falls Church, Va., and Woodbridge, Va.; the National Turkey Federation; National Chicken Council; National Pork Producers Council; American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers; Specialty Equipment Market Association; and the Antique Automobile Club of America. ===========================

World’s Fastest Man on a Motorcycle Acquires Rights to Houston Mile Top Speed Competition

Bill Warner, aka “Mr. 300,” owner of the Wild Brothers Motorsports motorcycle land speed racing team, has acquired the rights to the Houston Half Mile Shootout.

Warner’s new company, National Mile Racing (NMR), will introduce a number of improvements for the popular Aero’s & Autos Half-Mile Shootout, in addition to introducing two new one-mile competitions at the current location.

The inaugural Houston Mile competition is scheduled for October 19 & 20, at Houston’s Ellington Airport. On-line registration will open August 18, and is limited to the first 150 registrants for both automobiles and motorcycles.

Warner and NMR bring a racer’s perspective to racing event management devoted to providing speed enthusiasts and fans with unforgettable top speed racing events in a fun and safe environment.

Warner is the first and only racer to break the 300 mph barrier on a motorcycle and is known within racing circles as “Mr. 300.”

“I've been very fortunate on the track throughout my racing career, but the best part has been all the great people I’ve met along the way. I want to show my appreciation to them with events utilizing their suggestions and ideas, as well as mine,” said Warner. “I'm confident the new Houston Mile will reflect this collective input with memorable events for competitors, sponsors and fans," added Warner.

Local high performance specialists, Hennessey Performance (HPE), will present both the new Houston Mile events.

“Hennessey Performance is proud to continue its association with the Houston Mile by agreeing to a long term sponsorship with NMR. We are confident Bill Warner and NMR will turn the Houston Mile into a premier speed event for Texas,” said Dave Golder, GM of HPE.

Ellington Airport is located 15 miles south of Houston, off the I-45/Gulf Freeway exit. For Houston Mile event details and registration information, visit www.HoustonMile.com ===========================

Zero MMX brings stealth electric motorcycle to US Special Forces

The crack of a rifle breaks the silence of the humid night. The four-strong, blackswathed team quickly mount their motorcycles and move off in the darkness toward the sound at breakneck speed.

Invisible, almost silent, they quickly close the distance to the enemy. The element of surprise is on their side and justice is about to be meted out.

While this scenario might sound like

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something from the movies, it is now quite plausible. At least the quiet, fast motorcycling in the dark part, anyway.

You see, working with the US Special Operations Forces, Zero Motorcycles has put together a machine that can provide super-stealthy mobility to soldiers in the field.

Based on its MX model, the Zero MMX has keyless operation, a military spec dash, switchable headlight and is prewired for infrared systems fore and aft.

It's also able to ford through a meter (39.37 inches) of water and has a safety override and reserve power capabilities to help its rider get out of sticky situations.

(Ok, we're not actually sure what safety override does, but it certainly sounds cool.)

Like the MX, the military model comes with battery pack swapping capability and all the power (54 horsepower, 68 lbfeet of torque) one is ever likely to need.

It even retains its app-friendliness, allowing performance sculpting via Bluetooth. ============================

Harley Davidson Gives Two Motorcycles To The Pope

The Vatican said U.S. motorcycle company Harley Davidson gave a gift of two motorcycles and a leather jacket to Pope Francis.

The Holy See said Harley Davidson gave the gift to the pope in honor of a June 1416 gathering of bikers in Vatican City that will see a parade of thousands of motorcycles rolling through the center of the Eternal City and past the Vatican Saturday, ANSA reported Thursday. ============================

Motorcycle Education course helps bring safer riders to South Dakota

The Sioux Falls area has seen two motorcycle accidents over the past three days— one of which involved a non licensed driver.

Members of the South Dakota Safety Council say non-licensed drivers are over-represented in the number of motorcycle accidents that occur each year.

The first step in motorcycle safety is getting licensed and learning how to properly drive a bike; that's why the Safety Council offers motorcycle training classes every spring and summer.

"This is not an activity that everyone is suited for so we would encourage that before you go out and buy an expensive motor cycle, enroll in a basic course and let the professionals teach you," said Rick Kiley, Director of the SD Motorcycle Rider Education Program with the SD Safety Council.

"Its a great opportunity to find out if motorcycling is for you—by noon of the first day, you'll know if its for you or not," said Don Winckler, a long-time Motorcycle course instructor.

It's also a good refresher course for those who know their way around a motorcycle.

"I've always been on motorcycles since I was 16,17 and I've always wanted to learn how to drive one, so here I am, 28 years old," said Jessica Reinhart, a student at Wednesday's Motorcycle educa-

tion class.

"The class entails 10 hours of on cycle training and 5 hours of classroom training…defensive driving techniques, proper gear to wear," said Kiley.

South Dakota state law does not require adults to wear any kind of special safety gear to ride a motorcycle, but if a rider is prepared from head to toe, they're going to be a lot safer when it comes to an accident.

"Number one, we always encourage wearing all gear all of the time—that includes, helmet, eye protection, jacket, long pants, and over the ankle boots," said Kiley.

The class will also go over the bike's safety features and how to be a defensive driver once you get out on the road.

"The mirrors should be adjusted so you can see the shoulders and the traffic and road behind you," said Kiley.

"We help students develop habits that keep them alive out there," said Winckler.

"I think people are better car drivers after they've taken the course, because we talk about the risks of being out on the road and how to manage those risks."

After learning all of the proper safety precautions, riders will be prepared to enjoy the open road safely on their motorcycle.

"I like the freedom of it, the wind in your hair," said Reinhart.

"Motorcycles are a great form of transportation mainly for the enjoyment factor you get out of it and it's also economical too as gas prices remain high and fluctuate," said Kiley.

While Kiley recommends everyone wear a helmet at all times, only minors are required to wear one in South Dakota.

The same goes for Minnesota. In Iowa, no one is required to wear a helmet. ============================ Realities for Children Breaks a World Record for World’s Largest Poker Run

Realities For Children Charities hosted their 12th Annual Realities Ride & Rally on May 25th and 26th, 2013. This fundraiser for Larimer County children who have been abused or neglected raised over $120,000 and set a new Guinness World Record for World's Largest Motorcycle Poker Run.

On the morning of May 26th, nearly 3,000 motorcycle riders took off on The Realities Ride, a scenic poker run through Northern Colorado's landscape. 1,531 of them qualified for the Guinness World Record attempt and become World Record Riders. Organizers of the event are now sending all required evidence to the Guinness World Record offices in London, England where it will all be reviewed before the official title is granted. The previous record was 586 riders.

Realities Ride & Rally is one of Colorado's largest attended fundraising events of the year. Over the course of the two day event, it is estimated that nearly 15,000 members of the Northern Colorado community joined the rally in Downtown Fort Collins to enjoy live music from over 30 local bands, as well as other activities, such as: Budweiser's Beer Gardens, Law Tiger's VIP Tent,

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by SL Stunt Team, Cycle Central's Fireworks Show, Freakshow Tattoo's Burnout Pits, Battle In The Fort 5: Strongman Competition and the Mustache & Monocle Photo Booth.

Vendors provided food and merchandise options, but the most coveted items could only be won. During the course of the weekend approximately $10,000 in giveaways were distributed, including: 3- 50" Flat Screen TV's courtesy of Walmart; the Tri-City Cycle $1500 Best Hand Cash Prize; the Newstalgia Customs $3500 Paint Job Giveaway and more.

Realities For Children is an alliance of local businesses working together to provide for the unmet needs of Larimer County children who have been abused or neglected. 100% of the donations they raised at this event will benefit the youth served by the organization, through a collaboration with 22 area non-profits all serving this population of children. For more information on Realities For Children and the youth they serve, please visit www.RealitiesForChildren.com or call 970-484-9090. ============================= Zach Ness Wants To Transform Your Motorcycle — Apply Within

Pilgrim Studios, the home of "Fast N Loud" and "American Chopper" is searching for buyers for a transformative, new custom motorcycle show featuring the innovative work of Zach Ness, talented Grandson of legendary builder Arlen Ness.

We are currently interviewing motorcycle enthusiasts in CA, NV, AZ and TX who want to have Zach locate, build and customize their dream motorcycle on the show!

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a custom Zach Ness Motorcycle. Buyer funds will be matched on the show ($1015K) to make for an amazing deal.

If you've always envisioned yourself on a custom Street Tracker, stripped-down Bobber, Japanese Café Racer or Badass Bagger – Contact us today!

We will also consider your current ride for jaw-dropping custom modifications. – Ask for details.

Email your Name, Contact Info, City, Recent Photo & Specifications to customcycletv@gmail.com ============================= Polaris 'gunning' for Harley-Davidson with revived Indian Motorcycle

Indian Motorcycle might be America’s oldest motorcycle brand, but HarleyDavidson Inc. has the market cornered.

So can Polaris Industries Inc. eat into Milwaukee-based Harley’s market share?

It certainly seems Polaris thinks so, or at least is doing everything it can to build momentum for the launch of the 2014 Indian Motorcycle this summer.

In May’s issue of Popular Mechanics magazine, Polaris took out a full-page ad hyping the revived and revamped Indian Motorcycle. And although the ad doesn’t

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East Valley’s Spaghetti Feed

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MASTERLINK JULY 2013 Arizona has the best riding weather in the US, 365 days a year! Well maybe more like 355 days a year! Those other 10 days, ONLY the truly hardcore rider, rides during rain, hail, wind and THE HEAT nothing stops them! And for the rest of us, hell sometimes a cage is a necessity!

Whether it is the economy or just pure excitement more and more riders are hitting the streets. And did you know that a HUGE amount of our new riders are WOMEN??Yes, that is right, WOMEN, all over the place on bikes what? All kinds of bikes, trikes, if it has wheels chances are a chick maybe the rider.

And, did you know that many of our officer positions are held by WOMEN? That’s right, Women! You don’t have to have a bike or be a biker to be a member or an officer, you just need the passion!! .We have quite a variety of members, a Judge, lawyers, tradesman, realtors, car salesman, teachers, Caretakers you name it! We do not discriminate! Making our roads safer for all drivers is the ultimate goal.

Chicks on Bikes…what???

ABATE has great MAP program is designed for new drivers ready to hit the streets any moment. ABATE’s instruc-

In Arizona we have great WOMAN in our legislation, and we need more lobbyists as well. The problem is, we need

PAGE 17 become a member of ABATE any other MRO’s, participation makes our statement louder and reach further! There are chapters throughout Arizona. All chapters’ locations and officers are listed in the front of the Masterlink for more information on what’s happening, and what is happening in your area. Stop by a meeting, just check us out, you may like what you see.

Joining ABATE is like belonging to family, we have such wonderful people that bring so much to the table.

ABATE‘s teams are like family as well, not everyone will agree all the time, but we must disagree to agree! Everyone has an opinion and ideas.

tors work with drivers education teachers to teach them the fundamentals of motorcycles and safety. Education at even younger age is necessary; children need to be taught to respect motorcycles

more volunteers/members! The solution is MORE members more members make a bigger statement. More Motorcyclists need to get involved Come on ladies we are here, hear us roar! No more just sitting on our pedestals, get in here,

East Valley Chapter’s Hard Ass Run

Which HARD ASS RUN shirts do YOU have?

Set aside Saturday, October 12th, 2013 for THE HARD ASS RUN

And your chance to earn this years’ collectible HARD ASS RUN SHIRT!

Pure exhilaration, that feeling when riding, of total control! Yes! You are a new rider with choices and freedoms don’t let the government take away our freedom!!. Come on ladies, the math is simple there are more women than men. So we need to represent! You know they see us, how could they not? We are everywhere!!

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Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Bikers Inside the Beltway 2013

Thursday May 16th, 2013 was the 4th annual Michael "Boz" Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway event in Washington DC. The event, sponsored by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, is a national lobby day where motorcyclists come to Capitol Hill, meet with their elected officials and brief them on all issues affecting motorcyclists at the federal level.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event drew hundreds of motorcyclists from 22 States and riders met with almost 300 elected officials.

One of the top issues the attendees were lobbying for, was asking members of Congress to advance two bills. H.R. 1861which is a bill to prohibit Federal funding of "motorcycle only" roadside checkpoints and also H.R. 875, a bill that would halt the sale of E-15 fuel and conduct an independent study on the effects of the blend on internal combustion engines.

During the Congressional Panel portion of the day, the group of riders gathered in a Longworth House building congressional meeting room to hear from a select group

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of Members of Congress. Addressing the group was Congressmen Griffin (R-AR), the Motorcycle Safety Caucus Co Chair, Representative Jeff Denham (R-CA) and the House of Representatives Highway Subcommittee Chairman and longtime MRF Champion, Tom Petri (R-WI).

Representative Petri had this to say, "I commend you for being citizen lobbyists, we appreciate you being here in D.C., we take advantage of these visits, I support your call for reliance on personal responsibility-not mandates, and your call for Federal agencies to concentrate on their mission and live up to the their responsibility."

Thanks to all who attended and to those who helped support those who attended.

This year was a tremendous success.

Photos from the event can be found at www.MRF.org

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13NR23 - MRF News Release - Privacy Problems & Congressional Motorcycle Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 May 2013

Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Privacy Problems & Congressional Motorcycle Caucus

Privacy Problems The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that Representatives Michael Capuano (D-MA) and James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) are working together to protect your right to privacy while operating a motor vehicle.

Increasingly, today's vehicles come equipped with an "event data recorder" or "black box". The purpose of this equipment is to record what happens in the moments prior to a crash. Currently, there is no federal law that clarifies the rights of the vehicle owner to maintain ownership of the recorded data. The two members of congress have developed legislation that would keep the data recorded in the hands of the owner unless they give permission to access the data. The bill also requires dealers to "prominently disclose if the automobile or motorcycle is equipped with a black box and its capacities".

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a formal warning that they intend to require all automobiles manufactured after September 1, 2014 be equipped with the black box.

The MRF fully supports this legislation.

Please contact your member of congress and ask them to co-sponsor the Sensenbrenner / Capuano Black Box Privacy Protection Act.

You can reach the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121

MASTERLINK JULY 2013 Congressional Motorcycle Caucus The House of Representatives has reformed the U.S. House Motorcycle Caucus. The returning co-chair, Dr. Michael Burgess (TX), is joined by new co-chair Tim Griffin (AR). Rep. Griffin is in his second term with the House and is an avid and excitable rider who recently addressed the Bikers Inside the Beltway attendees. The purpose of the caucus is not political, but rather a forum for motorcycle minded members of congress to develop legislation and serve as a sounding board for all things motorcycle related in the congress.

Currently the newly formed caucus has thirteen members: Braley (IA) Griffin (AR) Burgess (TX) Butterfield (NC) Conway (TX) Denham (CA) Duncan (TN) Forbes (VA) Jones (NC) Walberg (MI) Walz (MN)

Call your member of congress and ask them to join this important group, as it is open to the entire House of Representatives.

The MRF looks forward to continuing to work with the motorcycle caucus.

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July Safety Article Rider Skill Training- According to the NHTSA, motorcyclists are 25 times more likely to die on the road than those in passenger cars. Given this, motorcyclists should be sure they know how to ride as safely as possible. Take a course!

Jean Cooper State Safety Officer

It’s July in the Valley of the Sun and the heat has baked my brain already. I have been stuck trying to think of a new and interesting safety topic. Nothing new has popped into my head, so let’s review. We have talked about:

Happy July all! Well it’s another warm day here in the valley! For those of you enjoying the cooler weather, I envy you! I hope you are enjoying it as much as you can.

Dehydration – Beer and coffee don’t count. Drink water.

A wise person once said to me, “the best place to carry your water is in your stomach.” When you feel thirsty, it’s too late. Drink at least 16 ounces of water before you get on the bike. Wind and heat will just suck the water out of you, so tank yourself with water every time you stop for gas, as well as any other time you stop.

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

Check the weather and gear up appropriately.

Health concerns – be sure you had a proper meal before you start out. It takes energy to ride a motorcycle. If you take medication for a condition, be sure you have enough for the time you will be out. Let those you are riding with, what and where you medication is, in case you need it and can’t get to it.

Wear the proper gear and consider the weather. [this may look like it, but it’s not a repeat]

Constantly observe your surroundings – motorcycles are not as easy to see and judge speed as cars and trucks. You cannot control the environment or driv-

Charity Has Something to Say!

To make life a little easier, and high hopes to boost participation in ABATE. The state officers have approved funds to buy an internet TV, for the use of Skype!

This is a very user friendly program that works similar to a conference call. If you’re new to technology there is nothing to keep you from using this. This application can be used on your computer, phone or other portable device. It’s a full screen program that has step by step instructions and understandable icons. ABATE members all around the state are an asset and have many of the same community issues that Phoenix has or more even. Those issues are just as important to our organization and we value all input. We want you to join us, even if you are unable to

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.

Bike checks – get into the habit of checking you bike before you start out.

Use the T-clocs method: tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis, stand to make sure you all the important parts of the bike.

Regular maintenance is a must.

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.

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

come to a meeting! We love our volunteers, and would be nowhere without YOU! Please feel free to contact me if you’re interested in learning more or if you just want to try it out.

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Y’all geared up for the biggest fundraiser/party of the year??? I’m so ready and excited I can taste it~ Use this as your excuse to get out of the heat and sleep under the stars for a weekend of fun and reminiscing. Too Broke for Sturgis has lots of new attributes to offer the public this year. TATTED BOMBSHELLS we be roaming the crowed selling 50/50 raffle tickets! Who doesn’t like a beautiful woman all tatted up promoting your

PAGE 19 ers around you; you can only control you. So consistently scan you surroundings for possible dangers, like the Distracted Driver. Be ready to practice evasive maneuvers. Anticipate an escape route.

Hand position matters – Intersections are where most crashes happen. Keep your hands and feet ready to brake.

Your position on the road matters – position yourself in the lane so you can most easily be seen and you can see the eyes of the driver in front of you in their rear-view mirror. If you can see them, they can see you.

Well, that was a brief review of what we know and practice every time we have our knees in the breeze. Ride safe and see ya at Too Broke at the end to the month!

Jean

favorite cause?? In the arena ABATE will have a much larger tent set up over the band so that it’s onlookers have the premium party spot in case of less desirable weather conditions. Friday night will have a spaghetti plate and Saturday offers steak dinner that will be friendly to the wallet brought to you by Mormon lake lodge, as well as a much larger sitting area this year. Along with everything you enjoy from years past! Bring up all your friends and whatever you camp in, or downtown hotel. Join AZ’s motorcycle community for fun and fundraising with thousands of your closest friends. Can’t wait to see YA there! www.toobrokeforsturgis.com or on Facebook!

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mention Harley by name, it’s clear who Polaris is aiming for.

The top half of the ad depicts a black and white photograph of a motorcycle with the word, “Hobby.” The bottom half is a color photo of an Indian Motorcycle with the word, “Passion.” The tagline: “Choice is coming to American motorcycles.”

That ad follows earlier efforts to generate buzz, including a teaser sound byte of the bike’s engine released last December and hiring Mike Wolfe, host of History Channel’s American Pickers, as a spokesman, according to Bloomberg.

“We know that Polaris is really talking up their plan and expectation for the Indian brand and that they’re gunning for us,” said Harley-Davidson spokeswoman Maripat Blankenheim. “We always take our competitors seriously. It’s just good business to do that.”

But Polaris has to make up a lot of ground. Last year Harley-Davidson’s primary competitors in the heavyweight motorcycle segment had an average market share of just 5 percent, Blankenheim said. The largest had less than an 8 percent share.

Polaris has less than 5 percent market share, Bloomberg reported. The company, perhaps better known for its snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, debuted its Victory motorcycle line 15 years ago.

“We also know Polaris invested a lot in motorcycles for 15 years,” Blankenheim said. “And they still have a market share in the low single digits.”

Polaris, based in Minnesota, assembles engines for the Indian at its plant in Osceola, in northwestern Wisconsin. ============================ NEVADA GUN CONTROL ACTION ALERT!!!

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House Roster Name John Allen Lela Alston Brenda Barton Sonny Borrelli Paul Boyer Kate Brophy McGee Chad Campbell Minority Leader Mark A. Cardenas Heather Carter Doug Coleman Lupe Chavira Contreras Andrea Dalessandro Jeff Dial Juan Carlos Escamilla Karen Fann Eddie Farnsworth Tom Forese Rosanna Gabaldón Ruben Gallego Assistant Minority Leader Sally Ann Gonzales Doris Goodale David M. Gowan Sr. Majority Leader Rick Gray Majority Whip Albert Hale Lydia Hernandez John Kavanagh Adam Kwasman Jonathan Larkin Debbie Lesko David Livingston Phil Lovas Stefanie Mach Debbie McCune Davis Juan Mendez Javan "J.D." Mesnard Speaker Pro Tempore Eric Meyer Catherine H. Miranda Darin Mitchell Steve Montenegro Justin Olson Ethan Orr Lisa Otondo Jamescita Peshlakai Warren Petersen Justin Pierce Frank Pratt Martín J. Quezada Bob Robson Macario Saldate IV Carl Seel Andrew Sherwood T.J. Shope Steve Smith Victoria Steele David W. Stevens Bob Thorpe Andy Tobin Kelly Townsend Michelle Ugenti Bruce Wheeler

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It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still be discriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with you at all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "No Motorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked to leave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because of your riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out this form in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidence of this type of discrimination.

Documentation of Discrimination DATE: ______________

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Important Phone Numbers

Aid to Injured Motorcyclists - A.I.M. - (800) 521-2425 24-Hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents

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

Motorcycle Riders Foundation Washington D.C. Office (202) 546-0983

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Garage Sale – FMI Call Sean at 520-841-3830 Sean_Pinder@yahoo.com Industrial Rack Shelving 30”D X 53”W X 72”H $150.00 (2) Folding Horses $15.00 Metal HD Car Ramps $20.00 Patton High Velocity Fan – PAB06 $20.00 VersaLadder folding lock hinges 50.5” X 4 ~ 16.5’ $130.00 HP Pavilion Flat Screen Monitor $30.00 Minifridge Haier 19.5”W X 18”D X 34”H $100.00 Whirlpool Dryer Lg Capacity $150.00 Fire Pit 22” Dia 34” w/ shelf $25.00 2001 ElectraGlide Spoke Rim $200.00 Craftsman 125-PSI 3gal Air Compressor - 15310 $60.00 Wts [2-25 & 4-5], Curling & Dumbell Bars $60.00

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

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

FOR SALE:

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.

Home Care Medical Equipment Electric Hospital bed with new motor, mattress and electronic inflatable Bariatric pad, shower chair, elevated toilet seat.

All in excellent condition. Worth $3000 will take $1500 for all OBO Delivery and set up available. Will consider renting bed . Call for info 602-228-6830 Melissa or e-mail me@sideswipe.me

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 FINALLY!! A motorcycle themed paperback book for the young reader. The Adventures of Olive Pearl and Hammy Davidson features Olive Pearl; a green and black motorcycle and Hamrietta (Hammy) Davidson her stuffed piggy passenger. They experience the joy of motorcycling on a 1700-mile road trip to meet new people, see new things, and learn life lessons along the way. Their adventures are wrapped inside the love story of husband and wife characters, “The Man” and “The Lady”. Sprinkled throughout with pictures, social observations, and humor, adults will also enjoy reading this story to younger children and are sure to get a laugh or two themselves. Get more info and place an order at: www.OliveandHammy.com Let’s Ride!!

FOR SALE: HARLEY DAVIDSON

2000 Softail Springer FXSTS Harley Davidson $ 8,500.00. Original owner.

Only 15 K miles. Detachable windshield and sissy bar. New $500.00 leather saddle bags. McKunie Carb. New (small) bullet front and rear turn signals and brake lights. Screamin Eagle baloney-cut pipes. Recent all-chrome (solid) rear wheel with Dunlop 150/80 wide rear tire. Factory installed lowering kit. Lots of small extras too many to list. Has never been in a wreck.

Always garaged. 480.209.7352 mdroz@hotmail.com

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

Trailer for sale $5,000 2012 Road Force dual axle enclosed trailer.

Drop gate, fully lined, interior lights, roof vent, floor tie downs, electric brakes. For more info. call Ken at 520 207 6301. Tucson.

Play Pool Good condition, good motor and pump. $200.00 You take down and move. $400.00 we can take down and deliver within 50 miles. Emailme@sideswipe.me

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