A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and not legislation.
NOVEMBER 2011
VOLUME XX, ISSUE VII
motorcycle training
Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ
on the horizon?
and Interstates has still not been accepted. We are still working on getting a sponsor and hopefully by the time this is read our bill will have been proposed.
abateofaz.org
ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
Thank you for allowing me to represent you at the Meeting of the Minds in Romulus, Michigan. The MRF always provides great breakout sessions with invaluable information and lively discussion and the opportunity to meet motorcycle activists from around the world.
As of this writing our bill “to alleviate the problem of over heating of Air Cooled engines, heat exhaustion (related to extreme temperatures) and clutching, related to stopped or slow moving traffic on Arizona highways
No matter the topic it always comes down to education. Some states provide rider ed courses at very reasonable prices, but also very limited availability. The reason I bring this up is because in Arizona we have very good motorcycle training schools however the cost may be a deterrent, especially during the current economic situation. The schools are not charging too much, they provide the bikes, riding courses, training on “Motorcycle Rules of the Road” and (of number one importance) trained instructors. They are businesses, not charities, they save lives with education, but they are “for profit”.
ABATE is all about education. We educate the public to “Look Out for Motorcycles”, we try to educate our legislators to pass motorcycle friendly legislation, we even educate our members on motorcycle safety. We don’t provide rider training. There are a lim-
ited number of riding schools, but as I’ve recently noticed, they’ve also been offering specials on some classes. Perhaps ABATE can look into the possibility of offering a limited number of “financial aid scholarships” for new or experienced riders. Eligibilty criteria would have to be determined and since this whole thought came to me suddenly, (it hasn’t been discussed with the Board) please take it a “brainstorming”.
If you’ve been watching the news lately it seems that more people are using their motorcycles as their main means of transportation. This inevitably translates to an increased number of motorcycle crashes. Education on “defensive” riding, traffic awareness and emergency maneuvering can only help save lives. Please be aware, never trust the next guy, ride defensively! Ride Safe,
Carole O’Reilly Designated Lobbyist ABATE of Arizona
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Mission Statement
We will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote
motorcycling in a safe and positive image. We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals who share
a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of
FREEDOM.
We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.
President’s Report
State Officer Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2011 Present:
Margie Ferrucci, President Joe Ferrucci, Sgt at Arms
Casey Yates, Sec/Comm. Carole O’Reilly, Des. Lobbyist, Ron Kool, Membership Jean Cooper, Safety, Jess Method, Asst Treasurer Absent:
Matt Brown Treasurer
Tim O’Reilly, VP/PAC Guests:
Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence led By: Joe Ferrucci Sgt at Arms Motion to waive Secretary minutes from September 3, 2011 By: Joe Ferrucci
2nd: Ron Kool. Motion accepted all in favor. Treasurer report:
Hope this month’s paper finds everyone healthy, wealthy and wise, lol, if not, just plan old safe and happy will work for me.
I am constantly going on about how the cagers etc. need to watch out for us, which they do need to do, but it's that time of the year when we too, must look out for ourselves. The weather is changing not only daily but hourly almost. So what the heck am I getting at? Ok I will keep it short and simple this month.
What I am getting at is, take a couple of minutes before you get on your bike and check your bike out. Check your tires, with the changing weather the roads as well as your tires change, make
sure they have enough or not too much air in them. Check your fluids, that goes for your bodily fluids as well. Remember even if you don't feel the heat quite as much, you still don't want to dehydrate. Another thing you should keep in mind is when it might be hot here as you go up north it gets very cold, so dress or pack appropriately. Ok so that's it for this month.
Ride safe and watch out for the people not watching out for you!
-Margie F State President ABATE of AZ
Treasurer report sent email to officers. Jess Methode, assistant treasurer read report at meeting.[ Membership report- Ron Kool
*loss of members expected from memberships that were purchased last at 2010 TBFS are up for renewal. *TBFS not selling as well as expected.
*Paypal dispute settled, sent customer shorted t-shirt and patch to end dispute *OK to purchase bumper stickers $499, motion already approved-bumper Stickers will be distributed to each chapter. Safety -Jean Cooper -
*has completed 1 AZME class,
*correct procedure for submitting an invoice.
How to Reach Us
602-867-9829 For Advertising Rates Email Eric at themasterlink@abateofaz.org Or Mail Your Ads to: MasterLink, ABATE of Arizona 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ, 85020 MasterLink Advertising Rates:
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*Has asked numerous times that her name and e-mail be put on officers list. Currently on as a blind copy. *Next Safety class will be in Phoenix, November 19, 2011
*MAPP Program - currently working with ABATE-North Carolina and the MMA to modify guidelines, Jean to get with Jim Silk he is looking for instructors. A class will be this month at the East Valley Chapter *ACMC- can they be involved in the MAPP Program? Lobbyist report-Carole O’Reilly *Meeting of the Minds
*Lane sharing - going to pass, statistics show that it is safer. Riding 2 abreast is easier to see PAC Report - Tim O’Reilly - absent. Will be emailed to officers. New Business:
* Remaining ABATE and TBFS from prior years and events, will be split by *Preserve history of ABATE Arizona (Jean Cooper) *Officers Training will remain in January
*Bylaws - must be done in January
*Meeting of the Minds - MRF Award
*The TBFS Trademark is getting closer we are now 4th in line. **MMA researched that riders who are injured in a accident, Insurance will not cover head injuries if the rider who were not wearing a helmet. *Was a prior insurance bill it was not approved.
*Jerry still in the hospital, would love to have more visitors - what can ABATE do to help? *Officer Elections in November
Motion to Adjourn: Jess Method 2nd; Carole O’Reilly
Next meeting: Sunday November 6, 2011 Location will be at Kid Chileens, Black Canyon City, AZ
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Board of Directors 3rd Qtr Meeting Minutes
ABATE of Arizona 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020 October 3, 2011 Call to order: Roll Call
hot in July, The costs for (4) days in Winkleman approx $1800
13:04
Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence
Reports:
Secretary’s Meeting Minutes - waived Treasurer’s Report- waived Lobbyist Report- Carole O'Reilly * Lane split * Emergency lane, *Insurance refusing to payout if rider was not wearing a helmet *Timing of stop lights and left turn arrows President’s Report – Margie Ferrucci * TBFS Trademark update Ratify Yuma Chapter’s BOD Rep – unanimous. Welcome Frank White of Yuma Chapter Old Business
*Ron Kool’s issue has been resolved by upcoming ballot to amend the bylaws
*Land for events – for 2012 MLL will probably host TBFS. The possibilities of other land for events has not stopped the TBFS committee will continue to look for other venues. Winkleman has been suggested, though would probably be too
* Inc Entities (Sean) 401c3 A&E entity possibly for MC Training - skilled instructors needed, location to be scouted, various ABATEs across the country to be questioned on how they got their training program set up
*Purchase of QuickBooks online program in the amount of $13.00 per month for treasurer Matt Brown approved unanimously. This will give Matt the ability to easily provide many detailed reports for examination New Business
* Discussed the possibility of putting the general ABATE mailing list on full-time moderation to reduce the number of nonmotorcycle related emails. No volunteers to police the list. Will allow the list to continue to run as-is unless we see more problem emails.
*Discuss the idea of returning to the holding BOD meetings (and possibly state officer meetings that fall on that same day) at different locations around the state. No longer being considered due to travel time between Yuma and Payson Motion to Adjourn: Billy Hensler 2nd: Don R. All in favor - none opposed
Next BOD meeting: November 6, 2011
Location: Kid Chilleen’s Bad Ass BBQ in Black Canyon City.
A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona, Inc. Official Election Ballot 2011
INSTRUCTIONS:
STATE OFFICER ELECTIONS
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Mail-in ballots must have current membership number on the ballot.
Write-in candidates may be voted for in any office, but if any write-in candidate should get the majority of votes, that person would have to accept the nomination.
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Mail-in ballots must be post-marked by Tuesday, October 28th to be valid. Mail in ballots should be sent to ABATE of AZ 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Ballots submitted by chapter representatives at the Election Rally must have membership number and/or verification signature of that chapter’s membership officer. Vote for only one candidate for each office on the ballot.
State Coordinator [ ] [ ] [ ]
Margie Ferrucci Tim O’Reilly ____________________
State Vice Coordinator [ ] [ ] [ ]
Pete McKinnon Paul Pendergast ____________________
State Membership
No nominees, write-in candidate only [ ] ____________________
State Run Coordinator [ ] [ ]
Too Broke For Sturgis Policy The TBFS Committee has recommended that membership in a Motorcycle Rights Organization (MRO) would be necessary to gain admittance into ‘Too Broke for Sturgis’ in the future. All participants would have to show a current membership card in any MRO, nationwide, or join on the spot before entrance is granted. Members of the ACMC, also an MRO, would be granted admittance when they showed their patch and paid their entry fee.
State Safety [ ] [ ]
Jean Cooper ____________________
State Secretary [ ] [ ]
Casey Yates ____________________
State PAC [ ] [ ] [ ]
Lynda Marie “Handi” Barnett Jim Page ____________________
State Sgt. At Arms [ ] [ ] [ ]
Joe Ferrucci Vic Grady ____________________
State Communications [ ] [ ]
[ ] In Favor-Yes [ ] Against-No
Darin Yates ____________________
Paul Hassinger ____________________
ABATE Membership Number _____________________________________ (required)
Official Ballot for ABATE of Arizona Bylaw Proposals
General Membership Meeting And State Officer Election Rally Sunday, November 6, 2011 12 PM The Board of Directors will call the meeting to order at 12 Pm. Voting for ABATE of Arizona State Officers starts at 12 noon and ends at 3 pm. Announcement of new State Officers is at 4 pm. We are requesting that every Board member, State and Chapter Officer and Chapter member attend. Each Chapter Coordinator will have the time to talk about what they are doing in their individual chapters and all ABATE members will have the opportunity to talk with the Board members on any subject they wish.
Kid Chilleen's Bad Ass BBQ 33150 S Coldwater Rd Black Cyn City, (exit 244 on I-17) Tel: 623-374-5552
FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FMI: 602-222-8329
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BYLAWS OF ABATE OF ARIZONA, INC an Arizona corporation To all ABATE Members: On November 6th, 2011 at 12:00 noon, we open to the membership, the opportunity to vote on the following bylaw revisions. Your membership MUST be current in order for you to Vote. ALL ballots must have the member’s ID number and signature on the ballot in order to be Valid. Ballots shall be accepted in one of three ways: * In person at the Annual General Membership Meeting on November 6th, 2011 at Kid Chilleen’s Bad Ass BBQ in Black Canyon City * Received by the BOD in a sealed envelope from a chapter representative before November 6th, 2011 * Mail In your ballot - Must be postmarked by Friday, October 28th, 2011 ABATE of Arizona Attn: Ballot 7509 N. 12th Street Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85020 The following is the recommended revisions to the ABATE of Arizona, Inc, By Laws. These revisions will clarify the Bylaws, clarifying that the individual chapters have the ability to recall their own chapter’s BOD Rep, and clarifying language for the removal of a State Officer. Underline is language added Strikethrough is language deleted 3.07 REMOVAL: …Board of Directors… (b) REMOVAL BY RECALL. … (2) Petition of 25% of the General Membership of the respective Chapter. 6.02 REMOVAL: …Any State officer elected or appointed … (b) REMOVAL BY RECALL. … (3) (2) Petition of 25% of the General Membership of the each chapter State Wide. 3.02 NUMBER; ELECTIONS; TERM; QUALIFICATION: (c) A director must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, a member of the Corporation of the respective chapter, and have served as an officer in the Corporation for a period of not less than one year. (d) The active chapters, as defined in Section (e) below, shall each nominate at least one (1) candidate for the Board of Directors. The general membership of the respective chapter shall vote every two (2) years for all candidates so nominated, at the Corporation’s annual meeting.
YES
MEMBER NUMBER (REQUIRED)______________________________________
NO
SIGNATURE_________________________________________________________
Chapter Reports
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East Valley Chapter
Chapter officer positions for next year Coordinator-Joe ferrucci
Vice Coordinator- Jack Batty Communications- Jack Batty Secretary- Jeff Gorall
Treasurer-Jess Method
Safety – Jim and Joe Silk
Merchandise- Todd Ferriby
Sgt. at Arms- Robert Vasquez Board of Directors- Redbone
Hard ass run went great this year thanks to everyone who showed up and rode. Also special thanks to Chester’s Harley Davidson on country club, the Buffalo Bar and Grill in Payson, the Native New Yorker in Show Low, the Shamrock in Globe, and the American Legion Post 26. !!NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER EASTVALLEY CHAPTER MEETING DATES WILL BE COMBINED TO THE DATE OF DECEMBER 4th, 2011!! Upcoming Events
Bike Night November 4, 2011
General Membership meeting and state officer Election Rally November 6, 2011 at 1200 pm Skin& Steel run 1/14/2011
High Country Chapter
Hello brothers and sisters,
Well here in the high country chapter, we are getting ready for the cooler weather!
So if you are coming our way, dress a little warmer because you always can take it off.
Hope too see you at the general meeting in Black Canyon, remember its election time. Please vote its your right. Chicknbone HCC Coordinator
ps Barbie's Toy Run December 10,2011
Mohave Chapter
Hi Everyone,
Since the last report, not much has changed as far as getting Mohave Chapter members to participate and help fill open officer positions. However I did receive some uplifting news from the Red Iron Brotherhood MC. They are going to try and get their members to join as well as members from other MC's in our county. That would be the boost we need to keep this chapter solvent.
Our gun raffle on the 1st of October went off great. Thank you to all that bought tickets and participated. Thanks also go out to Cathie'z Leathers for all their support and the gifts they provided as well as the BHC Moose Lodge and Moose Riders who helped sell tickets. Although we didn't make as much as we would have liked, we did manage to recover the cost of the gun plus a bit extra. Lets hope by next month I can report that the Mohave County Chapter is up and running strong.
Again, I'm asking our members to come out and get involved. We need your help. Ride safe, Joe Monfredo Coordinator/ Mohave Chapter
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter
Happy Halloween!
We had a smaller turn out this month then usual, But it was a great meeting, I am sure that those who weren’t there are just planning for the MOON MULLINS RUN. That is right, this year we are shak’n things up - the end stop is at a haunted house.
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE. Reminder: VOTE
Officers election next meeting, there is still time to nominate the 2012 Chapter Officers. To clear up a question regarding taking office, you must be a member for one year, then you are eligible to be a Chapter Officer, to be a State Officer you need to complete the above.
It’s perfect riding weather, check your ride before you go, it’s a bummer waiting for repair when all you want to do is RIDE. Short and Sweet this month, Until November…
Casey Yates Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter Communications Officer
Southern Arizona Chapter
Our last meeting was held at our usual spot at the Kettle Restaurant on Starr Pass Blvd. As usual many members came early for the excellent food from our host Sam and Staff.
The meeting called to order by Don Boule at 9 am. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Don Boule with a moment of silence for Rich Montgomery and our brothers and sisters who have been lost this year.
Our secretary Rich is still in Idaho recovering from his motorcycle accident. The reading of the minutes for the last meeting was waived.
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Gina Stanfil won the 50/50 for $5.50 and donated it back to the chapter. Tommy Rollins won the dollar jar but was not present. Tommy and his wife are usually present at all of our meetings. As always the money rolls over to the next meeting. We had a $25 gas card donated by Ron. The gas card was one by Dawn Detlj. Congrats on winning a couple tanks of gas.
Remember if you bring a raffle prize to the meeting you will receive an extra raffle / 50/50 ticket. The meeting was short due to a lack of officers.
Coordinator Ron is still around but has had conflicts due to state officer duties. Ron hopes to chair the December meeting.
Secretary Rich is making progress. He is pretty much off of the ventilator though still has some assistance with his breathing. Many members have asked if I know what happened exactly. Al I know is it was gravel related. I don’t know if it was in a corner or not. We also don’t know the type or condition of the road. Here’s something to think about while driving in town. If you travel a little faster than other vehicles you will always be in someone’s “blind spot”. You may want to ride a little slower than traffic or the same speed but not in a blind spot. Our next meeting is November 19th at the Kettle. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 am.
Yavapai Chapter
Indian Gardens, where the riders took the chill off with some fresh hot apple cider and coffee. The next destination as Grand Canyon HD where Kyle and his crew provided lunch and thank goodness some more hot coffee. A big thanks to GCHD provided some excellent hospitality (On a personal note another big thanks to Jim, Larry and Stubby at the Mayer GCHD for getting my Road King ready to ride). The ride went back to Jerome and the legendary Spirit Room. Combo Deluxe provided some great music, and some still had the energy to do some serious dancing. McDonald and he crew had our group laughing, dancing and fun was had by all. Don Johnson won the high hand and Ed Lee the low hand. Both won a cool $50.00. The run covered 250 miles of some of the most beautiful country in Arizona, or even America.
Our meeting was held on October 9th at Taj Majal. Our members were encouraged to participate in the upcoming elections for ABATE state officers in November. Longhair James is organizing a ride to the meeting to further encourage our members to participate and get involved in state level freedom fighting. Ralo reported on her, Deb’s and Longhair James trip to Meeting of Minds. She came back from the meeting with a lot of great ideas for our chapter. Also at the meeting in Michigan, Stillray accepted an honor for the ACMC, a Sustaining Member award. In addition, Waldo’s daughter, Charity Stewart got an award for Rider activism and Education. Way to go Charity. We know Waldo is looking down with a very proud smile! Ride free, But aware,
Our chapter’s Oak Creek Run started out pretty chilly at 31 degrees, but turned out to be a very good ride. Thanks to Phoenix riders, Linda and Bob for braving some early coldness in Northern Arizona. The ride started at Bobby D’s in Jerome with a first stop at Garland’s
Mike ‘Dawolf” Ruddell Yavapai ABATE of Arizona
Yuma Chapter
NO REPORT
We now have 133 active members and 6 business members. If we each signed up one new member our roster would double
Sean had emailed his pac report. We had discussion about the required minimum three second yellow. Sean reminds us that the best motorcycle awareness is to ride and ride often. The more motorcycles a cager sees the more they will look for them. We are still seeking chapter officer nominations. Those wanting to assist by taking an officer position may be nominated at the November meeting. We will have the elections in November. All positions are open.
Since we now meet the third Saturday we will meet in December this year.
ABATE of Arizona has an insurance policy for all members in effect. This accidental death or dismemberment and was increased $2500. That is pretty cheap insurance for $25 a year($15 for charter members). It does seem that our attendance is down whenever we don’t send the reminder post cards. Please mark your calendars. It’s the third Saturday every month.
Our next Celebrate with ABATE Run will be March 26th, 20ll. We are still seeking a run coordinator. After the November elections we will have to get at least enough info to post online and in biker magazines. We had ballots available to vote for state officers and bylaw amendments for the general membership meeting in November. Members may also mail in their ballot from the Masterlink or vote in person at the general meeting. The general membership meeting is Sunday November 6th at Kid Cheleen’s in Black Canyon City north of Phoenix.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3% of Roadway crashes involve motorcyclists but 17% of roadway fatalities were motorcyclists. Statistically, another motorcyclist is the first to be on the scene of a motorcycle crash. The purpose of Accident Scene Management Bystander Assistance Programs is to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through First Response Education.
100 series: Bystander Assistance Program Ͳ “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” This course is designed for the average motorcyclist. No prior training is necessary. “BAP” classes have made an impact on over 10,000 motorcyclists! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn the specifics of motorcycle trauma care. Rescuer Safety, Assessment & Treatment, Mechanisms of Injury, Good Samaritan Laws are all covered in this seven hour course. There are no other classes like it! For more information or to sign up for a class, call Jean @ 602Ͳ616Ͳ9855. CPR & First Aid Course This class is for those who need or want CPR & First Aid (Heartsaver) Certification according to American Heart Association guidelines. Chest Compressions, Rescue Breathing, Recovery Position, Choking Interventions and hands on testing are all part of this six hour course. For more information or to sign up for a class call Jean @ (602)616Ͳ9855. Jean Cooper, RN, MSN has been riding motorcycles for over 40 years and has been a nurse for almost as long. She has also been an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor for about 30 years and a Certified Accident Scene Management Instructor for the past three years. She has passion for motorcycling safety. Let her share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you!
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All Bikes... All Riders. ABATE Works for You!
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!
Join A.B.A.T.E.
along with an events section to inform you of *Do you like emission testing your motor- up-coming motorcycle runs and events. cycle? The Motorcycle Rights Organizations in *Do you like the choice to wear a helmet or Arizona are run by volunteers. Anyone that not? does volunteer gives their time freely to fight the fight. Please help us to pass on our ability *Do you like noise ordinances? to ride free. *Do you like the ability to modify your motorcycle?
*Do you know that there are dollars available for motorcycle safety and awareness? 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. The cost is only Twenty-five Dollars a year. Although you are not under any obligation to volunteer your time, any time you choose to give to our cause is always appreciated. With your membership you not only help our cause, but you will receive our newsletter as well. "The MasterLink" contains local happenings and national motorcycling news
Benefits Of Membership
Individuals ·ABATE membership card ·ABATE patch on first year ·Year pins thereafter ·One year subscription to the MasterLink newsletter ·Lifetime members get all that without the hassle of renewing
Business ·Two annual memberships ·Business card size advertisement and alphabetical listing in the MasterLink for the length of your membership. Circulated throughout Arizona ·Benefit of a run stop or event participation to support your business ·Addition of your business listing on our web site with a link to your business
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERS
A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2011 - 2012
Chairman..............................Eric Hampton
East Valley………………….Redbone Schneider High Country........................Billy Hensler Mohave……………………..Don Russell Phx / Shadow Mountain…...Eric Hampton Southern AZ.........................Sean Pinder Yavapai……………………..”Still Ray” Fitzgerald Yuma....……………………..Frank White Quarterly Board meetings are held on the first Sunday in January, April, July and October at 1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure your Chapter has representation.
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2011
President………..............……Margie Ferrucci Vice President.....……………Tim O’Reilly Secretary……………………Casey Yates Treasurer…………………….Matt Brown Asst. Treasurer........................Jess Method Membership…………………Ron Kool Run/Events………………….Margie Ferrucci Safety Coordinator………….Jean Cooper Sergeant-at-Arms……………Joe Ferrucci P.A.C………………………...Tim O’Reilly Communications…………….Casey Yates ABATE Products……………Ron Kool 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...................Jack Batty Secretary................................Jess Method Treasurer................................Jess Method Membership...........................Robert Vasquez Run Coordinator....................Jack Batty Safety Coordinator.................Joe & Jim Silk Sgt. At Arms.......................... Robert Vasquez P.A.C......................................Jeff Gorall Communications....................Alex Gorall Merchandise........................... Whole Chapter
East Valley Chapter meetings are held the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00, At the Mesa Tri city Eagles Club. 2314 E. APACHE BLVD Tempe Az. 85281.
High Country Chapter
209A E. Juniper St. Payson AZ 85541 Coordinator............................Jim “Chicken Bone” Mazzone Vice Coordinator...................Billy Hensler Secretary................................Kristen Blakeslee Treasurer...............................Debbie Fickel Membership...........................Becca (Vine) Holyoak Run Coordinator....................Jonathan Lucero Safety Coordinator.................Steve Leonard Sgt. At Arms.........................Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak P.A.C.....................................Johnathan Lucero Communications....................Billy Hensler Merchandise..........................Kristen Blakeslee
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928970-1134
Mohave Chapter
2620 Miracle Mile Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Coordinator...........................Joe Monfredo Vice Coordinator...................Eric Faggard Secretary................................Mary Smith Treasurer................................Mary Smith Membership..........................Don Russell Run Committee....................Vacant Safety Coordinator................Vacant Sgt. At Arms.........................Reggie Ingram P.A.C.....................................Don Russell Merchandise..........................Vacant Communications...................Vacant
Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 1st Sunday of each month at 12 PM at the Moose Lodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter
P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Jim Page Vice Coordinator....................Sandy Hassinger Secretary................................Donna Woodward Treasurer................................Carole O'Reilly Membership...........................Mikki Aaronson Run Coordinator....................Darin Yates Safety Coordinator.................Jean Cooper Sgt. At Arms..........................Victor Grady P.A.C......................................Tim O’Reilly Communications....................Casey Yates Merchandise...........................Vacant
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Jim Page at 602570-6839 or email jpage30@cox.net
Southern Arizona Chapter
1339 N. Golden Palomino Pl. Tucson, AZ 85715 Coordinator............................Ron Kool Vice Coordinator....................Jim DeYoung Secretary................................Rich Montgomery Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Ron Kool Run Coordinator....................Ken Lamb Safety Coordinator.................Jimmy Clark Sgt. At Arms.........................Jim Butsback P.A.C......................................Sean Pinder Communications....................Vacant Merchandise...........................Dawn Detelj
The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Ron Kool by phone at 520-2032323 or email koolron@hotmail.com
Yuma Chapter
11316 S. Glenwood Ave. Yuma, AZ 85367 Coordinator............................ Frank White Vice Coordinator....................Brad Peyree Secretary................................ Mikkie Melanson Treasurer................................ Jan Melanson Membership........................... Lisala White Run Coordinator.....................Doug Melanson Safety Coordinator..................Doug Melanson Sgt. At Arms...........................Doug Melanson P.A.C...................................... Patty Peyree Barnett Communications.................... Patty Peyree Merchandise...........................Lisala White Meeting time and place to be announced
Yavapai Chapter
P.O. Box 3377 Prescott, AZ 86302 Coordinator............................ Rich Kocar Vice Coordinator....................David “Doc” Pratt Secretary................................ Linda “Gabby” Kocar Treasurer................................ Paul "Wizbang" Pendergast Membership........................... Patrica Fitzgerald Run Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegas and Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi Safety Coordinator..................Dan Lemond Sgt. At Arms...........................JD Fillingim P.A.C...................................... Lynda Marie “Handi” Barnett Communications.................... Mike “Dawolf” Ruddell Merchandise...........................Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Rich Kocar 928-771-9293 or email grayghost17@cableone.net.
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If any of the Officers are listed here incorrectly, please send corrections to: TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org I will be sure everything is accurate for the next Issue and on the web site.
ADDRESS CHANGE The email address for submitting items to the Masterlink has changed. We have some bored little kid on the other side of the planet spamming the hell out of us. The new address for submitting pictures, run flyers, etc is now: TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org
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MASTERLINK OCTOBER 2011 AAA Always on Time Locks & Security Prescott Valley 928-775-5772 All Clene Carpet Cleaners Payson 928-468-1358 Amon Builders Payson 928-474-0689 AZ Alarm Doctor Mesa 480-334-6087
Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law 480-299-2093 Buchanan Construction, LLC 928-978-3291
The Hog Pit Smoke House Tucson 520-722-4302
The Jerome Tattoo Company Jerome 928-649-2143
The Maverick Saloon Phoenix 602-943-5680
Spirit Room Jerome 928-634-8809
Walt’s Lock and Safe Phoenix 623-780-0490
Sportsman's Chalet Strawberry 928-476-2411
Wear This Smoke This Payson 928-474-3090
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Wild West Junction Williams 928-635-4512
Tailwinds Hauling Phoenix 623-463-2187
Xhale Smoke Shop & Adult Boutique Prescott Valley 928-458-0040
Taj Mahal Prescott 928-445-5752
Kitty For Tax Camp Vercde 928-567-0224
The Law Office of Alfred McDonald Tucson 520-884-5201 La Gitana Cantina Arivaca 520-398-0810
Buffalo Bar & Grill Payson 928-474-3900
Law Offices of Richard A. Cruz Phoenix 480-628-1511
Cactus Flats Tonto Basin 928-479-2233
Law Tigers 888-529-8443
Lyzzard's Lounge Prescott 928-778-2244
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High Country Chapter
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Mohave Chapter
Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 1st Sunday of each month at 12 PM at the Moose Lodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.
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East Valley Chapter East Valley Chapter meetings are held the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00, At the Mesa Tri city Eagles Club. 2314 E. APACHE BLVD Tempe Az. 85281.
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Hardtailz Biker Outlet Chino Valley 928-642-4562
Big Sky Motorcycles Tucson 520-886-7388
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Hello to all my Brothers and Sisters;
Last month I attended the Meeting of the minds motorcycle conference which was held in Romulus Michigan. I want to give a big thank you to ABATE of Michigan for their hospitality. Also for a very appreciated Hospitality Room.
What a great conference. Ran into many old friends and made some new friends from all over the United States. The great thing about this conference is once we get talking we discover we have many of the same issues which we are dealing with. Thursday night was Meet the MRF Board. Each board member introduces him or herself and a brief description of their duties with Motorcycle Riders Foundation. After the BOD introductions there is an opportunity for attendees to introduce themselves and what MRF or Club they are affiliated with. Also give a brief description of what has been, and is currently being accomplished in their State.
On the Federal front, a couple years ago I, as ABATE of Az. President and Carole O’Reilly, ABATE of Az. Authorized Lobbyist were invited by the MRF State Rep Deb Buttita to attend a meeting at a local auto repair facility, here in Phoenix. The purpose of the meeting was to give information to Senator Jon Kyls’
by Rod Taylor - ABATE Legal Services
How to Play Russian Roulette Or Make A Quarter Million Dollars--just read and do this:
Do you like to play Russian Roulette? How about for $100 bucks a year? Doesn’t seem worth it, does it? But that’s what you’re doing if you don’t buy uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage for your motorcycle, car, or truck insurance policy. Studies indicate that more than 14 out of a 100 drivers do not carry any sort of coverage. And those that do have minimal limits that effectively provide no coverage (It is a joke for the adverse driver to say he has $25k of insurance coverage when your losses are approaching $500k. Let’s say you’re going for a summer ride. Remember the blue-hair you saw driving that 1979 Buick Electra? She hasn’t had insurance since 1980, and she’s going to run into you. What can you do to get the bike fixed, not to mention paying your medical bills? How about mortgage or rent payments and your living expenses? If you do not have
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Assistant, regarding the Right To Repair Act HR1449. Deb, Carole and I, along with representatives from auto and motorcycle aftermarket manufactures, and repair shops attended the meeting. Right to Repair Act is still floating around somewhere in Congressional cyber space. No official action has been taken like passing legislation to prevent corporations and manufactures from not sharing software and repair manuals to smaller repair shops. The good news is over the past couple years, much of the needed software, current repair manuals and other information that was not available has become available to almost all repair facilities.
Motorcycle Only Check Points and the Fourth Amendment. This is an area which we all should be very concerned over. The bottom line is that when it comes to discrimination, it is illegal to discriminate against a protected class under the Fourth Amendment. The government cannot discriminate based upon race, religion, etc. It is not illegal to discriminate due to the clothes a person is wearing or the vehicle he or she operates. In short, motorcyclists are not a protected class for the purpose of the Equal Protection Clause. (This is a case where you probably hate the message but don’t take it out on the messenger (me). We as a Motorcycle Rights Organization need to continue to fight all efforts put forward by law enforcement regarding, “motorcycle only check points” Individual States all over the Country are having to deal with these check points.
If anyone encounters a Motorcycle Only Check Point be polite and courteous. If possible obtain the officers name and badge number. You may or may not receive a ticket. If you do the date and time will appear on the ticket. If you don’t record the time, date how may officers were present, along with names
Ask Our Lawyer UM/UIM coverage, you are screwed.
Your parachute is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverages. Most people who don’t have insurance don’t because they think they can’t afford it or don’t want to pay for it. In other words, they do not have any money. The odds of them having sufficient resources to pay off a personal injury claim are slim and none. Without coverage of your own, there’s no compensation. You might be able to get a 1979 Buick Electra, but that doesn’t pay the bills.
If you don’t have uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverages (UM/UIM coverage), you are underinsured. If you carry the legal minimum coverage, you are in compliance with the law, but still woefully underinsured. Unfortunately, “state minimum” coverage only protects the other guy, not you. And when was the last time you heard of a motorcyclist that caused personal injury to the driver of a Mack truck or a minivan for that matter? Where you made the mistake was in declining the uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverages (UM/UIM coverage.) And you have to
PAGE 9 and/or their car numbers. Get as much information as possible, for later use. Everyone in your group should send a Freedom of Information Act letter to the jurisdiction(s) that conducted the stop. Send the letter to Chief of that Police Department and request the operating plan for the check point. Identify the checkpoint by date, time and location. Specifically ask for the following information. (1) Who created the plan? (2) What was the duration of the Check Point? (3) Who were the officers involved? (4) How was it determined which vehicles would be stopped? (5) How many and what type of citations were issued? (6) What was the purpose of the check point?
You as a rider / passenger can do this for free. After receiving the requested Freedom Of Information Act information now would be the time to Contact ABATE of Arizona’s’ Designated Lobbyist or an attorney for further guidance with your case. FOIA forms are available on the web.
This year at Meeting of the Minds we had a live demonstration on Proper Breaking Techniques, which was held outside in the parking lot. Congratulations to Charity Stewart on being awarded the MRF’s Young Activist Scholarship Fund Award. Also for those of you that are keeping score on the Bibs VS Kilts. The Bibs won.
Until next month
Ride Smart & Ride Safe
Tim O’Reilly ABATE of Arizona State Vice President State PAC Coordinator
affirmatively do that. The law puts it on your shoulders to say no. Why would you do that? Well, my guess is that you wanted to save a few bucks, and figured that since the law required everyone to have coverage, you didn’t need to pay for additional coverages. Bad decision based on bad facts. Unfortunately, not everybody complies with the financial responsibility laws. Some people simply never get insurance and give a bogus policy number when the register their cars. Others may have coverage, but they cancel it after getting the car registered. Our laws our weak in that it allows scofflaws to pull a fast one. That means you are left holding the bag when you get injured in an accident with a near-do-well.
You ask, but how would that get the bike fixed? Simple. Remember that even if you have medical insurance that will cover your medical bills, you would still be entitled to compensation for your lost wages, impairment and pain and suffering. That’s YOUR money, to spend or pay bills as you please. If you want to fix your bike, you can.
Don’t forget that when you get your insurance that you may be asked if you want to have your UM/UIM coverage at the same limits as your own personal injury coverage. For example, you can have liability coverage of $50,000/$100,000 (that $50,000 per person and $100,000 total per accident) and have UM/UIM coverage in the same amount, or elect to have only $25,000/$50,000 UM/UIM coverage. The cost difference is very small, and
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Calendar - Courtesy of Kirk & Lady Jewells at Phoenixbikers.com
November 2011
Nov. 2 {WED} - Phoenix, AZ* Crusaders for the Children Host Bike Night Description: Crusaders For The Children Bike Night. 7-9 p.m. at Top Shelf Mexican Cantina - 3301 West Greenway Road in Phoenix (35th Ave. and Greenway) Everyone Welcome! Good food, friends, and families! Great Bike Night Specials! See ya there... Thank you for your support!
NOV 3 {THURS} - SIERRA VISTA, AZ* BIG BAD BIKE NIGHT AT RENDEZVOUS – Event time: 6PM Event Location: Rendezvous Nightclub (520458-2902) info@svrendezvous.com. Description: Presented by Harley Davidson of Sierra Vista. All riders and colors are welcome to Rendezvous' Big Bad Bike Night on the 1st Thursday of every month! We block off the parking lot for you to show off your bike and we have 2 for 1 drink specials and giveaways all night long. The best bike night in Southern Arizona only at Rendezvous! 6:00 pm at Rendezvous Nightclub (520458-2902) info@svrendezvous.com.
Nov 4-5 {Fri-Sat} –GLOBE, AZ* APACHE GOLD CASINO Hosts RUN TO THE REZ Description: Come be apart ofThe Most Spiritual Ride in AZ. Held Annually at Apache Gold Casino. Registration usually opens Friday afternoon and early Saturday Morning. The 2009 entry fee included a run shirt, 1 free ticket to win the New Harley, entry into the live entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights. Group Run on Saturday morning to honor the Vets and other riding activities. Each Year the Tribe in Conjunction with Apache Gold Casino host “Run to the Rez” which kicks off the San Carlos Tribe’s annual tribute to Veterans. There’s a kind of healing that takes place at this Run - As participants and fellow citizens come together to honor the brave men and women that have
defended our country. For more information please visit http://www.rezrider.com/ For room Reservations at the onsite Best Western - Phone: 1-800 APACHE-8 ext. 3600
NOV 4 {Fri} – MESA, AZ* Chester’s Harley-Davidson hosts Motorcycles on Main Bike Night Description: 6-10pm in Downtown Mesa, AZ every 1st Friday. Join us for Bike Night Sturgis-style. Cruise Main Street in Downtown Mesa. Beer Gardens, Live Bands, park & show your bike. Meet for a group ride at Chester's {922 S Country Club Dr} in Mesa 6pm; depart 6:30pm. FMI: 480-8940404, http://www.chestershd.com/ Nov. 4th -6th {Fri –Sun} - Arlington AZ * Rally at the Rose Description: Three Days and 2 nights of a great time. Held at the Famous Desert Rose Bar and Grill on old Hwy 80 Arlington Az. Dry camping is available. 20$ for weekend or 10$ for one day. Live music, games, Adult entertainment with country ambience. www.westsiders.com NOV 4-6 {FRI/SAT/SUN} – PHOENIX, AZ* 37th ANNUAL CHOSEN FEW MC EVENT For more information please contact Superman @ 323-385-3707 or Fat Boy @ 602-486-6926 Nov 4th (FRI) - Meet and Greet Event time: Starts at 5pm Location: Soul Brothers MC Club House 1125 West Buckeye Rd. in Phoenix, AZ. 85007 Nov 5th (SAT) – Hang out Throw Down (Yea!! Motel Party) Location: Motel 6 located at 214 South 24th St. Phx, AZ 85034. Details: Food, Drink, and Slow Races, Music by DJ Kuntry Room Reservations 602-244-1155 Wait for Operator to answer.
Nov 5th (SAT-NITE) – COME GET Your BOOGIE ON! Event time: 8PM-1AM Location: The Big Fish Pub located at
1954 East University Dr. in Tempe, AZ 85281. Details: Join the friends and family of the chosen Few MC.. 2 for 1 well drinks 8-10PM, Food, Drinks, Dancing, DJ and Trophies. Nov 6th (SUN-AM) – [After Party] LAST MAN STANDING location: Revolution ~The Capital 1505 East Weber in Tempe, AZ 85281.
NOV 5 {Sat} – CHANDLER, AZ* Chandler Harley-Davidson Hosts “FREE BREAKFAST” Event Location: 6895 West Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226 (480-496-6800) Event Time: 11AM until Breakfast is all gone Description: Members of the Foothills HOG Chapter will be serving up their signature ‘Biker Breakfast’ from 11AM until its all gone. Take a break and come enjoy a pancake or two. At Chandler Harley-Davidson there’s always good $ales to be had inside and outside where the Hogs gather - there’s good food and good conversations, too.
Nov 5 {SAT} - Mesa, AZ* 3rd Annual BACA AZ Awareness Run Description: 3rd Annual B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse) AZ Awareness Run. Lets Keep donations in the USA. Our Children deserve that. So Please joins for our 3rd Annual event, Headlining Band is REO SPEEDWAGON, along with FRAN COSMO former lead vocalist for Boston & Rossmon. $25 per person includes concert, pins to first 200 preregistered, Raffles, 50/50, & food & drink specials. Event starts at Toby Keith’s at the River View Plaza. A buffet ($TBA) is available. We’ll show a short film of who we are & a special 11yr old singing the National Anthem with Post #138 standing Honor Guard. A beautiful ride follows. The last stop has all the fun & concert. After being escorted to the event for secured Motorcycle parking. So come n down, & help our children here in the USA. Website to online to pre-register will be up this week. FMI please contact Nytro at muslermychewy@cox.net.
Nov 5 {SAT} - Fountain Hills, AZ * ALR Post 58 Sponsors RUN to the HILLS Description: American Legion Riders Post 58 Run to the Hills Charity Run. 8AM, Shotgun start from 5 Valley Locations. Preregistration @ www.alr58.org with contribution of $10.00 Single, $15.00 2Up or on site day of ride $15.00 Single, $20.00 2Up from 8-10A at any of the following locations:
Post 26 Mesa, 506 W. 2nd St., Mesa, AZ Post 27 Apache Junction,1018 S. Meridian Rd., Apache Junction, AZ Post 39 Gilbert,206 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ Post 58 Fountain Hills,16837 E. Parkview Av., Fountain Hills, AZ and Post 91 Chandler, 922 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler, AZ
All riders and vehicles welcome. First Bike out 10:00AM Last Bike in 3PM. Entry includes Home Cooked Meal and Band (Three Point Posse) at the end of the Run with Raffles, Prizes, and much fun. $100.00 Best Hand, $50.00 Worst Hand Prizes at 4:30P. Beard Contest, $5.00 entry fee and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Come and join us on our beautiful outdoor patio for food and adult beverages to compliment our wonderful AZ weather. For additional info call or e mail: Ken Couture, kdc314@msn.com, 480-2201742 or Patrick Conway, Conwaypatrick@ymail.com, 330-7202652 or visit our website @ www.alr58.org
Nov. 5 {sat} - Phoenix, AZ * Spartan Riders MC – Hosts 7th Annual Spaghetti feed Description: Spartan Riders MC 7th Annual Spaghetti Feed. $5 All you can eat Spaghetti! Live Music, 3PM until the party stops. 1310 E Van Buren St. in Phoenix, AZ.
NOV 5-6 {Sat /Sun} - GILA BEND, AZ* (ON THE WAY TO ROCKY
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POINT) GILA BEND 9TH ANNUAL DESERT SHRIMP FEST – Event times: 10-10 Sat. & 10-6 Sun. Details: Make Gila Bend’s 9th Annual Desert Shrimp Fest a Poker Run Stop! Fest draws attendees statewide for shrimp eating contests, dancing, live music and fun, family atmosphere. Menu includes: coconut shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp scampi & cocktails, fish tacos & more. Arrangements being made to have AZ Centennial Copper Chopper on display; 2 bands Sat; Beer Garden all weekend, food booths & vendors. Children's carnival & contests. Minimal entry fee. Hrs: 10-10 Sat. & 10-6 Sun. For more information: Chris Hubbard at 602.999.9689.
NOV 6 {Sun} – TUCSON, AZ * IRONWOOD Cycle Hosts “Club Caffeine” Event Time: 7:30-9:30AM Event Location: Ironwood Cycle at 329 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ Description: "Club Caffeine", the first Sunday of each month on your calendar. You're invited to come by Ironwood Cycle Sunday morning between 7:30am and 9:30am for free coffee and pastries...Get your Sunday morning started right.. Everyone is Welcome.. We hope to see you there. 7:30am. At Ironwood Cycle 329 E. Grant Road in Tucson, AZ (520396-3507). For more information call the shop or email partsandservice@ironwoodcycle.com NOV 7 {Mon} – TUCSON, AZ* Bike Night at Rusty’s Sports Grille the 1st Monday Event time:Party starts at 6PM. Event location: Rusty’s Sports Grille, 2075 West Grant Rd. in Tucson, AZ. Telephone: 520-623-3363 Description: Join Us the first Monday of every month for Bike Night starting at 6pm at Rusty’s Sports Grille. There’s Special parking for your bike. We have Beer & drink specials and giveaways. Rusty’s Sports Grille, 2075 W. Grant Rd. in Tucson, AZ. For more information please give us a call at 520-6233363 NOVEMBER 10-13 {Thur – Sun} SEA OF CORTEZ/PUERTO PEÑASCO, SONORA, MX* ROCKY POINT RALLY – Mystery Poker Run from U.S. to Mexico, Welcome Party, Ride-In Bike Show, Walking Poker Run on Calle 13, Toy Run for Niños, local parade, biker events on El Malecon. For more info: www.rockypointrally.com.
Nov 11 {FRI} – TUCSON. AZ *Bike Night at Big John's Garage Event_Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm Event_Location: 4156 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712 Event_Description: Bike Night at Big John's garage, with FREE food and drink,
Bike Show and Live Music. Come out and enjoy our cool summer nights and vote for your favorite American or Metric bike. For additional details please email: bigjohnsgarage@aol.com or Call 520-322-9933.
Nov 12 {SAT} – TUCSON. AZ *The Huns MC Steak Fry Event_Time: 5:00pm to ?? Event_Location: Territorial Bar in Tucson, AZ 85712 Event_Description: The Huns MC is having our Annual Steak Fry again but instead of at the clubhouse we will be at The Territorial Bar 3727 S. Palo Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ. Price is still only $15 for entry and one of the best steak dinners in town. Live music will be provided by The Effect. Of course there will be Drinks available. Door prizes, Fun and Food provided by The Huns. For more details email Mike at HUNSMC137@GMAIL.CO NOV 12 {Sat} – TUCSON, AZ* Chuy's Bike Night and Car Show on Valencia Event Time: 6PM – 9PM Event Location: Chuy’s on Valencia 1825 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson, AZ. Description: Bike Night and Car Show at Chuy's on Valencia every 2nd Saturday starting at 6:00 pm. 50/50, Raffles, Door Prizes, Food & Drink Specials. Nov. 12 {SAT} - Peoria, AZ* 5th Annual Rollin' the Dice. Description: Lost Dutchman Motorcycle Club PEORIA's 5th Annual Rollin' the Dice. Sign in 11am at the Peoria clubhouse 7962 W. Market Pl. Peoria, AZ (79th Ave & Grand) last dice thrown at 5pm. $10 per person/$15 couple. Live music, door prizes, food available, and 50/50 raffle. For more information: cobyd_73@yahoo.com
Nov 12 {SAT} – SURPRISE, AZ * 2nd Annual Crusader Charity Poker Tournament Come Play Poker with US! Event Location: Paradise Cove Social Club 15226 West Bell Road in Surprise, AZ 85374 Event time: Opens at 11 a.m. Event 12 p.m.-5 p.m. * Must be 21 years old to attend* Description: Our Charity Poker Highlights.... *Great Poker, Blackjack & Slot Tournaments *Fantastic cash pay-out at the final tournament table *Plenty of food so be sure to bring your appetite *Tickets for great door prizes *Tournament bonus chips available for everyone! *No Limit Hold-Em Charity Event! $50 Buy IN = 5000 in starting chips. Plus Bonus Chips Available 500. On line registration (you don't have to pay now..just sign up before and pay the day of the event @ www.enjoythecove.com) *500
On time to tournament arrival *1000 Bring a child's toy or wrapping paper *2000 $10 Dealer appreciation donation *2000 $10 Club appreciation donation Add-on's and Re-buys Available *2000 Chip re-buy for $10 unitl break (a double re-buy is allowed if a player is felted) *3000 Chip add on for $10 at the first break CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE for more details! www.crusadersforthechildren.com or call 623.262.4255
Nov 12 {SAT} – NEW RIVER, AZ*Loners MC – Prescott Chapter Hosts 5th Annual Motorcycle Swap-meet and Old School Bike Show Details: 5th Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet and Old School Bike Show presented by the Loners M/C Prescott Chapter. Saturday November 12th at the Roadrunner Saloon in New River, AZ. Swap Meet starts at 8am. $10 donation per person includes bike show entry and swap meet / vendor space if needed. Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Live music, drinks and food available. This event gets bigger and better each year. Bring your knucklehead, panhead, shovelhead, flathead, norton, BSA, and/or triumph. The weather will be nice, come out to a great party. Everyone’s welcome. FMI - contact Mud @ 602.299.6778 or mudlffl@yahoo.com
Nov 12 {SAT} – BELLEMONT, AZ* Grand – Canyon H-D Hogs & Dogs Details Hogs-N-Dogs. Join us for a free BBQ, held every month on the second Saturday of every month from 11am-1pm at Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson - Old Hwy 66, Exit 185 I-40 in Bellemont. For more information visit www.grandcanyonhd.com
NOV 17 {THUR} –TUCSON, AZ* HARLEY –DAVIDSON of TUCSON and THE HOG PIT SMOKEHOUSE BAR & GRILL Present BIKE NIGHT– Event Time: Starts at 6pm Event Location: The Hog Pit Smokehouse Bar & Grill– 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ Description: The Hog Pit Smokehouse Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Tucson presents Bike Night starting at 6 pm – 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road. There will be special bike parking (east parking lot), Food & Bar Specials. Try their Slow and Low smoked BBQ, original BBQ sauces and ribs; all made in-house by Chef John Mertes. The Hog Pit/Harley-Davidson Bike Night is the third Thursday of each month. Come early to avoid traffic problems. Free admission. For more info: 520.722.4302 or tpalomares@att.net. NOV 17 {THUR} – TUCSON, AZ* Branding Iron North presents Bike Nite Event Description: Join us every 3rd
Thursday of each month at 6pm. Special attractions will be best bike burnout contest, and a hot legs contest with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes for both events. $2.00 Domestic Beer. Also free door prizes: Detail and oil change from Knuckleheads detail. Prizes also by Heavy Metal Designz. everyone welcome. 6pm. Branding Iron North, 2660 W. Ruthrauff in Tucson, AZ (520) 888-9452
Nov. 19 {SAT} – MAYER, AZ* Hogs – N- Dogs Details: Hogs-N-Dogs. Join us for a free BBQ, held every month on the third Saturday of every month from 11am-1pm at Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson 10434 S. Highway 69 in Mayer. For more information visit www.grandcanyonhd.com
Nov. 19 {SAT} - COTTONWOOD. AZ* 27th Annual Verde Valley Toy Run Details: 27th Annual Verde valley Toy Run. Signup at Cottonwood Walmart Sign in from 8:30am-10:am Fee is $20.00 and a new unwrapped toy or pack of diapers per bike/hot rod
There will be a poker run, bike and hot rod show, raffles, live music, Run ends at Verde Valley Fair grounds w/ live music, food, bike show, and much more. For more information: www.verdevalleytoyrun.com
Nov 26 {SAT} – MESA, AZ* ALR Post 35 Hosts “ Marines Toy’s for Tots” Details: 5th Annual Toys for Tots. Recognized as one of the TOP TEN Toy Events in Maricopa County!!! Sponsored by ALR Post 35, Chandler AZ & Chester’s HD in Mesa. Starting at Chester's H-D - 922 S. Country Club Dr. in Mesa. Signup between 8 – 10 AM. Donations $20 W/O a toy - $15 with a toy. Passengers $15 W/O a toy - $10 with a toy. Ride pin for the first 100 participants. Paid Ride Includes Ride, Lunch, Door Prizes and end Party. Music by The 74th St Band from 1 - 4. Last Bike in by 2. Door Prize drawings start at 3. For more information email Jesse “Smog” Hendrix hendrixjesse@cox.net or call 602-7177545. Coffee and Donuts provided at Registration by Chester’s HD. All Proceeds benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Campaign. http://alr35.org/ToysForTots2011.htm
Nov 27 {SUN} – TUCSON, AZ*Southern Arizona ABATE Breakfast Meeting Description: All bikers are welcome to join us for a great breakfast. Where? The Kettle Restaurant at 22nd st. and I-10. (Street address: 748 W. 22nd St. – Tucson, AZ. Meet us at
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CONGRESSMAN CHALLENGES THE SCIENCE OF E15 GAS
U.S. Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) has introduced legislation to require the Environmental Protection Agency to “seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15 percent blend ethanol gasoline” (E15), which the EPA recently allowed to be sold for use in 2001 or newer vehicles; though motorcycles and ATVs are not approved for its use, nor are most small air-cooled engines, and using the hotter-burning fuel could cause premature wear, engine damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty.
"The EPA's decision to allow E15 into the marketplace will impact every American who owns a car, lawnmower, or boat,” said Sensenbrenner in announcing his bill, H.R.3199. “Automakers insist that using E15 will void warranties, lower fuel efficiency, and cause premature engine failure. In off-road engines, the effects can even be dangerous for users.” Motorcyclists should be concerned about the availability of compatible fuel supplies if gas stations primarily provide E15 gasoline that’s EPA-approved for the majority of their customers -- but no on- or off-road motorcycles or ATVs appear on the EPA’s list of vehicles approved for use of E15. "There are serious concerns that the EPA used only one Department of Energy test and rushed E15's introduction into the market place. This test was limited in scope and ignored a plethora of evidence albeit inconvenient evidence for the EPA that shows E15 gasoline has a negative effect on engines,” according to Sensenbrenner. “I introduced this legislation to ensure a decision of this magnitude will be vetted by independent scientific research, rather than political expediency." Earlier this summer, Congressman Sensenbrenner, who is the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Science, introduced H.R. 748 to prohibit the EPA from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10% ethanol (E10). BIKERS’ RIGHTS TO HEALTH CARE
Akin to some Unions that have negotiated lower health care costs by excluding insurance coverage for so-called “risky” behavior such as horseback riding, skiing and riding motorcycles, the state of Georgia may soon exclude motorcyclists from their healthcare benefits.
The chairman of a House study committee looking at Georgia's health benefit plan said the state might require employees to disclose dangerous activities like skydiving and riding motorcycles.
State Rep. Carl Rogers (R-Gainesville) said that the panel is looking to bring down skyrocketing costs in the state health plan. Earlier this year, lawmakers were forced to scramble to fill a $300 million budget hole for the health benefits.
Rogers told the Associated Press that state employees who take part in risky activities might eventually pay higher premiums.
TRUE COLORS: COPS VS. BIKERS
“Nowadays, officers also have to worry
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about lawsuits when they pull over a ‘onepercenter’,” reported the Philadelphia Daily News in response to a civil rights lawsuit claiming profiling and police harassment, adding that “Biker gangs might have a well-deserved reputation, but one local attorney who represents several clubs says that ‘reputation’ isn't a valid reason for a traffic stop.” "Some of this tension between the cops and the bikers is because the cops hassle them ALL the time," said Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Boyd Spencer, who represents the Eastern Pennsylvania Confederation of Clubs.
Spencer is representing three bikers in a civil-rights lawsuit stemming from a July 30, 2009, traffic stop involving six motorcyclists, two of the defendants are Pagan’s M/C members and a third defendant was a Tribe M/C member.
According to the complaint, the bikers were ticketed for not having approved helmets and were told to remove their "colors", the patched jackets members wear. The whole traffic stop, which lasted more than an hour, was captured by mounted cameras in the police cruisers. "Now you're all going to take your jackets off, because on this highway, these are the only colors," one of the state troopers, referring to State Police blue and gold, told the group after nearly 50 minutes had passed.
The bikers didn't budge. None of them took off his colors. The helmets were later found to be legal, and a prosecutor dismissed the charges. Spencer, who said the demand to take off their colors was out of bounds, chalks up the traffic stop to harassment. Spencer said he always hears about bikers getting harassed. "I've got a guy in Upper Darby who gets pulled over every time he goes out on his bike," he said. Upper Darby police Superintendent Michael Chitwood Sr. told the newspaper that bikers get pulled over if they break traffic laws, like anyone else. Police keep tabs on them, though. "These operations have become very sophisticated. They know what their rights are and what the police can do," he said.
“NO COLORS” RULE RESCINDED AT KENTUCKY EVENT
Following failed negotiations with Beech Bend Park near Bowling Green, Kentucky upon announcing they would no longer allow club colors of any kind at their All Harley Drags, the Kentucky Motorcycle Association/KBA called for a boycott of their events until this discriminatory policy was changed.
“After the word went out it is my understanding that several hundred phone calls went to the offices of Beech Bend Park,” said Jay Huber, President of KMA/KBA. “As a result of those calls the management at Beech Bend has reversed its decision regarding NO COLORS at its events.”
“The KMA/KBA along with the Kentucky Confederation of Clubs is committed to eliminating this type of discrimination as it hurts the entire biker community,” said Huber, adding that his organization will post listings on their website of businesses that discriminate with regard to No-Colors and urge “that ALL bikers please refrain from using the services of any business that participates in this type of action.”
SUIT CHARGES DISCRIMINATORY ENFORCEMENT OF NEVADA HELMET LAW
A dozen motorcycle riders recently filed a class action lawsuit charging arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement of Nevada’s helmet law.
The suit filed in U.S. District Court charges "defendants, through their agents, have an ongoing pattern and practice of issuing helmet tickets to the class members that are not supported by constitutionally sufficient probable cause, thereby violating the civil rights of the class members." The action blames Clark County and the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Mesquite; and Boulder City, and their police departments for the disparity in enforcement, and if certified as a class the suit could represent more than 40,000 motorcycle riders in the county. The group is hoping to ultimately win the repeal of Nevada's helmet law, but this lawsuit is not about whether the government has the right to require motorcycle riders to wear helmets, which the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that it does, but instead the action accuses local police and prosecutors of selectively enforcing the helmet law and of using it unconstitutionally to hassle bikers.
“This violates the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution barring unreasonable search and seizure,” commented A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Sam Hochberg in The Gunny’s Sack monthly e-column. “The suit also alleges violations of the 14th Amendment protections against arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. They are saying the fines are all over the map with no balance. The suit essentially says that law enforcement folks are using the Nevada helmet law to harass motorcyclists.” Dubbed the Class M class action, the suit seeks to include some 40,000 Nevadans holding motorcycle endorsements on their driver's licenses.
NATIONWIDE MOTORCYCLE THEFTS DOWN A motorcycle is stolen every 9.5 minutes in America, but according to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, motorcycle thefts last year were down 24% from their 2007 total. There were 65,678 motorcycles reported stolen in 2007 compared with 49,791 in 2010, according to data from theft reports contained in the National Crime Information Center.
The top five makes stolen last year were: (1) Honda, 12,260; (2) Yamaha, 9,853; (3) Suzuki, 7,869; (4) Kawasaki, 5,470; and (5) Harley-Davidson, 3,301. Combined, these five brands accounted for 38,753 thefts in 2010, or 77.8 percent of the total.
The top five states with the most motorcycle thefts in 2010 were: (1) California, 5,662; (2) Texas, 4,394; (3) Florida, 4,148; (4) North Carolina, 2,649; and (5) Indiana, 1,925. These five states accounted for 18,778 thefts, or 37.7% of the total. FACT OR FICTION: MOTORCYCLES ARE ECO-FRIENDLY
In the popular belief that since motorcycles get better mileage they must be greener than cars, "People are trading in their cars and driving motorcycles instead because they believe that's the more environmentally friendly choice," said “MythBusters” television host Adam
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Savage in the season opener of the popular Discovery Channel show. "The logic is because motorcycles are generally more fuel-efficient than cars, they burn less gas and thus they must be better for the environment."
As the MythBusters have done with each of the show's previous seven seasons, Savage and his co-host Jamie Hyneman set out to test the theory, and the Los Angeles Times recently reported on the show’s findings.
The MythBusters duo selected three motorcycles and three cars that were common in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s and put the undisclosed vehicles through a 30minute, 20-mile real-world course, 75% of it consisting of highway driving and 25% city driving.
Savage drove all three cars while Hyneman trailed him on the bikes, each one equipped with portable emissionmeasuring systems that tracked exhaust gases from a probe in the tailpipe and collected engine information from the engine control unit to determine each vehicle’s fuel economy and emissions profile.
The upshot of the experiment was that the newer two-wheeler was indeed 28% more fuel efficient than the comparable car and emitted 30% less of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, however the same motorcycle emitted 416% more smog-forming hydrocarbons, 3,220% more oxides of nitrogen and 8,065% more of the toxic air pollutant carbon monoxide.
The MythBusters' conclusion: "At best, it's a wash. Motorcycles are just as bad for the environment as cars," Savage said on the show. "At worst, they're far worse."
But emissions are only one factor in the equation that measures a vehicle's true impact on the environment, and as LA Times columnist Susan Carpenter concludes; “Despite the MythBusters' findings, emissions are only part of the story of a vehicle's true greenness. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, motorcycle manufacturing requires thousands fewer pounds of raw materials than automobiles. They require less fossil fuel, so they require less energy to pull that fossil fuel out of the ground. They use fewer chemicals and oils than cars. And motorcycles produced today are 90% cleaner in California than they were 30 years ago. Note to MythBusters: How about a cradleto-grave life cycle assessment for cars and motorcycles for the Season 9 opener?”
WEIRD NEWS: MOTORBIKERS TAKE BITE OUT OF APPLE
Just like in the movies, seven motorbike riders carrying passengers wearing full face helmets recently conducted an earlymorning “smash-and-grab” robbery by busting a window of an Apple Store in central London and plundering thousands of dollars in Mac laptops, iPads and iPhones. “Apple is a big ticket item and a very easy sell,” deputy inspector Gregory Antonsen told the International Business Times, calling this one “primarily an Apple case”. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!” ~ Pericles (c. 495 – 429 BC), Greek Statesman
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$25,000/$50,000. His insurance coverage pays you the $25,000.00, leaving you with $175,000.00 of uncompensated damages. You can make a claim for the additional damages from your carrier under your UM/UIM coverage. However, you can only make a claim for coverage to the extent that your UM/UIM coverage exceeds the other guys basic coverage. For example, if you have $25,000/$50,000 UM/UIM coverage, then you can’t make a claim because your coverage doesn’t exceed his coverage. If you have $50,000/$100,000, you can claim $25,000 of coverage from your UM/UIM coverage. The higher your cov-
I have often wondered how does one determine when they are too old to drive? Whether it’s by car or a bike, I assume that it’s a like the last link to independence. I remember the day I knew my grandmother shouldn’t drive anymore, Eric Hampton Masterlink Editor
For most people that attend the Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) Meeting of the Minds, it is three days of making new friends and revisiting old friends from all around the country, attending workshops and if they’re lucky, taking a ride around the hosting city for a bit of sightseeing. For me, it’s a bit more like a job than a vacation.
Being on the Board of Directors for the MRF, I am required to arrive in the host city two days in advance of all the real festivities. Darla & I usually arrive on a Tuesday night so that we don’t have to fly the red-eye. We’re required to attend Committee meetings that are held throughout the day on Wednesday. I’m the Chair of the Communications Committee and also help on the Membership Committee and an award committee. Darla serves on four committees and is an Assistant to the Membership Director, John Pierce.
Then, when all the committee meetings wrap up sometime Wednesday evening, everyone gathers to blow off some steam. This will be the only real opportunity for us to just relax and enjoy ourselves and shoot the breeze. Thursday morning, it’s ‘rise and shine’ before the sun comes up. The all-day, marathon board meeting begins at 8 am, so it is a scramble to get showered,
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she proudly tells me other drivers are so nice, they wave hello and honk at me! Ya, more like the finger and get the hell out of the way, grandma.
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erage is, the better your protection is.
Get this, I took her to the MVD to get an ID card, they told me she could just renew her drivers license! I thought, oh hell no, not another one of those too slow drivers sitting on a phone book, holding the steering wheel for support and have no clue where they are going. I explained that she had mild Alzheimer’s, the MVD agent replied “that’s ok she just has to pass the eye test”. Honestly, that is what she said. In our meetings we talk about a lot of what is going on and what can we do to
change it, with that being said, there are very few questions about motorcycles on the MVD drivers’ exam. What, I had to go to a motorcycle training class, pass a written test, and a riding test just to get a motorcycle license. Since I got my license, I see the craziest stuff those cage drivers do while driving (probably myself included). Maybe that is what got me more involved in ABATE - just a member at first - but I figured I could be of use as an officer. Currently, I have had the luxury of caretaking my mom with moderate Alzheimer’s. She is a flight risk, she had her keys hidden in her purse, she got pissed. She was gone. She had no problem remembering how to get home, when my daughter caught up to her she was changing lanes like a pro. That’s what the first time, second time she STOLE the keys, yes that is right. She has turned into being a feisty and sneaky gal. Ever call 911? Yikes! My dad-eight weeks in the hospital, on the ride home his only con-
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dressed, tanked on coffee and a quick bite for breakfast. Even before I cut off all my hair, (I got tired of using six rubber bands to hold back 10 strands of hair) I could be ready to go anywhere in under half an hour. But, now that I’m married… well, I won’t say anything else about that if I know what’s good for me.
So, anyway, the Board meeting begins at 8am. With pitifully few breaks during the day, we work through our lunch and finally emerge from the room around 5:30 that afternoon. An exhausting 9 ½ hours, enhanced by – usually – jet lag. That gives us a full hour and a half to wind down, get dinner and be ready to go again by 7pm.
At 7:00, on the first night of Meeting of the Minds is always ‘Meet the Board’. The members of the Board pass the microphone rather quickly down the line, introduce ourselves and explain where we’re from and what we do there and the office that we hold on the MRF Board. After that, the mic gets passed around the room and representatives from (this time) 35 states get 5-10 minutes to share with everyone what they are working on and concerned by in their home state. As you might imagine, some people like to talk. And talk. And talk. This part of the evening used to go on for over four hours. Thankfully, they recently brought in a timer/buzzer to keep folks from rambling on, but even with the buzzer, it is a long evening. After that, it’s up to the hospitality room for beverages and munchies and of
course, hooking up with friends that we haven’t seen in - too long. Even though most of the conversations are still ‘shop talk’ about motorcycle-only roadblocks or noise laws or any number of other things, that is the most enjoyable part of the weekend. Since I’m the newsletter guy for the MRF, I’m the one stuck lugging around the camera all weekend. It didn’t take long for me to realize that if I don’t take pictures, I’m not likely to get many to run in the paper. Lucky for me, the wife is a camera nut and enjoys taking over for me at times. Friday morning, it all begins again.
The color guard escorts our flag into the silenced room, and we pay homage to the stars and stripes and remember those riders that we have lost over the past year. Shortly thereafter, Hardtail, the MRF President, delivers his “State of the MRF” speech and gets everyone fired up for the weekend. Then it’s Jeff Hennie’s turn. He is the MRF’s paid lobbyist in Washington, D.C. He gives everyone a rundown on the lunacy that happens there and how it affects bikers across the country. After that, we all enjoyed a free lunch provided by Harley-Davidson. I, for one, am thankful that the hotel makes the sandwiches, and not the guys in the factory… they make good bikes, but I’m not sure how their cooking skills are. I picture sardines and hogs head cheese on toast.
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cern was when he would be strong enough to drive! This man has no business behind the wheel, trust me on that. But he has a license.
So how old is to old to drive? Well, left to the MVD, as long as they are breathing, pass an eye test and can write a check they are old enough to drive. Of course, very few elderly admit that they shouldn’t be driving (in my experience).
It is up to us, it’s the family or caretaker that has to tell them and take away their license, get them an ID card instead. Get the keys! Prepare for mass resistance, but someone has to make this decision for them, like I told my parents “it’s because I love you and I said so”. The glory in that a “priceless.” That is truly the moment I knew…
They are way TOO OLD TO BE driving.
Afterwards, the workshops begin.
Serving on the Board of the MRF, I am sometimes ‘volunteered’ to present one of these workshops. I love Carol, our Conference Director, to death - but it never ceases to amaze me when I find out three weeks before a conference that I’m presenting a workshop that I haven’t even put together yet. Good thing that I can think on my feet.
Some of the workshops this year included “What Are Your Rights in a Traffic Stop?”, “Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints and the Fourth Amendment”, “Accessing Public TV”, “A Biker’s View of the US Constitution”, ”Overview of the Advanced Rider Course” and “Sportbike Riders: Bridging the Gap”.
These workshops and others were divided between Friday and Saturday afternoon. Definitely some valuable information there, free for the taking. The workshops are really kind of the focal point of the conference and are very well attended by all.
Friday evening is the MRFPAC fundraiser. The MRFPAC accepts donations from MRF members and makes donations to federal election candidates who champion the issues relating to motorcycles. In other words, they give money to bikerfriendly US Reps and US Senators. For the past six or seven years, this fundraiser has been the Kilts vs. the Bibs tug o’ war. Nothing like seeing a bunch of burly bikers in kilts battling with an equally burly bunch of bikers in overalls. This year, the
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Kilts just didn’t have enough weight on their end of the rope and went down 0-2 out of three. Later that evening, in the ballroom, carnival games continued the festivities raising money for the PAC.
Early Saturday morning, we scrambled again to get showers, coffee and breakfast in time to catch the presentations from Europe & Canada. Whether you know it or not, Europe has some of the most smothering regulations on motorcyclists in the world. Unfortunately, our lawmakers and the EPA watch them closely and
The 2011 MRFA&E Young Activist Scholarship Fund winner is Charity Stuart who grew up in her father's sidecar. That was her transportation to every event in Arizona where she spent her day with all of us. Charity handed out event flyers, magazines and much more at our events and SMRO meetings. As a young adult woman, Charity rides her bike, goes to the SMRO meetings still, and is a mom and active duty military. Go to www.mrfae.org for more information and how to nominate a young rider from your state for this award. Donations are also needed to keep this award ongoing. Reach out to these young winners and thank them for their time in keeping our fight for freedom alive on many levels. Deborah Butitta Board of Director Chairman Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education Inc. deb@mrfae.org ==========
Hello, my name is Charity Stuart, age 24. I was born into the motorcycling community with a single father, bound to a wheelchair; he rode a Harley with a sidecar. Born in Michigan but moved to Arizona when I was five, so my dad could study at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and ride in all seasons. Our humble beginnings started.
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He and I became actively involved in ABATE, MMA and the ACMC of Arizona the minute tire touched Arizona desert. He was a gifted writer and contributed to every motorcycle publication available; this allowed us our active lifestyle in the motorcycle community. At the age of six, I was the youngest member to have joined ABATE of Arizona, as part of Phoenix chapter. To this date I still hold the record for youngest officer in the state, Dad and I held office as state and chapter communications officers. Also, I have received awards for
what happens overseas, soon makes it to our shores. It’s a good practice to pay attention to our brother bikers in Europe so that we can anticipate the next idiotic thing that our federal lawmakers try to lay on us.
After another afternoon of workshops, it’s finally time to catch your breath, have a cocktail and shoot the breeze for a couple of hours. Saturday night consists of a banquet in the ballroom and a silent and live auction
to raise money for the MRF. The MRF doesn’t receive any federal funds to operate and depends entirely on our State Motorcycle Rights Organizations (SMROs) to keep the door open to our office in DC. These auctions go a long way to keep that going too.
So, this whole time, Darla & I are lugging around that damn camera, shooting pictures of everything and everyone – even at the banquet when everyone else is eating and drinking.
The MRF’s Young Activist for 2011 recruiting the highest number of new members in that time period in membership drives. Furthermore, I am a charter member of Shadow Mountain chapter. I believe we started with 9
members and grew fast when word spread of our lively bunch. In 2010, the chapter was merged with Phoenix
to strengthen the force now called Phoenix/Shadow Mtn Chapter. Dad and I, as a team, also worked for Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) under Joe Eggleston where we also took
part in NCOM Activities and was very grateful to be awarded the Silver Spoke award for promoting the image of motorcycling about 10 years ago.
Due to the fact my Dad was bound to a wheelchair, he needed me. We went absolutely everywhere, did every-
thing, and met everyone together. He and I had an unbreakable bond to each other, and our fellow bikers. Those people (bikers) I now call family that I have watched and learned
When the banquet is finally over and the event is winding down, we look at each other and realize that we need to get back home and back to work to get some rest. Sure, going to these conferences is a lot of fun and we get to catch up with old friends, but it is also a lot of hard work. But, in the end, there is nothing that I’d rather be doing.
from, they have helped me become who I am today. Many of them and I are affected by the rights we are fighting for today. Having such a close relationship with these people fuels my passion to fight that much harder as legislators come up with new ways to word upcoming rules or regulations regarding our way of life.
Unfortunately, my dad passed away in May of 2007. How I cope with his loss is to carry on with what we loved most in life. The freedom to ride, to wherever and the way we want to. My feeling of loss is very great, everyday it helps to ride and carry on with our fellow beloved bikers supporting AZ's MRO's and their causes. My beautiful baby boy was born a very short 2 months after my dad died, now almost 4. My son already shares our love for motorcycles and people. I hope to show him all that my Daddy has shown me. Sadly, I am not gifted with my dad's journalistic abilities that allowed him to involve motorcycling with being the breadwinner. Currently I am In the US Air Force working 1 weekend a month in the Air National Guard as a Jet Engine Technician, part time at Paradise Valley Community College as a Public Safety officer and lastly, I attend classes there where I'm only 4 classes away from my furthering my education with an associate's degree.
To wrap up, I feel I deserve this scholarship because of my steadfast allegiance to my community’s MRO's and their causes, my proactive and passionate attitude toward motorcyclist rights and education. I feel very lucky to have been given this lifestyle; it is my goal to continue to share my experience and knowledge with those who ride and may not know what they are missing.
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Too Broke Pin - $6.00, delivered
Too Broke Hooded Sweatshirt, black only - $30.00, delivered
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Hamstertime
Good Morning America. This months column is dedicated to every American Veteran who has ever served in our country's Military, God Bless You ! Towards the end of last month, Aurora Indiana had an unusual visitor docked along the banks of the Ohio River. Seeing a ship on the Ohio River is rare but a WW-2 era LST is like looking at an aircraft carrier in a fishing pond. It looked enormous ! At 328 feet long and 50 feet wide, she turned a lot of heads to folks traveling along Rt. 56. The very last remaining LST-1 Class Landing Ship Tank.
This LST is an amphibious vessel designed to land battle-ready tanks and supplies directly onto enemy shores. Ships of this type proved to be enormously useful during times of war and peace both. This particular LST was originally known as LST325 during the second world war. Out of 1051 of these ships, she is the only one left but what an illustrious history she had. Including participation in the D-Day invasion of Normandy during WW-2, She also saw action in North Africa and Sicily . I toured the ship on it's finial day in town and was really impressed by not only the ship itself but also by the dedication of the countless volunteers who man the ship and answer any questions about her. I was struck
by two things in particular; First was the berthing compartments . That is the area in the ship where the men slept. It's a hot, cramped, tight, non air conditioned area with almost no ventilation. A place where up to 300 men slept for months at a time while at sea.
You could almost smell the stench of sweat, still there after 67 years. Looking at those racks (racks are military terms for beds) stacked about 18 inches between each other, you get a real grasp on the sacrifice and hardship these men endured. The men who sailed LST-325 were tough dedicated warriors who helped the ship earn 2 battle stars during WW2. The second thing that struck me about the ship was the massive steel doors you entered the ship through. On December 6th. 1944 , these 2 doors opened to a beach where the water ran red with the blood of a lot of fallen heroes. A very real " hell on earth" . If you have ever seen the beginning scenes of the excellent movie "Saving Private Ryan" staring Tom Hanks, you will have a pretty good idea about how tough this ship and her crew were. If you have never seen this film do yourself a favor a see it. It is, in my humble opinion, the best war movie ever made. But back to the ship.
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In 1964 LST-325 was transferred to the Greek Navy where she served for another 30 years. She was acquired in 2000 by the USS LST Memorial Inc. and in 2000 she sailed from Greece in December of that same year setting a course for Mobile Al., she arrived 10 January 2001 at Mobile. Manned by 29 members of USS LST325 who average age was 72. Now that's pretty cool ! The Greek Navy had 3 old LST's sitting in moth balls destined for the scrap yard and these old guys took parts from all three ships and made one whole again and brought LST-325 Home. A bunch of crusty old sailors bringing home a big part of their past and helping future generations see what it's like to walk the decks of history. Very cool indeed !
AS I was about to wrap this column up when an event happened that caused me to re-think my ending for this months column. The day after I toured the ship, on Wednesday, Sept. 28th. Army Pfc. Brett Bondurant, age 19 was critically injured by an improvised explosive devise ( IED) while serving in Afghanistan. He lost both of his legs below the knees and has a badly broken arm and a lot of burns on various other body parts. He was one of 4 soldiers involved in the incident, two other solders died and the forth soldier also lost one of his legs.
Brett Bondurant lives about 3 minutes away from me here in Greendale
Indiana. He's a local kid . I know both of his grandfathers and his dad is a very close friend of mine. He graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 2009 . People can say what ever they want about small town America but when something like this happens to one of our own, there is nothing this town and it's citizens won't do to support Brett and his family.
Everywhere you look there are yellow ribbons, signs in almost every store window, banners asking for prayers for Brett and all his fellow soldiers . As I write this column today, Brett is recovering at Ft. Sam Houston in Texas . I hope every person reading this column today remembers this fine young man and every other person serving our country .
As Veterans Day (November 11th.) approaches, stand a little taller and a little straighter and say thanks to God that we have young Men and Woman willing to sacrifice their futures so you may have yours. Freedom comes at a price many of us will never be able to fully pay but at the very least, we need to say thank you to all those brave Men and Woman who wear our county's uniform with pride. No matter if it's a bunch of crusty old sailors bringing a WW2 relic back home or a young hero like 19 year old Army Vet Brett Bondurant, you make us proud to be One Nation, Under God. Thank
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Business Member Spotlight
Business name: Red Garter Saloon
Hours of operation? Mon thru Sun 11am to 2am
Address: 3143 E Speedway, Tucson
Do you ride? If so, what? 2006 Road King
Contact: Matt Walden
Phone: 520-325-0483 Website: redgartertucson.com
How long have you been in business? 42 years
What is your business? Bar and Grill Have you always been at this location? Since 1993
How many employees? 18
Additional information you’d like readers to know:
Best burgers and salads. Coldest beer in town. $2 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon. 8 pool tables. Indoor smoking pool room. Heated outdoor patio. 100” big screen tv. 8 HD tvs. Free WIFI. Available for your parties or events. Both pool and darts leagues.
May’s Guest Safety Article
by Stacey “Ax” Axmaker Director - Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program
In 2007 and 2008, 25-30% of motorcycle fatalities in Idaho involved riders who had been drinking. And most of these fatalities involved riders who had a BAC of .08 or higher. Nationally, these percentages are even higher. What gives? One of the unfortunate elements of our ‘biker culture’ is alcohol. Poker runs often go from bar to bar; many bike shows, swap meets, and other riding events have beer gardens (or at least a keg or two). So often we see a row of beautiful bikes parked outside of a bar. Perhaps the riders in there are drinking coffee or lemonade – the fatality numbers suggest otherwise.
You’ll hear people say (or may you say) that they can ride fine with a few drinks. Here is the bottom line:
1. Judgment, vision, and divided attention skills are affected by even small amounts of alcohol. Judgment is the most critical.
2. Reaction time and coordination are also affected and this is where we can
really get bitten. A half second delay in reacting to a car pulling out in front of you can make the difference between a close call and a 911 call.
Our best ‘rescue’ from these crashes and fatalities is each other. Drinking is not the problem; it’s what we do after we drink that can be the problem. Let’s face it – you know when one of your buddies shouldn’t ride. And guess what – your buddies also know when you shouldn’t ride. ‘Knowing’ isn’t the problem. The problem is that we typically don’t take action to stop something we know could result in disaster.
As riders, we take action when issues arise. Those issues could be that one of the riders in the group is having a problem with their bike, or it starts to rain, or maybe there is a speed trap ahead. We recognize the situation, we know what needs to be done, and we do it. In these ways, we look out for each other and ourselves. Alcohol is no different – please – look out for your buddies (and yourselves) and take action when you know they (or you) shouldn’t ride.
It’s your choice. Make the right choice – ride sober.
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2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO FOR SALE
1998 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide FXDS, $ 6700 Convertible Model with quick detach saddlebags and windshield. Custom Mustang Seat, Strobe Headlight, Bright Running Lights, One Owner, Excellent Condition. Call Dan at 520-399-2253
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.
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
2006 Red Baja Motorsports 150 Quad ATV, runs great, barely used & garage kept. $900.00 OBO contact Sean Pinder (520)841-3830
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
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
2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob 11,000 miles, $22,000 invested, selling for $16,000. Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950
AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo 2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289 Motorcycle Hearse
COPD diagnosis forces SALE! $50,000.00 www.eagleswingscarriages.com visit this website to view complete set of equipment. Equipment included: 1999 Harley Davidson Road King Trike (6045 miles) modified with reverse gear & fifth wheel hitch, detachable 18th Century styled Hearse Carriage, full size casket with full cover flag, cherry wood Urn Ark with panoramic glass & folding stand, Encased Memorial Flag, 2007 22ft. flatbed transportation trailer with winds/bug shield, Honor Flags, pre-printed magnetic Carriage name plates & misc office supplies.
Call Bill or Phyllis 623-386-8281
FOR SALE 2006 H-D HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC
18,282 MILES, NEW REAR TIRE, KURYAKYN HAND GRIPS, ENGINE GUARD, SADDLEBAG LUGGAGE LINERS, "SAGGY BAG" INSERTS, TAIL LIGHTS ARE TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMBO WITH RED LENSES, VANCE & HINES PIPES, KING SIZE WINDSHIELD, 4 INCH EXTENDED HANDLEBARS, CHROME BRAIDED CABLES, MUDFLAP, LUGGAGE RACK, CUSTOM COVERS, GARAGE OPENER IN HANDLEBAR. 1 YEAR PRE-PAID SERVICE @ SIERRA VISTA H-D, TWO YEARS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY. $15,000.00 CALL BOB 520-663-3818
2000 H-D Sportster 4 plug heads, K&N air filter, larger gas tank, forward controls, straight drag pipes, windshield, sissy bar, saddlebags, really good tires. NOT ABUSED. Always garaged or covered. Original pipes, battery minder and Clymer book included. $5000 in Payson Call (928) 517-8271 or (928) 474-5287 2009 XR 1200
This is Harley’s only entry to the sport bike arena. This bike was released in Europe but it created such a furor that the motor company brought only 750 units to the states. Bike is orange and stock with the upswept pipes. Always garaged, maintained by dealer, never raced. Good rubber with 15,802 easy miles. Price reduced $7000 for quick sale. Call Ron at 520-203-2323. Bike can be seen and purchased at Big Sky Motorcycles.
High Country Chapter
Dec. 10th 2011@ The Buffalo Bar & Grill $5 Donation includes poker run and live music All riders must please bring 1 unwrapped new toy Sign in from 10:00 - 11:00am Beads will be available at our business members Must have at least 5 beads Aces are high Start at the Buffalo, Sportman’s Chalet, Jake’s Corner, Cactus Flats, Punkin Center, and The Butcher Hook Toy boxes will be at each establishment and will be picked up the day of the run. All riders be back at the Buffalo by 3:00pm for the party. Food specials, 50/50, and raffles Toys will be delivered to the Moose Lodge in Star Valley For local children FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL SPINNER 928-951-2270