A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation
September 2014
VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE IV
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URGENT - the Motorcycle Lobby Team needs your help in finding any and all restricted Left Turn Lanes, at intersections that do NOT detect a motorcycle!!! We are in the process of building a case for possible legislation to allow a Left On Red for motorcycles, if we find there is a need for this in Arizona. abateofaz.org
ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
- When you come upon an intersection that has this issue, you will need to do ALL of the following BEFORE contacting one of the Motorcycle Lobby Team members: 1 - Test it out more than once or twice to be sure it is a 'VALID' problem before we will contact Public Works.
We are currently working with many of the major Public Works Departments and will be contacting them to address each and every individual 'VALID' occurance, as we are made aware of with them. Here is what we need all of you to do:
2 - DO NOT just give us the coordinates of the intersection. We need Specifics. - Which direction N/S/E/W were you going, on which street and which direction N/S/E/W were you attempting to turn onto and the name of that street. - We will need the Dates & Timeframe of all occurrences, as video can work differently from night to day. - What is the name of the City the light is in. - If there are two left turn lanes, which one were you in, Left or Right. - If it was not a Left Turn but the Green Light failed to detect you, we need to know that as well. - You will need to provide us with your name and phone number in case we have any further questions on your reporting.
3 - If it only works once in awhile, we need to also know this.
- Once you have the information above, please contact any one of the following Motorcycle Lobby Team Members direct. Again, be sure to leave us with your name and contact information in case we have any more questions or the public works in your area needs to contact you themselves direct: Vic Grady - 602-300-4115 or hellfireguitarphxaz@hotmail.com Billy Larson - 623-308-0676 or larson_billy@hotmail.com Paul 'Skypilot' Price - 623-221-1895 or skypilotlrmc@earthlink.net Bobbi Hartmann - 602-672-3531 or bobbij2@earthlink.net Respectfully, The Motorcycle Lobby Team
As always with respect Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down. Watch out for Cages V.M.Grady Designated Lobbyist for ABATE of Az
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State Officer Meeting Minutes
Mission Statement
We will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote
motorcycling in a safe and positive image. We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals who share
a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of
FREEDOM.
We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.
President’s Report
July 13, 2014 10:30AM 7509 N. Street, Phoenix AZ 85020
OFFICERS: President – Mary K Donnay , Present; Vice President – Mike Schneider, Present; Secretary – Jean Cooper, Present; Treasurer – Matt Brown, Absent; PAC – Lynda ‘Handi’ Barnett, By Phone; Run Coordinator – OPEN; Membership – Tina Benoit, Absent; Merchandise – OPEN; Safety Officer – Jim Silk, Present; Designated Lobbyist – Vic Grady, Present; Sergeant at Arms – Vic Grady, Present; Communications – Charity Stuart, Absent Guests: None
Call to order: 10:30AM Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by: Vic Grady Secretary minutes from July 13, 2014: Motion to waive reading of Minutes: __Mike_ 2nd: ___Jim
All in favor: yes __X__Reading of previous minutes waived. OFFICER REPORTS:
Hello Fellow Freedom Fighters,
August in the Valley O’ the Sun wasn’t too bad this year. Temps reached 110+ degrees only a few of times, and we had much needed rains throughout the state. We’re looking forward to cooler temps, and more comfortable riding soon. Come October, there will be more motorcycle events going on than anyone person can attend.
SAVE THE PATCH/TRADEMARK DEFENSE FUND In last months’ issue, we talked about the Trademark Defense Fund. I’m pleased to report that our PhoenixShadow Mtn. and East Valley A.B.A.T.E. chapters each donated $100 towards this worthy cause. We challenge all our other chapters to do the same. If the federal gov’t. has their way, they could pull trademarks, patches, club/riding association identification from all of us, even ABATE and American Legion Riders!
B.O.D. NOMINATIONS Names of nominees and campaign speeches for A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona Board of Directors need to be submitted to the Masterlink Editor (themasterlink@abateofaz.org) no later than September 10th for the October edition.
B.O.D. Representatives set the longrange goals of the organization, ensure state officers adhere to our guidelines, appoints and removes the Designated Lobbyist and/or Authorized Lobbyist(s), appoints numerous committees to oversee and look into key matters, i.e.: elections, by laws, etc. The BOD reviews all organization suggestions and coordinates all activities with the President, and shall be the final decision authority regarding interpretation of both the corporate by-laws and policies and procedures manual. A Director must be at least 18 years of age, a member of the Corporation of the respective chapter, and have served as an officer in the Corporation for at least
Treasurer – Deferred
one year. For a director’s name to be placed on the ballot for election, he/she must be nominated by another member of the Corporation. The directors are elected by the general membership at our annual meeting (November 1st, 2014) to serve a two-year term and until their successors are elected and qualified, commencing January 1, 2015.
The candidate of each chapter who receives the greatest number of votes, as compared to the other candidates from the same chapter, shall be the representative to the BOD from that chapter.
CHAPTER OFFICER NOMINATIONS As stated in our By-Laws, “All prospective Chapter Coordinators must have attended at least 50% or more of the Chapter meetings in the calendar year that they are running for office. Qualified nominee names will be placed on a State-approved ballot form. Election of officers will take place within the last quarter of the calendar year. All elected or appointed Chapter Coordinators must be present for at least 75% of the Chapter’s meetings throughout the one-year term.”
Chapter positions include; Coordinator, Vice Coordinator, Sergeant-at-Arms, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, Run Coordinator, Political Action Coordinator, Communications Officer, Safety Coordinator and Merchandising Coordinator. FMI about these positions, go to www.abateofaz.org, Resource Library (upper right corner) ABATE OF AZ Policies and Procedures, pages 22-24.
MEETING OF THE MINDS The 30th Annual Meeting of the Minds will be held Sept. 25-28, 2014 in Kansas City, MO. Presented by Motorcycle Riders Foundation, this is
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PAC - Lynda ‘Handi’ Barnett – The Legislature is quiet during the summer; no news at this time.
Membership – Tina Benoit # Individual Members __600___ # Business Members _75__ Safety – Jim Silk MAP – Quiet for the summer.
ARA – Jim presented the proposal for a motorcycle skills training scholarship program. The program will be coordinated by the ABATE State Safety Officer. Participants will have the opportunity earn points, through designated activities, toward scholarship to attend motorcycle skill training provided by Team Arizona. Designated Lobbyist – Vic Grady – 1. Legislature is on vacation for the summer. 2. The MRO Lobbyist team is working on the 2015 Legislative Agenda. The Survey needs to be administered to ABATE Chapters now, to develop Agenda for next year. The Survey will be sent to Chapter Coordinators to administer to the membership in August
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and September, so the results will be ready to announce at the Annual Election Rally and ready for opening of the Arizona 2015 Legislative Session in January. Communications – Charity Stuart – Deferred
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming RUNS/Events: 8/5 – GOHS/AMSAC meeting. Open to the public. Vic will attend. [Meeting was cancelled at last minute.] 8/16 – Accident Scene Management Basic Course, 9-4:30 at Phoenix Memorial Hospital. The course is conducted by ABATE member Theresa McClelland, RN. She will be offering more courses regularly throughout the state. It is a worthwhile education for everyone. 8/19 – AMSAF meeting. MK was invited to attend. Since AMSAF is a non-profit organization, the meeting is open to the public. Anyone may attend. 9/25-9/28 Meeting of the Minds in Kansas City, Mo. Vic is going with his attendance funded by ABATE. MK and Jean are also planning to attend. 10/4 – East Valley Hard Ass Run 10/17-19 – Riot on the River 11/1 – Annual Member Meeting and Election Rally and Fundraiser at the Italian American Club in Phoenix (State Office address). OLD BUSINESS: 1. Topic: ABATE is making its annual donation to MRF at Meeting of the Minds in September. MK will make the presentation representing ABATE of Arizona. 2. Topic: Web-based membership database Steve Palmer continues to work on the project and is making progress. Accurate emails for members are needed to build the database. All membership officers are asked to be sure all member emails are accurate. 3. Topic: Membership
a. Discussion: a.i. Still working on updating the membership brochure. b. Action: ongoing. c. Person Responsible: Mike & Jean 4. Topic: Run Coordinator Vacancy Discussion: There has been very little interest from the membership in filling this position. Action: Ongoing Person Responsible: All State Officers
5. Topic: Review proposed P&P additions regarding annual legislative survey: Discussion: The time table for the survey: May – Survey is developed and presented to Membership. June/July – Survey presented at Chapter Meetings. August/September – Survey results are compiled. November – Survey results and Legislative Agenda are presented to membership. Action: P&P will be updated to the above time table for the annual legislative survey. Person Responsible: Jean will update
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Harley Recalls Bikes for Ignition Switch Problem
Reprinted from http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - Ignition switch problems that have plagued General Motors and Chrysler have now turned up in the motorcycle business.
Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 4,500 FXDL Dyna Low Rider bikes worldwide because engine vibration can turn the switches from "on" to "accessory."
The recall covers motorcycles from the 2014 ½ model year, including more than 3,300 in the U.S. If the motorcycles have been modified to rev higher than 5,600 RPMs, an engine mount bracket can vibrate excessively, causing the problem.
If the switch goes to "accessory," the engine can shut off while being driven and potentially cause a crash. The company said there have been no crashes or injuries reported from the problem.
Dealers will replace the bracket assembly and ignition switch knob for free. Harley began notifying owners in late July.
Harley said in documents posted Friday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the motorcycles are limited at the factory to 5,600 RPMs, but Harley offers performance calibrations that let the engine rev higher than the limit. If the bikes hit 5,800 RPMs, the top engine mount bracket can vibrate too much and cause the ignition switches to malfunction.
The company said it began looking into the problem after its service department discovered that an ignition switch slipped out of the "on" position in testing. Harley found four warranty claims and complaints about the problem, all in bikes with non-Harley exhaust systems.
The Milwaukee company's recall comes after General Motors recalled 17.3 million vehicles to fix problems with ignition switches that can cause engine stalling. Chrysler has recalled another 1.7 million for the same problem. So far this year the auto industry has recalled more than 40 million vehicles, passing the old full-year record of 30.8 million set in 2004.
Federal safety regulators in June began a broad investigation of ignition-switch
and air-bag problems across the auto industry. That investigation is still open, although the agency wouldn't say if more automakers could be affected. Harley said it issued the recall independently, and it has nothing to do with ignition switch problems in the auto industry or the NHTSA investigation. The investigation and recalls come after GM bungled an ignition-switch recall of older small cars. GM acknowledged that it knew of the ignition problem for more than a decade but failed to recall the cars until earlier this year, when it recalled 2.6 million small cars such as the Chevrolet Cobalt. Subsequent safety reviews caused GM to recall millions more vehicles for faulty switches.
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Chapter Reports
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East Valley Chapter
On Sunday, July 27, 2014, East Valley members gathered at the FOE building in Mesa. Joe led the meeting. Richard started us off with the pledge and a moment of silence. We had a special guest in Li’l Bit - Winner of Ms 2014 TBFS.
Jim Silk discussed our annual Hard Ass Run, set to be held on Saturday, October 4th, beginning at What The Hell Bar and Grill in Mesa. The Hard Ass Run promises to be a good time, and we welcome all our brothers and sisters out to enjoy.
Jim also talked about an interesting proposal that looks to combine membership increases and chances to improve rider skills and safety. More on that later as the idea develops. Membership and PAC were reported on as well.
We also confirmed our Annual Biker Bowl for Sunday August 24 at 1:30 pm at Mesa East Bowl, after our chapter meeting.
The VP of The Phoenix Vulcan Riders (ABATE Club member) was in attendance to discuss their annual Highway Thunder Charity Ride in October. They seem to be gathering a good number of heavy-weight sponsors for their charity run this year.
Mary K reported on this year’s Too Broke For Sturgis rally, as well as announced the dates for next year: June 11 to 15, 2015. The East Valley Chapter also pledged some money to the Trademark Defense Fund, in hopes of protecting our future freedom of association, and the right to wear patches.
A couple of other items of business brought up were the sending of EV representatives to the Meeting of the Minds in September, as well as running an ABATE booth at the September and October Motorcycles on Main (bike nights) in downtown Mesa, always held on the first Friday of the month. All the best, Larry Keim COMMS, VC, PAC
High Country Chapter
Hello Brothers and Sisters.
Monsoon season in definitely here, so pack your wet weather gear when planning to ride. Our weather is unpredictable so be prepared and mindful of wet roads and flooded washes.
During our last meeting we discussed upcoming state officer and B.O.D elections. Also the fund raiser event to follow. All this is being held Nov.1 2014 at the American Italian club 7509 N 12th Street Phx. starting 11:00 am. I hope you all can come out and support A.B.A.T.E.. We also talked about our chapter event;
NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
MOTORCYCLE BILL AIMS TO BRING EQUAL TREATMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley recently signed a Motorcycle Equal Access Bill that mandates equal treatment toward motorcyclists across the state in all public areas.
This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Todd Atwater (R-Lexington), amends the Code of South Carolina to keep local law enforcement agencies from denying access to motorcyclists on public highways, bridges, parking garages and essentially any publicly funded areas.
A lot of local motorcycle groups support-
The Chilli Cook-off to be held Oct 18th 2014 at the Spur Bar in Star Valley beginning at noon. If you believe you make a mean chilli, come and join us, entry is only $5. Judging and all you can eat also only $5. Please come and support High Country Chapter ABATE.
H.C.C. had unfortunately lost one of our members to a battle with cancer. Cindy McCanon passed away Jun. 30th 2014. So after our meeting a few of us took a ride out to the Whispering Hope Ranch. A very beautiful ranch where children with special needs can go to interact with horses and other animals to experience a peaceful ranch life style. Cindy loved this place and donated much time and money to this cause. So it was only fitting to have a memorial for her there. Cindy we will miss you dearly.
The following week we took a ride down to Jake's Corner bar to deliver the M.M.A. Jester Run plaque for Rick Heppler to his sister Robin Heppler. This was long over due because of Robin's very busy schedule. So I am making an official apology to all those who wanted to be there but couldn't due to short notice from Robin. The presentation was very emotional for her, and all who were present.
On a happier note Jillian Hawkins, our merchandise officer is recovering well from her operation. She has even graced us with her presence at our monthly meeting. We were so glad to see her looking and feeling much better. Way to go Jill. I would like to invite everyone to our monthly meeting held at the Moose Lodge in Star Valley Az. Meeting is on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am. Breakfast is available at the Spur Bar at 8:30am. After our meeting we will be going for a ride, destination unknown, Weather permitting. Keep wind in your face, sun on your back, fuel in the tank, and rubber on the road. Wayne Slocum Coordinator, H.C.C. ABATE
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter
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Southern Arizona Chapter
Our Chapter meeting at the Kettle at Starr Pass & I-10 brought about 20 of us together. David Lebo won the dollar, but was not present, so the $129 rolls over o the next meeting. To win the dollar jar, you must be present. We talked about the last TBFS event and the date change to DRY June, instead of WET July! Those that attended loved the date change. Although, I am sure it may
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take a few years for regulars to get used to the date change. Anyway, because the weather was much better it seemed more people participated in the events held all weekend. The Bike show had some great bikes. Many more people participated in the Poker walk, Poker run, People Games and bikes games. June will work out great in the long run, and next year’s event will be June 11-14 2015 at Mormon Lake Lodge. See you there to escape the heat as the weather is beautiful in the mountains in June. We still have some TBFS 2015 events shirts left and we now have some new State Shirts with the large AZ Flag behind the biker silhouette. They look great, so ask your Chapter officers for them while they last.
Safety Officer Jim DeYoung spoke about the danger of dragging pegs while cornering. Sue its fun, but the risk that lateral G-force may cause your tire to lose traction. Be careful, as race bike have special tire compounds to accommodate a more dramatic lean into corners. At 45 degrees the here is about 1G of force, and most production motorcycles lose traction at about 1.1 Gs or less. Our Treasurer Dawn reported a decent treasury especially after a successful raffle raising some revenues. So, it is time to figure out what to spend it on and reinvest for another fundraising event for the Chapter. Walker won the TV. Spear won a grill, and Sgt at Arms won the DVD Player. Turns out all prizes were appropriate that all could really use at the time. Congrats to all, and thank you to all who bought a raffle ticket to support ABATE. Southern AZ Coordinator Jim Butsback reminded us of November Officer Elections and discussion ensured for who would remain. We still need volunteers to fill the Communications, Events, and Merchandise positions. A contested election would be great for a change and new people and ideas are always great to infuse new energy into the Chapter. When we have all positions filled the work is minimal for each person and provides a lot of support from fellow officers. I personally, believe volunteering to be a rewarding experience. Your fellow officers would appreciate any help. While I would like to see more volunteers to help ABATE of AZ, I do ask you all to volunteer for something. You will be a better person for doing so. Turns out that the IRS is abandoning the new rules defining “Political Activity” and the metric determine the amount of “Political Activity” a 501c4 can engage due to public comments and outrage. The rules as proposed would have damaged the ability to function as Education and Welfare groups like ABATE of AZ and the MRF. Our Membership/Elections meeting is planned for a change to occur at the Arizona American Italian Club (AAIC)
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ed this bill, many feeling that law enforcement has not treated them right for a long time and they say they're ready for a change. "There's few municipalities, in particular, that want to stop motorcycles from parking in publicly funded taxpayer areas," said one ABATE spokesperson. "If tax payers are paying for a garage, then they should not be allowed to tell us we can't park there."
Under the bill, cities and counties have to make reasonable accommodations for motorcycle parking in lots and garages.
"All this bill is about is equal access, this is making sure that when you go to any city in this state that if you have a motorcycle you have a place to park,” said the governor who is also an ABATE member, adding; "As long as I have been in office, ABATE has been my friends, and that's because they fight for all the right things;
they've always fought for safety, they've always fought for individual rights, they've always fought to make sure that people have the liberties they should have."
MISSOURI LIFTS BAN ON SUNDAY CYCLE SALES Due to so-called "Blue Laws" influenced by early religious edicts, vehicle sales are prohibited on the Sabbath in several states, but Missouri recently joined a growing list of states that are repealing these outdated bans.
Governor Jay Nixon signed HB1735 on Monday, June 23rd that will lift a ban on Sunday sales of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and other items typically sold by power-sports dealers.
The legislation was championed by motor-
this year, instead of Chileen’s. The AAIC (where we hold our Board and State Meetings, as well as Officer training in January), approached ABATE to partner in an event on the Fall to provide food and share in the revenues as a fundraiser. There are going to be Guest Speakers Matt Brown speak about search and seizure rights, as well as Wayne Wierson from Idaho giving a lecture on responsible riding as well as family events to enjoy are planned. Adding another State Fundraiser is important to establish other revenues streams other than TBFS so we can keep the membership low. By holding the Elections and Fall Fundraiser the same day will also hopefully encourage more participation in the Elections. The event is being planned for Saturday November 1st. Stay tuned for details. Take care, and see you at…
Next Chapter meeting Saturday September 20th 9:00 AM at the Kettle
The Fall Fund Raiser November 1st with Elections at the AAIC from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TBFS June 11-14 in 2015 at the Mormon Lake Lodge
Sean C Pinder Sean_Pinder@yahoo.com (520) 841-3830 ABATE of AZ http://abateofaz.org/ | Southern AZ Chapter BOD & PAC MMA & HOG Member, Tucson Chapters | MRF & AMA Member
Yavapai Chapter
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Yuma Chapter
The Yuma chapter met on July 8th at 6:30 pm at the IHOP restaurant to conduct our monthly business meeting. The meeting was called to order, guests were introduced, and normal reports were addressed. Most of the chapter officers were not present at the July meeting due to summer vacations. The meeting mostly consisted of talking about Too Broke For Sturgis (TBFS). The Yuma chapter cannot say enough about how fun TBFS was this year. The location, the weather, the atmosphere, and the people were awesome. We would like to thank all those ABATE members behind the scenes that made TBFS a great success. We cannot wait for Too Broke For Sturgis 2015! The Yuma ABATE chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. The meetings are held at the IHOP restaurant located at 575 East 16th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365. For the love of freedom,
Pastor D Communications Officer Yuma ABATE Chapter
cycle riders and at least one HarleyDavidson dealer from the Kansas City area, who told lawmakers that he was losing Sunday business to a competitor in Kansas.
When the measure takes effect August 28, Missouri will join Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland in removing their Sunday sales bans over the past few years.
Other states that currently prohibit the Sunday sales of motorcycles and automobiles are Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Oklahoma, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
The Missouri legislation does not repeal the state's ban on Sunday sales of cars and trucks.
UTAH LAWMAKERS URGED TO “GET
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014 AHEAD” OF OUTLAW BIKERS A perceived proliferation of outlaw motorcycle “gangs” in Utah has led a veteran police officer to warn lawmakers that they need to get ahead of the curve.
"There's been a 300 percent increase in the members of outlaw motorcycle gangs in Utah, compared to what we experienced five years ago," Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Lane Critser told members of the Legislature's Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee on Wednesday, July 16.
Critser, who has worked in gang enforcement since 2008, said the proliferation of gangs and gang members could be attributed to multiple factors. Utah is an "untouched" state, meaning no gang has claimed territory as its own. Also, law enforcement in Utah is unaccustomed to dealing with outlaw motorcycle gangs on a regular basis, he said. "It's like a gold rush. Everybody is trying to get here and establish dominance in the state so they can run a variety of their criminal activities and make their money in the state," Critser testified to the committee.
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vest, were banned in the capital as the symbols of a criminal organization.
The state also is becoming increasingly attractive to members of outlaw motorcycle clubs because Utah is largely rural, said Rep. Paul Ray (R-Clearfield), pointing out that a number of clubs have hosted runs in Utah, including one where several members racked up citations for multiple violations in numerous counties en route to Weber County, and "By the time they got there, they just turned around and went home. They didn’t want to deal with it any more," Ray said. "Really, you've got to make it expensive and uncomfortable for these guys and they won't want to stick around."
According to GlobalPost, a Hamburg judge outlawed Germany's first Hells Angels charter in the city in 1983, but the Hells Angels as an organization have never before been banned across Germany. Now the prohibition of the iconic logo has come about through an ironic twist. When a former member of the banned Hamburg charter appealed to the court in April to be allowed to wear the club's “colors,” the judge interpreted the original ruling to mean that the Hells Angels logo is illegal not only in Hamburg, but throughout the country.
While he offered no details, Ray said he intends to introduce a gang initiative during the 2015 legislative session.
“Now, all the other regions in Germany are thinking about that judgment,” said detective superintendent Matthias Frohn, deputy head of the Berlin police division responsible for curtailing the city's motorcycle gangs. Frohn says it remains to be seen whether the broader ban on the club’s logo will be enough to finally scatter the gang.
BERLIN BANS HELLS ANGELS LOGO Outlawing the motorcycle club’s symbols represents the latest weapon in a fight to stop Germany’s ‘rocker wars.’ In the latest salvo of a battle to rein in outlaw motorcycle clubs, authorities in Berlin are hitting the global Hells Angels brand where it hurts most: the logo.
MONGOLS REFUSED INCORPORATION The Mongols Motorcycle Club has been
Last month, the signature winged death's head and “Hells Angels” label featured on the motorcycle club's “cut,” or leather
formally refused permission to become a registered incorporated body in South Australia. Despite claims by the club that it hosts recreational and charity events and that it was only formed because of its members’ interests in American motorcycles, Acting Liquor Licensing Commissioner Dini Soulio has refused their application.
Senior legal sources told the Herald-Sun newspaper that they believe the Mongols’ move was largely tactical and aimed at thwarting the provisions of the Serious and Organized Crime (Control) Act should police obtain association or control orders against any members in the future.
SA Attorney-General John Rau has endorsed the decision, made on public safety grounds, to reject the Mongols’ incorporation application.
A Mongols source said the club was considering a legal challenge to the ruling “in the same successful way as two previous legal challenges” involving anti-bikie legislation.
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MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014
ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERS
A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2014 - 2015
Chairman..............................Sean Pinder
East Valley………………….Jack Batty High Country........................Billy Hensler Phx / Shadow Mountain…...Clyde Brooks Southern AZ.........................Sean Pinder Yavapai……………………..Deborah Butitta Yuma....……………………..Rick Breadwell
Quarterly Board meetings are held on the first Sunday in January, April, July and October at 1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure your Chapter has representation.
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2014
President………..............……Mary K Donnay Vice President.....……………Mike Schneider Secretary……………………Jean Cooper Treasurer…………………….Matt Brown Membership…………………Tina Benoit Run/Events………………….Vacant Safety Coordinator………….Jim Silk Sergeant-at-Arms……………Vic Grady P.A.C………………………...Lynda ‘Handi’ Barnett Communications…………….Charity Stuart Designated Lobbyist...............Vic Grady ABATE Products……………Vacant MasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org Office phone: 480-256-9237
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, 10:30 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 Jim Silk, 5722 E. Garnet Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206 Coordinator............................Joe Ferrucci Vice Coordinator...................Larry Keim Secretary................................Jack Batty Treasurer................................Vacant Membership...........................Mike Shearhart Run Coordinator....................Vacant Safety Coordinator.................Jim Silk Sgt. At Arms..........................Richard Dalton P.A.C......................................Larry Keim Communications....................Larry Keim Merchandise........................... Vacant
EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488
NCOM REGION 1 MEETING & SEMINAR, OCTOBER 25TH IN PORTLAND, OREGON The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) will host an NCOM Region 1 Meeting& Seminar on Saturday, October 25 at the Holiday Inn - Portland Airport, 8439 N.E. Columbia Blvd in Portland, Oregon (503) 256-5000.
NCOM Region 1 comprises the states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and this annual Coming Together will feature a seminar on the Defender Program & Freedom of the Road Throughout the Nation talk by Paul Landers, U.S. Defender Lt Commander and Liaison for COCs Texas; “Profiling the Big Win in Washington” by “Double D” & Twitch - Outsiders M/C, Washington State COC; and a seminar on Legal Issues by Washington Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Marty Fox and Oregon A.I.M. Attorney Sam Hochberg.
A Regional Meeting will include discussions from participating state organizations, and continue with a Confederation of Clubs Meeting with reports from representatives of each Confederation present, and conclude with a Christian Unity Seminar and Meeting.
For further information, contact NCOM at 800-ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-ABIKE.com.
SAVE THE PATCH (Excerpted), by Spike The familiar rumble and roar of a pack of
High Country Chapter
209A E. Juniper St. Payson AZ 85541 Coordinator............................Wayne Slocum Vice Coordinator...................Billy Hensler Secretary................................Dee Schultz Treasurer...............................Debra Beda Membership...........................Debra Beda Run Coordinator....................Debbie Smith Safety Coordinator.................Steve Leonard Sgt. At Arms.........................Ray Martinez P.A.C.....................................Mark “Griz” Matthews Communications...................Mark “Griz” Matthews Merchandise..........................Jillian Hawkins
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: azoutlaw66@hotmail.com
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter
P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Vic Grady Vice Coordinator....................John ‘Johnny D’ Dreyfus Secretary................................Jean Cooper Treasurer................................Tina Benoit Membership...........................Deb Costa Run Coordinator....................Pat ‘Troll’ Tyrell Safety Coordinator.................Ernie Lizarraga Sgt. At Arms..........................Joel ‘JR’ Rosen P.A.C......................................John ‘Johnny D’ Dreyfus Communications....................Steve Palmer Merchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 or email hellfireguitarphx@hotmail.com
Southern Arizona Chapter
6888 N De Chelly Loop Tucson, AZ 85741 Coordinator............................Jim Butsback Vice Coordinator....................Don Boule Secretary................................Deborah Strong Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Art Burke Run Coordinator....................Vacant Safety Coordinator.................Jim DeYoung Sgt. At Arms.........................Robert Guenther P.A.C......................................Sean Pinder Communications....................Vacant Merchandise...........................Vacant
The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Jim Butsback by phone at 520247-3051 or email abateofazsac@yahoo.com
Yavapai Chapter
P.O. Box 11319 Prescott, AZ 86304 Coordinator............................ David “Doc” Pratt Vice Coordinator....................Paul Pendergast Secretary................................ Vacant Treasurer................................ Paul Pendergast Membership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ Pinney Run Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegas Safety Coordinator..................Dan “44Dan” Lemond Sgt. At Arms...........................JD Fillingim P.A.C...................................... Lora “Ralo” Heiniemi Communications.................... Mike “Da Wolf” Ruddell Merchandise...........................Lori Lutz
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; Barefoot Bob's Billiards, 8367 E Pecos Dr., Prescott Valley, Az. FMI contact Doc at 928-7132568 or syfd124@hotmail.com
Yuma Chapter
11316 S. Glenwood Ave. Yuma, AZ 85367 Coordinator............................ Frank White Vice Coordinator....................Daniel Medina Secretary................................ Mikkie Melanson Treasurer................................ Virginia Nielsen Membership........................... Daniel Aldridge Run Coordinator.....................Jerry Allison Safety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” Grier Sgt. At Arms...........................Terry “Gunner” Langworty P.A.C...................................... Gilbert Hernandez Communications.................... Vacant Merchandise...........................Lisala White
Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209327-0814.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
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.
Coast to Coast (continued)
bikes, which is music to our ears, may be a faintly distant tune in the future. The loudest noise on the streets right now is the buzz and the buzz on the streets is “SAVE THE PATCH”.
‘SAVE THE PATCH’ is the culmination of many factors including decades of ever increasing discrimination and persecution to Bikers, their organizations and their lifestyle in general. We as bikers have widely been subjected to unwarranted highway stops, refused admittance into establishments and misrepresentation by law enforcement and the media. The U.S. Department of Justice last year filed a lawsuit seeking to seize control of the trademarked logo of the Mongol Nation Motorcycle Club LLC, arguing that the Mongols are a criminal organization and that the mark is used for intimidation; but the Mongols and their attorneys argue that the government is overstepping its bounds with the lawsuit, which they said would infringe on the rights of club members. "They're trying to destroy the right of men to associate and indicate their association," said Joe Yanny, an attorney representing the Mongols. "It's absolutely ridiculous. In addition to being a violation of club members' free-speech rights, more importantly, it's a due-process issue.”
The lawsuit breaks new ground in terms of trademark law, the attorney said, adding that it may end up at the Supreme Court. Unlike a business trademark controlled by a single entity, the Mongols' logo is a "collective membership mark,” and "It's legally owned by one entity, but held in trust
for the members. It's the votes of club members that ultimately determined who is allowed to wear the club's patch.”
Bikers throughout the state and nationwide identify with the message being sent out and the ramifications, if the patch is lost, it will affect us all. In southern California, widely respected members of all major clubs have met to discuss ways to save the patch. A Facebook page “SAVE the PATCH” has been set up since October and it states: “It has become time to further protect and defend our rights to ride, associate, and enjoy our lifestyle for all motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. To wear our respective clubs membership insignia, which have been trademarked, copyrighted, and incorporated by these organized entities. Representatives from a few of these clubs in Southern California have come together to make the initial steps in presenting and organizing the support of all motorcycle clubs and riders to stand up and work to prevent the freedoms we all value and enjoy from being eroded further, by an ever more intrusive government apparently bent on tyrannical control, we all need to become involved and work to defend that which we all enjoy about our lifestyle, be it as a club member or independent riders.” The good news is, the passion to ride, the passion for freedom and the passion to preserve the life style is more than enough to unite the Biker world in whatever stance it takes to SAVE THE PATCH. To contribute, make checks payable to “Trademark Defense Fund” and mail c/o
NCOM, 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 200, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
WEIRD NEWS: WHAT’S A “BIKER”? Do you identify yourself as a “biker,” a “motorcyclist,” or a “rider”? To some motorcycle riders, the terms are fairly interchangeable. To others, the terms are more finely nuanced, as the people behind the Oxford English Dictionary recently discovered.
Last February, the online edition for the Oxford English Dictionary rewrote its definition for “biker” after receiving complaints from motorcyclists. Riders took exception to the old definition which read: “a motorcyclist, especially one who is a member of a gang: a long-haired biker in dirty denims.”
In a poll of 524 motorcycle riders, nearly three-quarters of them said the definition was inaccurate, while 60% said it was “dated and irrelevant.” Another 21% had a more passionate reaction, saying they were “outraged and offended.”
In response, the Oxford University Press, which publishes the OED, updated the definition to read: “a motorcyclist, especially one who is a member of a gang or group: a biker was involved in a collision with a car.”
We’re not sure that’s much better, but then we don’t represent ourselves to be the “most comprehensive dictionary of the English language.”
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014 A2Z Electronic Wizards 480-946-0280
Alexander Flight-Line Yuma 928-314-3400
ABATE of Arizona Business Members CCA Scottsdale 480-985-6764
Cleopatra Hill Jerome 928-634-6701
AZ Differential Specialists Phoenix 602-462-5367
Coyote Auto Payson 928-472-1100
Big Sky Motorcycles Tucson 520-886-7388
Desert Thunder MC
Barefoot Bob’s Billiards Prescott Valley 928-759-9590
Bill Alexander Flight-Line Mazda Yuma, AZ (928) 314-3400
Bob’s House of Hair Marana 520-797-6566
Breyer Law Offices, P.C. Phoenix 480-505-2160
Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law 480-299-2093
Buchanan Construction 928-978-3291
Buffalo Bar & Grill Payson 928-474-3900
Butcher Hook Tonto Basin
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D.A. Dailey Construction 928-978-6420
Distant Peaks Inc. Anthem 623-551-9467
Eclectic Café Tucson 520-885-2842
El Rancho Restaurant Payson 928-474-3111
Evil Twin Custom Cycles Mesa 480-784-0040
Greater Payson Moose Lodge #852 Payson 928-474-6212
Herman’s Automatic Transmissions Tucson 520-294-8717
Jakes Corner Bar Payson 928-474-0679
Joeta’s Leather Mesa 480-827-1868
Sidewinders Tavern and Grill Pine 928-476-6434
La Gitana Cantina Arivaca 520-398-0810
Spur Bar Star Valley 928-472-7787
Kitty For Tax Camp Verde 928-567-0224
Law Tigers 888-529-8443
Monkey Butt Radio Scottsdale 602-399-7787
Mormon Lake Lodge Mormon Lake 928-354-2227
Mountain Top Brewery Payson 928-474-9228
Outpost Saloon Prescott Valley 928-759-0377
Phoenix Vulcan Riders www.phoenixvulcanriders.com
Punkin Center Bar Tonto Basin 928-479-2627
Renegade Classics Tucson 520-400-8463
Sacred Bones Society M/C http://www.sacredbones.org/
Sons of Hell MC Yuma
Steel Horse Motorsports Rio Rico 520-281-1962 The Bashful Bandit Tucson 520-881-9706
The Flying Grizzly Bar Strawberry
The Historical Journigan House Payson 928-474-2900 The Maverick Saloon Phoenix 602-943-5680
Tonto Silkscreen & Embroidery Payson 928-474-4207 Top End Specialties Phoenix 623-258-2092
Y’all Come Back Saloon Rio Rico 520-781-3730
ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations
East Valley Chapter EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488
High Country Chapter High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Phoenix / Shadow Mountain Chapter Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 or email hellfireguitarphx@hotmail.com
Southern Arizona Chapter The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-2473051 or email abateofazsac@yahoo.com
Yavapai Chapter Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; Barefoot Bob's Billiards, 8367 E Pecos Dr., Prescott Valley, Az. FMI contact Doc at 928-713-2568 or syfd124@hotmail.com Yuma Chapter Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.
ABATE of Arizona
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014
By Handi
‘SAVE THE PATCH’ is the culmination of many factors including decades of ever increasing discrimination and persecution to Bikers, their organizations and their lifestyle in general. This message is to anyone who rides two or three wheels and wants to wear a patch that says ANYTHING!!!! We as bikers have been subjected to unnecessary highway stops, refused admittance into establishments and are misrepresented by law enforcement and the media to the general public. The U.S. Department of Justice last year filed a lawsuit seeking to seize control of the trademarked logo of the Mongol Nation Motorcycle Club LLC, arguing that the Mongols are a criminal organization and that the mark is used for intimidation; but the Mongols and their attorneys argue that the government is overstepping its bounds with the lawsuit, which they said would infringe on the rights of club members. "They're trying
PAC Report
to destroy the right of men [AND WOMEN] to associate and indicate their association," said Joe Yanny, an attorney representing the Mongols. "It's absolutely ridiculous. In addition to being a violation of club members' free-speech rights, more importantly, it's a dueprocess issue.” The lawsuit breaks new ground in terms of trademark law, the attorney said, adding that it may end up at the Supreme Court. Unlike a business trademark controlled by a single entity, the Mongols' logo is a "collective membership mark,” as is any patch.
Bikers throughout the state and nationwide identify with the message being sent, because if the patch is lost, it will affect us all. THIS INCLUDES ABATE, AMA, HOG AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER A PATCH THAT INDICATES MEMBERSHIP. In southern California, widely respected members of all major clubs have met to discuss ways to save the patch. A Facebook page “SAVE the PATCH” has been set up since October and it states: “It has become time to further protect and defend our rights to ride, associate, and enjoy our lifestyle for all motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. To wear our respective clubs mem-
PAGE 9 bership insignia, which have been trademarked, copyrighted, and incorporated by these organized entities. Representatives from a few of these clubs in Southern California have come together to make the initial steps in presenting and organizing the support of all motorcycle clubs and riders to stand up and work to prevent the freedoms we all value and enjoy from being eroded further, by an ever more intrusive government apparently bent on tyrannical control, we all need to become involved and work to defend that which we all enjoy about our lifestyle, be it as a club member or independent riders.” The good news is, the passion to ride, the passion for freedom and the passion to preserve the life style is more than enough to unite the Biker world in whatever stance it takes to SAVE THE PATCH. To contribute, make checks payable to “Trademark Defense Fund” and mail c/o NCOM, 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 200, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
MY dream of all riders uniting as “ONE VOICE , ONE STRENGTH” and agreeing on important issues, means that we CAN influence lawmakers and legislation. When we divide ourselves we have less momentum and become vulnerable. To put it simply, it doesn’t matter if you are a club patch-holder or an independent rider, JOIN THE FIGHT TO CONTINUE TO RIDE FREE. Become a MEMBER of A.B.A.T.E., AMA AND THE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION (MRF), and take stand for what you believe. We are all in this together.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) was established to promote motorcycle awareness and education due to an everincreasing rider population. No one is more concerned with rider safety than riders themselves, and obviously those best suited to educate newer riders are veteran riders.
Promote awareness and education in the motorcycle community to improve rider’s safety. Please donate, we are a 501C3 Corporation. Your donation is tax deductible. To donate go to our web site listed at the bottom.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) 1325 G Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 546-0983
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Our Culture of Death
By Johnny D
In our community of motorcycle riders we embrace the symbols of death. We wear skulls and crossbones on our clothing, the Grim Reaper seems to be our constant companion. Recently a celebrity committed suicide, he was world renowned and loved by millions. But yet, alone in his room, he could not stand to live one more day so he killed himself. Last week a member of the MC community killed himself as well. Those who knew him know the grisly details of the incident and are still trying to figure out how he could do what he did. Two days ago a dear friend of mine lost her battle with cancer, up until her last breath she fought for life with everything she had. I am told that she died with a smile on her face and without a single complaint about the unfairness of this disease that robbed her. I sit here in my room sometimes and I don't want to get out of bed. It seems that recently my life is nothing but a series of doctors appointments, physical therapy, court appearances, and meetings with attorneys. When I do have to leave I have to go past my motorcycle that sits
the P&Ps.
Recently I've been watching the events occurring in Missouri. A young man was shot and killed by police and this outraged the community to the point where people started rioting. This led the police to don their military gear and declare
martial law in the community. Suddenly the First Amendment no longer applies in Ferguson, Missouri as news reporters are arrested for writing articles, a camera crew had tear gas fired at them and as they ran from the gas their equipment was disassembled by law enforcement. We know all too well how the police can overstep their bounds, over react to situations, and violate our rights wholesale simply because of who we are.
I am reminded of an incident where the police in Mesa nearly caused a dozen motorcycle wrecks by swarming into a pack and then pulling over the riders for swerving to evade their cars. Weapons were drawn and pointed at their heads, a female passenger had a handgun shoved into her face with such force that it left a bruise. Her only crime was attempting to step off of the motorcycle so that her husband would not have to hold her weight while he had to balance the bike while having his life threatened. It seems that our law enforcement agencies have been given licenses to kill.
When I was 17 I was dragged out of a car, thrown on the ground, and had an officer step on my back and put his shotgun to my head. All the while screaming that he would blow my f*****g head into the ground if I moved. That was in 1976. The only thing that has changed is that now they have better weapons, body armor, and the attitude that they are all "heroes"and can do no wrong. One big problem we have is that our politicians run for office spouting epithets such as
"law and order", and seeking the endorsement of the law enforcement community.
I had considered asking several politicians that I know if they would like the endorsement of a motorcycle rights organization or motorcycle club. I can see it now "Senate candidate endorsed by outlaw motorcycle gang". It is one thing to make friends with people who are yearning to be elected officials, it is quite another to realize the law enforcement has a key to the back door of the capital.
I was sitting here today trying to teach my hands to move like they used to when it occurred to me that I had been in my room all day. I recently read a quote about depression, a famous actor said "depression is a mother fucker, it wants to get you alone in a room and kill you". So I thought I'd better get up and do something, anything, because that mother fucker wants me dead. I've survived too many motorcycle wrecks, serious health problems, even being hit by a truck while walking, to let a bad feeling take my life. When I was a young man I had a girlfriend who told me about her suicide attempt, and I thought that if my life ever got so bad that someone had to die because of it I would find that fucker and kill them myself. So next time you go out riding crank it up a notch, get some extra wind for those of us who are not able to ride at this time. I'll be joining you as soon as I can.
State Officer Meeting Minutes (continued)
6. Topic: Trademark Defense Fund – Follow-up: Chapters may elect to make a donation to the Fund. Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter and East Valley Chapter have made $100 donations to the Fund. Action: ongoing. Person Responsible: membership NEW BUSINESS:
under a cover and hasn't been started since February. As you all can imagine this is worse than torture, but I simply cannot use my hands well enough yet to control it. My left leg is not able to shift the gears until I can make it work again or at least arrange a new way to do it. Still Ray lays in a hospital bed fighting for consciousness because try as we might we cannot control the weather, and rain makes the roads slippery. I wonder sometimes where that fine line is that once crossed there is no return. I've been told that I've cross that line several times, in 2008 my time of death was called by doctors. It was the only way they could justify doing what is essentially an experimental surgery, they had to let me die because they couldn't contact my next of kin for permission. Last Friday night a dear friend was going home and some idiot decided to do a U-turn in front of him and then as the friend swerved to miss his ass the moron moved over in front of his motorcycle again. Sometimes it seems that death stalks us. In our community we attend too many funerals, we visit too many hospitals. And yet we throw our leg over that bike fire it up and ride. The future be damned, riding is our life. We can no more imagine a future without the wind in our faces than we can imagine life without breath in our lungs.
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014
1. Topic: Request from Vulcan Riders Discussion: Vulcan Riders have requested donation from ABATE to sponsor their upcoming event. In return, they plan to print ABATE logo on the event shirt. Vulcan Riders is a non-profit organization, as is ABATE, therefore ABATE cannot make a donation to another non-prof-
it. Action: ABATE will not make donation to Vulcan Riders or any other non-profit organization. Person Responsible: MK will communicate with Vulcan Riders.
2. Topic: Communications Discussion: Mike advocated that open, consistent communication is core to this organization. Communication must improve to build a strong membership. Officers must enroll in the discussion groups noted on the Website and contribute to the discussions. Officers must be more visible. There should be greater use of discussion groups. Additionally, State Communication and Membership Officers are asked to work together to develop a “membership e-distribution” list to communicate alerts, events and
meetings. The list will include all officers. Action: All Officers enroll in discussion groups. Tina will communicate with Chapter Membership Officers to request updated email information from members. Tina will share the email list with Charity. Person Responsible: All Officers and members.
CRITICAL TIME FRAMES: August – State Treasurer – notify Chapter Treasurers and State Officers that their budgets for the coming year are due by September 30th. August – Chapter Officer Nominations – includes a BOD representative and/or State Officer nominations should be done at August Chapter meetings. Some positions are 2 year positions. Submit candi-
date names to MasterLink Editor by September 10th for October issue. September – Masterlink Editor prints Board Representative/State Officer Ballots, Ad for Election Rally and Campaign Speeches in the October issue, along with Ballot Rules. September – State President assures that each chapter has received a useable, printable copy of the Ballot by October 1. Next State Meeting: September 7, 2014 @ 10:30 AM at the ABATE State Office. Motion to adjourn: ____Jean _____ 2nd ___Vic _____ All in favor: yes _X_ Time: __1:05 PM___
Respectfully Submitted, Jean Cooper, Secretary
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014
Indian Motorcycles, this evening, revealed the new 2015 Indian Scout at a private event in Sturgis, SD.
Billed as a "contemporary interpretation of one of motorcycling's most famous and coveted bikes", Indian Motorcycles is looking to target both experienced riders and newbies alike. Built on a completely new platform that takes design cues and stylings from Scouts of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, the new 2015 Scout is a middle-weight cruiser that Indian hopes will attract riders looking for mixture of storied history and modern technology.
With a lightest in class wet weight of 558 pounds - the new Scout offers a breakthrough chassis design featuring a lightweight and rigid cast aluminum frame coupled with a low 25.3-inch seat height for exceptional comfort, poise and maneuverability.
It's powered by an all-new, original and proprietary liquid-cooled, 69 cubic inch (1133cc), 100 HP V-twin engine with 72.2 ft. lbs. of torque.
"This is the first truly new Indian Scout in more than 70 years", the company's press release states, and goes on to reference its use in "walls of death" and the "Indian Wrecking Crew" racing team. The company also highlighted its use in World War II, and the 1920 Indian Scout that earned the title, "World's Fastest Indian" as proven by Burt Munro in 1967. PRICING & AVAILABILITY
The 2015 Indian Scout is available for immediate ordering at a starting US
The Indian Scout is Back for 2015! MSRP of $10,999 for Thunder Black. All other colors start at $11,299. Expected delivery in dealerships across North America is late 2014. Pre-orders may be placed on www.IndianMotorcycle.com; visit "Scout's First Run" to learn more. 2015 INDIAN SCOUT
The new ScoutTM was designed from the ground up for a superb balance of comfort and control, delivering a superior riding performance for both newer and experienced riders. It offers:
o The look of a classic "rigid triangle" design that is synonymous with original Scouts, coupled with a set of premium coil over monotube rear shocks that deliver exceptional ride, handling and comfort
o A 25.3 inch seat height, 61.5 inch wheelbase and 5.3 inch ground clearance, delivers a confidence-inspiring 31 degrees of lean angle and low center of gravity, along with exceptional high and low speed maneuverability o A premium, Desert Tan Genuine Leather solo bucket seat, making the
2015 Indian Scout pure Indian(r) and the only brand to offer this seating as a standard feature
o Available in two gloss finishes; Thunder Black and Indian Motorcycle Red and two matte options Silver Smoke and Thunder Black Smoke o Liquid-cooled design for 100 HP of pure power, along with enhanced durability and reliability
o Closed loop fuel injection and ride-bywire throttle actuation mated to a 6-speed transmission. Peak torque of 72.2 ft./lbs. at 5900 RPM o Dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder
o Split dual exhaust with cross-over, full heat shields, two O2 sensors on each bank 2015 INDIAN SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type Liquid Cooled V-Twin (60 degrees) DOHC, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Semi-Dry Sump Horsepower 100 hp at 8100 rpm Peak Torque 72.2 ft-lbs at 5900 rpm
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Transmission 6-speed/sliding-mesh/foot shift Battery 12 volts / 12 amp/hour, 210 CCA, Maintenance Free AGM Bore x Stroke 3.898" x 2.898" (99mm x 73.6mm) Charging System 35 amp max output Clutch Wet, multi-plate Compression Ratio 10.7:1 Cooling System Liquid Displacement 69 cu in / 1133 cc Exhaust Split dual exhaust with crossover Exhaust Control Two O2 sensors, one each bank, single three-way catalyst in each muffler Final Drive Belt drive, 141 tooth Fuel & Capacity 91 octane recommended, 3.3 gal/ 12.5 ltr Fuel System Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/60 mm bore Oil & Capacity SAE 15W60 , 5.0 qts / 4.73 ltr Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch SUSPENSION Front Suspension Telescopic fork, 41 mm diameter, 4.7 in / 120 mm travel Rear Suspension Dual shocks, 3 in / 76 mm travel
BRAKES Front Braking System Single 298 mm rotor with 2-piston caliper Rear Braking System Single 298 mm rotor with 1-piston caliper
This article was written by Steve Johnson for bikernewsonline.com. You can read more of Steve's articles at http://www.motorcyclephilosophy.org.
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Sept 4th, {TUE} - Sept 7th {SUN} CMA Arizona State Rally, @ Camp Shadow Pines, Heber-Overgaard, CMA Arizona State Rally at Camp Shadow Pines is located at mile marker 300 on Arizona Highway 260, 4 miles east of Heber, Arizona. CMA Goodies, Fellowship, Praise and Worship, Ice Cream Social, Pie Run, People Games, Auction and More. For more information visit http://cmaswr2.org/AZ/state-rallyform.aspx or email strevino@cableone.net Sept 5th, {SAT} - Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in Downtown Mesa returns for Hot September Nights ~ a Tribute to Arizona\\\'s Firefighters. Setting up on MacDonald off of Main, from 6-10pm. Beer Gardens, Vendors, Live Music, & more. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors call Erica 480-890-2613
Sept 13th, {SAT} Live Acustic Music @ superstition HD in Apache Juction, Live Acoustic Music from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. at Superstition Harley-Davidson 2910 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. 85012. For more details visit http:// www.superstitionhd.com or call 480-3460600
Sept 13th, {SAT} - Multi Club&MMA SummerSundowner, Summer Sundowner Presented by Desert Thunder MC, Limey Riders MC, Hooligans MC and MMA. Summer is almost over everywhere except AZ. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Monsoon season is over almost over and we are on the downhill slide to cooler weather. Come in out of the hot weather and support us for a night of 'old school" biker fun at the Hooligans MC Clubhouse located at 2663 W Lone Cactus Dr (2 streets past Rose Garden Lane off 27th Ave between Breadsley and Deer Valley Rd). Entry
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$10 per person donation. Party Starts at 7pm. Games, Music, Food and Fun! Vendors welcomed. Vender Info call Moe @ 623-363-3470. FMI: Snakebite @ 623693-4932.
Sept 13th, {SAT} - Party on the Patio at Chester's Harley-Davidson, 922 S Country Club, Mesa from 11a-2pm. Free lunch & cold drinks. FMI: 480-894-0404
Sept 13th, {SAT} - Night-time Swap Meet at Mainstreet Motorcycles 9750 E Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 7:30-10:30PM. Indoor/outdoor, first come/first served. Drive in, set up, park vehicle outside. Food & beverages available. Free vendor spaces. Free admission to shop. FMI: John 480-357-7595, http://mainstreetmc.com
Sept 19th, {FRI} - Sept 21st {SUN} Sunrise serenity Run Xll @ Show Low lake Campground, Show Low. Sunrise Serenity Run XII. A Bike Rally for Clean & Sober Bikers in the Cool Pines of the White Mountains in Show Low, AZ. Will start at Show Low Lake Campground 5800 Show Low Lake Road, Lakeside, AZ. 85929. Singles $30.00 – Couples $55.00. Includes: Long Sleeve T-Shirt, Run Pin, 2 Nights of Camping, Dinner on Friday & Saturday Night, Breakfast Saturday & Sunday Morning, and Lunch on Saturday.
Friday Night Biker Chili, Friday & Saturday Night Speaker Meetings, Bike Games, Poker Run, Raffles, 50-50 Raffle, Quilt Raffle and Bike Blessing. For more information visit www.sunriseserenityrun.info or email nancyblaisdell2002@yahoo.com
Sept 19th, {FRI} - Sept 21st {SUN} Thunder Valley Rally @ Old Town Cottonwood, Cottonwood. Don’t count on the weather to be nothing but sunshine (fingers crossed), blue skies and 100
curves or more for the annual TVR in Cottonwood Arizona.
You’ll venture into the Bootlegger Capital of Arizona and the town is quite proud of that history. Giving you a party atmosphere that will only be bringing you back year after year. For more information visit http://thundervalleyrallyaz.com/ Sept 20th, {SAT} - Customer Appreciation Party at Evil Twin Custom Cycles 433 W Main St; Mesa, AZ 85201. Music, vendors, raffles, & more. Free food, beer, & soda. FMI: 480-784-0040, https://www.facebook.com/events/503063 333063876/
Sept 20th, {SAT} - Sho Ryders-Phoenix Annual BBQ, Sho Ryders MC Phoenix Chapter 6th Annual Sept 19-20. Friday meet & greet at Sho Ryders clubhouse aka Razor Room 3744 w. Roanoke from 7p-midnight. Saturday BBQ 11a-4p at Cesar Chavez Park 7858 s. 35th ave.. Saturday night party at the Razor Room 9p-til $10 donation for patch members $15 donation for civilians.
Sept 20th, {SAT} - LMC & RIMC Tucson BBQ, September 20th, 6pm at the Red Iron MC Tucson Club House @ 3255 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ. Leathernecks MC Tucson, and Red Iron MC Tucson will be hosting a BBQ. $15 for singles, $20 for couples. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Diamond Children's Center
Sept 26th, {FRI} - Sept 28, {SUN} @ Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande. High Desert Showdown 2014, High Desert Showdown 2014 will be held at the Pinal County Fairgrounds - 512 South 11 Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande, AZ. Registration: Driver and 1 Passenger Included $50 Before July 1st | $60 Before Sept. 1st | $65 at the gate. Additional guests $20 each / Vehicles on trailers $30
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014 each. Hosting DJ/MC Ambulance! Show N Shine! Bikini Contest with $100 prize! Vendor section! Show T-shirts! Kids Corner! Food! Music! Dash Plaques! Beer Barn's Beer Drinking Contest! Best of Show Prize is $500! Best Paint gets $250! Club Participation $100! Adult Foam Party! For more information call 480-252-3909
Sept 27th, {SAT} Westside Real estate agents Give Back @ Lucie's Sage and Sand, Glendale. Westside Real Estate Agents Give Back. Begin and end at Sage and Sand Grill - 13831 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale, AZ. 85307. Stops include Uncle Bears Grill - 13752 W Bell Rd. in Surprise. From 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Charity Poker Run to benefit homeless Veterans and Charities - co-sponsored by AZ Troop Run, this Charity Poker Run is for bikes, trikes 'n rods, calling all who are involved in Real Estate industry & anyone wanting to help Veterans to come out, have a good time and support a good cause. More details will be posted as they come available. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/events/1478831 872345457/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar or email lazrecon@gmail.com Sept 27th, {SAT} Yavapai County "Run for Sadie", HAMC Yavapai County will be hosting a run for a 12 year old girl with cystic fibrosis. She will be needing a lung transplant in the future. Her family lives in Paulden and is a well known "cowboy" family. Our goal is to raise 10k for her. We named it "Run for Sadie". The cost will be $20 donation. The event will be at the Black Diamond Event in Chino Valley. The address is 764 West Road 1 South Chino Valley Az 86323. The start time will be 1pm on September 27th. 100% of the proceeds raised by Yavapai County will go directly to Sadie. Come and support this great cause.
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014 one of the most important motorcycle rights educational seminars you can attend, with MRO activists from all around the nation and globe. From MRO beginners to the experienced, there’s something for everyone, at every level. FMI: www.mrf.org
If you have never been, you owe it to yourself to get more involved and educated about what we do. It WILL light a fire under your a**, and give you the tools and connections you need to be an effective A.B.A.T.E. officer/member.
I’d like to see EVERY CHAPTER SEND SOMEONE. You don’t have to be a current officer, just a current A.B.A.T.E. member with the desire to learn and share your new education. Chapters generally budget $750 per person, to cover conference fee, travel expenses and hotel. (food/bar are not covered). Those inter-
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ested, please ask your Chapter Coordinator for sponsorship.
A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona will be making a $500 donation to the MRF at MOTM this year. In addition, we’re donating TBFS and State shirts for their raffle gift baskets.
RIOT ON THE RIVER ACMC’s Riot on the River will be October 17-19, 2014 at Winkleman Flats. See flyer in this edition. There were over 30 Motorcycle Clubs and Riding Associations in attendance at Too Broke For Sturgis this year. We were profitable because of them. Please show your mutual support by attending their annual fund-raiser to keep their publication, The Spokesman, in print. ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING/B.O.D. ELECTIONS
Saturday, November 1st – Annual member meeting and B.O.D. elections. This year, we will be offering educational seminars, bike show, games and fundraising. To be held at the AZ AmericanItalian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, 11am-4pm. $10 pp to attend education seminars. More info. to come. EVERYONE is welcome, you don’t have to be an A.B.A.T.E. member to attend. AIM MOTORCYCLE EMERGENCY APP If you ride and have a Smart phone, I strongly encourage you to download the “AIM Motorcycle Emergency App”. www.onabike.com It will locate the nearest hospital, motorcycle shop, motorcycle towing, accident tip checklist, find current road conditions and weather report, capture accident data, call a taxi, find NCOM motorcycle rights groups, and more! See ad in this edition with
PAGE 13 QR code for super easy downloading. Best of all, it’s FREE.
I’m looking forward to riding my bike to Sturgis 8/30 - 9/7/14, I feel safer knowing I have this valuable resource at my finger tips. Let’s hope I don’t need to use it!
ABATE DISCUSSION LIST Want to get all this information in a more timely manner, delivered right to your computer? Go to www.abateofaz.org “Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the ABATE mailing list” option is on the left column.
Until next month, make the most of every day, “MK” Mary K. Donnay ABATE of Arizona, Inc. State President president@abateofaz.org (602) 751-3180
Summer Riding Tips You Should Know!! Use your own headlight and those of other traffic to keep an eye on the road surface. It is more difficult at night to see the patch of sand or something that fell out of a car or truck.
The distance between you and the vehicle in front becomes even more important at night Give yourself room to react.
By Jim Silk State Safety Officer
NIGHT RIDING in the warm Arizona summer
Quite often we're going to have to ride at night. After all, it is dark 50 percent of the time.
Dusk is really the worst time, when people's eyes are adjusting from daylight to headlights. Be especially careful just after sunset.
Usually it is advisable to slow down a little when riding at night, especially on any sort of winding road.
Have a clear face shield without scratches or go with clear glasses a scratched shield can create light reflection, which might confuse you; two headlights can look like four, and you don't know who is coming from where. One of the biggest hazards at night may be a "who" that is someone coming from a few hours of drinking. Be especially alert for drivers and vehicles doing odd things, like weaving in and out of traffic, and give them lots of room. Its unfortunate that some people just can't drive. HANDLING SPECIAL SITUATIONS... that's right you’re special too
In the best of all worlds the temperature would always be 80 degrees, the wind would be at our backs, and no emergencies would arise Since it is a slightly imperfect world we live in, we should be prepared for whatever happens.
EMERGENCY BRAKING, SOMEBODY TOP ME!
Sometimes you have to stop as quickly as possible. Here are some tips on how to get you and your motorcycle halted pronto:
Apply both brakes to their maximum, just short of locking them up. Practice in an open, good-surfaced place, such as a clean parking lot.
Keep the motorcycle upright and traveling in a straight line; and look where you're going, not where you've just been.
You don't want to lock the front brake. If the wheel does chirp, release the brake for a split second, then immediately re-apply without locking it up. If your rear wheel locks up, do not release the brake. If your handlebars are straight, you will skid in a straight line, which is all right. You've got a more important priority and that is to get stopped! Read on and we will talk more about "slides". BRAKING WHILE LEANED INTO A CURVE... WHO DOES THIS???
You can brake (with both brakes) while leaned over, but you must do it gradually and with less force than if the bike is standing up straight.
For maximum braking efficiency in an emergency (when traffic and roadway conditions permit), stand the bike up straight; brake hard. You know your driving way to fast to keep letting this happen.
COPING WITH A SKIDDER... NOT A GOOD DAY...
A slide that's when your heart leaps up to your throat because your wheels have lost traction! You might hit a patch of sand on a mountain curve, or a puddle of oil as you're slowing for a stoplight. It's a frightening experience on a motorcycle, but you can handle it.On a fast road, sand-in the-corner slide, steer slightly in the direction of the slide. (If you're leaned to the left and sliding to the right, turn those handlebars a bit towards the right.) Chances are you will clear the patch of sand, the tires will grip the road again, the bike will stand up, and you'll continue on your way.
You should try to avoid this, but sometimes it might be necessary.
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panies will offer insurance policy discounts for riders that have completed a safety and training course.
riders, are two key ways to reduce accidents that lead to serious injury and fatalities.
AMSAF Awarded $150,000 Grant to Provide Motorcycle Rider Training Scholarships
July 28, 2014, Peoria, Arizona – The Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation (AMSAF) announces the award of a $150,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZGOHS) and the Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (AMSAC). The grant, which demonstrates support for AMSAF’s mission of boosting awareness of motorcyclists while reducing rider fatalities, will be used to provide motorcycle rider training classes to the public through a scholarship program.
“We are very excited to have this opportunity to give out scholarships,” says AMSAF chairman Mick Degn. “This will be the largest thing we’ve been able to do to promote motorcycle safety and awareness and to reduce motorcycle accidents and fatalities. This will allow anyone in the state of Arizona to apply for, and
receive, motorcycle training,” said Degn. “Their only cost is a $50 non-refundable co-pay.” Saving money, saving lives
A basic rider’s course can cost a motorcyclist in Arizona up to $300; however, the AMSAF scholarship will enable riders to obtain necessary safety training with a minimal out-of-pocket investment: a $50 co-pay. Every Arizona motorcycle rider or potential rider is eligible to receive the AMSAF scholarship, and can apply by visiting AMSAF online at www.AMSAF.org.
Demonstrating the successful completion of a rider’s skill course, or passing the inperson skills test, is required to earn the (M) motorcycle endorsement on an Arizona state driver’s license. Additionally, many major insurance com-
The basic rider course (BRC) is a perfect fit for new riders seeking the motorcycle endorsement or for any rider who wants to freshen up their skills.
The AMSAF scholarships were made possible by funds earmarked from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and the Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (AMSAC). About AMSAF: Arizona’s voice for motorcycle safety
Currently, Arizona has more than 3,000 accidents a year involving motorcycles and that number is on the rise. Promoting awareness of motorcycles on the road by drivers, in addition to safety training for
Founded in 2011, AMSAF is a non-profit foundation that is focused on reducing motorcycle accidents in Arizona. AMSAF’s goal is to promote motorcycle safety and awareness through education and training. AMSAF rider training scholarships will enhance motorcycle safety by helping to reduce motorcycle accidents in the Arizona.
Visit AMSAF online at www.AMSAF.org to learn motorcycle news and updates. Follow AMSAF on Facebook for more motorcycle rider safety tips at www.facebook.com/amsaf.org Mick Degn Chairman, AMSAF mick@amsaf.org
PAGE 14 Washington Weekly Updates July 18, 2014 Highway Bill
Senators Corker (R-TN) and Murphy (DCT) have introduced legislation that would increase the federal gas tax twelve cents over the next two years and then levy the tax for inflation. This is a bold idea that is well overdue and unfortunately almost certainly an idea that will be dead on arrival. With the economy still in repair mode raising taxes on just about anything is a deal breaker, let alone on something that just about every american uses. Not only uses but relies upon, we need gasoline to carry out basic everyday tasks and chances are most americans think gasoline is already overpriced.
However, without new revenue to shore up the Highway Trust Fund, it is projected to go bankrupt before the end of this summer’s construction season. The current federal gas tax rate of 18.4 cents per gallon has not been increased since 1993 and is not indexed for inflation, which means it has lost nearly 40% of its purchasing power over the past twenty-one years. The Corker-Murphy proposal would fix the Highway Trust Fund and restore its lost buying power.
The average price of a gallon of gas the last time the fed gas tax was raised was $1.16. Senator Murphy has this to say, “I know raising the gas tax isn’t an easy choice, but we’re not elected to make easy decisions, we’re elected to make the hard ones, This modest increase will pay dividends in the long run and I encourage my colleagues to get behind this bipartisan proposal.” More highway bill stuff...
The highway trust fund is set to run out of money before the end of summer. To address that issue both the house and senate taxing committees have put forth ideas to keep the trust fund alive. Both proposals are markedly different and therefore likely to stall tens of thousands of transportation projects currently underway or scheduled to begin soon. Both proposals fail to address the long term solvency of the trust fund and instead offer a band-aid type approach that kicks the can down the road until about May 2015. No mention in either proposal of a Corker/Murphy type of ideas, which is what really needs to happen. Immigration
Immigration has been dominating congress this week, and for good reason. A bill that reportedly had wide support from house republicans and good portion of the house democrats despite democrat leadership calls for no support, was pulled late on Thursday. The bills sponsor Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL), a cuban american, scalped his proposal without revealing the details after house Republican leadership made the decision to not have a vote on any immigration bills whatsoever before the end of this year. EPA
Late last year the EPA put forth a proposal to lower the amount of ethanol to be produced. This was a departure for the EPA because of how heavily they seemed to want to force non-fossil fuels on America. It seems a little bit of lobbying on behalf of the oil refineries is what did the trick. An investigation into the EPA is being conducted to determine if, in fact,
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the EPA bowed to political pressure from the well connected refineries after they lobbied Vice-President Biden. More on this as results come in. ============================ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 July 2014
Contact:Carol Downs, Director of Conferences & Events Think September
While temperatures seem to be hot just about everywhere, we know September is coming. And September 2014 means the 30th Annual Meeting of the Minds (MOTM). September 25th to 28th in Kansas City, Missouri Freedom of Road Riders (FORR) will be hosting the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) for this event at the Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport.
Hotel reservations must be made prior to August 25th to receive our rate of $111.00 per night. This rate does include the breakfast buffet. Be sure to mention the MRF Meeting of the Minds to obtain the group rate.
Embassy Suites Kansas City - Airport 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway Kansas City, Missouri 64153 (816) 891-7788
The deadline for pre-registration for the Conference is also August 25th. Save $10.00 per person by registering early. You can order your event t-shirt during the registration process, this year. This will assure you get a shirt in the color you choose (from those offered) in your size. If you do not order your shirt at the time of registration you may still pick one up in the Product Store during the Conference.
As usual there will be plenty of informational workshops including Interacting with the Media, Motorist Awareness, Peer-to-Peer Communication, Leadership Development, Event Planning and more. MRF Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) will be introducing a new program aimed toward children. We will have a panel discussion on the ups and downs of a State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO). Not to mention the joy of seeing old friends.
The hotel is less than two miles from the Harley Davidson plant in Kansas City. Harley Davidson has set up an opportunity for us to tour the factory free of charge. This will be for the early arrivals, so come early. Our tours will start at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 25th, with the last tour at 3:00 pm. Pre-registration is required and transportation will be provided by Worth Harley Davidson. Coincidently they are also located only a couple miles from the hotel. You can find the registration on our website. Click on 2014 Conference Information then register for the tour time you desire. ============================ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 July 2014
Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Fact or Fiction?
There is a safety community in Washington D.C. that is trying to destroy motorcycling as we know it with lies and half truths. This group is a quasi mixture of government and private safety driven organizations including The Center for Auto Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and the Governors Highway Safety Association to name a few. All of these groups work to influence the government to enact stricter and stricter safety standards and laws. They all do this slightly differently from each other but they do have one common core; they hate motorcycles. If they thought it was remotely possible for one minute that they could eliminate all forms of power driven two wheelers from the traffic landscape, they would try. They try to alarm the general public with misinformation or partial information. They claim that motorcyclist fatalities have been on the rise since 2005 and that is true. Some years see a dip but for the most part motorcyclist fatalities have risen. There was an increase of 36 more fatalities between from 2005 to 2011, 4,576 to 4,612 respectively. However, bike sales and registration numbers are up and that tells a very different story. One that they don't want you to hear. A closer look at the numbers reveals the bulk of the story. They tell us that motorcyclists fatalities are on the rise but they never mention the number of motorcycles on the road, which is also increasing. When we look at the numbers, they show the exact opposite of what the media, the government and the safety-crats are telling us. In fact, motorcycle fatalities are occurring on a much less frequent basis year after year. Since 2005, fatalities have dropped from 73.5 motorcyclists per one hundred thousand registered motorcycles to 54.7. That is an almost 30% drop in fatalities in the exact same time period in which the fear mongers tell you fatalities are a growing problem. All of the numbers used here are directly from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) website. Separating fact from fiction reveals the truth. Over six years 2.2 million motorcycles were added to the roads and we essentially kept the number of fatalities at a near static number. This is not exactly the end of the world, deathtrap-riding scenario that the powers that be would have you believe. All this considering that the only difference is the Motorcycle Riders Foundation created a federal grant program to send money to the states to assist with rider education and share the road type campaigns. We have also relaxed mandatory helmet laws which goes directly against what they would have you believe.
During the August congressional recess remind your elected officials that since 2005, we have had states repeal helmet laws and have watched fatalities drop. The only significant change to the motorcycle safety world other than more motorcycles, is the National Highway Traffic Administrations motorcycle safety grant program. The same program that was supported by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. This fund has dispensed money to every state and is used for
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014 motorcycle rider education and share the road campaigns. In order to continue the fund we need Congress to pass another transportation bill. Please take advantage of the upcoming congressional recess by contacting your member of congress, attending events and town hall type meetings. Urge them to get to work on the highway bill. =========================== Washington Weekly Updates July 25th, 2014
Its been a slow week for Congress, with most of the energy in the room being sucked into immigration issues and foreign affairs. Both of which are important, but it leaves me with very little to wrap up. Checkpoint Bill
The House checkpoint bill (H.R. 1861) is up to 51 co-sponsors and the Senate version (S. 2078) has four. Black Box Privacy Bills
The House version (H.R. 1462) has 17 co-sponsors and the Senate version (S. 1925) has 24. Ethanol Bill
The bill that we support with the ethanol viability study (H.R. 875) has 24 cosponsors. The more popular ethanol bill (H.R. 1462) is an all out ban of E-15 bill and it has 79 co-sponsors. The Senate version of that bill (S. 344) has 5 cosponsors. August Recess
Use the upcoming August recess to attend a town hall or have a sit down with your elected officials at the federal level, when they are back home. It’s an easy way to get in a visit without having to come to D.C. Contact your local district office for schedules. You can't make this stuff up
FORT WAYNE, Indiana (CBS Cleveland) – Usually when someone says “Jesus take the wheel” it’s meant to help them through a rough patch in life. But police say an Indiana woman took the phrase literally on July 11th, when she took her hands off the steering wheel as she was driving. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette reports 25-year-old Prionda Hill told authorities she let go of the wheel because “God told her he would take it from here.” Unfortunately for Anthony Olivery, her car veered off the road and slammed into his motorcycle, throwing him to the ground. Then the car ran over him. “When I looked at that bumper and looked at that tire, I told myself, today is the day you die,” he told the paper. The accident broke all of Olivery’s ribs on his left side, cut his spleen, bruised his kidney and caused severe injuries to his left arm and leg. Hill kept on going, according to court records, hitting a pickup truck twice and only stopping when her car crashed into an island between two fast food restaurants several blocks away from where she struck Olivery. Officials say she told officers she had a prescription for Vicodin. Though still in constant pain from the accident, Olivery, an experienced rider, told the Journal-Gazette he is grateful it
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wasn’t worse. “You have no idea, even though how badly I was beaten up, at that point how ecstatic I was that I was still alive,� he said.
Hill was arrested and charged with failure to stop after an accident and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. ==========================
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Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Highway Funding Bill Clears Congress
The United States Congress has agreed on a temporary patch for the highway trust fund, reports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. The Senate agreed to the House version of the temporary funding fix for the highway trust fund.
Motorcycle Riding Tips Get the Facts... Don’t be a Statistic!
The fix came just hours before the United States Department of Transportation would have had to cut off payments for highway construction projects and mass transit programs. The quick fix will keep the trust fund solvent through mid May of 2015. The final Senate vote ended a week of legislative ping ponging between the House and Senate. The Senate wanted to modify the legislation so it would expire in December of 2014, thus forcing a vote
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Recent research into Idaho’s fatal crash data (2009-2012) tells us a different story – the REAL story. Here is what is really going on in Idaho’s motorcycle fatalities:
Cruisers or touring bikes Cruisers
69–70%
Riders over 40 years old 69%
Riders running off the road in a corner 42% by rider riderss Alcohol/drug involvement by 33% Car violating a rider’s right-of-way ay 20% Riders under 30 17% Sport bikes 15% Of the 101 fatalities, 42 were reported to have been wearing helmets. This is what is happening in our state. These folks could be our friends, neighbors, coworkers, riding buddies, our family members, or it could even be us. We don’t want to see anyone in these kinds of statistics. So, what can we do as riders to stay out of these reports? reports Turn urn this card over for some life-saving motorcycle tips...
The temporary patch kicks the larger issues into the next Congress to be sworn in next year.
Motorcycle Riding Tips
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on a larger highway bill that would address the trust fund issues before the end of this year. The House defeated that legislation, sending its own version to be passed by the Senate, that will run through May and spends $10.8 billion.
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Dress to survive a crash While there are no guarantees, good quality protective gear will reduce and even prevent some injuries. When a crash happens, there is no way to predict what part of you will hit or slide on the ground. Be prepared by protecting your head, body, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Keep your eyes up and scan 20 seconds ahead of you elp prevent surprises and give you time to This will help respond to hazards. When cornering, look as far as you can through the turn (look where you want to go, QRW DW WKH FXUE WUHH FOLII WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F LQ WKH RWKHU ODQH HWF Ride sober and unimpaired is one is 100% within your control. Take This responsibility for your ride. Take rider training The Idaho STAR Program offers rider training for all levels of riders. A review of all 7,738 motorcycle crashes statewide from 1996-2010 revealed that 84% of those involved had not attended a STAR training class. Further research of this data indicated that STAR training is associated with a 79% reduced crash risk. There was also an 89% reduction in the risk of a fatal crash. Find a class at idahostar.org or call 888-280-7827.
EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! The ABATE Annual Election Rally has been moved. November 1, 2014 11-3 Arizona American Italian Club, (same place as the State Office, in Phoenix) Details next month - stay tuned
Summer Riding Tips You Should Know!! (continued)
Should you hit a slippery bit while you're braking for a stop sign, and one or both wheels lock up, you want to get those wheels rolling right away. Release the brakes for an instant, then re-apply a little more gently. You want those tires to have traction.Speaking of tires,,,ya buy a cheap tire you get a cheap ride just as Jeff Albers about his 6k mile tire!At higher speeds, when traction is good and the rear wheel slides when braking hard, do not release the rear brake.If your back end is sliding sideways because the tire is on a slick spot and simply spinning, ease off on the throttle. A spinning wheel provides no more control than a locked wheel.You might be in one of
those 10 kph parking lot scenarios, a mild, low-speed slide when your front wheel starts to go out from under you. A foot on the ground may keep the bike upright and the rubber side down. This is not an easy thing to do, and should only be done if all else fails.Watch for sand spots in the road,and if its raining that white paint is oil on the road here,avoid it at all cost!We want all riders to be safe,as a ABATE member continue to share your safety information with everyone you know, lets avoid accidents when ever we can. Ride Safe ride free!! Jim
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House Roster
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Rider Ed Courses in AZ
To Print a Copy, Go To: http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?state=AZ Locations Zip County Email Phone Site Website City Motorcycle Rider PHOENIX 85012 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 979-1839 View Training RIDE SMART M/C View PHOENIX 85023 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 877-5425 TRAINING T.E.A.M. Arizona View GILBERT 85233 MARICOPA Click Here (480) 998-9888 Chandler/Gilbert GILBERT PUBLIC View GILBERT 85234 MARICOPA (480) 894-0404 SCHOOLS (PARKING LOT) T.E.A.M. Arizona View SCOTTSDALE 85260 MARICOPA Click Here (480) 998-9888 Scottsdale CHANDLER View (480) 496-6800 TEMPE 85283 MARICOPA HARLEYDAVIDSON T.E.A.M. Arizona View GLENDALE 85302 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 939-9888 Glendale DEER VALLEY View GLENDALE 85308 MARICOPA (623) 247-5542 HIGH SCHOOL LUKE AIR FORCE LUKE AFB 85309 MARICOPA (623) 975-6264 BASE Motorcycle Rider View PEORIA 85345 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 979-1839 Training VEHICLE SAFETY YUMA 85367 YUMA Click Here (928) 376-7489 View INSTITUE T.E.A.M. Arizona FT View 85613 COCHISE Click Here (520) 733-9888 Sierra Vista HUACHUCA Pima Community View TUCSON 85707 PIMA (520) 206-3981 College T.E.A.M. Arizona View TUCSON 85714 PIMA Click Here (520) 733-9888 Tucson RIDE NAZ -View BELLEMONT 86015 COCONINO (928) 443-0111 FLAGSTAFF Ride Northern PRESCOTT 86301 YAVAPAI Click Here (928) 443-0111 View Arizona - Prescott T.E.A.M. Arizona View PRESCOTT 86301 YAVAPAI Click Here (928) 771-2500 Prescott MOHAVE (928) 757-0825 View KINGMAN 86401 MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOHAVE LAKE View (928) 505-3321 COMMUNITY HAVASU 86403 MOHAVE COLLEGE CITY MOHAVE JB'S 86440 MOHAVE Click Here (866) 668-6462 View VALLEY RESTAURANT
ATTENTION - ALL RIDERS: =======================
It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still be discriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with you at all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "No Motorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked to leave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because of your riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out this form in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidence of this type of discrimination. Documentation of Discrimination DATE: ______________
Business Phone _______________
NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT: __________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE (with area code): __________________________________ BUSINESS - FULL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ NAME / POSITION OF PERSON ENFORCING POLICY: ________________ ________________________________________________________ WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION (use back if needed): _____ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ YOUR NAME (please print): ______________________________________ YOUR PHONE (with area code): __________________________________ YOUR SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ *** INCLUDE ANY PICTURES OF DISCRIMINATING SIGNS POSTED *** Mail To: Ray Fitzgerald 1634 West Pine Cone Way Prescott, Arizona 86303
MASTERLINK SEPTEMBER 2014
Important Phone Numbers
Aid to Injured Motorcyclists - A.I.M. - (800) 521-2425 24-Hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents
Aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. - (800) 235-2424 24-Hr. Legal Criminal Defense
National Legislative Hot Line - (800) 300-NCOM 24-Hr. Motorcycle Legislative Alerts
National Coalition of Motorcyclists NCOM- (800) 525-5355 Fighting for Bikers Rights
Confederation of Clubs. - (800) 531-2424 Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Washington D.C. Office (202) 546-0983
A Little Extra Care Might Save a Biker's Life
Reprinted from http://hamptonroads.com By Kathy Adams VIRGINIA BEACH
June 3 was like any other Tuesday for me.
I went to the pharmacy and then headed to The Pilot’s Town Center office. I was almost there when the other cars and trucks on Virginia Beach Boulevard started moving over. Police had blocked off the two right lanes because of a crash. As I passed I spotted what I most dreaded: a motorcycle and what looked like blood on the pavement.
“Please, God, don’t let me recognize that bike,” I prayed. It could be my fiancé’s or belong to any of the bikers we call friends.
This time, it was a maroon HarleyDavidson with chrome accents. The rider, a stranger to me, ended up in a hospital with critical injuries after striking a sport-utility vehicle that crossed into its path, police said. The SUV driver got off easy by comparison with a failure-to-yield ticket, which
carries at worst a $250 fine.
Another motorcyclist died two days later after a crash with an SUV on Colley Avenue in Norfolk. Yet another died the following Sunday after a pickup on Interstate 664 in Newport News swerved to avoid slowing traffic and struck her motorcycle, ejecting her from the seat. The truck’s driver even left the scene, Virginia State Police said. Troopers later charged a woman with felony hit-and-run.
The story is all too common in Hampton Roads, especially in Virginia Beach, especially when the weather gets warm.
There were 488 motorcycle crashes in the seven cities last year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. A third of them were in Virginia Beach. And 32 percent of those 488 resulted in deaths or serious injuries. If, like me, you ride a motorcycle or love someone who does, those stories and those numbers fill you with dread.
My biker – my fiancé, Darrell – is thoughtful and funny and one-of-a kind. He’s the
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kind of guy who leaves cash on the fridge so I can buy lunch when I’m tight on money before payday. The kind of guy who doesn’t get mad at me for leaving clothes and shoes all over our bedroom. The kind of guy who always says yes when friends ask for help moving, even when it’s 100 degrees outside.
pray I never do.
But sometimes it terrifies me.
Motorcyclists have to do their part, too. I know the crashes are sometime their fault if they’re going too fast or weaving in and out of traffic.
He’s the man I spent 28 years looking for and he loves riding his motorcycle. I would never ask him to stop, even though I know it’s dangerous. It’s part of what makes him, him. It terrifies me because I know people in much larger vehicles are not always paying attention. They’re texting or talking or doing any number of things that distract them from watching out for other cars and motorcycles. I’ve driven by the wrecks on my way to work, such as the June 3 crash. I’ve seen the police news releases announcing the dead riders will be named after their next of kin is notified.
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44,654 miles, only 4400 produced, $12,000 O.B.O. Own the Original Harley-Davidson Fatboy, for sale by the original owner. S&S carb, accel ignition module and coil with Sampson pipes, good Dunlop tires, windshield, saddlebags and highway pegs. Garage kept for 24 years with only 44,000 miles. This bikes runs very strong and the pipes sound great. Just put in adjustable pushrods, maintenance free battery, and new sparks plugs. The paint is in good condition with a few blems from the road. Call 928-242-1118 to own the Original Fatboy! Barbara, 928-242-1118, bkightlinger@frontiernet.net
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could be here... It’s Free to ABATE Members. submit your ad online at www.abateofaz.org 2004 Waltz Hardcore special constructed soft tail Custom Chopper, Vin # AZ262741, Vehicle is garage kept, and customized. Chopper has a 145 Horse Power TP polished Engine, a 3" Primary and 6 speed Transmission. The Vehicle is built on a Waltz Hardcore Soft Tail Frame. All sheet metal work, paint job is Custom. Custom Chrome wheels and brand new Tires. All Mechanical components are in good working order. Engine runs awesome. Has less than 4000 miles. This baby is worth way more than I'm asking! Just need money now! Waltz Hardcore Frame $6,500, TP 124" Cubic Inch Polished Engine $7,500 3" Open Primary and 6 speed Transmission $3,000, Custom Sheet metal Work $3,000 Custom Paint $3,000, Wheels & Tires $2,500, Progressive Airtail Suspension, Brakes, Starter, Charging System, $4,000, Labor $4,500 Asking $18,999 obo, For more information call or text @ (480) 385-8947
ATTENTION ALL 30 YEAR OLDS!!
I have your year Softail-- 1984.1 owner, 1st yr. Softail, 1st yr. Evolution Kick and electric start PLUS all orginal parts. $9,500 Call 970-420-6675
One-Piece DayTripper motorcycle seat
New - never used - In box Retails for $359 model 76189 fits Honda VT 750 Spirit 2001-2006 & VT 750DC 2007-2009. The detailed stitch work in the highly durable, synthetic glove-leather makes the DayTripper a show winner. $150.00 Call Bob @ 602-463-0544
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The rider from the June 3 crash was still hospitalized last week, two weeks after the collision. How terrible for him and his family.
Every biker is important to someone. They’re husbands, fathers, friends and fiancés. So this is my plea for them and for my biker: Please be careful driving. Put your phone down. Check your blind spot twice. Look out for motorcycles, which can be easy to overlook.
But, in my experience, it’s more often the case that another driver isn’t paying attention. And motorcyclists have far more to lose. A fender-bender with an SUV can be a fatality on a motorcycle. That doesn’t have to happen if we all just try a little harder.
Who wants to get a phone call like that? I
2009 HD Sportster 1200 Low style.
like new with 5000 miles, kept in AC garage, Stage 1 kit with Vance and Hines shorties, forward foot controls, all service down by Chester's in Mesa. Limited HD factory root beer brown color. $9500 obo. call or text 480-338-1965 in Gilbert AZ. 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
Super nice 800cc V-twin cruiser. brand new black cherry paint. 43K miles, Lowered 1-1/2 inches in the rear, K&N air intake kit, Vance & Hines Straightshot exhaust, very loud, jetted for such performance upgrades, 60 HP and 50LBS torque, lots of tread left on Metzler tires, lots of chrome, custom headlight, drag bars and custom forward controls, no leaks, Also includes bike cover, windshield and mounting hardware, service manual, extra saddlebag, lots of extra parts, one half-helmet, Has won first place in six bike shows and trophies are included.. $3000. 602.367.9524
FINALLY!! A motorcycle themed paperback book for the young reader. The Adventures of Olive Pearl and Hammy Davidson features Olive Pearl; a green and black motorcycle and Hamrietta (Hammy) Davidson her stuffed piggy passenger. They experience the joy of motorcycling on a 1700-mile road trip to meet new people, see new things, and learn life lessons along the way. Their adventures are wrapped inside the love story of husband and wife characters, “The Man” and “The Lady”. Sprinkled throughout with pictures, social observations, and humor, adults will also enjoy reading this story to younger children and are sure to get a laugh or two themselves. Get more info and place an order at: www.OliveandHammy.com Let’s Ride!!
2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO 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
2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob 11,000 miles, $22,000 invested, selling for $16,000. Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950 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.
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