The Masterlink - March 2013

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

March 2013 VOLUME XXI, ISSUE XI

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This is my first article as theDesignated Lobbyist for ABATEof Arizona, so I'm probablygoing to make a few mistakes,but I hope not. Well, SB1086(anti-discrimination) made it outof committee and and now needsto get through the Senate andthrough the House to becomelaw.

I'm sure that I am over-simplify-ing the process. A lot of workhas gone into getting it as far asit has gotten to date and we arerunning out of time. We need

everybody's help to see this to apositive result that will benefit allmembers of the motorcycle com-munity without throwing any-body under the bus. We all needto contact our Senators andRepresentatives and tell themthat that you support this bill andhow important it is that lawenforcement stop treating us likedirt. The way we are being treat-ed is wrong and out of line.

This is not the only issue that weare dealing with. I believe thatwe are still working on the LaneAdvancement for motorcycles.As it is written right now, itwould only be allowed whentraffic is slower than 25mph andthe motorcycle would be allowedto travel no faster than 45mph orthe posted speed limit. More onthat as it progresses.

Everyone should be aware ofthe threat of toll roads in Az.This already has a lot of peopleupset. Another thing to talk toyour Senators andRepresentitives about. I can notstress enough to call them, makean appointment and tell themhow you feel about these things.

And I hope everybody makes itto Motorcycle Day at the Domeand the Freedom Ride.

Victor GradyDesignated Lobbyist for ABATEof ArizonaCoordinator Phoenix/ShadowMtn ChapterABATE of Arizona

sb1086profiling is profiling

and it is illegal

OFFICERS:

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

Guests:Pam and Bob Costello, Jim Clark

Call to order: 10:48 AM Pledge ofAllegiance and moment of silence led by:Joe Ferrucci

Secretary minutes from January 6, 2013:Motion to waive reading of Minutes: ___Jean _ 2nd:__ Darin

All in favor: yes

Officer reports:

Treasurer report - Matt Brown*Account balances Read. Motion to accepttreasurer report: Paul 2nd Casey

Pac Report - Jimmy Page

Sacramento, Calif.: The CaliforniaHighway Patrol has recently issued a lane-splitting guide and plans to start a publicawareness campaign to educate riders anddrivers about the long-accepted practice.

The guide can be viewed at:http://www.chp.ca.gov/programs/lanesplit-guide.html.

Columbia, S.C.: Senate Bill 3119, spon-sored by Rep. Joe Daning (R- GooseCreek), would prohibit transporting any-one under 8 years of age on a motorcycle.

Membership - Tina Benoit

*Issues at PayPal have been resolved. Anew account has been made to eliminatethis problem in the future.

*New member trifold to be ordered

Safety report - Jean Cooper

*Next GOHS meeting TBD*TBFS Safety/first aid booth, volunteers,location*Safety officers for MAPP at end ofmonth w/Jim Silk.

Designated Lobbyist report – Vic Grady

*MDATD February 20, 2013 FreedomRide; Meet at the K Mart I-17 andNorthern Ave. (N/W corner) 10:30 -10:45AM, Kickstands up 11:00AM

Communications report - Charity Stuart

Mission StatementWe will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote

motorcycling in a safe and positive image.We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations

and individuals who share

a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of

FREEDOM.

We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.

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President’s Report

State Officer Meeting Minutes

Hello to all my Brothers and sisters;

This has been a very busy first 2 monthsof 2013. We all got a great Christmaspresent from the Federal EPA here inMaricopa County. The EPA set a targetdate for ending emissions testing formotorcycles within the first quarter ofthis year. Motorcyclists have waitednearly 10 years so what’s a couple moreweeks!

ABATE has appointed a new DesignatedLobbyist to take over Carole O’Reilly’sposition. Thanks Carole for all your hardwork as a member of the Lobby Teamover the past 6 years. 4 years asAuthorized Lobbyist and the past 2 yearsas Designated Lobbyist.

Welcome Victor Grady, and thank youfor stepping up and volunteering for thismuch needed position. Vic wasapproved by the BOD at the JanuaryBOD meeting. He is currently workingwith Carole until he is comfortable withhis new position. Vic is also workingclosely with the other members fromACMC and MMA’s Lobbyists.

SB1086 - Peace Officer Training;Motorcycle Profiling Judy Burges R-Dist. 22 stepped up and sponsored thisbill for the entire motorcycling communi-ty. More information will be forth com-ing as the bill proceeds through the leg-islative process. I would encourage allmotorcyclists to respond accordinglywhen asked by our Lobby Team. Whenasked we must continue to call, fax andemail the Senators, Congressmen, andthe State Capital with requests for sup-port in seeing this important piece of leg-islation passed and signed into law. All 4MRO’s need to get on board and supportSB1086. I encourage everyone who con-tacts their legislators to, please berespectful and courteous to whomeveryou talk to. Most likely you will speak tothe legislators’ assistant. Legislator’sassistants have the responsibility in deliv-ering all messages to the legislators.Please keep in mind if your call is rudeor offensive your message may not getdelivered to your Senator ofRepresentatives. Offensive and rude

behavior will only enforce what lawenforcement representatives are commu-nicating to our Senators and HouseRepresentatives about the motorcyclingcommunity.

The American Motorcycle Association ishaving success with the US EPA as oflast month the EPA has agreed with theAMA and the MRF regarding E 15 stan-dards for Motorcycles.

Federal agency wants separate E10 fuelpumps at certain gas stations that sellE15 ethanol-gasoline blend. The mini-mum 4 gallons has been eliminated whendispensing E 15 gasoline from a multiblend pump. EPA now agrees that manymotorcycles would be exempt from usingthe E 15 fuel.

The past 2 months have been really busyfor our new Designated Lobbyist. KatGrover, Phoenix-Shadow MountainChapter’s Vice Coordinator has beenworking with Vic and Carole as an unof-ficial Authorized Lobbyist. Kat has donea lot of the leg work researching manylegislative items, and other time consum-ing work. I along with Vic will be askingthe BOD to appoint her as ABATE’s offi-cial Authorized Lobbyist at their nextBOD meeting.

I know several of our members and for-mer guests have been asking where isthis years’ Too Broke for Sturgis going tobe held? After many months of longcommittee meetings and very lengthydiscussions, the committee is close tofinalizing a decision. As soon as wecome to that decision, it will be pub-lished on our website. We have a lot ofwork to do but we are confident we canget it all done in time for another greatToo Broke for Sturgis.

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

Drive now text later, you can’t do both!

Tim O’ReillyABATE of ArizonaState President

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*Creating a State Facebook page.*Runs and events will be posted onnumerous biker event sites available.*ABATE website will have runs posted onhome page of site.

Run Coordinator report - Darin Yates:

February 9, 2013, Save the BOOBIES Runat the Maverick Saloon$15 per person $20 per couple. Kickstandsup 11am. Raffles, lunch, worst and besthand. Proceeds to the Susan G. KomenFoundation

**Freedom Rally 2014, **tabled

*February 16, Stand Up for Stand Downfor homelessness by VFW

*February 23, MMA Beach Party at theRoadrunner $10pp

*Change of date for Yavapai MembershipRun to the Hills *TBD

*Darin and Charity to coordinate all runsand events

TBFS Report – Paul Pendergast

*Meet and greet w/CCF 2pm 2/8/13.Phoenix Meeting point Circle K I-17 andDeer Valley, 2nd meeting spot at Starbucksin Camp Verde.

*The topic of security will be discussed. Atentative agreement of

4 officers @10 hours a day. ABATE pro-viding our own security during the offhours.

*Motion to have BOD discuss feasibilityof continuing TBFS trademark. 1st:Charity 2nd: Jean all in favor

*Trademark for TBFS has been denied. Wemust respond by April 30th. A new attor-ney will be needed in order to push for-ward. Matt has information on attorneyswho handle this.

OLD BUSINESS

P & P Committee members: Tim O’Reilly,Paul Pendergast, Jim Page and CaseyYates. Review of purposed change to P &P regarding minimum number of Officersand Members to start Chapter. Matter is onhold Pending BOD approval.

*“Riot on the River”, ticket sales perChapter. Each Chapter sells 15 ticketswhich would cover 100 tickets. TimO’Reilly/Paul /ACMC will handle the dis-tribution of tickets.

*Mohave Chapter remaining open?

*Tentative ride to Kingman to attendMohave Chapter meeting?

New Business

*Motion made to price and purchase newchairs for the state office. Not to exceed$400.

Made by: Jean 2nd: Paul. ALL INFAVOR

Mohave Chapter status.

Additional white bandanas have beenordered and have been delivered.

*Motion to change meeting time to 10:00am made by Jean. 2nd by Tina ALL INFAVOR

Next State Meeting: March 3, 2013 10:00at State Office

Motion to adjourn: Darin 2nd: Paul All in favor time: 12:51

MASTERLINK MARCH 2013 PAGE 3

Coast to CoastNCOM BIKER NEWSBYTESCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM)

CONGRESS TO CONSIDER BARRINGE15 ETHANOL GAS

Legislation has been introduced in the U.S.Senate to overturn EPA approval of the saleof E15 gasoline. Calling the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency’s actionsto allow the 15% ethanol blend “irresponsi-ble” and “unfair to consumers,” U.S.Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Sen.David Vitter (R-LA) filed a bill onValentine’s Day, February 14th that wouldreverse EPA waivers allowing E15 to besold to the public for use in most moderncars and light-duty trucks.

“Whether you drive a car, truck, boat, ortractor, misfueling with E15 could result inengine failure, increased emissions, and thevoiding of warranty coverage,” Vitter saidin announcing S. 344.

“EPA’s flawed waivers allowing E15amount to government bureaucrats issuingshort-sighted regulations that negativelyimpact families and businesses across thecountry,” added Wicker, a member of theSenate Environment and Public WorksCommittee.

No motorcycles or ATVs are approved touse E15, and manufacturers warn that itsuse could damage engines and void war-ranties.

In related news, in an effort to prevent con-sumers from inadvertently misfueling non-approved vehicles with E15, the EPA hasannounced a new requirement for gas sta-tions that sell E15 to provide a separateE10/E0 pump. Retailers would be requiredto have a label on pumps that dispense mul-tiple fuel blends of E15-and-higher thatreads: "Passenger Vehicles Only. Use inOther Vehicles, Engines and EquipmentMay Violate Federal Law," and to postsigns that indicate the location of the dedi-cated E10-or-lower fuel pump.

MIC OPPOSES MINIMUM NOISE LEV-ELS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

The Motorcycle Industry Councilannounced its opposition to a proposed ruleby the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) that wouldrequire electric motorcycles to emit a mini-mum sound to protect pedestrians.

The MIC recently submitted commentsopposing NHTSA’s published Notice ofProposed Rulemaking for FMVSS No. 141,Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybridand Electric Vehicles, which would setminimum sound requirements for hybridand electric vehicles, including but not lim-ited to, motorcycles. Pursuant to thePedestrian Safety Enhancement Act in2010, FMVSS No. 141 is designed toensure that blind, visually impaired andother pedestrians are able to detect nearbyhybrid and electric vehicles in a range ofambient environments.

In the MIC’s comments, the motorcycleindustry group argued that because of theunique attributes of motorcycles, NHTSAshould not need to require a minimumsound for them. The MIC says that motor-cycle riders are better able to see and avoidpedestrians because their sight is unob-structed, and motorcyclists are more alertbecause of their vulnerability. The MICalso stated that electric motorcycles are notquiet, so they shouldn’t need to be subjectto minimum sound requirements.

The MIC stated further that adding a speak-er system to electric motorcycles to emitsounds would be an issue because motorcy-

cles have less space to add such a system,the weight of the system would have alarge effect on the motorcycle’s low-speedstability, energy consumption of the speak-er system would have a greater impact on amotorcycle’s range and the price ofinstalling the system would be higher thanwith automobiles.

NHTSA is seeking comments on minimumsound requirements through March 15, anddetails can be found at www.federalregis-ter.gov.

BIKERS PUSH FOR ANTI-PROFILINGBILL IN ARIZONA

A hearing room filled with patch-wearingmotorcycle club members broke out incheers on February 6 as an Arizona Senatepublic safety committee voted to approve abill requiring police to take training high-lighting a ban on profiling of motorcyclistsby law enforcement officers.

Senator Judy Burges (R-Sun City) spon-sored the anti-profiling bill to address com-plaints from motorcycle club members whosay they're frequently stopped by police forno legitimate reason.

The bill would require the Arizona PeaceOfficer Standards and Training Board(known as AzPOST) to include coursesemphasizing the prohibition against stop-ping a biker for riding or wearing club col-ors, or questioning or searching them basedonly on those factors.

Rick Rodriguez of Glendale, a member ofthe ALMA Motorcycle Club, said thatharassment of patch-wearing bikers bypolice is rampant. "It's not illegal to be anElk, it's not illegal to be an Eagle, it's notillegal to be a Shriner, a Knight ofColumbus," he told the Associated Press."We wear collective marks, we ride motor-cycles, that's what we like to do. I under-stand the average Joe citizen doesn't feelour plight. But when they get done withbikers, who are they going to pick onnext?"

Although the measure passed 4-0, withthree Democratic members absent, commit-tee chairman Sen. Chester Crandell cau-tioned the jubilant crowd that the bill stillhas a long way to go before it becomes lawand needs major changes.

TEXAS BIKERS LOBBY FOR CRASHPREVENTION ACT

Suits and leather jackets rubbed shouldersin the Capitol’s corridors in Austin, Texason Monday, January 28, as the two dis-parate groups share a concern over educa-tion funding; while the state’s universitieslobbied lawmakers over the GeneralAppropriations bill’s impact on higher edu-cation, motorcycle associations are con-cerned that funds allocated last session tothe Texas Department of Public Safety arenot being used effectively to support roadsafety and thereby costing taxpayers.

More money is needed for motorcycletraining and to educate the public aboutsharing the road with riders, said TerriWilliams, a spokesperson for the TexasMotorcycle Rights Association (TMRA2)and on behalf of the Texas Confederationof Clubs and Independents. Texas’ "Sharethe Road" campaign isn’t long enough,only lasting the month of May, while stateswith yearlong programs have fewer acci-dents, which saves taxpayers money.

The motorcycle groups are asking statelawmakers to pass the Motorcycle CrashPrevention Act, a new bill aimed at lower-ing the number of motorcycle accidentsacross Texas by providing additional fund-ing to expand Texas’ “Share the Road” pro-gram -- a public service campaign intended

to make drivers more aware of motorcycleson the road -- and if the proposed billbecomes law, it would also fund moretraining for riders.

OHIO MODIFIES HANDLEBARHEIGHT LAW

Ohio has modified its handlebar height lawusing language amended into S.B. 114 tochange the limit from 15 inches above thelowest point of the saddle to no higher thanshoulder height of the operator when seatedin the operator’s seat or saddle.

The bill also changes the definition of amotorcycle by creating a “cab-enclosedmotorcycle” classification for two- orthree-wheeled vehicles having an occupantcompartment top that is either permanent orremovable. The bill was signed into law byGovernor John Kasich on December 19,2012 and changes take effect March 19,2013.

CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS UNVEILLANE-SHARING RULES

About 87% of California motorcycle ridersreportedly slide between cars on crowdedroadways – while only half of car driversknow it’s legal and 7% admit they’ve triedto block them – which is why theCalifornia Highway Patrol is now provid-ing guidance to safely maneuver the whitelines.

California is the only state in the countrywhere so-called “lane-splitting” or “lane-sharing” isn’t illegal, but state authoritieshave never, until now, told motorcyclistshow to weave between traffic safely.

The new rules, which the CHP posted ontheir website after consulting with otherstate agencies and motorcycle-rider groupsas part of the California MotorcyclistSafety Program which trains new riders inthe state, apply to city streets, highwaysand freeways across the Golden State.

"Basically, what we're most interested in isthe speeds," said Sgt. Mark Pope, statewidemotorcycle safety coordinator for the CHP."You should lane-split no faster than 10mph over the speed of traffic around you,and we recommend riders not split at all ifthe traffic is faster than 30 mph."

CHP officers have always had the legalauthority to ticket motorcyclists who weredriving dangerously fast, Pope said, but thenew rules are designed to provide specifics.

The new written guidelines, which carry nolegal weight, can be found athttp://bit.ly/XxIRJb

NEW MOTORCYCLE SALES REV UP

Motorcycle sales in the United Statesrevved up in 2012, rising a healthy 2.6%over 2011, according to a report released bythe Motorcycle Industry Council. Betteryet, the trade group said, retail activity wasup in all four motorcycle "segments" -- thefirst time that has happened since 2002 --with increases in scooter, dual-purpose, off-road and on-highway motorcycle sales.

Scooter sales rose the most, at 7.7%, withdual-purpose motorcycles following closelyat 7.4%. Sales of dirt bikes rose 2.1%,while those of on-highway bikes, whichmake up by far the largest segment in termsof overall numbers, went up the least, at1.8%.

The numbers were in line with expecta-tions, as the MIC reported in Decemberthat for the first time since the market soft-ened in 2006 and then crashed in 2008, itanticipated reporting an increase in salesfigures.

Just over 1.1 million motorcycles were soldin 2006, and fewer than half that many in2011 with 452,386 total new units sold inthe U.S.

JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE EXPORTSTO U.S. FLATTEN FOLLOWING DRA-MATIC RISE

Japanese manufacturers in 2012 exported166,601 motorcycles to the United States,an increase of 1% compared to 2011, fol-lowing a dramatic 87% increase in 2011after the OEMs exported only 88,074motorcycles to the country in 2010.

These figures come courtesy of the search-able database of the Japan AutomobileManufacturers Association. They pertain tothe Big Four: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzukiand Yamaha.

JAMA reports that exports worldwide in2012 decreased 5% to 479,163 after lastyear’s upturn.

USED BIKE MARKET EXPERIENCESUPTURN

Used motorcycle sales have heated up,sparking optimism at dealerships wheretrade-ins have become more valuable.

As the economy has improved, even if it'sbeen marginal, more people have decidedto go ahead and buy a motorcycle. And ifthey can't afford a new bike, it could be aused one.

Used motorcycle prices have recoveredmeaningfully since 2008, rising to a levelthat supports a healthy demand for newbikes as well, according to a recent surveyfrom Robert W. Baird & Co.

Used Harley prices were up 7% from a yearago and remain well above the low pointsfound in the recession, said Baird analystCraig Kennison who analyzed motorcyclesales data from the National AutomobileDealers Association. "If the demand forused motorcycles picks up, it usually sug-gests the demand for new bikes will go upas well," Kennison said.

2013 NCOM CONVENTION IN RENO

The 28th annual NCOM Convention willbe held Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-12,2013 at the Silver Legacy Resort-Casinolocated at 407 N. Virginia St. in Reno,Nevada.

This annual gathering will draw bikers’rights activists from across the country todiscuss topics of concern to all riders, soreserve your room now for the specialNCOM rate of $95 by calling (800) 687-8733.

Registration fees for the NCOMConvention are $80 including the SilverSpoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night,or $45 for the Convention only. All motor-cyclists are welcome and encouraged toattend.

Meetings, seminars and group discussionswill focus on legislative efforts and litiga-tion techniques to benefit our right to rideand Freedom of the Road.

To pre-register, call the National Coalitionof Motorcyclists at (800) 525-5355 or visitwww.ON-A-BIKE.com.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: "Any man whothinks he can be happy and prosperous byletting the Government take care of himbetter take a closer look at the AmericanIndian!"

Henry Ford (1863-1947) American indus-trialist

MASTERLINK MARCH 2013

Chapter ReportsEast Valley Chapter

At our January meeting, we were giventhe white bandanas for alerting peoplewe are having difficulties with our bike.This will be a good way for us to letothers know we need help as they driveby.

After the February 24th meeting, wewill ride to the Renaissance Festival.Tickets are $22 per person at the gate,or can be purchased in advance on line,or at Fry's Food Stores for $20.

On March 23rd, we will help theChristian Motorcycle Assoc. raisemoney for Sunshine Acres Children’sOrphanage, located on Higley Road,just south of the 202 in Mesa. The EastValley chapter will once again grill andserve burgers, hotdogs, pulled pork andsalads. There is a ride-in bike show andthe CMA will have a bake sale. Comeout and help raise money for the kids,and give them a ride on your motorcy-cle (bring a helmet for a kid).

Our annual Spaghetti feed is on June1st at 6:00 p.m., so save the date. It willbe at the F.O.E. (Eagles) located at1712 W. Broadway Road in Mesa(Broadway and Dobson). The cost is$10 per person.

SAFETY TIP: Jim Silk, our SafetyOfficer, reminded us to check tire airpressure to our motorcycle specs (nottire specs).

At the January meeting, the dollar jarwould have been won by NathanVanKuren, but he wasn't present, so itwill roll over to next month. Be sure toattend the chapter meetings, becauseyou never know when YOUR namemay be called.

At the Valentine's Party Last night weall had a great time. The I Pad Miniwas won by Charity Stuart. The NookTablet was won by Jim & BettyHellman. Thank you to everyone whohelped put on the event, and also allthose who came out and supported ourevent.

Hope you all have a good month of rid-ing enjoyment.

Cheryl Vasquez, East Valley ChapterCommunications Officer

High Country ChapterHello Brothers and Sisters,

This is what is happening here in theHigh Country Chapter of ABATE. Weare setting our sights on a good week-end in May 3rd,4th, and 5th 2013WILD IN THE WEEDS. Please markthis in your calendars,Watch for the fly-ers, this is a great event . Free campingwith your paid entry, Jake's Corner Baris the place...

We had a new officer step up for activi-ties ! Welcome aboard Deb Smith. Wewill all be there for you.

Coordinator ChicknboneH.C.C.

Mohave ChapterNO REPORT

Phoenix/ShadowMountain Chapter

Our meeting was relatively short thismonth as some of our officers were onvacation. Kat Grover spoke extensivelyon the progress of SB1086, Kat alsoread excerpts from the current PoliceOfficer Training Manual where it per-tained to motorcycles. To say the least,its a currently a tad slated againstmotorcycle riders. We'd like to thankeveryone who showed there support atthe SB1086 public safety hearing.

Our chapter also voted and passed aproposal for our chapter to providewriting materials and stamps and emailtemplates to encourage members tocontact their senators and congressman.J.C actually voted for. (maybe the

world is ending).

Our next meeting will be held on March10 at the Arizona American ItalianClub, located at 7509 North 12th StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85020. Breakfast,served by the Arizona American ItalianClub staff, starts at 10:00 AM for $5/perperson, Meeting begins at 10:30.

Steve PalmerPhoenix-Shadow Mountain ABATECommunications Officer

Southern Arizona ChapterOur December meeting was held onSaturday January 19th at the KettleRestaurant at I-10 & Starr Pass inTucson. Meeting was called to order at9:05 AM

Officers present included CoordinatorJim Butsback, Vice Coordinator DonBoulé JR, Secretary Marie “Lou” Baker,Treasurer Dawn Detelj, Membership ArtBurke, Sgt at Arms Robert Guenther,Run / Events Teresa Davidson.

Communications Officers Jimmy“Maverick” Clark was meeting withMike from Victory about the AbateRiders Advantage program. JimDeYoung & Sean Pinder had personalbusiness and did not attend.

The Dollar Jar rolled over again; DaveKimbrell’s name was drawn. You haveto be there to win!!! Don Boulé won the50/50.

There were 20 members present; thePledge of Allegiance was lead by Sgt atArms Robert Guenther along with amoment of silence for fallen brothers &Sisters.

There was a motion to accept the min-utes and the Treasurer reported that theChapter had $853.80 as of Dec 31st.Our membership officer Art Burkereported that the current membershipstands at 116 and we also have 8 busi-ness members with 2 members each.

February 20th is Motorcycle Day at theDome. We have power in numbers! Wewant to make a big show at the Capitol.Make us known to our Legislators, goand talk with them and let them knowwhat is important to us! We will meet atthe Kettle to ride up. KSU at 8:30 AM.

Safety Officer Jim De Young wasn’table to be with us but asked for moremembers to step up to be MAP instruc-tors! We have a large area to cover andwe are trying to get into the MaranaSchools but need more instructors tohelp.

We have our next road clean-up onJanuary 26th which is next Saturday.

John Hanusch is heading this up againand he does a great job. Meeting time is11:00 AM at Buddy’s Bar and as usualthe Chapter will buy lunch for all thoseparticipating AFTER the work is done!Meet at the Chevron at I-10 & Wilmotand ride down as a group. KSU at10:00AM.

Vice Coordinator Don Boulé JR isworking on setting up a raffle for a flatscreen TV and a gas grill to help raisesome funds.

We are still in need of a merchandiseofficer!! If you are interested in thisposition or wish to know more aboutwhat it entails please give Jim Butsbacka call.

Jim went down to Sierra Vista to pres-ent ABATE to the members of the VFWRiders! Terri Deppa, one of our mem-bers, is also a member of the VFWRiders and has been trying to get moreSV riders involved in ABATE. ThanksAgain Terri! The VFW also has a bikenight every month at the Post. Once theevenings start warming up we will plana group outing to attend their bikenight!!

Teresa Davidson is our new run/eventcoordinator and needs your help in get-

ting information on all the upcomingevents. She needs this so she can let ourmembers know. If you know of anyupcoming events get the info to TeresaASAP so she can compile it.

We are still planning a Pasta Dinner forMarch. Jim will contact the MooseLodge to see if we can have it thereagain. Last years dinner went well andwe raised a few bucks and had fun at thesame time!

We are also looking into a hot dog /Hamburger picnic for the summer. ParkLakes was suggested and we will contactthe park and see if it can be worked out.

Harley-Davidson is having a 110 yearparty in Milwaukee this summer Aug29th – Sept 2, 2013. Several membershave expressed an interest in riding toWisconsin for this. More info will becoming.

Ron Kool donated some HOG swag forour drawing, Thanks Ron! He then wonthe 50/50 AGAIN but he donated it to theChapter – Thanks AGAIN Ron!!!

Bob Mulcahy’s name was drawn for thejar, but he was not in attendance so itrolls again!! You have to be present!!!

Next meeting is Saturday February 16that the Kettle! See you all then.

Meeting ended at 9:57 AM

A group of members headed out on a rideto Rio Rico to Steel Horse MotorsportsGrand Opening.

Ride Safe!Ride Free!Jim ButsbackSAC Coordinator

Yavapai ChapterOur February meeting was held on the10th of February and was very wellattended. This came as a surprise as wethought several members and officerswould be headed down to the FlorencePrison run. However, due to the cold uphere, several that planned to go, decidedto stay home.

During the meeting, we discussed a fewitems of note and several local chapterideas.

We discussed at great length the passingof the first hurdle with the anti-profilingbill and heard from several members thatwere in attendance at the hearings. Verypromising information, but it shows wehave a lot of work ahead us to get thisfinalized. As a chapter, we were veryexcited and everyone is ready to keep upthe work on the personal front.

We also discussed our membership runon March 23rd. We will register atRoberts Market, just off 89A from 8-10am. We will be holding a mystery ridethat will end at the Burro Inn in Wilhoit.

Also discussed was the change of datesfor the Run to the Hills this year. Thedate has been changed to Saturday, June1st.

Our next meeting is March 10th at theTaj Mahal in Prescott. 10am officersmeeting, 11am general meeting. We willbe riding after the meeting, weather per-mitting.

Yuma ChapterCall to Order – 6:42 - Pledge

Minutes of Last meeting – Brad Peyree /Patty Peyree

Officer Report – Membership Officer(Looking for replacement) Thom Mangostep up,

SB 1086 - 12 motorcycles clubs were inattendance, Thomas Mango testified insupport of SB 1086

New Member / Guest – Larry & CarolMorgan

Old Business –

Meeting Location – waiting to get a holdof the owner of Village Inn / also lookingat other locations like Rumor Bar andGrill / Round Table Pizza on Ave B /Scout out possible new locations andplease bring them to next meeting.

Events Plans – March 30th / LibertyMotorsports wants to support the bikercommunity/ end at Son Of Hell clubhouse/ donation for food/ Desert Oasiswants to do breakfast for the run/ $ 30.00for run and membership or $ 15.00 single/ $20.00 per couple just for run / Oldbusiness membership/ Start location –Bobby’s or Alexander Toyota ??

Committee to work on the ABATE RUN- Brad Peyree, Jan Melanson, ThomMango, Rick Breadwell (Wednesday, Feb20th Da Boys Foothills @ 6pm)

Join ABATE $45.00 per couple / $25.00Per single

4 Stops (Liberty, Coffee Bean, WeltonMexican Food, Daniel’s Barber Shop,Fisher landing???)

Sign in 9:00 – 11:00 am

New Business -

Up Date SB 1086 -http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/51leg/1R/comm_min/Senate/020613PSMIN.PDF

Around Table –

Treasure Virginia Nielsen– stated that weneed to buy checks, Frank was going tocheck out about who can be on thecheckbook

Brad Peyree giving Special thanks to SonOf Hell for the help with the Ken WhiteRun

Son Of Hell - Mardi Gras Party Feb 15,2013 @6:00pm location - LZ

March 2nd Red and White Support Run

Next Meeting March 12th @ 6:30pm –IHOP


What Is ABATE?

ABATE Of Arizona, Inc. is a non-prof-it motorcycle rights organization that isdedicated to freedom of the road for allmotorcyclists.

ABATE is a volunteer organization thatfights discriminatory legislation aimedtowards the motorcycling community.

ABATE's position is that all motorcy-cle riders have the right to choose notonly the machine that they ride, but alsothe riding gear that they choose to wearor not to wear, (i.e. leathers, gloves,boots and helmets.)

ABATE promotes rider education forall motorcycle riders and motorcycleawareness for all automobile drivers.

ABATE needs the support of all motor-cyclists.

Arizona Motorcycle Rights Organizations Need Your Help!

*Do you like emission testing your motor-cycle?

*Do you like the choice to wear a helmet ornot?

*Do you like noise ordinances?

*Do you like the ability to modify yourmotorcycle?

*Do you know that there are dollars avail-able for motorcycle safety and awareness?Please help the Motorcycle RightsOrganizations in Arizona to prevent ourGovernments from restricting our ability toride free. With your help, we can eliminatethe emission testing of motorcycles inArizona, fight our National-level battleswith the EPA and NHTSA, and effectivelywatchdog the Arizona Legislators who, on ayearly basis, have entertained the idea ofintroducing a mandatory helmet law in ourstate. You can help by joining in the fight.The cost is only Twenty-five Dollars a year.Although you are not under any obligationto volunteer your time, any time you chooseto give to our cause is always appreciated.With your membership you not only helpour cause, but you will receive our newslet-ter as well. "The MasterLink" contains localhappenings and national motorcycling news

along with an events section to inform you ofup-coming motorcycle runs and events.

The Motorcycle Rights Organizations inArizona are run by volunteers. Anyone thatdoes volunteer gives their time freely to fightthe fight. Please help us to pass on our abilityto ride free.

Benefits Of MembershipIndividuals·ABATE membership card·ABATE patch on first year·Year pins thereafter·One year subscription to the MasterLinknewsletter·Lifetime members get all that without thehassle of renewing

Business·Two annual memberships·Business card size advertisement and alpha-betical listing in the MasterLink for thelength of your membership. Circulatedthroughout Arizona·Benefit of a run stop or event participationto support your business·Addition of your business listing on ourweb site with a link to your business

JOIN ABATE NOW!ABATE Of Arizona provides a unifiedvoice for all motorcyclists in Arizona.Add your voice to ours. Join ABATEnow, for the preservation of your abili-ty to ride a motorcycle with the free-dom that's your right!!

© 2012 ABATE Of Arizona7509 N. 12th St, #200Phoenix, AZ. 85020

Website: www.abateofaz.orgTo join our discussion group,

send email [email protected]

Join A.B.A.T.E.

Ask Our Lawyerby Rod Taylor - ABATE Legal Services

TIS THE SEASON FOR POKER RUNSAND GETTING WAIVERS IS A PAIN

Q. Rod. We are having a Poker Run inearly spring. Each year we have moreriders and handling the number of waiverdocuments is becoming more difficult. Ihave been to rides where they staple awaiver to the front of a legal pad.Participants are then handed the legal padand are asked to read the waiver and signon the next available line on the legalpad. This would save us a lot of work.We only need a few waivers and three orfour legal size pads to get everyone’s sig-nature. Can we do it this way? P.L.ABATE OF ILLINOIS MEMBER

A. It would beat nothing, but here iswhat I fear would happen. Judges strictlyconstrue the waiver of legal rights, asthey should. Afterall, we are asking a fel-low motorcyclist to give up his sacredright to go to court and sue us if we arenegligent and cause him harm inexchange for our permission to allow himto go on our poker run. What I fear isthat a participant on our poker run wouldsay that he thought he was “merely sign-ing a sign-in sheet” and did not see or

notice there was a waiver attached to thefront of the legal pad (it may have beenhonestly folded back so one could sign onthe lines of the legal pad). I am not buy-ing that argument but several courts have,and agreed that the waiver may have beenoverlooked. Since waivers are strictlyconstrued, many courts would hold thatthe waiver was ineffective as it was notknowingly signed. In other words, theguy gets off the hook for the waiver hesigned and we may get screwed in anyclaim/lawsuit. So the better way toaccomplish getting a knowingly signedwaiver is to have a separate waiver foreach participant.

WAIVER OVERSEERS ARE A MUSTFOR RUNS

Q. I was at your seminar presentation puton by A.B.A.T.E. OF Illinois. What is thebest way to make sure waivers are proper-ly signed? I have noticed that some peo-ple do not sign their true names or theysign it illegibly? A.B.A.T.E. OF Illinoismember

A. A waiver overseer should be appoint-ed at all events for which you are request-ing a waiver as a condition of participat-ing. The only time we need the signed

waiver is when there is an incident.When that occurs, we need someone to gothrough what may be severalhundred/thousand waivers in the hopesthat the proper waiver can be identifiedand produced. Issues concerning legibili-ty can be solved by requiring a printedname below the signature. But what doyou do if a participant questions the sig-nature? The solution is simple. A waiveroverseer can initial each waiver that issigned during his “shift” and in his pres-ence. That way, I can obtain an affidavitfrom the overseer that affirms that he sawthe person sign the waiver. This is criti-cal to have, in case the validity of a waiv-er comes into question.

TRESPASSERS ON RIDES AND WHATTO DO

Q. Hi Rod, a question came up regardingliability waiver forms for our runs andactivities. Question is this: What if aperson jumps in on the run (seeing abuddy having fun), crashes the gate orjust refuses to sign in? How does the lawlook at this if the person (God forbid) isharmed in some way during our activity?Is this person “Not trespassing?” Who’sgot our back on this one? Or , how do wecover our backside? James Blevins,

ABATE OF OHIO MEMBER.

A. A sign that declares that all partici-pants in the ride must sign a waiverworks. Banding is the best way to markthose that have paid and signed the waiv-er. All others are not authorized (tres-passers) and should be admonished tostay clear of the ride/activity. Ridesshould be escorted by police officers, so asimple gesture from them is usually all ittakes. If they stay with the ride and areinjured, evidence that all participantswere required to sign a waiver will be sig-nificant to the court in deciding responsi-bility, and testimony from the escortingpolice officer will be helpful in establish-ing the unauthorized (trespassing) statusof the interloper. Recently a CaliforniaAppellate Court decided a case that maybe a good precedent for us. In that case, acouple attended a poker run for severalyears and signed the required waiver.Then one year, they did not sign the waiv-er and were seriously injured in a crashon the run. Of course, they sued the runorganizers for damages. Interestingly, thecourt held that there was an expectation

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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERSA.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND OFFICERS FOR 2011 - 2012

Chairman..............................Eric Hampton

East Valley………………….Redbone SchneiderHigh Country........................Billy HenslerMohave……………………..Don RussellPhx / Shadow Mountain…...Eric HamptonSouthern AZ.........................Sean PinderYavapai……………………..”Still Ray” FitzgeraldYuma....……………………..Rick Breadwell

Quarterly Board meetings are held on the firstSunday in January, April, July and October at1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure yourChapter has representation.

A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2012President………..............……Tim O’ReillyVice President.....……………Paul PendergastSecretary……………………Casey YatesTreasurer…………………….Matt BrownMembership…………………Tina BenoitRun/Events………………….Darin YatesSafety Coordinator………….Jean CooperSergeant-at-Arms……………Joe FerrucciP.A.C………………………...Jim PageCommunications…………….Charity StuartDesignated Lobbyist...............Vic GradyABATE Products……………VacantMasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton

[email protected]

www.abateofaz.org and www.toobrokeforsturgis.com

Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday ofevery month, 11:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunctionwith the quarterly BOD meeting.

East Valley Chapterc/o Jeff Gorall, PO Box 20433

Mesa AZ. 85277Coordinator............................Joe FerrucciVice Coordinator...................Mary K DonnaySecretary................................Jeff GorallTreasurer................................Jess MethodMembership...........................Mike ShearhartRun Coordinator....................Jess MethodSafety Coordinator.................Jim SilkSgt. At Arms..........................Richard DaltonP.A.C......................................Mary K DonnayCommunications....................Cheryl Vasquez (Mary K until she gets a computer)Merchandise...........................Vacant

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

High Country Chapter209A E. Juniper St.Payson AZ 85541

Coordinator............................Jim “Chicken Bone”MazzoneVice Coordinator...................Billy HenslerSecretary................................Dee SchultzTreasurer...............................Debbie FickelMembership...........................Becca (Vine) HolyoakRun Coordinator....................VacantSafety Coordinator.................Steve LeonardSgt. At Arms.........................Wayne SlocumP.A.C.....................................VacantCommunications...................Bill HenslerMerchandise..........................Wayne Slocum

High Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in StarValley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134

Mohave Chapter2620 Miracle Mile

Bullhead City, AZ 86442Coordinator........................... Joe MonfredoVice Coordinator...................Eric SauvanSecretary................................Carrie RussellTreasurer................................Crystal SauvanMembership..........................Don RussellRun Committee....................Lew MorganSafety Coordinator................VacantSgt. At Arms.........................Reggie IngramP.A.C.....................................Don RussellMerchandise..........................VacantCommunications...................Vacant

Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 1stSunday of each month at 12 PM at the MooseLodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City,AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.

Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ChapterP.O. Box 54041

Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041Coordinator...........................Vic GradyVice Coordinator....................Kat GroverSecretary................................Dee Grady Treasurer................................Tina BenoitMembership...........................Melissa EverestRun Coordinator....................Paul GroverSafety Coordinator.................Ernie LizarragaSgt. At Arms..........................Jerry DavisP.A.C......................................Darla HamptonCommunications....................Steve PalmerMerchandise...........................Mike Schneider

Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held onthe 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at theAZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street,Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Vic Grady at602-300-4115 or [email protected]

Southern Arizona Chapter6888 N De Chelly Loop

Tucson, AZ 85741Coordinator............................Jim ButsbackVice Coordinator....................Don BouleSecretary................................Marie “Lou” BakerTreasurer................................Dawn DeteljMembership...........................Art BurkeRun Coordinator....................Teresa DavidsonSafety Coordinator.................Jin DeYoungSgt. At Arms.........................Robert GuentherP.A.C......................................Sean PinderCommunications....................Jim ClarkMerchandise...........................Vacant

The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the thirdSaturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant,748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be avail-able at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9a.m. FMI contact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-247-3051 or email [email protected]

Yavapai ChapterP.O. Box 3377

Prescott, AZ 86302Coordinator............................ Lynda Marie “Handi”BarnettVice Coordinator....................David “Doc” PrattSecretary................................ Mike “Da Wolf” RuddellTreasurer................................ Beth LaddMembership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ PinneyRun Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegasand Lora "Ralo" HeiniemiSafety Coordinator..................Dan “44Dan” LemondSgt. At Arms...........................JD FillingimP.A.C...................................... Deborah ButtitaCommunications.................... Mike “Havok” LaddMerchandise...........................Lori Lutz

Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM;The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. Montezuma St.Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Handi at 602-518-0878 or [email protected]

EDITOR’S NOTE:

If any of the Officers are listed hereincorrectly, please send corrections to:[email protected]

I will be sure everything is accurate for the next Issue and on the web site.

Yuma Chapter11316 S. Glenwood Ave.

Yuma, AZ 85367Coordinator............................ Frank WhiteVice Coordinator....................Daniel MedinaSecretary................................ Mikkie MelansonTreasurer................................ Virginia NielsenMembership........................... Diane GougeRun Coordinator.....................Jerry AllisonSafety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” GrierSgt. At Arms...........................Terry “Gunner”LongworthyP.A.C...................................... VacantCommunications.................... VacantMerchandise...........................Lisala White

Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday eveningmonthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additionalinformation contact Frank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.

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ABATE of Arizona Business Members

ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations

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

High Country ChapterHigh Country Chapter meetings are held onthe 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The MooseLodge in Star Valley. Contact: chickn-bone@live .com or 928-970-1134

Mohave ChapterMohave County Chapter meetings are heldthe 1st Sunday of each month at 12 PM atthe Moose Lodge #1860, 2620 MiracleMile, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone:928-763-1860.

Phoenix / Shadow Mountain ChapterPhoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings areheld on the 2nd Sunday of each month at10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020.FMI contact Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 oremail [email protected]

Southern Arizona ChapterThe Southern Arizona Chapter will meetthe third Saturday. We will gather at theKettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson.Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m.with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMIcontact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-247-3051 or email [email protected]

Yavapai ChapterYavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00AM; The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N.Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301. FMIcontact Rich Kocar 928-771-9293 or [email protected].

Yuma ChapterYuma Chapter meets the second Tuesdayevening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOPlocated at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ85365. For additional information contactFrank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.

Alcock & Ogborne, PLCPhoenix 602-337-8735

Alexander ToyotaYuma 928-344-1170

Big John’s GarageTucson 520-322-9933

Big Sky MotorcyclesTucson 520-886-7388

Billy Jack’s Saloon & GrillHumboldt 928-632-8689

Brett Miller’s UpholsteryPrescott 928-778-5565

Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law480-299-2093

Buffalo Bar & GrillPayson 928-474-3900

Burro Saloon Bar & GrillKirkland 928-442-3287

Cleopatra HillJerome 928-634-6701

Continence Center of America, Inc.Phoenix, AZ (623) 977-1212

Doreen’s Backstreet bar & GrillChino Valley 928-636-0309

Eaglerider of FlagstaffFlagstaff 928-637-6575

Eclectic CaféTucson 520-885-2842

El Rancho RestaurantPayson 928-474-3111

Gold King Mine & Ghost TownJerome 928-634-0053

Gurley Street Sports PubPrescott 928-778-2491

Harley Davidson of Scottsdale480-905-1903

Havok CyclesChino Valley 928-239-5303

Jakes Corner BarPayson 928-474-0679

ABATE of Arizona

Kitty For TaxCamp Vercde 928-567-0224

La Gitana CantinaArivaca 520-398-0810

Landmark at the CreekPayson 928-478-4587

Law Tigers888-529-8443

Mountain PassPrescott Valley 928-899-7663

North Health CenterScottsdale 602-421-2730

Paul’s SE Arizona RV Rentals LLCWhetstone 877-728-5778

Pincus & Associates, PCTempe 480-777-2599

PT's BarWinslow 928-289-0787

Punkin Center BarTonto Basin 928-479-2627

Roberts MarketplacePrescott Valley 928-722-8920

Spirit RoomJerome 928-634-8809

Square Peg Promos LLCPhoenix 602-549-1044

Tailwinds HaulingPhoenix 623-463-2187

Taj MahalPrescott 928-445-5752

The Drunken Lass Irish PubPrescott 928-778-4211

The Flying Grizzly BarStrawberry

The Maverick SaloonPhoenix 602-943-5680

TMA Precision Tube LLCGlendale 623-221-4922

Top End SpecialtiesPhoenix 623-258-2092

Y’all Come Back SaloonRio Rico 520-781-3730

Ask Our Lawyer (continued)of required waivers and held that the cou-ple was bound by it and dismissed thecase. While Ohio has not decided a casewith those facts, you can bet ABATELEGAL will be pointing at thatCalifornia case and arguing that Ohioshould adopt such a good rule. Same forIndiana, Illinois, Missouri, and New Yorkas well.

JULIE BACON TREASURER OFA.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS - BOSSYPANTS?

I don’t think so. As a matter of fact sheis right on and doing her job, and no onehas ever done it better.

Q. Last week Julie and I had the follow-ing conversation. “Rod, what can we doto eliminate calls from our Chapters(Regions in other states) that complainthat a local treasurer/assistant has “bor-rowed” money from their local ABATEaccount.

A. The problem is that “honest people aretrusting people” and as such we are vul-nerable unless we strictly follow the rulesimplemented by most not for profit cor-porations. As Julie and I discussed, the

solution is very simple. RULE 1: Followthe rules. RULE 2: Require dual signa-tures on all ABATE checking accounts.RULE 3: Require bonding for accountsthat will have balances over $5k.Bonding is cheap and it spares us of hav-ing to eat our own. If you have a loss,simply report it to the bonding company.They will send you (Chapter or Region)the money lost and will collect theamount “borrowed” from our errantmoney caretakers. Believe me, thosefolks are brutally efficient at collectingamounts taken. People like “Luca Brasi”work for them and some of them arelawyers. The only problem is that bond-ing companies are particular as to theindividuals they will agree to bond, asthey like making money. Come to thinkof it, a rejection by a bonding companymay be a good way to delegate the ask-ing of and receiving answers to embar-rassing questions of one of our fellowmembers. RULE 4: If the member can’tget bonding, should they be handling ourmoney? I don’t think so, unless you arewilling to suffer Julie’s wrath when you

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The PAC Rant

Jim PageState PAC Officer

Hey Guys I’m passing along a letter toour Representatives it was written byDouble D of the Outsiders MC fromWashington State who was instrumen-tal in getting their Anti-Profiling Billthrough and becoming a LAW about ayear ago. He wrote this letter for theARIZONA MOTORCYCLISTS tohelp in our efforts to get our BIllSB1086 to become a LAW here inArizona.

The reason that we all need be support-ing this bill should be clear to all ofyou. Discrimination against bikers isrampant and mostly based on theimages of a few crack ass movies fromthe 70’s. Asking Law Enforcement tonot train their officers to use thesestereotypes is a good start.

Please pass it on and use the informa-tion in it to send to your 1 Senator and2 Representatives.

Jim

To The Honorable Arizona Senate and

House of Representatives, My name isDavid Devereaux, Spokesperson forthe Washington Confederation of Clubsand National Legislative Liaison to theUS Defenders, and I have extensivepolicy experience relating to motorcy-cle profiling legislation. Indeed, thewording of the proposal in Arizona, SB1086, is almost identical to the lawadopted unanimously by theWashington state legislature in 2011.Since adoption motorcycle profilingincidents in Washington State havedropped by more than 90%

Based on the testimony given duringthe Senate hearing on SB 1086, motor-cycle profiling is occurring in Arizonaon a widespread basis. Even the oppo-sition conceded that the incidentsdescribed by the motorcyclists presentmade it clear that profiling is an issueand that Arizona law enforcement offi-cers involved should be reprimanded.The inevitability of continued profilingand the resultant civil judgments grant-ed for constitutional violations willcontinue to plague the state of Arizonaunless the legislature acts. The onlyarguments advanced against the bill arebased on the fragmented logic thattraining will not solve the problembecause the terms are ambiguous andthat there would be a conflict withArizona's gang law. These assertionsare patently false. First, contrary to theclaims of Lyle Mann of the ArizonaPeace Officer Standards and TrainingBoard, the very simple trainingrequired by this proposal is empiricallyproven to solve the majority of the

problem. As stated, motorcycle profil-ing incidents in Washington State havedropped by over 90%. This statistic is aconsensus among the motorcycle con-stituency and law enforcement alike.The Washington State Criminal Justice

Training Center spends 10 minutesfocused on addressing motorcycle pro-filing issues to every new law enforce-ment recruit in the state of Washington.Also, every veteran officer receivessimilar training at the department level.This seems to prove that trainingworks. There is every reason to believethat the exact same requirements wouldwork in Arizona. Second, the terms andconcepts proposed to address profilingare clear and precise. The opposition'sclaims of ambiguity are simply sub-terfuge and are not true. It is very sim-ple to explain to every new recruit thatthe biker stereotype has outlived itsusefulness. It is very simple to explainthat profiling an individual based onthe biker stereotype violates the equalprotections guaranteed by the 14thamendment and the reasonable searchand seizure requirements of the 4thamendment. It is easy to explain thatthe publicized actions of the few arenot enough to justify a negative presup-position about thousands of people andorganizations.

Third, there is absolutely no conflictwith SB 1086 and law enforcementefforts to combat gangs. WashingtonState has a gang law almost identical toArizona's and there has been no con-flict with our motorcycle profiling law.

Whether someone is a gang member isirrelevant to the issue. Even if somegang members ride motorcycles thepractice of profiling based on thisstereotype results in widespread dis-crimination against the thousands andthousands of motorcyclists that areaverage, hard working Americans.Also, it is illegal to seize an individualsolely because they might be a gangmember without proof of some specificcrime being committed. Using trafficcode to avoid 4th amendment warrantrequirements should be considered areprehensible violation of due process.Law enforcement has sufficient tools toinvestigate gang related crimes.Profiling is an ineffective and constitu-tionally impermissible law enforcementtactic.

Finally, motorcycle profiling training isvirtually cost free. Making a policystatement requires little more than thecost of the paper that it is printed on.This is especially true considering thatevery judgment in favor of a profiledmotorcyclist financially impacts thestate of Arizona and its citizens. In theend, the only responsible decision ethi-cally, legally and financially is toimplement training to address theirrefutable issue of motorcycle profil-ing in Arizona. Thank you for yourtime and consideration.

David Devereaux Washington COCNational US Defender

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Events Calendar Courtesy of PhoenixBikers.com & Lady JewellsMarch 2013

Mar 2 [SAT] – TUCSON, AZ* ZAP-ATISTAS 3rd Annual Run for Cover.Event Details: Cost only $10.00 a Bikewith a blanket or Jacket (New orNearly new) to give to the homeless.Or $15.00 a bike without a blanket orJacket. Starts at the Territorial 3727 S.Palo Verde Road Tucson, AZ. (520-309-0605) at 9-11am. Route this year isSouth loop through Patagonia, Ends atthe Territorial for after party 6-10pm.$300 high and $150 low hands, Goodride good cause. FMI [email protected]

Mar 2 [SAT] – MESA, AZ* InauguralTillman's Ride 2013. Event Time: Sign-in 8-10AM Event Starts at: Chester’sHarley Davidson - 922 South CountryClub, Mesa, AZ. Event ends at: TobyKeith’s for a Huge Party. EventDetails: American Legion Pat TillmanPost 117 ALR Hosts Pat Tillman’s Ride2013. Proceeds Benefitting - MilitaryAssistance Mission & Pat TillmanFoundation. Sponsored Stops for thisevent are: Rula Bula, Buffalo Chip,Greasewood Flat, and Toby Keiths inMesa. Pre-Registration On-Line atMAD4VETS.ORG (starting 1/12/13)Or Day of the Ride Chester’s HarleyDavidson - 922 South Country Club,Mesa, AZ. 8:00 – 10:00A.M.$20.00/$30.00 with Passenger.Please See Our Facebook Page(Tillman’s Ride) & www.Mad4Vets.orgOr contact us [email protected]. Each stopwill have an Event and Raffles. FinalStop will be at Toby Keith’s for a HugeParty Celebrating ALL OUR Heroeswho have served.

Mar 2 [SAT] – PHOENIX, AZ*

Vietnam Vets/ Legacy Vets MC Chapter"E" 3rd Annual Spring Party. Eventtime: 3PM Event location: AmericanLegion Post #107, 20001 N. CaveCreek Rd, Phoenix, AZ Event details:Join us at the American Legion Post#107, 20001 N. Cave Creek Rd,Phoenix, AZ Start Time 3:00 P.M. FreeAdmission, open to the public, every-one is welcome to attend. Proceeds tobenefit the Wounded Warrior Project.Door prizes, raffle drawing, 50/50, auc-tion and music.

Mar 2 [SAT] – PHOENIX, AZ*Green Knights Military MotorcycleClub Inaugural Charity Ride Eventtime: Registration from 9:00 - 11:00A.M. Event Start Location: at Jimbo'sSports Bar ( N. W. Corner 51st Ave andCactus) Event details: Last bike out at11:30 A.M. Free breakfast with pur-chase of any beverage. $20 single/ $30double, includes meal at final stopFree ride pin to 1St 250 to register. Pre-registration atwww.lukegreenknights28.org/pfhregis-tration.shtml ($5 off registration). Pre-registration Closes on Feb. 12. Finaldestination is Arrowhead Harley-Davidson - 16130 N. ArrowheadFountains Circle Dr. Last bike in at3:30 P.M. Food, Fun, Music, Raffle,and 50/50 drawing. Each rider willreceive a safety pin to collect a beadfrom each location to be redeemed forraffles tickets upon arrival toArrowhead Harley-Davidson. Proceedsbenefit Packages from Home. Riderswill receive additional raffle tickets forwearing the following safety items: -Helmet - Long sleeves/pants- Durableover the ankle footwear (excludinghigh heels) - Full fingered gloves.Riders who bring items to donate toPFH will receive additional tickets

based on items brought. i.e. Socks,Feminine items, etc (check www.pack-eagesfromhome.org/things-to-donate).Additional tickets available for pur-chase at final destination. For moreinformation visitwww.lukegreenknights28.org

Mar 3 {SUN} KINGMAN, AZ* 1stAnnual Too Broke for St. Patrick’s DaySwap Meet. Event Details: Raffle and50/50 benefits Boys and Girls Club ofKingman. 9am-5pm at PerformanceSpecialists located at 4906 OlympicDrive in Kingman, AZ airport. Bikeparts galore plus much more. Vendor10×10 area only $20. Refreshmentsavailable. Call Kelly for details 928-692-6601 or Contact Thomas Kelly viaEmail [email protected]

Mar 8 [FRI] – CASA GRANDE, AZ*Ride for the Warrior II. Event Details:This event has 2 start locations;Chandler & Tucson and meets in themiddle at the Ed Hooper RodeoGrounds for the Warrior MusicFestival. Take a ride and enjoy somewonderful music and food. Startinglocations will be at the Tucson HarleyDavidson, and Chandler HarleyDavidson. Sign in at either locationfrom 8-10 a.m. $25 per bike (1 up or 2up). Admission includes 1 pin, andentry into fest. Self guided ride, routeto be determined. Arrival time 1:00pmat the Ride for the Warrior MusicFestival at the Ed Hooper RodeoGrounds in Casa Grande. For moreinformation and band information,check out our website www.rideforthe-warrior.com

Mar 9 [SAT] - TUCSON, AZ *WELCOME HOME RUN. Presentedby AMVET Riders Post 770. Benefits

Esperanza En Escalante. This eventsupports Esperanza En Escalante. EEEhouses displaced Vets and their fami-lies. Please come out and support thismore than worthy cause. Fly your flagsto show support of our Veterans!Admission: $20.00. 9am. AMVETRiders Post 770 3015 S. Kinney RdTucson, AZ 520-784-9477www.amvetriderspost770.org [email protected]

Mar 9 [SAT] - Casa Grande, AZ *Ride for the Warrior II. Event Details:This is a Two day music festival andmotorcycle run featuring seven bands,BBQ from whiskey ranch and up insmoke, static display of military heli-copters including the Apache andBlackhawk. Fundraiser for operationwounded warrior and Pinal CountyVeteran’s Memorial Foundation. Weare a non-profit 501c3 organization andall profits go to support our veterans.For more information please visitwww.rideforthewarrior.com

Mar 9 {Sat} – PHOENIX, AZ* FaceWhat Consumes You Ride For MultipleSclerosis. Event Details: Poker Run ForThe Cure $20.00 Rider; $30.00w/Passenger. Free T-Shirt for first 100registrants. Starts at American LegionPost #107 - 20001 N. Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85024. Breakfast includedw/regisration. Registration begins at10:00 A.M. Kick-stands up at 11:00A.M. Last bike in at 4:00 P.M. Ridestops include: American Legion Post107, Wild Horse West, GiZmos, Peaks& Valleys, Cave Creek Tap Haus,Greasewood Flat and Marcel's. Afterparty at Marcel's Bar & Grill includesHigh Hand/Low Hand, 50/50, raffles,silent auction, and music. For moreinformation


Events Calendarwww.FaceWhatConsumesYou.com

MAR 9 {SAT} – APACHE JCT, AZ*Superstition Harley-Davidson FreeSeminar - 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M."Get Fit with Yvette - The Art ofFunctional Customization" Presentedby Yvette Phipps. Space is limited.Please RSVP to 480.346.0600.Superstition Harley-Davidson – 2910W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ85120 | www.superstitionhd.com

MAR 9 {SAT} - MESA/ APACHEJCT, AZ* 2nd Annual John ZientaraRide for Relay. Breakfast and regis-tration at Joeta's Leather - 433 WestMain St, Mesa, Arizona 85201 andends at Superstition Harley-Davidson.Breakfast, Lunch and entertainmentincluded in registration. All proceedsbenefit the American Cancer SocietyRelay for Life. Watch www.supersti-tionhd.com for details. SuperstitionHarley-Davidson – 2910 W ApacheTrail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 |480.346.0600

MAR 10 {SUN} – BULLHEADCITY, AZ* Red Iron BrotherhoodMC/Bullhead Chapter's 1st Annual"Childrens Love Run". Event Details:Sign in 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at RIBClubhouse, 1610 Riverview Dr #12,BHC. BlackJack hands $15, two up $25and $10 for additional hands. Extracards $5 each. Raffle prizes, 50/50, andlive music by: Mohave Green Band.Food and bar available. Proceeds tobenefit children with severe medicalconditions. FMI: Truck (928)201-0136or Capo (928)542-0139. www.rediron-brotherhoodmc.com

MAR 16 {SAT} MAYER, AZ * GrandCanyon H-D Hosts Bike BlessingEvent Details: This Year’s BikeBlessing will be held at Grand CanyonHarley-Davidson's Mayer Shop loca-tion. Breakfast will be served by theGrand Canyon Chapter of the BlackSheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ at9:00am, Bike Blessing will start at10:00 A.M. The Mayer Shop is locatedon 10434 S. Hwy. 69 in Mayer. Thisevent is FREE. Presented by GrandCanyon Harley-Davidson and FullThrottle Biker Church of Mayer. Formore information www.grandcanyon-hd.com

MAR 16 {SAT} – APACHE JCT.AZ* Veterans and Their Pets BenefitRide - Scavenger hunt, Raffle andAuction items, vendors, BBQ, Livemusic. Ride end and party atSuperstition Harley-Davidson, 2910 WApache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ85120. www.superstitionhd.com

MAR 16 {SAT} Rough Riders M/C(Papago Chapter) Open House. 1900Hours (7:00 p.m.) till whenever. Comeparty with your local Rough Riders!RRMC Clubhouse - 1201 N. 54th Ave.Suite #133 in Phoenix, AZ 85043.Enter clubhouse from alley. Just southof I10, take 51st Ave exit. Turn right onLatham St. For more information emailWarhead at [email protected]

MAR 21 {THUR} – GOLDCANYON, AZ* Superstition Harley-Davidson Bike Night 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.at AJ's Fairway Grill - 6900 U.S. 60,Gold Canyon, AZ 85118. Food &drink specials, free raffles, live enter-

tainment. Join us there or ride with us.Kick stands up at Superstition Harley-Davidson at 5:45 P.M. at SuperstitionHarley-Davidson - 2910 W ApacheTrail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 |www.superstitionhd.com |480.346.0600

MAR 22-23 {FRI/SAT} – PHOENIX,AZ* ROLLIN KNIGHTS MC HOSTS6TH ANNUAL CELEBRATIONFRIDAY <> MEET N’ GREET starts at8PM until?? Held at the TollingKnights Castle located at 1134 WestGrant St. in Phx, AZ.SATURDAY <> FAMILY PICNICfrom 11AM to 3PM at Los Nino’sPark located at 13th Street andSherman – 1 Block South of Grant.SATURDAY EVENING <> 70’s &80’s DANCE – starts at 8PM til ?? –Admission is $10 for Patch holders /$15 w/out Colors. Held at the RollinKnights Castle. Back by populardemand, the Knights will be taking itback to the 70’s and 80’s with theirSOUL TRAIN PARTY! Dust off thoseplatform shoes and put-on your favoritepolyester Suit and Lady’s - find yourMini-skirts – The Knights are bringingback Disco! Fun, Food, and Music!Everyone is Welcome!

MAR 23 {SAT} – SIERRA VISTA,AZ*Black Jack Chapter, Rough RidersMC 4th Anniversary Party. Please jointhe Black Jack Chapter of the RoughRiders MC for our 4th AnniversaryParty at PC's Lounge - 4700 Hwy 90,Sierra Vista, AZ. Starts at 5:00 P.M.$10 person/$15 couple. Dinner includ-ed. Live music provided by Hawg Wild@ 6pm. Proceeds go to local DisabledAmerican Veterans office. For moreinformation contact Stumblz at 520-255-3469 or visit www.Rough-riders-mc.com

MAR 23 {SAT} – APACHE JCT,AZ* 2nd Annual Arts & Tats Show -On-site tattoos, tattoo contest open tothe public, live music, vendors, food,local artists, and biker art from 11:00A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Watch www.super-stitionhd.com for details. SuperstitionHarley-Davidson – 2910 W ApacheTrail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 |480.346.0600

MAR 23 {SAT} – FOUNTAINHILLS, AZ* 4th Annual AmericanLegion Riders/SAL Chapter 58 Ride-inBike Show Event Details: This event isHeld each year to honor the Memory ofKimmy Chapman. The AmericanLegion Post 58 - 16837 E. ParkviewAve., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, (480-837-5958). Proceeds will be donated toAmerican Legion Charities. Open tothe public - All are welcome to attendand participate. Bike Registration: 9:00A.M. - Noon. Cost: $10.00 per bike(Ride in Only).1st and 2nd Place Trophies awarded inthe following classes: Stock Harley;Modified Harley; Custom; Antique;Metric; Bobber; Women’s; also Trophyfor People’s Choice. Bike Judging at3:00 P.M. followed by trophy presenta-tions. Judging by Celebrity JudgeRobert Shinn, owner/operator of EvilTwin Custom Motorcycles, Mesa, AZand his staff of Celebrity Judges.Vendor sites available, $25.00 for10X10 space. Venders please directinquiries to: Kevin Woods, 480-628-3665, [email protected]. Corporate

Sponsorship donations graciouslyaccepted and appreciated. Please con-tact Kevin for details. Event/Party willalso include: Live Bands and Musicfrom 10:00 A.M. to at least 6:00 P.M. |Antique Bike Display | Delicious foodand many beverages and drink specials.| Raffles and 50-50 drawings through-out the day.Come on out to the Post in the Hillsand enjoy our beautiful AZ weather andPost Patio. Party down and have a greatday! Further information available atAmerican Legion Riders Post 58Fountain Hills, AZ, or visitwww.alr58.org. All other inquiries,please call or e mail Event ChairmanNeil Lyons @480-335-7055 [email protected]

MAR 23 {SAT} – GLENDALE, AZ*American Legion Riders Post 29Glendale 5th Annual LegacyScholarship Rally/Poker Run. Meet at6822 N 57th Dr. Glendale Arz.Registration starts at 8:00 A.M. $20.00per bike $10.00 per passenger. Prizesawarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placepoker run winners. Come out for somefun , food, 50/50, raffle prizes and D.J.music. You do not have to be anAmerican Legion Rider to participate.Whether you drive 2 wheels, 3 wheelsor 4 – Come out and enjoy yourself.Ride pins to the 1st 100 registered.

MAR 23 {SAT} – GLENDALE, AZ*Spartan Riders MC Glendale- OPENHOUSE- 5964 West Maryland AveGlendale. Starts at 6pm til whenever...As always food is free, Beveragesavailable. A good time to be had, did Imention the pool... For more informa-tion www.spartanridersmcglendale.com

MAR 23 {SAT} – ANTHEM, AZ*Anthem HOG Hosts 2nd Annual DesertRide. Event Details hem Desert Ridefor St. Mary's Food Bank. AnthemH.O.G. #2376, we are holding our 2ndannual Desert Ride. The Desert ride isan Anthem H.O.G. sponsored event tosupport the St. Mary's Food Bank. Dueto the friendly competition and gen-erosity of multiple Chapters, over140,000 meals were raised compared tothe 80,000 last year, (which also sur-passed the year before). This is a greatopportunity for Arizona's HOGChapters and friends to all cometogether and show their unity not justfor HOG as a club, but to unite under abanner of charity and brotherhood.Shedding the stereotypes, we can showour respective communities a true senseof what biker character is all about.Don't miss out on this historical Multi-Chapter event!Your registration fee of $30.00 per bikemade prior to March 15th, 2013 willinclude the following:

A commemorative Ride T-shirt (Tothe first 60 who pre-register by March15th).

The satisfaction of knowing thatyour contribution will help needy fami-lies right here in your community!

A beautiful ride across the State withyour fellow H.O.G. Members and otherbiker friends.

Raffle tickets will be picked up at thestart and then at some of the ride stopsalong the way. Our route starts atBuddy Stubbs Anthem HarleyDavidson and we will be traveling

through Wikieup, Seligman, ChinoValley and then to the last stop atConnolly's Grill (2605 W Carefree HwyPhoenix) at 5:30 P.M. Cash prizes andraffle items will be awarded at 6:30P.M. Registrations and information canbe found online at:http://www.anthemhog.com/

MAR 30 {SAT} – GLENDALE, AZ*2nd Annual Children’s Miracle NetworkPoker Run and Rally. This event is toraise money for the CMN, there are twopoker run routes to choose from.Register at Walmart - 5010 North 95thAve., Glendale, AZ. Time 9:00 A.M.with Kick Stands Up at 10:30 A.M. Costfor the run $20.00 per bike whichincludes rally admission. There will alsobe a Bikeshow Cost $20.00 per bikewhich includes one person admissioninto the rally. The Divisions areAmerican, Metric, Custom, People’schoice best of show. Anyone not partici-pating in the run or show there is a$5.00 admission into the rally. Therewill be great music, food and vendorsThere are some Awesome raffle prizeswhich include 50inch Sanyo TV, 42inchLED TV, $500 dollar gift card towardscustom paint by Bad Boy Designs andmany other Great prizes. Come on outand enjoys a great ride and rally to helpbenefit a child’s medical needs. formore information you can email [email protected]


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Iron Brotherhood bar fight: 'Everybodywas swinging at everybody,' witness saysof brawl allegedly involving off-dutypolice officers

By Lisa IrishThe Daily Courier

Incident reports from the Prescott PoliceDepartment paint a picture of an unrulyscene inside a Whiskey Row bar where afight allegedly occurred Dec. 22, 2012,between members of a police motorcycleclub and a bar patron.

The reports were released Thursdayevening by the Arizona Department ofPublic Safety to The Daily Courier as partof a public records request.

The Iron Brotherhood Motorcycle Club isa men's group made up of active andretired law enforcement officers fromPrescott and Prescott Valley policedepartments, Yavapai County Sheriff'sOffice, DPS and other law enforcementagencies throughout the state.

Witnesses told police that after IronBrotherhood Motorcycle Club membersentered Moctezuma's Bar on Dec. 22,some members fought with a bar patron,then swung at bar employees trying tobreak it up.

One witness told investigating officersshe jumped behind the bar because menwearing black vests "were coming up tothe bar" and "everybody was swinging at

everybody."

Another witness said "he did not knowwhat to do, because he knew the group ofbikers to be police officers," according toPPD reports.

Earlier that evening, about 20 IronBrotherhood members wearing blackvests displaying their club's name held aparty with wives and girlfriends in a backroom at Hooligan's Pub.

Witnesses told officers "they were arowdy group," the bar "cut off about 90percent of them from alcohol by the timethe party ended," and "the whole groupwas acting like some outlaw motorcyclegang," the police reports state.

A bar employee, needing to get past awoman in the bar, said when he put hishand on her to get her attention and askher to move, a man identified as an IronBrotherhood member yelled at him and"got in his face," according to the reports.

One witness told investigating officers hedidn't feel police officers should act thatway, noting that previous encounters withIron Brotherhood were usually polite andpleasant.

After leaving Hooligan's, some IronBrotherhood members wearing their vestsflashed badges and "tried to bully theirway inside Matt's Saloon," which has a"no colors" (gang-related clothes) policy,but failed, according to police reports.

Several Iron Brotherhood members wenton to Moctezuma's, which also has a "no

colors" policy, but the members showedbar security their badges and were let inwith their motorcycle club vests on.

At 10:59 p.m., a Prescott Police officerwent to Yavapai Regional Medical Centerwest campus and spoke with an injuredman - Justin Stafford, 23 - who said hewas punched by bikers earlier that nightat Moctezuma's, according to the report.Stafford said the bikers wore black vestswith patches on them reading "Iron some-thing."

Much of Stafford's statement, as well asthat of his friend, concerning what hap-pened was redacted from the report,including how many times Stafford waspunched and who punched him.

Names of all witnesses, victims, IronBrotherhood members, and large portionsof their statements were removed fromPPD reports released to the Courier.

When the investigating officers arrived atHooligan's, one saw several policemen heknew wearing Iron Brotherhood vests.The investigating officers wereapproached by a man in a black vest whoshowed a badge and asked what wasgoing on, the report states. The officertold the man flashing the badge they wereinvestigating an incident at Moctezuma's,at which point the man pulled both offi-cers to the emergency exit.

Soon after, the officers called a sergeantsaying the people they spoke with did notappear to provide them with all the infor-mation they knew. While waiting for thesergeant to arrive, an Iron Brotherhood

member whose name was redacted said,"We knew you guys were going to showup. They told me you were coming, so Itold (name redacted) to go home,"according to the police report.

The officers returned to Moctezuma's toview surveillance videos of the fight, thenplaced them into evidence. Police reportswere so heavily redacted it's not clearwhat the officers saw in the footage.

No one from the Iron Brotherhoodreturned an officer's request to providethe legal name of the man involved in theassault by the next day, according to apolice report turned in on Dec. 23.

On Monday, Dec. 24, a Prescott Policedetective was told by command staff thatofficers may have been involved in anassault at Moctezuma's two days earlierand asked detectives to obtain more videofrom the three bars, which was placedinto evidence, according to police reports.

After the PPD's initial investigation,Prescott Police Chief Mike Kabbel, whohas since retired, requested that the DPSSpecial Investigations Unit take over thecase to avoid any perceived conflicts ofinterest.

DPS spokesman Bart Graves said Fridaymorning the agency's investigation intothe incident should be completed in 30 to45 days and surveillance videos will bereleased at that time.

The Courier is continuing its efforts toobtain the video as well as unredactedreports.

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Charity’s CornerThis has been a great start to the NewYear for motorcycle rights! We havepassed the first hurdle of Passing SB1086 - requires peace officer training toinclude the prohibition on motorcycleprofiling. Beyond all the complaints thathave been filed from hundreds of motor-cyclist, this is a sure fire way of allowinglaw makers to be aware that people whoride and look the part seem to be targetedand their rights infringed upon. Now theproposed bill goes on to the next commit-tee hearing with Johnny D, Dave Copp,and Vic Grady at the helm. Go get umguys!

Also, the AAHC (Arizona AutomobileHobbyist Council) held a "No Toll Road'sin Az Rally" Meeting on 2-13-2013 andMini-Rally 2-14-13 at the Arizona StateCapital. This affects us as riders becauseit has been noted that we feel most safein the HOV lane of our highways. It hasbeen proposed that the state make this atoll lane, and only those who pay mayuse it. So I understand this to mean, that

during rush hour this lane will becomejust as congested as the others. I com-mute on motorcycle specifically for theuse of the “diamond lane” and maybebecause gas make less of a dent in mywallet. For those of us with AIR cooledengines we become miserable when stuckin traffic because the heat has nowhere togo and literally burns us into submission.These reasons, as well as the low emis-sion output we produce are exactly whywe are allowed to use that dedicated lane.If we lose this feature of our highwaysthen I feel AZ will be throwing away theEPA regulations that care about clean airand carpooling.

Motorcycle Day at the Dome is a muchanticipated event! I’m sure both of thesetopics will be major topics of open dis-cussion between “Joe biker” and our leg-islators. I look forward to this eventevery year simply because plain Jane olme has a chance to chat with the big wigsin the state capitol about what ails meregarding the laws in my state! I don’t

have to have a degree or know all the jar-gon that goes with the suit and tie. Even though we have triumphed on thehill, we cannot forget how many of ushave personal troubles in our lives. Wehave banded together for the good of thewhole on some issues and we should beproud. Please remember to sometimestake some time to support your localfundraiser for a fellow rider. Also, knowthat you can never stop learning how toride and about your bike. To better pre-pare you for that one “I didn’t see thebike” that pulls out in front of you ortakes over your lane. Training and educa-tion has proven to reduce the number ofaccidents and fatalities amongst bikers.This is a win in my book, simply becauseI feel more in control and to help me feelsafer on the roads. There is no dress codeneeded for education either. Even themost experienced of riders has learnedsomething new. I am able to learn what Iwant and apply it to suit me and whichmotorcycle I ride. I am all about educat-ing myself to avoid the accident!

In our past we have had too many ridersdown their motorcycles and I want togive heartfelt condolences to those fami-lies for their loss or injury. To includeALMA’s M.C. sister Carla Heiselman,any and all donations help her familyrecover from the financial hardship of herloss.

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JULIE’S SIMILAR QUESTIONSFROM YEARS AGO

Q. We have been hit by yet anotherround of misappropriations in our

A.B.A.T.E. local organization by some-one we trusted. What can we do to makesure this does not happen in the future?Julie Bacon, Treasurer, A.B.A.T.E. OFILLINOIS

A. Probably nothing to guarantee that itnever happens, but there are

several things we can do to minimizethe chances and the amounts at risk.Here are some simple rules.

1. Don't let people who desperately needmoney handle the money. Get a creditcheck from those handling the funds.There should be no privacy issues whenit comes to those handling our life bloodof the organization - dollars.

2. Even if you get a good person to han-dle the money - get two of them for acheck and balance. Always require dualsignatures on any checks.

3. You should bond any money transac-tions over the amount you can't

afford to use. Bonding is cheap com-pared to the risk. The local A.B.A.T.E.organization should decide the thresholdof its pain - namely what amount can itafford to lose through misappropriationand then bond over that amount. Thegood part about bonding is that thebonding company will get a credit histo-ry from these persons and will beresponsible for getting the money backif there is a theft. The bonding companywill ask the questions that we are usual-ly embarrassed to ask. In short, they willscreen our people for us. Of course, theywill pay us up front if we have a loss.Bonding is cheap compared to the alter-native.

4. The reason for number 3 above is thatA.B.A.T.E. does not have to be the badguy. In other words, we do not have toeat our own if we have someone that

betrays our trust.

5. What do you do when you think wehave been had by a person entrustedwith our funds? Nip it in the bud. Worstcase is that you embarrass yourself byasking the "who, what, when andwhere" questions. If you have done yourjob with A.B.A.T.E., you will have fol-lowed our loss procedures and the theftwill be minimal. If you have requireddual signatures and one signature wasforged, the bank will be responsible forthe loss, and you have done a good jobfor A.B.A.T.E.

6. What do we do when we find a theft?Do we hang/prosecute them or? A poli-cy should be followed that takes intoaccount our legal requirements, but alsoshould allow for explanations for thefailure of trust. Remorse, mistakes etc.,should be evaluated. When in doubt,call us for advice. Julie and I have beenthrough this too many times, and we arehere to help you through this tough situ-ation.

What are the reasons for the goingthrough all of this? A.B.A.T.E. needsthe money - that is our life-blood forwhat we do. But most importantly - toprotect, preserve, and defend the integri-ty and credit the worthiness ofA.B.A.T.E. The world needs to haveconfidence in our business practices.

BIKER CHICK

Once upon a time, there was a bantamrooster. Since it looked different thanthe regal all white Leghorns, about athird of their size and brownish, it prettymuch lived a life outside the chickenworld being that he was the only one ofhis tribe in that flock. I think he decidedthat since he was not one of them hewould hang with us - the need to belongsomewhere must be universal. And heeven had a name - Chicken George. Anamazing thing was that he had learnedto ride on a platform in front of the han-dlebars of a bicycle. So it didn't takemuch for it/him to transfer the bicycleperching skills to motorcycle perchingskills. Here is how that happened. Onesummer, a neighbor had some friendsvisit from the Chicago area. Theybrought with them motorcycles thatneeded stored "for a while". I didn't

know then, what I probably do knownow, about those motorcycles. Justguessing but I am reasonably sure, now,that then, there was some confusion asto ownership. So for one good part of asummer we had to make sure that thesemotorcycles were properly exercised -for the rightful owners of course. Andso did the biker chick. Nothing moreamusing than watching this biker chickperched at the top of a buddy seat on anold knuckle going down the road atabout 50 mph. Something about thewind I guess, especially when you havesmall or no wings.

Ride Safe and Free,

Rod Taylor�ABATE Legal Services

Remember, injured ABATE memberspay only 28 ½% of total recovery andexpenses as approved by client, consis-tent with and conforming to applicablestate law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your recov-ery. ABATE members are not chargedfor recovery of damage to your motor-cycle, and have access to a 24-hour toll-free telephone number. Call us at (800)25-RIDER. Questions? Submit them toRodTaylor@abatelegalcom. © 2012.


News from the MRF13NR03 - MRF News Release -Transportation Secretary Ray LaHoodresigns.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE29 January 2013

Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHoodresigns.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundationreports; Transportation Secretary RayLaHood, the lone Republican in PresidentBarack Obama's Cabinet, is leaving theadministration.

The departure of LaHood is the latest ofseveral changes in Obama's administra-tion since the President won re-electionin November. Secretary of State,Treasury, Defense, Interior and Laborhave all been recently vacated.

Possible LaHood replacements includeLos Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosaand Jim Oberstar, a former DemocraticCongressman from Minnesota and chairof the House Transportation andInfrastructure Committee.

LaHood, 67, was named TransportationSecretary in January 2009. Before that,he served seven terms in the U.S. Houseas a representative from Illinois.

The MRF has always enjoyed a healthy,positive, working relationship with Mr.LaHood both during his term in theHouse and now as he served the White

House.

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13NR04 - MRF News Release - 2013Lobby Season Begins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE7 February 2013

Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs

2013 Lobby Season Begins

Washington DC is back at work and theMotorcycle Riders Foundation is noexception.

Two separate lobby trips have been madeon behalf of ABATE and the MRF.ABATE of Wisconsin and Pennsylvaniahave both made visits to the nation's capi-tol so far this year. Many others havetheir trips booked for the busy winter andspring lobby season.

The main issues of concern to the MRFbefore Congress are, ending the motorcy-cle only roadside checkpoints the use ofhigh ethanol blended fuels that have beenapproved for use by the public but havenot been tested on motorcycles. Also onthe radar is stopping outside agenciesfrom wandering into motorcycle safety asthe Centers for Disease Control (CDC)and the Government AccountabilityOffice (GAO) have recently done.

The MRF also had a solid presence atABATE of Pennsylvania's Leadership andLegislation seminar this year. MRF

President, Kirk "Hardtail" Willard stolethe show at the opening evening's paneldiscussion which was aired onPennsylvania public access.

If you have not started planning yourlobby trip to DC and need help doing soplease contact the MRF DC office stafffor assistance.

Save the Date: Bikers Inside the Beltway2013

The 5th annual Michael "Boz" Kerr,Bikers Inside the Beltway, has beenscheduled for May 16th. The only nation-al biker lobby day, has been growinglarger and more effective each year andthis year should not disappoint. Theaction packed day promises to elevate theimportant issues that the MRF works onbefore Congress and gives you the oppor-tunity to walk the halls of Congress tolobby and educate your Members ofCongress. Fly out or ride out.

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13NR05 - MRF News Release - UnitedStates Senate Addresses Higher EthanolFuels

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE18 February 2013

Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Ralations and Public Affairs

United States Senate Addresses HigherEthanol Fuels

Legislation seeks to limit ethanol blend to

10 percent.

United States Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), and David Vitter (R-LA), haveintroduced legislation that would invali-date the Administrator of theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)from approving introduction into com-merce gasoline which contains greaterthan 10-volume-percent ethanol.

The EPA admits it did not test the 15%ethanol blends on motorcycles or smalldisplacement engines. The MotorcycleIndustry Council has gone on record say-ing that the higher blend will be damag-ing to motorcycle engines.

In November 2012, AAA urged theObama administration to halt the sale ofE15 because of possible engine damage.AAA said it found in a survey a stronglikelihood of consumer confusion and thepotential for voided warranties and vehi-cle damage.

Senator Vitter had this to say “It is irre-sponsible for EPA to allow E15 withoutsufficient testing and technical analysis. Isupport an all-inclusive energy strategy,but experimenting before understandingthe consequences and potential cost ofusing E15 is unfair to consumers.”

As stated in the Motorcycle RidersFoundation Legislative Strategy Agendafor 2012-2013, the decision was made tonot support the use of E15 fuel withoutfurther testing and specific recommenda-tions from motorcycle manufacturers.(97% Favor, 3% Abstain)

The SB1086 Committee HearingPhotos by Handi


Call for MAP InstructorsThe Motorcycle Awareness Program(M.A.P.) is an educational programaimed at the target audience of highschool students in driver’s educationclasses. There has been a small group ofinstructors who have volunteered to pres-ent the M.A.P. to students throughout thestate. But, we need more instructors.

Remember, that ABATE stands for EDU-CATE. Our purpose is to spread theword about safe motorcycling and pro-mote a positive image of motorcyclists.What better way than to speak to thefuture drivers of our state. The studentshopefully, will not only be betterequipped car and truck drivers but willalso be more aware and watch out for us.

To become an instructor you must:

1. Be available during the day:The presentations in the high school dri-ver’s education classes last about an hourduring the school day. There may be asmany as 5 classes in one day.

2. Be willing to stand up in front ofa group of about 30 high school stu-dents and speak: That sounds easierthan you think. You need to be able togently maintain control of the group.

3. Know the material being pre-sented: There is an outline for all pre-senters to follow so there is uniformity in

the material presented.

4. Commit to teaching at least 2classes per school year: We hope tohave at least one volunteer instructor ineach ABATE Chapter. That person willattend and instructor class (about 4hours), attend a M.A.P. with an experi-enced instructor, teach a class with anexperienced instructor in attendance.When the new instructor is comfortableand the experienced instructor assesseshim/her to be ready the new instructormay begin teaching alone. The mentorprogram assures that everyone is teach-ing the same material and everyone hassupport.

5. Provide record of teaching tothe M.A.P. Coordinator on a consis-tent basis.

This is your opportunity to get the wordout to new drivers about the importanceof sharing the road with motorcyclists.This is your opportunity to support themission and vision of ABATE in yourcommunity.

Call me 602-616-9855 or email [email protected] for more information andto register to become a M.A.P. Instructor.

Jean CooperABATE State Safety OfficerABATE M.A.P. Coordinator

Out With Old, In With the New… Well, Kind Of

Jean CooperState Safety Officer

We’ve all seen it. Heck, we probably allhave done it at one time or another.

DISTRACTED DRIVING!

We recognize that distracted driving is aproblem. But, what does it really meanand how does it impact motorcyclists?According to information from theCenters for Disease Control, more than15 people are killed and more than 1,200people are injured in crashes involving adistracted driver every day.

Distracted Driving is when someoneoperates a motor vehicle while havingtheir attention diverted in some way byanother task. Years ago, the most com-mon distractions were eating, changingthe radio station and passengers. Today,we can add such things as GPS and cellphones. Texting on a phone is by far themost lethal action when it comes to dis-tracted driving. When you are behindthe wheel there is no such thing as asmall distraction.

There are three main types of distraction:

Visual – taking your eyes off the road;Manual – taking your hands off the

wheel; andCognitive – taking your mind of what

you are doing.

While any of these distractions canendanger the driver and others, textingwhile driving is especially dangerousbecause it combines all three types ofdistraction.

Driving is one of the most dangerousactivities that we will do in our lifetimes– and we do it nearly every day. Vehiclecrashes are costly, time consuming andpotentially fatal. Distracted drivers are23 times more likely to cause crashes.Compare that number to impaired driv-ers who are merely 7 times more likelyto cause a crash. Approximately 25% ofdrivers in the United States reported thatthey “regularly or fairly often” talk ontheir cell phones while driving. Thosedrivers between 18 and 29 years oldreported they talk on the cell phonewhile driving 40% of the time.

Approximately 9% of driver in theUnited States reported that they text or e-mail while driving. I believe that suchactivities are vastly underreportedbecause in some states, it is illegal to doso while driving. More than 50% ofdrivers ages 18-29 reported texting or e-mailing while driving in the last 30 daysand more than a quarter reported they doso regularly.

So, what’s the big deal? Well, activities,such as texting, take the driver’s atten-tion away from driving more frequentlyand for longer periods than other distrac-tions. When driving, especially at highspeeds, it only takes a split second forthe situation to change, and if you arenot fully aware of your surroundings andin control of the vehicle, a crash is likelyto happen.

According to Harvard Mental HealthLetter published September 2010, rough-ly 8 in 10 Americans who own cellphones say they talk on them while driv-ing. About 1/3 of U.S. traffic crasheseach year (about 1.6 million) are attrib-uted to people talking on cell phones.People like to think they can multitask,however, cognitive research suggests thatthe brain tends to focus on one majoractivity at a time, while slowing the pro-cessing of other external cues. That iswhy talking on a cell phone may cause“inattention blindness.” Drivers usingcell phones miss half of the informationin their driving environment. Driversusing cell phones not only display slowerreaction times and have difficulty stayingin their lanes, but also are less likely tosee high and low relevant objects, visualcues, and exits, red lights and stop signs.

There is also a huge financial burden fordistracted driving. Costs include fines,court costs, lawsuits, insurance claims,medical care, wages lost, vehicle repairand/or replacement. A Harvard riskanalysis study estimated the annual costof crashes caused by cell phone use to be

$43 billion.

Motorcyclists have the unique vulnera-bility of sharing the road with distracteddrivers. We are at greater risk for disas-trous outcomes because of our lack ofprotection, even if we use all safety gearavailable. A large percentage of crashesinvolving motorcycles and distracteddrivers actually come at slow speeds andin heavy traffic. The old claim, “I didn’tsee the motorcycle,” may actually be truein this case, due to the above reasons.

So, take personal responsibility to not bea distracted motorcycle operator (do notuse your cellphone while riding). Remainaware of your driving environment,always plan ahead for possible problemsand be ready to take evasive action.Additionally, discourage anyone youknow to not drive distracted.

Stay Safe,

Jean Cooper

State Safety Officer


East Valley Chapter’s Valentines Party


Southern AZ Chapter’s Road Clean-Up January 26th, 2013The Southern Arizona Chapter has beentaking care of a one mile stretch ofHighway 82 near Whetstone Arizona foryears. This involves cleaning up all thewaste paper and various pieces of trashalong that highway three times a year.John Hanusch has been leading this effortfor the past several times we have done it.Coordinating with the HighwayDepartment and keeping track of the sup-plies and making sure lunch is providedfor all who work.

This year’s first outing to clean our high-way was scheduled for Saturday January26th. We were set to meet at the Chevron

Station at I-10 & Wilmot at 9:30 AM toride down to Whetstone and meet up atBuddy’s Bar, which is near our mile, atabout 11:00 AM.

The weather report called for rain all dayon Saturday and there was discussion oncalling things off, but after talking it overit was decided to go ahead and try andget it done. As usual in Arizona theweather forecast was a guess at best. Onthe ride down to the Chevron I ran into afew light sprinkles but nothing much. Ipulled in to find Ron Kool & Jim DeYoung waiting but no one else there. Oneother member showed up but decided to

go back home because he was feelingunder the weather. The three of us headedout for the ride down I-10 to highway 90and south to highway 82. we ran into alittle light rain for a mile or two on theinterstate but after that it was clear all theway down to Buddy’s.

We arrived at Buddy’s to find John readyand all the supplies on hand. We broke upinto two groups, each taking a section andthe entire project only took about an hour.Since we have been cleaning the road ona regular basis, the trash hasn’t built up tothe volume it was when we began doingthis. After we finished and stacked the

trash near the sign so the highway depart-ment could pick it up, we took a few pho-tos and retired to Buddy’s to enjoy ourlunch. There were only four of us so therewas a lot of food to go around. Onceagain thanks to John for organizingeverything and thanks to those who tooka chance on getting wet to do somethinggood for the community.

Jim Butsback

Southern Arizona Chapter

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8. Remember - everyone seems normaluntil you get to know them.

9. If you can't fix it with a hammer,you've got an electrical problem.

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News from the NetIndustry Update: Motorcycle IndustryCouncil Expands Membership toPowersports Dealers

Powersports dealers and retailers can nowtake advantage of proprietary marketresearch and technical data, local, federaland state regulatory support, and otherbenefits of membership in the MotorcycleIndustry Council to grow and protecttheir businesses and enhance the cus-tomer experience.

“Powersports dealers are impactful busi-nesses on Main Street throughout theUnited States and are a direct link to con-sumers,” said Tim Buche, president andchief executive officer, MIC. “By bring-ing in the new dealer members, we areexponentially extending our collectivereach and, as a result, significantly grow-ing our industry community. We look for-ward to the day when we represent busi-nesses in every congressional district inAmerica.”

A Dealer Advisory Council will beappointed later this year to consult withthe MIC board of directors on issue spot-ting and opportunities to improve therider experience. “MIC’s mission hasalways been to preserve, protect and pro-mote motorcycling with the emphasis onriders,” Buche said.

He added that the MIC has long support-ed dealers by working with them on sub-jects of common interest, and includingthem in the membership will provide

them with more resources to grow andprotect their businesses.

MIC will be meeting with potential newmembers this week at the 2013 DealerExpo in Indianapolis, Ind. (MIC BusinessCenter, Indiana Convention Center, RoomWabash 3). As new MIC members, pow-ersports dealers and retailers will joinapproximately 300 existing member com-panies, which include motorcycle manu-facturers and distributors, aftermarketproduct manufacturers, importers, distrib-utors, and more.

Buche said, “An important goal in inte-grating the dealers into the MIC is to helpredefine how both enthusiasts and policy-makers view the powersports industryoverall. The synergistic relationship cre-ated by bringing in the dealers can helpevolve the definition of industry so itapplies to everyone – companies and con-sumers – who enjoys the motorcycles,all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-high-way vehicles, gear and services that driveour industry.”

MIC membership is available to approxi-mately 5,000 existing dealers and 6,000independent outlets that offer traditionalsales and service, service only and ancil-lary retail services. More information onmembership is available at mic.org ormembership.mic.org.

The Motorcycle Industry Council existsto preserve, protect and promote motor-cycling through government relations,

communications and media relations, sta-tistics and research, aftermarket pro-grams, development of data communica-tions standards, and activities surroundingtechnical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industry association,the MIC seeks to support motorcyclistsby representing manufacturers, distribu-tors, dealers and retailers of motorcycles,scooters, ATVs, ROVs,motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts, accessoriesand related goods and services, and mem-bers of allied trades such as insurance,finance and investment companies, mediacompanies and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine,Calif., with a government relations officein metropolitan Washington, D.C. Firstcalled the MIC in 1970, the organizationhas been in operation since 1914. Visitthe MIC at www.mic.org.

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Triumph Rocket III Conquers the SaltFlats

Latus Motors Racing rider Jason DiSalvoset new AMA and FIM land-speed racingrecords at the famed Bonneville Salt Flatswith a Rocket III Roadster, fielded by theHot Rod Conspiracy/Carpenter Racingteam. He ran in the Modified (normally)Aspirated Fuel (MAF) class for motorcy-cles up to 3,000cc’s. DiSalvo’s initial runwas 175.998mph, and his return run was172.587mph for an average, world-record-setting speed of 174.276mph

(280.470kph) for the flying mile and174.880mph (281.443kph) for the flyingkilometer. What’s amazing is this Rocketis fully streetable, using one of BobCarpenter’s 240hp over-the-counter per-formance kits. The records are subject toFIM Ratification and anticipated to bereviewed during their November meetingin Valencia, Spain.

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In 2009, at the request of the industry,ARB adopted a new regulatory provisionfor the exemption of aftermarket criticalemission control parts on highway motor-cycles. In 2012, the Air ResourcesBoard's (ARB) Enforcement Division, inconjunction with ARB's Office of LegalAffairs, discovered that performanceexhaust manufacturer V&H Performance,LLC. sold, offered for sale, and/or adver-tised, in California, aftermarket criticalemission control parts. These parts wereintended for use with, or as a part of, arequired motor vehicle pollution controldevice or system that alters or modifiesthe original design or performance of themotor vehicle pollution control device orsystem. However, the parts were notissued ARB Executive Orders thatexempt them from California's anti-tam-

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Important Phone Numbers

Aid to Injured Motorcyclists - A.I.M. - (800) 521-242524-Hr. Legal Assistance

for all accidents

Aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. - (800) 235-242424-Hr. Legal Criminal Defense

National Legislative Hot Line - (800) 300-NCOM24-Hr. Motorcycle Legislative Alerts

National Coalition of Motorcyclists NCOM- (800) 525-5355Fighting for Bikers Rights

Confederation of Clubs. - (800) 531-2424Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination

Motorcycle Riders FoundationWashington D.C. Office

(202) 546-0983

Steel Horse Motorsports OpeningAfter the Southern Arizona Chapter meet-ing on Saturday January 19th, a group ofour members saddled up for a ride downto Rio Rico, Arizona. It was a great dayfor a ride, in fact one of the best Januarydays anyone could remember. The ridewas an easy 55 miles or so from themeeting at the Kettle to Rio Rico rightdown Interstate 19 to exit #17. We had agroup of 10 on 8 bikes.

The reason for this excursion was thatDavid Fossan was having the GrandOpening party for his latest endeavor-STEEL HORSE MOTORSPORTS!David is an avid motorcycle/motor-sportenthusiast, riding everything from dirtbikes, sport bikes etc. right on up to hisbeautiful Victory Vision Tour bike. Itseems that David had grown tired of hav-

ing to trek all the way up to Tucson everytime that he or one of his riding buddy’sneeded a part or some accessories. After alot of inquiries to the local riders and Iam sure a LOT of discussion with Ivette,He decided to jump in with both feet andopen his own shop if nobody else wasgoing to do it.

From Nogales to Tucson there is not asingle shop, according to the locals Italked to, so there is a lot of excitementabout this new shop opening. TheGRAND OPENING featured live musicand free hot dogs provided by Chuyito’sHot Dogs which has a complete restau-rant including booths and everythinginside a converted motor home, it is real-ly unique.

There were riders from all over the areacoming in and out during the time wewere there. There seemed to be a lot ofinterest from the Nogales area on bothsides of the border.

David has everything from leathers,boots, and wallets etc. to oil, filters, plugsand other maintenance items. The repre-sentative from Bikers Choice, RussellHacker (an ABATE SAC Member) wason hand to help handle questions and findout from the local riders how to helpDave adjust his stock to better serve allthose along the Border. Right now SteelHorse is mostly a retail store but theyhope to be expanding into service work assoon as they get on their feet and see howmuch call they get for services.

SO if you are out for a ride in SouthernArizona and need some new goggles, orgloves or maybe your Steel Horse is quartlow, stop and see Dave at STEELHORSE MOTORSPORTS. The shop ison the west side on Interstate 19 justnorth of the #17 exit right on the frontageroad. You can see the sign from theInterstate as you head south. Even if youdon’t really need anything, stop and shootthe breeze with David and Ivette. Theyare a great couple and really support allthat is ABATE. Their web site iswww.steelhorsemoto.com and Dave saidthat if you need it and he doesn’t have it,HE WILL GET IT!! SO check it out.

Jim Butsback

Southern Arizona Chapter


News from the Net (continued)pering laws. The Executive Ordersensure that the aftermarket critical emis-sion control parts comply with the appli-cable aftermarket part regulations, andthus do not reduce the effectiveness ofany vehicle pollution control system orcause the vehicle emissions to exceedapplicable emissions standards.

V&H promptly and fully cooperatedwith ARB during the investigation, andas a result, has already implemented acompliance plan to inform its distribu-tors, dealers, and customers about thetypes of motorcycle exhaust systems thatare legal for sale in the State. In addition,V&H is actively working with ARB'sAftermarket Parts Section to ensure thatall of its aftermarket critical emissioncontrol parts that are sold, offered forsale, or advertised in California obtainthe necessary exemptions from ARB.

The case was settled in January 2013with the penalty total of $500,000, beingapplied to about 2,000 units at approxi-mately $250 per unit.

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California officials release written guide-lines on motorcycle lane-splitting

Lane splitting in a safe and prudent man-ner is not illegal in the state ofCalifornia. The term lane splitting, some-times known as lane sharing, filtering orwhite-lining, refers to the process of amotorcyclist riding between lanes ofstopped or slower moving traffic or mov-ing between lanes to the front of trafficstopped at a traffic light. Motorcyclistswho are competent enough riders to lanesplit, should follow these general guide-lines if choosing to lane split:

1)Travel at a speed that is no more than10 MPH faster than other traffic – dangerincreases at higher speed differentials.

2)It is not advisable to lane split whentraffic flow is at 30 mph or faster – dan-ger increases as overall speed increases.

3)Typically, it is more desirable to splitbetween the #1 and #2 lanes thanbetween other lanes.

4)Consider the total environment inwhich you are splitting, including thewidth of the lanes, size of surroundingvehicles, as well as roadway, weather,and lighting conditions.

5)Be alert and anticipate possible move-ments by other road users

The Four R's or “Be-Attitudes” of LaneSplitting:�Be Reasonable, beResponsible, be Respectful, be awareof all Roadway and traffic conditions.

Note:These general guidelines are notguaranteed to keep you safe. Lane split-ting should not be performed by inexpe-rienced riders. These guidelines assume ahigh level of riding competency andexperience. Every rider has ultimateresponsibility for his or her own decisionmaking and safety. Riders must be con-scious of reducing crash risk at all times.

Messages for Other Vehicle Drivers

1. Lane splitting by motorcycles is notillegal in California when done in a safeand prudent manner.

2. Motorists should not take it uponthemselves to discourage motorcyclistsfrom lane splitting.

- Intentionally blocking or impeding amotorcyclist in a way that could causeharm to the rider is illegal (CVC 22400).

- Opening a vehicle door to impede amotorcycle is illegal (CVC 22517).

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

ATTENTION - ALL RIDERS:=======================

It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still bediscriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with youat all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "NoMotorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked toleave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because ofyour riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out thisform in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get

sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidenceof this type of discrimination.

Getting everyone home safe is a sharedresponsibility.

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Indian Motorcycle Accelerates TowardRelaunch With Updated ‘INDIAN Rides’Mobile App

Indian Motorcycle, the original Americanmotorcycle company, today announcedthe availability of its enhanced “IndianRides” mobile app, featuring new inter-active functionality that allows fans ofthe brand to actively engage with the all-new Indian Motorcycle Company. Themust-have, rich media app made its pub-lic debut in January at the InternationalMotorcycle Show in New York City withthe help of celebrity Mike Wolfe, fromAntique Archeology and creator of theHISTORY Channel’s “AmericanPickers” series. The updated app is freeof charge and is available for downloadeffective immediately for both Android™and iOS smartphones

The “Indian Rides” app now reveals thesound of the upcoming engine – whichwas designed from the ground up to cap-ture the spirit of Indian Motorcycle. Itfeatures an interactive graphical image ofa motorcycle throttle and starter switch,allowing users to simulate starting thehistoric new engine. Leveraging thesmartphone’s gyroscopic sensor, the userholds the phone in landscape mode and itbecomes a functioning, interactive throt-tle. The app incorporates a professionallyrecorded, high-fidelity audio clip of thenew Indian Motorcycle engine, enablingfans to rev the engine to get a sense ofwhat’s to come in 2013. The app willcontinue to be enhanced with new fea-tures and elements throughout the year.

Headphones are recommended forincreased clarity.

“Our world-class engineers and designteam have invested an unprecedentedamount of time to perfect the powerplant that will be the life blood of the all-new Indian Motorcycle coming later in2013. Loyal fans of the Indian brand willappreciate that it represents the perfectblend of new, state-of-the-art technologyand the iconic design elements that madethis brand a legend,” said Rod Krois,marketing director for IndianMotorcycle. “Our team created the appas an entertaining and engaging tool forour community to become interactiveparticipants in the creation of the futureof Indian Motorcycle.”

The “Indian Rides” mobile app is specif-ically tailored for Indian Motorcycle rid-ers and fans, but offers powerful benefitsfor all biking enthusiasts. In addition tothe new interactive engine sound experi-ence, the app allows bikers to displaytheir current map location, view weatherconditions and advisories, find and con-tact nearby Indian dealers; search forlocal service like gas stations, restaurantsand lodging with integrated direct dial-ing, save waypoints of interest, track andsave favorite rides and routes, and easilyshare saved routes on social media siteslike Twitter and Facebook. The appincludes automatic map caching so riderscan enjoy most mapping features evenwhen cellular service is unavailable.

The updated “Indian Rides” app is freeof charge and is available for downloadeffective immediately by visiting the fol-lowing links: Indian Rides for Android;Indian Rides for iOS/iPhone

ClassifiedsHome Care Medical Equipment

Electric Hospital bed with new motor, mattress and electronic inflat-able Bariatric pad, shower chair, elevated toilet seat. All in excellent

condition. Worth $3000 will take $1500 for all OBODelivery and set up available. Will consider renting bed . Call for info

602-228-6830 Melissa or e-mail [email protected]

Play Pool

Good condition, good motor and pump. $200.00 You take down andmove. $400.00 we can take down and deliver within 50 miles. Email-

[email protected]

ClassifiedsYour Classified Adcould be here...

It’s Free to ABATE Members.submit your ad online at www.abateofaz.org

2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO

2-1/2" Santee® 50 caliber pipesexhaust for Harley 1986-2006 softail 84-06

Loud Loud pipes.. deep throaty base lets everyone know your there. Lightly used andin excellent condition. Retail on this set is 479.00 dollars. Pipes are stacked low andfeature full-radius heat shields embossed with Santee's® distinctive logo. These pipesets are the best combination of performance and looks with a 1-3/4"-diameter inner

pipe and a 2-1/2" outer cover. Chrome billet end caps with integral baffles are includ-ed. Pipes are Chrome and have no dings or scratches they are in excellent condition...even the inner 1 and 3/4 pipe has little bluing... I just wanted to add this since i have

had many questions as to the condition of the pipes.. Price: $150.00 James Osborne 623-692-5597

Garage Sale – FMI Call Sean at [email protected]

Industrial Rack Shelving 30”D X 53”W X 72”H $150.00(2) Folding Horses $15.00

Metal HD Car Ramps $20.00Patton High Velocity Fan – PAB06 $20.00

VersaLadder folding lock hinges 50.5” X 4 ~ 16.5’ $130.00HP Pavilion Flat Screen Monitor $30.00

Minifridge Haier 19.5”W X 18”D X 34”H $100.00Whirlpool Dryer Lg Capacity $150.00Fire Pit 22” Dia 34” w/ shelf $25.00

2001 ElectraGlide Spoke Rim $200.00Craftsman 125-PSI 3gal Air Compressor - 15310 $60.00

Wts [2-25 & 4-5], Curling & Dumbell Bars $60.00

2003 Harley- 100th AnniversaryFXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport

Has added – 100th Anniversary Gold Key PackageStored- Like New -Driven less than 200 miles

Black Textured Paint - This Model Highly Rated – Built for speed.Judy Rovno 928-234-2969

2002 V8 TrikeChevy 350c.i. engine. Automatic Transmission. Harley Davidson Fatboy Front End.

Very comfortable ride -- Adjustable Air Shocks. AM/FM, Tape, CD Player. Greatsound system. Harley Davidson "Luxury Rich Red" paint. Blue and Gold Ghost

Ribbons. Beautiful Tank Mural of Pegasus. Lots of Chrome. Loaded. Prize Winner.A real beauty. Easy Maintenance.

$19,000 o.b.o. 928-445-3992

2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob11,000 miles, $22,000 invested,

selling for $16,000.Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950

One-Piece DayTripper motorcycle seatNew - never used - In box

Retails for $359 model 76189 fits Honda VT 750 Spirit 2001-2006 & VT750DC 2007-2009. The detailed stitch work in the highly durable, synthetic

glove-leather makes the DayTripper a show winner.$150.00

Call Bob @ 602-463-0544

FOR SALE:2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide- 6,240 miles-lowering kit-travel package-

AM/FM/WB/CD- 6 speed-Dark Blue Pearl-Corbin Solo and Stock Seat- asking$17,000.

e-mail serious inquiries to: [email protected].

FOR SALE 2006 H-D HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC

18,282 MILES, NEW REAR TIRE, KURYAKYN HAND GRIPS, ENGINEGUARD, SADDLEBAG LUGGAGE LINERS, "SAGGY BAG" INSERTS, TAIL

LIGHTS ARE TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMBO WITH RED LENSES,VANCE & HINES PIPES, KING SIZE WINDSHIELD, 4 INCH EXTENDED

HANDLEBARS, CHROME BRAIDED CABLES, MUDFLAP, LUGGAGE RACK,CUSTOM COVERS, GARAGE OPENER IN HANDLEBAR. 1 YEAR PRE-PAIDSERVICE @ SIERRA VISTA H-D, TWO YEARS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY.

$15,000.00 CALL BOB 520-663-3818

2003 Honda Shadow A.C.E. 750 for sale.This bike has been very well maintained and is in excellent condition. Runs like a

top, looks amazing-beautiful black paint, no dings or scratches. Has many upgradesincluding a removable windvest, upgraded mirrors, rear tiedown chrome rack, after-market Kuryakyn ISO grips with chrome accents and Throttle Boss, plus a Kontourcustom seat. Passenger seat and foot pegs included. Great first bike! This is a won-derful bike for anyone who wants to ride without constant wrenching. 31,000 miles,

regular maintenance done professionally.She is worth $4,000 with all the extras and the condition, but will take 3,200.

Relocating, advertising in southern Arizona, serious buyers only-call 520-490-4548or send email to [email protected]

AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo

Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289

2000 H-D Sportster4 plug heads, K&N air filter, larger gas tank, forward controls, straight

drag pipes, windshield, sissy bar, saddlebags, new battery.NOT ABUSED. Always garaged or covered.

Original pipes, battery minder and Clymer book included.$4500 in Payson. Call (928) 474-5287

2003 Kia Optima, Gold Exterior, Beige Interior. Great condition -$5995.00

Only about 42K miles and gets about 35 MPGPower Windows, Mirrors, and Locks, Tinted Glass, AC, CD/AM-FMRadio, Passenger and Driver Air bags, Manual, Cruise Control, and

Front Wheel Drive. FMI: Sean pinder [email protected]

Gas Tank from an 05 Springer Classic. Black/Lave Red. Taken off my bike in 2005 with approx 9,000 miles on it.

Excellent Condition, $300.00. Located in Chino Valley (near Prescott). 928-830-4505.

Motorcycle HearseCOPD 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) modifiedwith reverse gear & fifth wheel hitch, detachable 18th Century styled Hearse

Carriage, full size casket with full cover flag, cherry wood Urn Ark with panoramicglass & folding stand, Encased Memorial Flag, 2007 22ft. flatbed transportation trail-er with winds/bug shield, Honor Flags, pre-printed magnetic Carriage name plates &

misc office supplies. Call Bill or Phyllis 623-386-8281

For Sale2 chaps, 1 men’s coat, 1 women’s vest,

1 pair women’s boots, 2 outback dusters.call Bill for info. 928-443-1528 Prescott AZ 86301

For Sale - Cave Creek Home - $85,000.97 acre lot with older mobile 2/1 in great condition with 2 car detached

garage & storage. Lot located in Saguaro West. Great lot for a newhome/land package, on improved lot. Great Mountain views. Great location.

Great Deal. Contact: Call Casey for details. #602-434-2222

FOR SALE: HARLEY DAVIDSON 2000 Softail Springer FXSTS Harley Davidson $ 8,500.00. Original owner.Only 15 K miles. Detachable windshield and sissy bar. New $500.00 leathersaddle bags. McKunie Carb. New (small) bullet front and rear turn signals

and brake lights. Screamin Eagle baloney-cut pipes. Recent all-chrome(solid) rear wheel with Dunlop 150/80 wide rear tire. Factory installed lower-

ing kit. Lots of small extras too many to list. Has never been in a wreck.Always garaged. 480.209.7352 [email protected]

FINALLY!! A motorcycle themed paperback book for the young reader. TheAdventures of Olive Pearl and Hammy Davidson features Olive Pearl; agreen and black motorcycle and Hamrietta (Hammy) Davidson her stuffed

piggy passenger. They experience the joy of motorcycling on a 1700-mileroad trip to meet new people, see new things, and learn life lessons along theway. Their adventures are wrapped inside the love story of husband and wifecharacters, “The Man” and “The Lady”. Sprinkled throughout with pictures,

social observations, and humor, adults will also enjoy reading this story toyounger children and are sure to get a laugh or two themselves. Get more

info and place an order at: www.OliveandHammy.com Let’s Ride!!

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