The Masterlink - December 2015

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

December 2015 VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE VII

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I have accepted Jeff Hennie's resignationtoday effective next Friday, October 30th,2015.

He and his wife are leaving the District aftera decade of working on the Hill. I am toldyou can read all about his upcoming adven-ture on Facebook.

Of course we wish Jeff nothing but the best.

Our Board will be talking this weekend as toour next steps such as the job description, jobposting, and the search process.

Most importantly we will discuss the criticalwork that remains ongoing in D.C.Fortunately we have another highly capableveteran on our D.C. staff in Tiffany that willbe playing a key role in this transition period.

Having been directly involved in hiring Jeff Iexpect the hiring process will be similar.

Kirk "Hardtail" Willard, President of theMotorcycle Riders Foundation

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From Jeff:Hey Reps and Board

After eleven and half years the time has come

for me to step down. I have thoroughlyenjoyed my time at the MRF. It has been abarrel of fun taking on our big, bloated gov-ernment and putting them in their place. Wehave taken on the EPA and won, NHTSA andwon, we have taken on the CPSC, DOT,NTSB, CDC, the House of Representatives,the Senate and even the White House andwon. Not to mention all of the silly institu-tions, like the insurance industry, that havetried to kill motorcycling, that we have beat-en back over the years. Without your helpand support none of this would have beenpossible, thank you.

A lot of people have asked me “what lobbyfirm are you going to”? The answer is notwhere I am going, its where I am not going. Iam going to be living out of a van down bythe river. Sort of. The only thing for sureabout my next move is that I am firmly com-mitted to one year minimum.

I am huge fan of the National Park System.When I found out recently that were 408parks and realizing that I have only seen afraction, I freaked. So, I am taking an 35 footRV across the country with my girl and mydog. We might make it back to DC, mightnot. How can I know where I want to live if Ihave not seen it all?

We love our jobs, home and friends but

sometimes you need to go an adventure,throw caution to wind and live, and that andthat alone is why I am vacating my post.

I gave my notice one week ago to Kirk. Iknow that one week is not a lot of notice, butI hope you will understand. This trip is some-thing that my soul tells me I must do. I amchanging the trajectory of my life and nothingcan stand in the way.

Conquering Washington DC has been a blastand I truly thank every MRF Member andSupporter for the opportunity of a lifetime.Please keep in touch or even better find us onthe road. Reach out to me [email protected] or find me onTwitter, Instagram and Facebook (search forjeffrey hennie)

Or follow along on my new blog. Its not upand running yet but will be soon. In themeantime bookmark www.renegades.com

Let the adventure begin. We pull out of DCon 11-1-15

Don't reply to this email. this account is goingdark after this is sent.

Jeff HennieLead AdventurerRVenegades Industries Inc.

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Mission Statement

We will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote

motorcycling in a safe and positive image.

We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations

and individuals who share

a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of

FREEDOM.

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Would you like to receiveThe Masterlink digitally?It is posted monthly onthe ABATE website -www.abateofaz.org. Optout of the receiving theThe Masterlink? Pleasecontact the ABATE Officeif you would like to nolonger receive a hardcopy of The Masterlink.480-256-9237 [email protected]

ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERSYavapai Chapter

P.O. Box 11319Prescott, AZ 86304

Coordinator............................ OPENVice Coordinator....................OPENSecretary................................ OPENTreasurer................................ OPENMembership........................... OPENRun Coordinator......................OPENSafety Coordinator..................OPENSgt. At Arms...........................OPENP.A.C...................................... OPENCommunications.................... OPENMerchandise...........................OPEN

Yavapai monthly chapter meetings have been sus-pended due to lack of member participation.Anyone interested in re-establishing the chaptershould contact Deborah Butitta at [email protected]

Yuma Chapter11316 S. Glenwood Ave.

Yuma, AZ 85367Coordinator............................ Frank WhiteVice Coordinator....................VacantSecretary................................ Mikkie MelansonTreasurer................................ Virginia NielsenMembership........................... Tyrone (Runt) GillRun Coordinator.....................Jerry AllisonSafety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” GrierSgt. At Arms...........................Terry “Gunner” Langworty P.A.C...................................... Gilbert HernandezCommunications.................... David "Pastor D" LittsMerchandise...........................Lisala White

Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday eveningmonthly at 6:00 PM at the pm. The next meetingwill be held at the Kountry Kitchen Café locatedat 11242 S Foothills Blvd, Yuma, AZ. 85365. Foradditional information contact Frank White(Hound) at 209-327-0814.

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.

A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND OFFICERS FOR 2015 - 2016

Chairman..............................Sean Pinder

East Valley………………….Jack BattyHigh Country........................Forrest “Woody” PhillipsPhx / Shadow Mountain…...Clyde BrooksSouthern AZ.........................Sean PinderYavapai……………………..Deborah ButittaYuma....……………………..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 2015President………..............……Mary K DonnayVice President.....……………Mike SchneiderSecretary……………………Jean CooperTreasurer…………………….Jim SilkMembership…………………Larry KeimRun/Events………………….VacantSafety Coordinator………….Joel “JR” RosenSergeant-at-Arms……………Vic GradyP.A.C………………………...Lynda ‘Handi’ BarnettCommunications…………….VacantDesignated Lobbyist...............VacantABATE Products……………VacantMasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton

[email protected] phone: 480-256-9237

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, 10:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunctionwith the quarterly BOD meeting.

East Valley Chapterc/o Jim Silk, 5722 E. Garnet Circle,

Mesa, AZ 85206Coordinator............................Joe FerrucciVice Coordinator...................Jack BattySecretary................................Dawn SteedTreasurer................................Deb BrunkoMembership...........................Mike ShearhartRun Coordinator....................VacantSafety Coordinator.................Jim SilkSgt. At Arms..........................Richard DaltonP.A.C......................................Dawn SteedCommunications....................Dawn SteedMerchandise........................... Donna Batty

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 Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488

High Country Chapter209A E. Juniper St.Payson AZ 85541

Coordinator............................Wayne SlocumVice Coordinator...................Billy HenslerSecretary................................Dee SchultzTreasurer...............................Debra BedaMembership...........................Debra BedaRun Coordinator....................Jim “Chiknbone”MazzoneSafety Coordinator.................John LaceySgt. At Arms.........................Ray MartinezP.A.C.....................................Woody PhillipsCommunications...................Mark “Griz” MatthewsMerchandise..........................Jillian Hawkins

High Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in StarValley. Contact: [email protected]

Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ChapterP.O. Box 54041

Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041Coordinator...........................Mike SchneiderVice Coordinator....................Jim PageSecretary................................Tara RudometkinTreasurer................................Lyn PetersonMembership...........................Dee GradyRun Coordinator....................Joel “JR” RosenSafety Coordinator.................Trauma MamaSgt. At Arms..........................Jerry DavisP.A.C......................................John ‘Johnny D’ DreyfusCommunications....................Steve PalmerMerchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger

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: Chapter CoordinatorMike Schneider, 602-549-1044, [email protected]

Southern Arizona Chapter6888 N De Chelly Loop

Tucson, AZ 85741Coordinator............................Jim ButsbackVice Coordinator....................Don BouleSecretary................................Deborah StrongTreasurer................................Dawn DeteljMembership...........................Art BurkeRun Coordinator....................VacantSafety Coordinator.................Jim DeYoungSgt. At Arms.........................Robert GuentherP.A.C......................................Sean PinderCommunications....................VacantMerchandise...........................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]

Arizona MRF Representative WantedThrough the Motorcycle RidersFoundation State RepresentativeProgram, local motorcyclists are kept upto date on the MRF's legislative and train-ing agendas. The MRF State Rep pro-gram allows information to pass quicklyto the State Motorcyclists' RightsOrganizations, as well as allowing infor-mation to reach the MRF concerningindividual states.

The men and women involved in theMRF's State Rep Program are dedicated

volunteers from the membership rankswho are willing to give their time andenergy to build, maintain and enhance therelationship between the MRF and allmotorcyclists within their states. Theymust work closely with the StateMotorcyclists' Rights Organizations,attending their meetings and events,keeping the SMROs abreast of nationalissues, international issues, and issuesaffecting motorcylists in other states.

MRF State Reps promote the MRF by all

possible means, such as making presenta-tions to SMROs and other groups.Writing articles for newspapers andnewsletters, membership recruiting, andspeaking to individual motorcyclists areother examples of promoting the MRF.

To become an MRF State Representative,candidates must submit two things to theDirector of State Representative Program:(1) An MRF State Representative applica-tion, obtained from the Director of StateRepresentative Program. (2) A written

endorsement from your StateMotorcylists' Rights Organization. If yourstate has more than one SMRO, anendorsement must be obtained from allSMROs in your state.

For additional information regarding theMRF's State Representative Program,please contact Dave Condon, Director ofState Representative [email protected]

Meeting MinutesA.B.A.T.E. of Arizona, Inc. Board ofDirectors and State meeting minutes willno longer be printed and taking up spacein THE MASTERLINK. They are avail-able to view 24/7 on-line at www.abateo-

faz.org under the “Communications” tab.

Thank you!MK

By “MK” Mary K. Donnay

Hello fellow freedom fighters,It hardly feels like the 24th and finalPresident’s report I’m writing here. Ourout-going 2014-2015 State Officers deservea word of praise and gratitude. Together, weworked diligently to carry the motorcyclefreedom fighter torch, do right forA.B.A.T.E. of Arizona, and up hold our mis-sion statement. During our term, we cutover-head operating costs, rolled out the“Go Green/Paperless” option for TheMasterlink, re-vamped the entire websiteand converted it to be mobile-friendly for-mat. We re-opened our on-line store withour own State and chapter products, as wellas close-out TBFS merchandise. Workingwith all our chapters, we increased ourmembership by greater visibility and hostingnumerous membership booths. We out-sourced membership processing to ensureprompt service and timely renewals and re-designed our membership application for amore professional appearance. We builtrelationships with new business members,and hired a professional event planningcompany to increase sponsorships and atten-dance at our annual State fund-raiser, TooBroke For Sturgis. SAVE THE DATE25th Annual TOO BROKE FOR STURGISJune 9 - 12, 2016 at Mormon Lake Lodge campground

Out-going 2014-2015 State Officers;President-Mary K. Donnay, Vice President-Mike Schneider, Secretary-Jean Cooper,Membership-Larry Keim, P.A.C.-HandiBarnett, Safety-Joel “JR” Rosen.

Incoming 2016-2017 State Officers;President-Jim Butsback, Vice President-BradCosby, Secretary-Dawn Steed, Membership-Ben Martinez, P.A.C.-“Johnny D” Dreyfus,Safety-Teresa “Trauma Mama” Mc Clelland,Sergeant-at-Arms-Vic Grady is remaining inthe same position, Communications-Judy“Hooody” Brus, Merchandise-Tina “Sweet

Pea” Benoit.

Officer training will be held on January 9th,2016, 11am-3pm, at the AZ-AmericanItalian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix.If you are one of our officers, we wouldappreciate your attendance. Even if youdon’t think YOU need it, you may be ofassistance to someone else. While we filled all State Officer positions,except State Run Coordinator, we still havean important position to fill, DESIGNATEDLOBBYIST. We need one! If you have thepassion to protect motorcyclists’ rights andcan prepare a good, fact-based case to speakand write to legislators, please considerbecoming our Designated Lobbyist. Youwon’t be working solo. We work withMMA and ACMC’s Lobbyists to accomplishlegislative goals. This is a Board ofDirectors (BOD) appointed position.Interested candidates should submit a letterof interest with applicable background toSean Pinder, our Chairman of the BOD.“An activist is someone who cannot help butfight for something. That person is not usu-ally motivated by a need for power, ormoney, or fame, but in fact driven slightlymad by some injustice, some cruelty, someunfairness – So much so that he or she iscompelled by some internal moral engine toact to make it better.” - Eve Ensler

American Income Life (AIL) has increasedour FREE Accidental Death andDismemberment (AD&D) policy to a$4,000.00 benefit payout. One of our mem-bers recently lost a leg due to complicationsfrom an accident. He was upset that hereceived only $1750, ½ of the then $3500benefit amount. The AD&D benefit AILprovides to ABATE members AT NOCHARGE, pays ½ the benefit amount forthe loss of one eye, arm or leg. It paysFULL BENEFIT for accidental death or lossof two eyes or limbs, or a combination thereof. In our members’ case, they don’t havesavings to fall back on, so additional insur-ance for such instances would have beenhelpful. This is why AIL is here for you.You recently received a mailing containinginformation about this free benefit. Whileyou do not have to return the postcard to beinsured under this policy, doing so will getyou in touch with an AIL representative andallow you to see what other plans and freebenefits they offer.AIL AD&D benefits are stackable, so ifyou’re a member of another organizationthat offers AIL AD&D benefits, you collecton both, i.e.: ACMC members, MMA-AZ,

MRF, other ABATE’s, etc.I encourage all AZ Confederation ofMotorcycle Clubs to become A.B.A.T.E.Club members. For $125/year, you get 5individual A.B.A.T.E. memberships PLUSEVERYONE in your club is covered underAIL’s AD&D benefit, everyone! That bene-fit alone is worth the A.B.A.T.E. member-ship expense.November 10th, Waco, TX – the WacoGrand Jury convened to begin consideringindictments on the 177 arrested as a result ofthe May 17th tragedy at Twin PeaksRestaurant. Eye witness accounts say theyheard 2 or 3 small arms fire, then a barrageof rifle fire, cops shooting randomly into thecrowd of bikers. These accounts are inde-pendent of one another and come from thosethat were arrested and those that were not.There are also eye witness accounts of copsplanting false evidence. Some are pointingthe finger at Twin Peaks Restaurant forallowing the COC to meet at their establish-ment after P.D. warnings that it couldbecome violent. We’ve never seen such abroad sweeping assault of citizen rights.Motorcyclists across the nation are payingclose attention to this case. Waco P.D.charges that you can go to jail for wearingan “association” patch, even if you didn’tparticipate in a crime. Did you know that Waco P.D. confiscatedthe mobile phones and cameras of all wit-nesses, victims, and near-by businessemployees of the May 17th incident that left9 dead and 18 injured? We are all still wait-ing for the truth to be revealed and that per-sonal property to be returned intact. November 13th - MOBILE JUSTICE AZ,empowered by ACLU AZ is a smart phoneapp to record police encounters. A fewmonths ago, we encouraged you to down-load the ACLU CA smart phone app. NowACLU Arizona has launched their own app.I can’t stress enough how important this appcan be to prevent law enforcement cover upsand prove the facts. Download the ACLUAZ app, move the icon to your phone’shome screen. To use the app, tap the icon toopen and hit the red “Record” button. Theapp will use your phone’s camera to recordboth audio and video. To stop recording,simply tap the screen. As soon as you stoprecording, the video will be automaticallysent to the ACLU-AZ. So, if your phone isconfiscated, the ACLU has a copy of yourrecording. The folks in Waco could’vehelped their expensive defense cases ifthey’d used this app.In October, I sent out an email to theA.B.A.T.E. list, encouraging you to take asurvey hosted by the Motorcycle Profiling

Project on motorcyclist discrimination. 87Arizona people responded. The resultsreflect about 30% participants had beendenied access to a business for wearingpatches and looking like a biker. Many hadbeen pulled over by law enforcement for noinfraction of the law, a fishing expedition.The survey results will be used to build ourcase and present another anti-motorcyclediscrimination bill next year. If you want acopy of the results, contact me at [email protected] you get motorcycle activist news as ithappens? You can by subscribing to theA.B.A.T.E. discussion email list at our web-site www.abateofaz.org (scroll down to theoption on the right). At the last ACMC meeting, one of the Hell’sAngels MC members asked for copies ofany traffic tickets people received after leav-ing an HAMC Mesa event. They were toldthat 50+ people were pulled over and ticket-ed leaving their Mesa October event fornon-existent or minor infractions. This is apattern of motorcyclist discrimination/har-rassment that can be proven, if they can getcopies of the tickets. They’re asking forhelp to build a case against Mesa P.D. formotorcyclist discrimination. November 14th - Smiley and I went onA.B.A.T.E. East Valley Chapter’s 13thAnnual HARD ASS RUN. It started atJoeta’s Leathers/Evil Twin Custom Cycleson Country Club & Main in Mesa. 2nd stopwas at the Space Age Restaurant in GilaBend (yep, took SR 238, dead cow road).Then we headed up Old Hwy. 80 to theDesert Rose Bar and Grill in Arlington.Then up Salome and Vulture Mine roads toThe Rancher in Wickenburg. The last stopwas at The Boulders at Southern Ave. &Alma School Road in Mesa, about 250 milestotal. It was fun to ride with former HardAss Run participants and talk old times.Even Billie Daman, the run’s originatormade the trip. We met some new comerstoo and show them some ABATE com-raderie. The run t-shirt, awarded at the endstop, was a reprint of the first Hard Ass Runshirt, that hot looking chick next to a bike inhigh heels and shorts worn through the ass.A blast from the past, and another fun, col-lectible T. Good job on the planning andexecution by East Valley.The year-end holiday season is upon us. Iwish you and yours many happy memorieswith family and friends. Thank you for the opportunity to serve asA.B.A.T.E. of Arizona State President. Life’s short, enjoy the ride. See you in thewind!

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East Valley’s Hard Ass Run


Chapter ReportsEast Valley Chapter

Another month in review, they seem tobe going faster and faster. Or maybe it isjust because it isn’t blistering hot finally.

Evil Twin’s customer appreciation daywas a blast.

We had a booth at Motorcycles on Mainwhich went well as usual. Thanks Cheryland everyone.

We joined everyone at the TumbleweedInn in Eloy for the State and Board meet-ings along with the State Officer elec-tions.

Deep heart felt thank you to the outgoingState Officers who are the dearest offriends which have been more than awe-some. I know I am happy that you willall still be close by for brain pickingadvice.

Now a happy welcome to the new andold set of State officers about to taketheir places. I am excited to start on mynew adventure as State secretary alongwith stepping back to only 1 chapterposition as secretary unless somethinghappens at this next meeting. As mostknow it is ok to not try to do too muchmulti-tasking.

For those new ABATE members, wholike me, might not realize to be nominat-ed as a chapter officer how was it said tome the ink needs to atleast start to dry onyour membership application. So if youfeel the urge over this next year, embraceit.

I highly recommend taking the AccidentScene Management Class from our won-derful Safety officer Trauma Mama. Itook basic the beginning of Novemberand will be taking the advanced classbeginning of December. We don’t wantto think about anyone ever going downon a bike, but our best chances are tohave trained people out there to helpeach other.

I wish to extend a super huge THANKYOU to everyone who came out to sup-port us by going on the 2015 Hard AssRun. We had 62 people sign in for therun. It was an honor to have the creatorof the Hard Ass with us.

So until we meet again, be safe out there.Enjoy the ride and as always keep it rub-ber side down.

Here’s to Wind Knots in My Hair,Dawn P SteedSecretary, PAC, and Communications

High Country ChapterHello Brothers and Sisters.

Well if you didn't make our 10th AnnualChili Cook-off, then you missed somegood chili. We had 19 entries and all ofthem were delicious. It was a hard deci-sion but we found our winner. ongratula-tions to Joanne Carafa, she took homethe $200 prize money and a really cooltrophy. We had a lot of fun putting onthis event, and Plum Krazy rocked thehouse while we ate and judged. We gaveout a lot of good door prizes too.Someone was lucky enough to win tick-ets to the State Fair and see Sheryl Crow.Those were generously donated to us byour local radio station (KRIM) thanksFanny! I wanted to thank the Spur Barand their staff for having us, and toMattie for the awesome trophy he made.Also special thanks to CC RIDER fortaking the reins and heading the event.Awesome job everyone.

As I said last month, we had our chapterelections. and I would like to welcomeaboard our new officers. thanks for step-

ping up;

CC Rider --------- Membership,Mark Fickel --------- Run CoordinatorCC Rider ----- 2nd Run CoordinatorJustin Wilson --------- Sgt at ArmsMike Basner ----- 2nd Sgt at ArmsSnake --------- CommunicationsBeth Lacey --------- Merchandise

I look forward to working with you inthe coming year. Thanks to all the offi-cers that remain in their positions. I'msure you will welcome the new officersand help them with their new responsi-bilities. High Country Chapter hasalways been a close family that workswell together, I am proud to be a part ofit.

Next event we will be working on is our13th Annual Barbie Hensler's MemorialToy Run. This event will be held Sat.Dec.12th at Sidewinders Tavern and Grillin Pine Az. The event starts at 10:00am.The bead run and toy collection willbegin at 11:00am. We will have raffles,50/50 drawing, silent auction, and music.Please bring an unwrapped toy. All dona-tions go to local children in the Paysonand surrounding areas.

Gonna cut this short, getting ready toride to the Rocky Point Rally. Just want-ed to get this to print before we leave.

Our meetings are held on the 3rd Sun ofeach month 10am at the Moose Lodge852 in Star Valley. Prior to the meetingwe have breakfast at the Spur Bar at8:30. please come join us.

Keep wind in your face, sun on yourback, fuel in the tank, and rubber on theroad.

Wayne SlocumCoordinator,H.C.C. ABATE

Phoenix/Shadow MountainChapter

NO REPORT

Southern Arizona ChapterThe October meeting, as always, washeld at the Kettle Restaurant. The meet-ing started at 9:00 AM with the Pledge ofAllegiance and Prayer for those inharm’s way and fallen Brothers andSisters. Officers Present wereCoordinator Jim Butsback, Vice-Coordinator Don Boule’, TreasurerDawn Detelj, PAC/BOD Sean Pinder,Sgt-at-Arms Robert Guenther.

The minutes of last month’s meetingwere approved as written, and theTreasurer’s report was accepted.

We had three new members sign up atthe meeting and one other new memberthis month. I am glad to see our numbersare going up. With all the issues facingthe motorcycling community now, it timethat ALL motorcyclists stand united!

Barber Bob also renewed his businessmembership this month. Thank you foryour continuing support Bob. Go see himat Bob’s House of Hair!

Jim went over The Meeting of the Mindshe attended in Milwaukee, and there willbe more information coming. Pleasecheck out the State web site as therehave been many improvements.

The Annual A.B.A.T.E. general member-ship meeting/officers elections will beheld November 8th, and this year it willbe held in Eloy, AZ. This will make itmuch more convenient for all SouthernArizona members to attend. It will beheld Sunday Nov. 8th, at 11:00AM –3:00 PM at the Tumbleweed Inn Bar &

Grill, 3815 W Frontier Street, Eloy, AZ85131.

As always please keep promoting ourBusiness Memberships to those you dobusiness with. We have been doing Greaton this so let’s keep up the good work.

Anyone who is not getting emails fromthe Chapter, please send your emailaddress to [email protected] is also a group page at YahooGroups. All Chapter members can signup there and receive all emails from theChapter through the group.

It is [email protected] are trying to save the Chapter somemoney by cutting down on postage.Please make sure the State MembershipOfficer has all your current informationas well, this includes phone numbers,email addresses, address changes etc.You can email him at [email protected].

Ride Free, Ride Safe

Yavapai ChapterYAVAPAI CHAPTER has been deacti-vated due to lack of member participa-tion. Anyone interested in reviving thechapter, please contact Deborah Butitta,ABATE of Arizona Board of Directorsrepresentative for Yavapai County. Thechapter is required to have a ChapterCoordinator, Secretary and Treasurer.You may contact Deborah [email protected] or the State President [email protected]

Yuma ChapterThe Yuma chapter met on November10th at 6:00 pm at the Kountry Kitchenrestaurant to conduct our monthly busi-ness meeting. The meeting was called toorder, the Pledge of Allegiance was recit-ed, and normal reports were addressed.The attendance for this meeting was lowdue to conflicting events and schedules.

Good news for bikers in Yuma! In

November the Yuma City Council passedthe Distracted Driving Ordinance. Thenew ordinance is banning texting whiledriving and requires hand free deviceswhile talking on cell phones. The citycouncil voted 4 to 1 on passing the ordi-nance, which makes it the second city inYuma County to have a distracted driv-ing ban. If you’re driving you cannothave a cell phone in your hands, you canhowever have a hands free device suchas Bluetooth. The ordinance goes intoeffect in December. Yuma Police ChiefJohn Lekan stated that there would be agrace period to educate the public forthe first 60-90 days before writing tick-ets. After the first few months then tick-ets will be issued. Tickets start at $100 ifcaught being distracted while driving andif you cause an accident it will be $250.

The Yuma HOG Chapter is hosting their27th Annual Toy Run on Saturday,December 12th and sign ups will be atBobby’s Territorial Harley Davidsonfrom 9:00 to 11:30. The cost is $25 perperson and it incudes a T-shirt and ameal ticket. Please bring an unwrappedtoy! The escorted parade leaves at 11:45and ends back at Bobby’s Territorial HD.There will be food, beverages, music,and raffle prizes. This is a great eventand the T-shirts have traditionally beenlong sleeve tees with awesome designs!The raffle prizes are incredible and theweather is always good this time of yearin Yuma.

The Yuma ABATE chapter meets thesecond Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. The next meeting will be held onDecember 8th, 2015 at the KountryKitchen Café located at 11242 S.Foothills Blvd, Yuma, AZ. We wouldlove to see you there.

The Yuma Chapter of ABATE would liketo wish you all a very Merry Christmasand Happy New Year!

For the love of freedom,Pastor DCommunications OfficerYuma ABATE Chapter

Accepting Applications for Designated LobbyistWe are currently accepting applicationsfor Designated Lobbyist of A.B.A.T.E. ofArizona, Inc. This position is appointedby the Board of Directors. TheDesignated Lobbyist interacts with thestate legislature and motorcycle safety

and awareness organizations, developsA.B.A.T.E.’s legislative plans, formulatesplans to circumvent negative motorcyclelegislation, drafts positive motorcyclelegislation, keeps officers informed, andwrites an informative article each month

for publication in The Masterlink. Thisperson needs to be personable and have afull understanding of the workings ofboth state and federal government, be anarticulate speaker and writer, familiarwith local, state and federal laws, and be

proficient in legal research methods.Interested applicants may submit theirapplication with background informationto [email protected]

Thank YouI would like to let all of our readers andABATE officers and membership knowthat I have learned a great deal whilebeing the PAC officer at both the chapterlevel and for the state of Arizona. I havemet and worked with many of our volun-teers and gained valuable experiencelearning the in and outs of our legisla-tion, and it's process. I have acceptednew commitments that will change mylife as I know it and I am happy withthem.

I want to congratulate all the new stateofficers in the latest election and in par-

ticular Johnny "D". His position asAZCMC lobbyist and his connectionsputs him in an ideal strategic position toget the "call to actions" and other impor-tant issues to the all motorcyclists.

I also want to thank Mary Kay for herundying support and good nature whenthings were not all "rosy" on all fronts.Great job to all and I've got my POMPOMs waving for the next officers inplace for the next two years.

Thank you for your support,,,,,,,,, HandiSRMC

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ABATE IS:· A Motorcycle Rights Organization(MRO)· For Bikes & Riders, regardless of Race,Creed, color, sex, age, machine or gear· For all Motorcycles regardless ofFraternal or club affiliation, as well asIndependents· For people interested in motorcycle safety· For People interested in rider education· For people interested in motorcycleawareness PSAs directed to non-Riders· For people interested in protecting andpromoting motorcycling· A volunteer, not-for-profit grass-rootsorganization · For Motorcyclist who enjoy the ride

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ABATE of Arizona Serves to:

· Collaborate with other organizations to

monitor and support funding for practices thatdo not discriminate against motorcycling.· Encourage political involvement of its mem-bership.· Promote and present motorcyclists and motor-cycling in a positive and safe manner.· Help prevent motorcycle crashes and promotecrash survival through rider education, and · · · ·· Public awareness campaigns.· Encourage ongoing federal research programssuch as use of E15 fuel in motorcycles, inclu-sion of motorcycles in ongoing transportationemerging technologies, and improvements insafer roadway design strategies.· Promote rider skills training through ABATE’s· Rider Advantage (ARA) scholarship programand tax-deductible entity

ABATE accomplishments:

· Motorcycle Lobbyist at the State Legislature· 2013 Eliminated yearly motorcycle emissionstesting in Maricopa County· 2007 Remove Motorcycle Safety Fund cap· 2007 Eliminated yearly motorcycle emissionstesting in Pima County· 2004 Veteran’s plates for motorcycles· 2002 Arizona Motorcycle Safety Councilestablished· 2001 Motorcycle Safety Fund established· 1997 Handlebar height raised to shoulder · 1993 Helped prevent mandatory helmet legis-lation in Arizona· 1992 Opened HOV lanes to motorcycles

Motorcycle Awareness Program (MAP)

ABATE of Arizona has developed a programwith the mission to provide motorcycleawareness training to all drivers and soon-to-be drivers on the road in Arizona.Instructors provide a one hour program tostudents in driver education classes through-out the state.

MAP is available to be presented to civicorganizations as well as most businesses thathold safety meetings. FMI: [email protected]

Please Tell us What Your Top FiveMotorcycle Issues, Matter to You:

· Distracted Driving – Motorcycle, Bicycle, Pedestrianare Vulnerable Roadway Users · Right of Way Violations resulting in Injury/Fatality · Insurance Discrimination and claim denial· SAFETEA-LU Safety/Highway Funds ~2010 MSF· Discriminatory Profiling by Law Enforcement· Anti-tampering Regulations – Right to Modify· State/National Mandatory Helmet/Equipment · Transportation Exclusion of Intelligent Technology(IT), New Vehicle, Highway, Taxes and Fuel regardingMotorcycle Safety and Use· Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints · Accurate Stats & Research Study regardingMotorcycle Safety & Accidents· Off Road Trail Closing and Access· Tar Snakes & Median Cable wire · Intersection Engineering – Lights to Speed Limit,Leading Left Only, Increase Yellow & All Clear Red

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!!

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

MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY PURSUESINTELLIGENT BIKES

The motorcycle industry recently took amajor step toward the “connected bike”when three major OEMs announced thelaunch of a Connected MotorcycleConsortium (CMC), with Yamaha, BMWand Honda entering into a joint agree-ment to accelerate the development ofintelligent bikes, whose technology devel-opment and inclusion in the greatermobility picture have lagged behind theconnected-car movement.

Industry officials made the jointannouncement at the 2015 ITS WorldCongress in Bordeaux, France, and thenewly formed organization follows the2014 signing of a far reachingMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)by all members of the EuropeanAssociation of Motorcycle Manufacturers(ACEM) stating that connected motorcy-cles will be available for sale within thenext five years incorporating smart safetydevices that speak with each other acrossbrands and products. The CMC willfocus on sharing information and technol-ogy to get Cooperative-IntelligentTransportation Systems (C-ITS) applica-tions onto powered two-wheelers by2020, and the three manufacturers are

encouraging other motorcycle OEMs tojoin the consortium in an effort to stan-dardize C-ITS protocols across the motor-cycle industry.

“In order to speed up more motorcycle-specific safety developments, we intendto cooperate to promote a successfulimplementation of C-ITS in motorcyclesand scooters,” said Honda’s TetsuoSuzuki. “The next logical step is to enterinto a cooperation dedicated solely to thechallenges relating to powered two-wheelers,” added Takaaki Kimura, ofYamaha.

“Our aim is to promote a timely and com-prehensive use of cooperative ITS sys-tems in powered-two wheelers offeringthe potential to improve safety. We there-fore encourage other companies to joinus,” said Prof. Dr. Karl Viktor Schaller, ofBMW Motorrad.

ITS technologies offer the potential tofurther increase safety, security and effi-ciency in all transport systems, in particu-lar for motorcycles. Future systemsdevelopment will further integrate V2Vfeatures, in particular interoperable net-worked wireless communication betweenvehicles to enable road users to makecoordinated and informed decisions abouttheir route as well as allowing safermaneuvering in busy urban environments.

DOJ CREATES NEW COUNCIL TOCOMBAT “ANTI-GOVERNMENT

VIEWS”

“Americans motivated by anti-govern-ment views and racist ideologies” will bethe focus of a new Department of Justiceposition to coordinate investigations intoviolent homegrown extremism.

Assistant Attorney General John Carlin,head of the department’s national securitydivision, told a George WashingtonUniversity audience on October 14, 2015that while the international terror threatoccupies the public attention, federal offi-cials remain just as concerned about theprospect of violence from Americansmotivated by anti-government views andracist ideologies.

“We need to make sure we have themechanisms in place so that we can con-tinue to remain just as focused on thedomestic terrorism threat while address-ing the international terrorism threat,”Carlin said in a question-and-answer ses-sion following a speech at the university.

The new “Domestic Terrorism Council”will work with U.S. attorneys nationwide“to identify trends that can be used tohelp shape a national strategy.”

The new council should not be confusedwith another new department previouslycreated by former AG Eric Holder, theDOJ’s Domestic Terrorism Task Forcewhich also focuses on “anti-governmentextremism.”

SURVEY CONFIRMS THAT BIKERPROFILING IS A NATIONAL EPIDEM-IC

The National Motorcycle ProfilingSurvey that began October 1st is alreadybeginning to show some strong earlytrends confirming that motorcyclist pro-filing is a prevalent and widespread prob-lem, and is expected to yield some veryinteresting and telling statistics which canassist motorcyclists in recapturing ourrights base across the country.

The questionnaire posted on SurveyMonkey is intended to provide a clearerpicture of motorcycle profiling from anational perspective through a thoroughand comprehensive series of specific anddetailed questions.

One very interesting statistic shows that84.5% of the nearly 1,400 surveyed so farfeel that being a biker has a negativeimpact on their civil rights, and reportthat riding a motorcycle places themunder a higher level of scrutiny from bothlaw enforcement and business owners.Importantly, this is not just a club issue,as 41.5% of those surveyed were inde-pendent riders and wear no identifyinglogo or emblem. Still, some independ-ents from groups like the Legion Riders,ABATE, and VFW have reported being

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Coast to Coast (continued)discriminated and profiled due to theirpatches and other attire.

“The initial results are very informativeand are starting to paint the picture wehave been seeing in our community for along time,” said David “Double D”Devereaux of the Motorcycle ProfilingProject (www.motorcycleprofilingpro-ject.com), “but this time our legislativerepresentatives, who aren’t familiar withthe motorcycle community will be able tosee it too.”

The National Motorcycle ProfilingSurvey, created by the North FloridaConfederation of Clubs and sponsored bythe MPP, will provide invaluable insightinto the issue of motorcycle profiling inAmerica as we move towards an effort topass a national motorcycle anti-profilinglaw.

Your input will provide an importantpiece of evidence in the overall pattern ofprofiling, and will assist those fighting atboth the state and national level for yourright to ride and your lifestyle, so pleaseget involved and pass this survey along toevery biker you know… https://www.sur-veymonkey.com/r/?sm=nFhBGtZx2K9m3xbn3pkZtA%3d%3d

ETHANOL-FREE FUEL

Looking for ethanol-free gas? The web-site Pure Gas (www.pure-gas.org) is adefinitive listing of gas stations that sellpure, ethanol-free gasoline, and currentlylists 10,159 locations in the U.S. andCanada.

“Many cars, motorcycles, boats, aircraftand tools have engines that run worse, orhave parts that deteriorate, when run ongasoline that contains ethanol. In addi-tion, ethanol leaves residue on valves andother parts that can hinder performance,”claims the site.

The website doesn't get into the politicalside of ethanol in gasoline, and this sitedoes not sell advertising or seek sponsors.

You just click on your state or province tofind out in your city those where you canfill up with pure gas without ethanol, andyour search provides a list of 100ethanol-free gas stations sorted nearest tofurthest. The site also allows visitors toadd new stations or remove existing ones.

You can save the Pure Gas website URLaddress on your phone or tablet to use thelisting while traveling, or Pure Gas appsare also available.

NEW YORK R-O-W LAW

There’s been a nationwide push for stifferpenalties for drivers who commit movingviolations that result in severe injuries orfatalities, and now a new law proposed inNew York would call for felony chargefor fatal moving violations.

Currently in New York, if a driver com-mits a moving violation that kills amotorcyclist, the driver would only begiven a traffic ticket. However, ABATEof N.Y. is pushing for harsher penalties.

When fellow motorcyclist and retiredNew York State Trooper Kenny Watsonheard the story of an ABATE membernicknamed Creto who was hit and killedby a negligent driver who was issued aticket for the misdeed, he sat down withlawyers to draft legislation that wouldcreate harsher penalties for drivers whotake a life after committing a moving vio-lation.

“Running a stop sign, running a red light,moving from lanes unsafely,” he toldNews10 in Albany, NY. “They knowwhat they’re doing, so they should beheld accountable for it.”

The proposed Right-of-Way Violationlegislation is called Creto/Kade’s Lawand it would charge drivers with a ClassD felony if they commit a moving viola-tion that kills a motorcyclist, bicyclist orpedestrian. The charge carries the weightof up to seven years in prison, and wouldgive families a bit of justice for the lossof a loved one.

“With a Class D felony, it’s going tohaunt the person the rest of their life,”said Albany ABATE chapter presidentAndy “Animal” Liuzzi. “Let that hauntthem for the 40 years they deprivedsomeone of living.”

Motorcyclists are hoping drivers willthink twice about committing a movingviolation and running the risk of takingan innocent life if the law passes.

CALIFORNIA FREEWAY SIGNS TOISSUE HIT-AND-RUN ALERTS

California's freeway message signs willsoon warn drivers about more than justsnarled traffic and severe droughts.Thanks to a bill signed Monday,September 28 by Governor Jerry Brown,they will next warn motorists to watch forsuspected hit-and-run vehicles through a“Yellow Alert” system.

The measure, AB 8, was authored byAssemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale),and such alerts will only be issued if aperson has been killed or sustained a seri-ous injury in a hit-and-run collision. Adescription of the suspected vehicleinvolved along with its license plate willbe shown on the signs for view by themotoring public.

U.S. DUTY ON JAPANESE MOTOR-CYCLES TO BE LIFTED UNDERTRADE AGREEMENT

The United States will remove a tarifflevied on Japanese motorcycles withengine displacements of over 700cc underthe recently agreed Trans-PacificPartnership trade pact, according to JapanTimes, and the 2.4% duty will be elimi-nated five years after the multilateraltrade deal takes effect.

The United States, Japan and 10 otherPacific countries reached a broad agree-ment in early October to establish a freetrade bloc covering 40 percent of theglobal economy.

For Japan, the new trade initiative willeliminate 99.9% of tariffs on industrialproducts within the TPP zone. Japan hasexported about 120,000 motorcycles withengines of 251cc or higher annually tothe U.S. market in recent years. HondaMotor Co., the world’s largest motorcyclemaker by volume, and Yamaha MotorCo., compete with local rivals such asHarley-Davidson Motor Co., which main-ly focuses on motorcycles with enginedisplacements of over 600cc.

The U.S. government imposes no tariffon imported motorbikes with engines of700 cc or lower.

Japanese motorcycle makers are trying tobeef up sales in the United States andAsian markets to offset flagging demandin Japan, where sales dropped to about410,000 units in 2014 from a peak of3.28 million in 1982.

Following the broad agreement reached atministerial talks on Oct. 5, the 12 mem-ber nations of the TPP will need to final-ize the text of the treaty for formalapproval in their respective countriesahead of final ratification. In addition tothe U.S. and Japan, the ten other TPPmembers are Australia, Brunei, Canada,Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand,Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

FRENCH TRAFFIC RADAR TODETECT UNINSUREDS

Authorities in France are now investigat-ing a new way to make more money offof road users, as they want automatedspeed and red light radars to cross-checka new insurance database.

Checking this new database will allowlaw enforcement to see if your motorcy-cle, or car, has been properly insured. Ifnot, they can fine you for riding withoutvalid insurance, up to €3750 ($4,246 US)and the forfeiture of your vehicle and dri-ver’s license.

French authorities are now asking all ofthe insurance companies to look at feed-ing a common database that will containall the vehicle insurance data allowing thepolice to find out your insurance situationautomatically.

WEIRD NEWS: YAMAHA TO SHOW-CASE BIKE-RIDING ROBOT

As an extreme example of ITS SmartTechnology, among Yamaha’s conceptsset to appear at the Tokyo Motor Show isa motorcycle-riding robot, presumably tosave motorcyclists from the drudgery ofperforming the task themselves.

Self-driving cars are understandable, butself-riding bikes are harder to get a han-dle on. Yamaha says it will display “anautonomous motorcycle-riding humanoidrobot that combines motorcycle androbotics technologies.” There’s no fur-ther official information, but the Japanesemotorcycle-maker has also recently trade-marked the name “MotoBot”.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The true sign ofintelligence is not knowledge but imagi-nation.”

Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Nobel Prize-winning German-born physicist


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 Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488

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

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: Chapter Coordinator Mike Schneider,602-549-1044,[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 monthly chapter meetings havebeen suspended due to lack of member par-ticipation. Anyone interested in re-estab-lishing the chapter should contact DeborahButitta at [email protected]

Yuma ChapterYuma Chapter meets the second Tuesdayevening monthly at 6:00 PM at the pm. Thenext meeting will be held at the KountryKitchen Café located at 11242 S FoothillsBlvd, Yuma, AZ. 85365. For additionalinformation contact Frank White (Hound)at 209-327-0814.

A to Z Mobile Repair Services of Tucson520-304-6078

AZ Differential SpecialistsPhoenix 602-462-5367

Big Sky MotorcyclesTucson 520-886-7388

Biker’s MallMesa 623-335-1000

Bill Alexander Flight-Line MazdaYuma, AZ 928-314-3400

Bob’s House of HairMarana 520-797-6566

Bobby’s Territorial Harley-DavidsonYuma 928-782-1931

Boston’s Common HousePayson 928-474-2900

Brewer’s Truck Repair, IncWillcox 520-384-2846

Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at LawTempe 480-299-2093

Breyer Law Offices, P.C.Phoenix 480-505-2160

Brothers, Sons and Pop Motorcycle ShopTucson 520-370-7788

Buchanan Construction928-978-3291

Buffalo Bar & GrillPayson 928-474-3900

Butcher HookTonto Basin

CCAScottsdale 480-985-6764

The Chaparral BarCottonwood 928-634-2131

Cowpony BarTucson 528-721-2781

Coyote AutoPayson 928-472-1100

D & G Paint & BodyWillcox 520-384-2933

Desert Thunder MC

Dr. GearPhoenix 602-263-8484 Payson 928-978-4027

Eclectic CafeTucson 520-885-2842

El Rancho RestaurantPayson 928-474-3111

Evil Twin Custom CyclesMesa 480-784-0040

Great Lakes PropertiesTucson 520 203-2323

Greater Payson Moose Lodge #852Payson 928-474-6212

HDBitchin http://hdbitchin.com

Herman’s Automatic TransmissionsTucson 520-294-8717

Independent MotorcyclesChandler 480-785-4888

Jakes Corner BarPayson 928-474-0679

Joeta’s LeatherMesa 480-827-1868

Kitty For TaxCamp Verde 928-567-0224

La Gitana CantinaArivaca 520-398-0810

Law Tigers888-529-8443

Lucky 13 SyntheticsSahuarita 619-647-4895

MaacoTucson 520-495-5411

Marc Victor, P.C., AttorneyChandler 480-455-5229

Monkey Butt RadioScottsdale 602-399-7787

Mormon Lake LodgeMormon Lake 928-354-2227

Motorcycle SafariOnline www.motorcyclesafari.com

Old Bastards MC

Phoenix Vulcan Riderswww.phoenixvulcanriders.com

The Back Alley Chiropractic & MassageOro Valley 520-877-2666

The Bashful BanditTucson 520-881-9706

The Pour HouseStar Valley 928-478-6979

Punkin Center BarTonto Basin 928-479-2627

Renegade ClassicsTucson 520-647-9312

Sacred Bones Society M/Chttp://www.sacredbones.org/

Sidewinders Tavern and GrillPine 928-476-6434

Sons of Hell MCYuma

Spur BarStar Valley 928-472-7787

Square Peg PromotionsPhoenix 602-549-1044

Steel Horse MotorsportsRio Rico 520-281-1962

The Maverick SaloonPhoenix 602-943-5680

Tonto Silkscreen & EmbroideryPayson 928-474-4207

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Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness &

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State Safety Article

By Joel “JR” RosenState Safety Officer

It has been a good few months for me, Iwas lucky and got to ride with friendsand on my own. I've done Riot on theriver, Moon Mullins, Bob's bikerblast,Eloy ABATE elections, Hard-Assrun yesterday. We are so lucky to haveso many friends to ride with I thoughtgroup riding skill should be reviewed.The following are tips from the MRF butthere is great info on the web at both theMRF and AMA www.msf-usa.orgwww.americanmotorcyclist.com Pleasetake a look and spread the word. Hopeto see you out on a ride. Be safe. J.R.

QUICK TIPS: MSF’s Guide to GroupRiding Motorcycling is primarily a solo activity,but for many, riding as a group – whetherwith friends on a Sunday morning ride orwith an organized motorcycle rally – isthe epitome of the motorcycling experi-ence. Here are some tips to help ensure a

fun and safe group ride:

*Arrive prepared. Arriveon time with a full gastank.

*Hold a riders’ meeting.Discuss things like theroute, rest and fuel stops,and hand signals (see website).

*Assign a lead and sweep(tail) rider. Both shouldbe experienced riders whoare well-versed in group

riding procedures. The leader should beaware of each rider's skill level beforethe ride and monitor the riders during theride.

*Keep the group to a manageable size,ideally five to seven riders. If necessary,break the group into smaller sub-groups,separated by a few seconds, each with alead and sweep rider.

*Ride prepared. At least one rider in eachgroup should a first-aid kit and full toolkit, and all riders should carry a cellphone, so the group is prepared for anyproblem that they might encounter.

*Ride in formation. The staggered ridingformation allows a proper space cushionbetween motorcycles so that each riderhas enough time and space to maneuverand to react to hazards. The leader ridesin the left third of the lane, while the nextrider stays at least one second behind inthe right third of the lane; the rest of thegroup follows the same pattern.

*A single-file formation with a minimum2-second following distance is preferredon a curvy road, under conditions of poorvisibility or poor road surfaces,entering/leaving highways, or other situa-tions where an increased space cushionor maneuvering room is needed.

*Avoid side-by-side formations, as theyreduce the space cushion. If you sudden-ly needed to swerve to avoid a hazard,you would not have room to do so. Youdon’t want handlebars to get entangled.

*Periodically check the riders followingusing your rear view mirrors. If you see arider falling behind, slow down so theymay catch up. If all the riders in thegroup use this procedure, the groupshould be able to maintain a fairly steadyspeed without pressure to ride too fast tocatch up.

*If you’re separated from the group,don’t panic. Your group should have apre-planned procedure in place toregroup. Don’t break the law or ridebeyond your skills to catch up.

*For mechanical or medical problems,use a cell phone to call for assistance asthe situation warrants.

*If a rider leaves during the ride, the restof the group should re-form the staggeredformation by criss-crossing into the nextvacant position. Although it would seemmore efficient for the column directlybehind the missing rider to move up, wedo not recommend it because passinganother rider within a lane can be risky.

Events CalendarDecemberhttp://azcmc.org/calendar/

December 5, 2015LMC Globe 35th Toy Run, GlobeLoners m/c 35th Annual "ToyRun" at 11:00am on Dec 5th, at"Bullion Plaza" Miami AZ. Paradeleaves at 12noon! Everyone wel-come!!

December 5, 2015 The Huns MC Toy Run, The HunsMC Sierra Vista hosts Annual ToyRun with location TBA.

December 5, 2015 SOH/SV Yuma R&W Toy Run,SOH/SV Yuma Tucson R&W ToyRun.

December 5, 2015Tucson R&W Mineshaft Run,Details to follow

December 6, 2015 Mesa 81 Toy Run, Hold the date.Details to follow.

December 12, 2015 ALMA MC Westside Wonderland,More details to follow.

December 12, 2015 VNVMC/LVMC & LMC Prescott-Toys for Tots Toy Run, VietnamVets MC/Legacy Vets MC

Prescott/Loners MC Prescott andother ACMC Member Clubs HostsToys for Tots Toy Run Prescott.Event Venue/Location: Walmart,Hwy 69 & Prescott Lakes Pkwy.Event Address: Prescott, Az. EventDate: 12/12/2015. Event Time:(start-end): KSU at 11am.Additional Information :Registration is 10am to 11am inthe Walmart parking lot, Hwy 69& Prescott Lakes Pkwy, Prescott,Az. Bring a toy & a non perish-able food item. (Both can be pur-chased at Walmart). $15 sin-gle/$20 Couple. End party at TheJackass Bar & Grill in PrescottValley. FMI Email:[email protected]

December 13, 2015 9:00 am –11:00 amMEET AT THE LOST DUTCH-MAN - MESA - CLUBHOUSE..DOORS OPEN AT9:00AM..RIDE TOGETHER TOTHE WALMART 4 MILESNORTH ON DOBSON AND RIOSALADO..CHRISTMAS TREESWILL BE DECORATED WITHPAPER ORNAMENTS WITH ACHILD\'S NAME ANDADDRESS, AS WELL AS AWISH FOR CHRISTMAS..YOUTAKE THE PAPER ORNA-MENT(S), GET THE GIFT,TAKE IT TO A SPECIAL EVENT

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December 19, 2015 Tucson R&W Toy Run, TucsonR&W Toy Run-Huachuca City.

December 20, 2015 8:00 am –12:00 pmACMC Toy Run, ACMC Toy Runhosted by Hooligans MC. Detailsto [email protected]


MRO Collaboration & October Travels - We are One Spirited, Loyal and Generous Family

Initially, I began writing this article tofocus on the inspirational and reinvigo-ration I experienced from my Octobertravels to the High Country Chaptermeeting in Payson, Riot on the River inWinkelman, and the MMA Board meet-ing in Glendale, as well as previousArizona Confederation of MotorcycleClubs (ACMC) meetings and ModifiedMotorcycle Association (MMA) BoardMeetings. To skip to that focused discus-sion, jump to the section, “OctoberTravels” further below, as this Irishmangot a bit verbose, as you can see below.Although I have peppered some of myfavorites quotes by those who are farsmarter and eloquent than I am.

I have no particular talent. I am merelyinquisitive. Albert Einstein

MRO Collaboration

For those who do not know me, profes-sionally I am an engineer. So, I am datadriven, seek cause-effect, and wired toseek solutions to problems or improve-ment to existing products/methods. Ipride myself on being logical and prag-matic. However, I needed to get out ofmy silo and behave like a human andsimply show up and meet the peoplefirst hand who lead at the local levels ofABATE, and collaborate with theACMC and MMA. I intend to attendChapter meetings, ACMC Meetings andMMA Districts. Obviously, we are alllimited in time and resources and cannotbe everywhere all of the time. I will domy level best to show up and be present.

Practical is anything that can be done. Pragmatic is anything that can be doneand is worth doing. Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus,First Edition (v 1.3.1) Copyright © 2007

Prior to October, I regularly attended the

Tucson area ACMC meetings along withmy Coordinator Jim Butsback as theABATE Reps. I also attended theACMC meeting with President MaryDonnay. Additionally, Jim & I attendedthe most recent Casa Grande Districtand renewed my MMA membershipwith Muskrat, before his passing and theunfortunate closure of Casa Grande.Butsback, to his credit, had been attend-ing Casa Grande meetings and eventsprior to foster collaboration with S. AZChapter, as I have always been enviousthe effective collaboration between RimCountry District (RCD) and HighCountry Chapter (HCC) that is an exam-ple of collaboration to be aspired.

Here’s a novel idea to foster collabora-tion… Perhaps the ABATE’s SouthernArizona Chapter can help restart theMMA Casa Grande District and MMA’sVerde Valley District and can helprestart the Yavapai Chapter. ABATE andthe MMA will both be better off andmotorcyclists in AZ will be the biggestbeneficiaries. It works with RCD &HCC, why not elsewhere?

Of course, ABATE of AZ needs to main-tain and even strengthen its relationshipwith the ACMC. The best way of courseis for ABATE to show up, attend ACMCevents, support the clubs! Most recently,ABATE’s Deborah Butitta and ACMC’sJohnny D harmonized to bring aboutoptimal success with elimination of theHandle Bar Height legislation withKaren Fann, in which a few detractor’shad smaller ambitions regarding the leg-islation.

Let’s not forget about the MountainMotorcycle Association of Arizona(MMAA). The island SMRO are broth-ers and sisters too. We need to supportall motorcyclists regardless of race,color, creed, religion, national origin,gender, sexual preference, brand of

motorcycle ridden, association, member-ship or non-membership in any club ororganization (ABATE of AZ Bylaws).May I add that no motorcyclist shall bethrown under the bus, despite what anoverzealous and irresponsible LawEnforcement officer or agency maydeclare without transparent and constitu-tional Due Process.

Every responsible and dedicatedFreedom Fighter should be a member ofABATE, MMA & MMAA. I am and Ichallenge every member of any of theSMROs to be a member of all three. Bydefault, then those members are mem-bers in the ACMC three times. ACMCClubs and Associate members could bepotentially SMRO members four timesover!

Then there is support of our nationalpartners, the Motorcycle RidersFoundation (MRF) and the AmericanMotorcyclist Association (AMA). Iknow all those memberships add up, butthen again freedom is not free. TotalIndividual membership for the AMA,MRF, ABATE, MMA & MMAA onlycosts $144 per year, or $12 per month.That’s a bargain for fighting to promoteand protect motorcycling! Besides thetangible benefits of Road Side Service,Newsletters & Seminars so we are allsmarter, generous discounts fromBusiness members to take care of ourown, stackable Accidental Death andDismemberment Insurance, just to namea few, total to a value in the thousandsfor a mere $144.

Education is, not a preparation for life;education is life itself. John Dewey

For me, October began and ended withnumerous professional and personalchallenges. My stress level was excep-tionally high and remains elevated. So, Iempathize with all of our MRO leaderspromoting and protecting motorcyclingin which personal and professionalissues must be a higher priority. Anyperson that does not or cannot helpthemselves to be in a good place withtheir livelihood and social well-being isimpaired to contribute as a volunteer. Icannot imagine anyone with a perfectprofessional and personal life, so anydecision to step up or step down needsto be a personal decision, and we allmust support those decisions as brothersand sisters without judgment. If you dohave a perfect life, then please keep ittoo yourself, as the rest of us peasantsare still working toward our dreams.

We are a volunteer organization, and thevalue is that every member of a MROshould be permitted to contribute at theirpersonal comfort, appropriate and feasi-ble level with judgment. All volunteersare appreciated, from simply a memberon the rolls for membership, to attendingmeetings and events, to taking it anotherlevel, and step up to a Chapter or Stateleadership role. Every contributionshould be thanked, regardless of critiqueor performance. I am not saying that adiscussion of merit or competing ideasshould not be shared, but not in the formof attacking another’s efforts. The valueof a diverse pool of ideas, strategies, tac-tics and action needs to be celebratedand spirited debate welcome, as no oneperson has all of the answers, all of thetime, during constantly changing condi-

tions when the strategies, tactics andsolutions also need to adapt.

The pendulum of the mind alternatesbetween sense and nonsense, notbetween right and wrong. Carl Jung

With all of the competing demands onour complicated lives, I do realize thechallenges of meeting those demands tobalance volunteerism with personal andprofessional priorities. Although, there isnothing more rewarding than volun-teerism in which I did something, Iacted regardless of how no small or sig-nificant that contribution may be. Ichoose to dedicate the majority of myactive volunteerism to motorcycling andspecifically ABATE of AZ. If you careabout motorcycling, then actively partic-ipate in an MRO or a Motorcycle SafetyOrganization (MSO). If not an MRO,volunteer for something. Work a pollingplace, help at charity for the needy,...justact. You will be a better person for it andyour community will benefit. It is yourduty to act as a member of the humanrace.

I do not believe in a fate that falls onmen however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls onmen unless they act.G. K. Chesterton

Spirited debate needs to be civil andproductive. I say spirited, because Iknow sometimes meetings and discus-sions can get very heated. This is not abad thing. This means people still give adamn. Instead of becoming defensive,we all need grow a thicker skin than theleathers we wear. Spirited debate shouldbe encouraged and that energy managedand used for inspiration. If YOU do notlike the way things are done, then per-haps the best course of action is to stepup as an Officer or Board member,because action is ultimately needed andthe measure of intent. In addition, a truecritique requires not just the half meas-ure identifying deficiencies, but carriesmore creditability with acknowledgingstrengths of the same topic and provid-ing alternatives and solution along withaction. An exchange of ideas with trueand balanced critique is a true conversa-tion.

If you do not know how to ask the rightquestion, you discover nothing.W. Edwards Deming

The idea of false choices needs to end.Usually, an either-or scenario is an over-simplified characterization to compel apoor decision as a persuasive technique.Typically, there is a third (or more) waythat has not yet been identified. In fact,sometimes the appropriate answer is allof the above or none of the above.

Statements of absolutes need to be treat-ed suspiciously as the world we live inis not just black and white, but in fact ismostly tone or shades of gray. So, theright tone of conditions or context isprudent. Even more complicated is thatwe live in a world of color, or personali-ty. Some personalities simply clash, andoften we all take personalities personal,especially among the extended family ofmotorcyclists.

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Thoughts from JohnnyD

Happy holidays my friends. MerryChristmas, Happy Hanukka, HappyKwanza, a wonderful Yule for my Wiccanfriends as well. As we go into this seasonwe in Arizona can all thank our luckystars that we don’t live in Texas. As ofthis writing, a grand jury in Texas hasindicted 106 of the 177 bikers who wereat the wrong place at the wrong time. Theother 71 are expected to be done byNovember 19. A judge once famouslyclaimed that he could indict a ham sand-wich with a grand jury. I have beenindicted by grand juries twice in my life.The first time I had a public defenderwho was a genius, she worked the casemasterfully and the result was a not guiltyverdict from a jury.. The second caseinvolved my being hospitalized for threemonths and a friend who also happenedto be an ass-kicking defense attorney tookmy case. She found the witness who thepolice didn’t interview and brought her tothe county attorney to be deposed. Afterthat the prosecutor filed a motion to dis-miss the case. I also was able to read thatgrand jury transcript and learned that apolice officer lied her ass off under oathin order to get a true bill ( what an indict-ment is called). In and of itself a grandjury indictment is equivalent to beingcharged at a preliminary hearing. The badpart is that it guarantees the case will goforward.

The people being rail-roaded in Texas havefamilies, lives, hopes,dreams, and a dubiousfuture. Many lack thefunds to hire privatecounsel. A great num-ber of them have lostjobs and homes. Therewill be intense pressureto plead to a lessercrime. The McLennanCounty PublicDefender’s office willbe a hard place to workin the near future. They

are already under-funded, understaffed,and over-worked. While the Constitutionguarantees the right to an attorney, it doesnot guarantee the attorney will have suffi-cient resources to assure fair trials to theirclients. Many of them work with onehand tied behind their backs. The heroicefforts of many of them are often over-looked. The Public Defender is not anelected officer as is the County Attorney,the Attorney General and the variouscourt judges. The is no reward for thecases dismissed or not guilty verdicts.Often the opposite is true, some attorneysare vilified for suspects who win theircases.

So in Texas there will be plea offers onthe table. Many will include time served,small fines or probation. Any who signthose agreements will lose their rights inany civil actions. The initial cover-up andthe ensuing cluster-fuck of judicial steam-rolling is a case study of the reasons ourfounding fathers codified our natural bornrights in a document that will hopefullyendure throughout time. If the corruptofficials in Texas are allowed to destroylives at will we will have lost the promisethat so many have died to keep. The dayafter Veterans Day, I am reminded thatwhile our flag is a symbol of our nation,the people who have gone to war to pro-tect our way of life swore an oath to

defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates against all enemies. The Wacocabal of judges, prosecutors, and policealong with the agents of the federal gov-ernment who were complicit in this trav-esty of justice are truly the enemies ofour Constitution.

In local news the membership of ABATEof Arizona has elected new leadership.They are listed in other parts of this pub-lication. Congratulations to all the newofficers. We go into 2016 with new ener-gy, renewed determination, and resolvedto fight for our rights and freedom.

On the federal level the Senate and Houselong term highway bills both include lan-guage that prohibits federal grant moneyto be used for motorcycle-only check-points. The House bill also requiresNHTSA to conduct studies on preventingmotorcycle crashes. The old theory thatwearing a helmet is a magic solution willbe destroyed.

I hope that everyone knows who theirstate legislators are and how to contactthem. Our efforts will require all of us tointeract with our representatives on aweekly and sometimes daily basis. As welearned with our handlebar height bill,they will listen if we speak with a unitedvoice. As I learned from Kyrsten Sinema,they need two things to win elections: alot of money and a lot of people. We willbe the people who demand their efforts towin our votes. I am working with theACMC to bring some money to the table.Right now we have several key legisla-tors on our side. Karen Fann, who spon-sored our handlebar bill. Judy Burges,who has been sponsoring our anti-profil-ing bills. Steve Smith, the chair of theSenate Public Safety Committee. KatieHobbs, the Senate Minority Leader andco-sponsor of our 2014 anti-profiling bill.There are a number of others who havesupported our efforts, too many to list atthis point.

On January 11, 2016 the legislature opensfor the year. The Governor will give hisstate of the state speech. As in past yearsI am calling for as many bikers as can toattend this event. It is a day to meet legis-lators as they come to work. It is a timeto be seen as a fore to be reckoned with. Ihave had a dream of seeing hundreds ofbikers rolling into the capitol and beingshown on the news. Opening day has asort of a carnival atmosphere. Manygroups with issues before the legislatureshow up as well as protestors. Last yearthere was a woman in body paint makinga statement for legalizing marijuana. Thebiker lobbyists were there also. As wereseveral Rough Riders MC members. Lessthan 10 representing more than 100,000motorcycle riders in the state. I often fan-tasize that I could go to the capitol andhonestly say that I represent more than100,000 voters. That would be the biggestsingle block of voters in any state. Theywould give us anything we wanted.Sadly, we cannot motivate all motorcy-clists to become politically engaged. Wecan, however, expect those who areengaged to attend events critical to ourefforts. We have reserved the capitol lawnon April 18 for our annual Day At TheDome. More will come out about that asit gets closer. I hope to see many of youat our next Phoenix Shadow Mountainmeeting and on opening day in January.Until then, stay safe. Endeavor to avoidgrand jury indictments, left turn cagers,and days without wind in your face.

John P DreyfusJohnny D ALMA MCArizona Confederation of MotorcycleClubs Designated LobbyistAmerican Brotherhood Aimed TowardEducation / Phoenix-Shadow MountainPAC Officer

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News from the MRFPush for Helmet LawsOctober 20, 2015

Right now, the push for motorcycle helmetlaws is stronger than ever. It’s bigger thana handful of the usual government agen-cies pushing for mandatory helmet laws—it is that, of course—but there is anotherfactor at work as well: child safety. It’s avery natural thing, the desire to protectchildren. Many skate parks, BMX parks,horse rides, go-carting, etc. all now requirehelmets for youngsters, and we are okaywith that. So long as that attitude contin-ues, the likelihood of keeping states hel-met-law free gets slimmer.

Agencies and departments all over thecountry are pushing for helmet laws, andit’s getting nasty. Recently at the StateMotorcycle Administrators annual confer-ence the Vice President of GovernmentRelations for the Governors HighwaySafety Association, Erik Strickland, toutedthe benefits of an Obama-backed trans-portation plan that would have given backto the federal Department ofTransportation the ability to lobby statelegislatures about implementing helmetlaws. Then in the next breath he referred tothe language in the transportation bill cur-rently working its way through Congress(and is likely to pass soon). Specifically,he called the language to stiffen the lobbyban so that it would apply to the whole ofthe federal government, state governmentsand local governments, “A real pain in theass.” That bill also contains language thatwould commission a study to determinethe best practices to avoid motorcyclecrashes in the first place, thus saving livesinstantly. Is that also a “real pain in theass,” Erik Strickland? That, folks, is yourgovernor’s direct pipeline for ideas forstate law.

In a recent publication by the InsuranceInstitute for Highway Safety, they had atwo-page article about the actions the

National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration has taken to enforce helmetlaws by law enforcement officers. The pro-posed rule by the safety agency wouldeffectively give law enforcement the abili-ty to pull over and, after a visual inspec-tion, ticket (or worse) any motorcyclistwearing a helmet that the officer felt didnot meet the new appropriate standards.Should this rule become final—and that isalmost a certainty at this point—any hel-met that to a traffic cop appears to be lessthan one inch in thickness gives that copthe authority to pull you over for furtherinspection. Of course the InsuranceInstitute publication just echoed the sameun-truths that all of the other safety groupsmarch out. It is interesting and troublingthat the agencies that are charged withmaking things safer—most of whom donot ride motorcycles—don’t care to listento the very people they are trying to pro-tect. Bureaucracy at its best.

Then to make things stranger, in the WallStreet Journal this week was an articleabout groups of bicyclists who are oppos-ing mandatory bicycle helmet laws. Theysay mandatory helmet laws, particularlyfor adults, make cycling less convenientand seem less safe, thus hindering the larg-er public-health gains of more people rid-ing bikes. They think that more bicycleson the street will result in a greater degreeof visibility in numbers and thereforereduce injuries and fatalities. Cyclingadvocates are quick to say they’re not anti-helmet. Instead, they’re opposed to helmetlaws and their unintended consequences.Sound familiar? Helmet laws make strangebedfellows.

But all is not lost. We need to stayengaged and active. We, the guardians ofmotorcycling, must do what those beforeus (and those before them) have done. Afight is brewing and we need to be ready.The forward force to pass mandatory hel-met laws is swelling. We need to push

back with a tidal wave.

To start that wave, you should email yournew best friend, Erik “pain in the ass”Strickland, Vice President of FederalRelations for the Governors HighwaySafety Association. You can reach himhere: [email protected] or give him aring at his direct line, 202-789-0942 x180

Tell him the MRF sent you!

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Transportation Committee PassesLong Term Highway LegislationOctober 23, 2015

United States House of RepresentativesTransportation CommitteePasses Long Term Highway Legislation.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)is pleased to report that the US House ofRepresentatives Transportation andInfrastructure Committee has passed a six-year highway bill. The bill, H.R. 3763,otherwise known as the SurfaceTransportation Reauthorization andReform Act (STRRA) of 2015, was passedunanimously by the committee chaired byRepresentative Bill Schuster (R-PA).

The committee termed the measure, “abipartisan, multi-year surface transporta-tion bill to reauthorize and reform federalhighway, transit, and highway safety pro-grams,” and described it as proposal that is“fiscally responsible, provides greater flex-ibility and more certainty for states andlocal governments to address their priori-ties, and accelerates project delivery.”

The bill contains a few provisions near anddear to the motorcyclists of America. Mostimportantly, it ends the federal funding ofthe highly unpopular motorcycle-onlyroadside checkpoints. “Ending the check-points was, and is, ‘Priority Number One’

for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation,”said Jeff Hennie, Vice President ofGovernment Relations and Public Affairsfor the MRF. “We are knocking on thedoorstep of accomplishing this becausesimilar language is already in the Senatehighway bill.”

Additionally, the bill re-launches themuch-needed Federal MotorcycleAdvisory Council (FMAC). The FMACwas initially set up under a previous high-way bill and served the country well, butbecause of some bureaucratic red tape thecouncil was done away with. This billrevives the FMAC for the purpose ofdeveloping recommendations to the sittingSecretary of Transportation on all thingsregarding motorcycles and motorcycle-related infrastructure. In its first incarna-tion, the FMAC made some very worth-while efforts on issues such as cable barri-ers, signage, and pavement conditions. TheMRF, AMA, MIC, state motorcycle rightsorganizations (SMROs), state DOT offi-cials, and highway engineers all have seatson the council. The only caveat? Everycouncil member must ride a motorcycle.

Lastly, H.R. 3763 commissions a study tobe conducted by the National Academy ofSciences on the best practices for prevent-ing motorcycle crashes. While it will be awhile before the study is begun and theresults analyzed, it will be very significantas it will be the first study ever that istotally about crash prevention and notabout helmets.

“This bill improves the everyday lives ofmotorcyclists in a very profound way,”added Hennie. “Living in a world wherewe can be pulled over for just riding amotorcycle has been an unacceptable prac-tice. Ending those unwarranted stops hasbeen the focal point of the MRF legislativeagenda since they began, and we thank theCongress for hearing our demands andserving justice.”


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News from the MRF (continued)The Motorcycle Riders Foundation wouldlike to thank those members of the HouseTransportation Committee who were ofparticular help with this bill, including butnot limited to, Representatives Reid Ribble(WI), Barbara Comstock (VA), JamesSensenbrenner (WI) and ChairmanSchuster (PA). The full support of theseelected officials was instrumental to thisincredible success.

The MRF thanks all of the SMROs and theindividuals who are dedicated to fightinggovernment tyranny and control of motor-cyclists.

Read the text of the bill and the amend-ments here:http://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=104111

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US House Passes Long-Term HighwayBillNovember 9, 2015

The United States House ofRepresentatives finished up work on along-term highway bill and approved itspassage by a vote of 363-64. The bill—thefirst long-term highway bill passed by theUS House in decades—is matched by asimilar bill passed earlier this year by theSenate.

“This bill is absolutely critical to Americaand our economy,” said Rep. Bill Shuster,R-PA, Chairman to the HouseTransportation and Infrastructure

Committee.

This bill has several provisions importantto motorcyclists. First and most important-ly, the bill ends the federal funding ofmotorcycle-only checkpoints, a top priori-ty of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

The bill also re-convenes the NationalMotorcycle Advisory Council (NMAC), anadvisory council that advises the Secretaryof Transportation on how infrastructureissues affect motorcyclists in ways that arevastly different than for four-wheeledvehicles.

Lastly, the bill commissions a study todetermine the best ways to prevent motor-cycle crashes. Because it focuses only onprevention rather than on helmet use, this

study would be the first of its kind.

The House and Senate will next form aconference committee to iron out the slightdifferences between the two versions oflegislation before sending it the Presidentfor his signature, a process that is expectedto be fast-tracked for quick approval.

The MRF thanks every motorcyclist whocame to DC to lobby, as well as everymotorcyclist who communicated with theirmembers of Congress on this importantissue.

As always, the Motorcycle RidersFoundation will keep you updated andinformed on this issue.

Members of Congress ask EPA to Revise Ethanol MandatesThe U.S. House of Representatives sent aletter signed by 184 bipartisan membersto the Environmental Protection Agencycalling for revisions to ethanol mandates.

The National Marine ManufacturersAssociation, as part of the Smarter FuelFuture Coalition, says the group isencouraged by the growing number ofelected officials who are “becomingaware of the flawed nature of theRenewable Fuel Standard.”

The letter, sent to EPA administrator GinaMcCarthy, cites “significant concern”about ethanol proposals for 2016 because

they will breach the ethanol “blend wall.”

The blend wall refers to the maximumamount of ethanol in fuel that can be tol-erated by all engines — which is E10, or10 percent ethanol.

Because the RFS, as written in 2007, hasthe amount of ethanol flatly increasing —despite a large unanticipated drop in fueldemand — increasing the amount ofethanol blended into the supply will causeblends to increase to E15 and higher, crit-ics say.

“In 2007, the market assumptions regard-

ing the future of transportation fuels inthe United States were very differentfrom the realities of the market today,”the letter stated.

Increased engine fuel efficiency has led toshrinking gasoline demand, which has“exacerbated the onset of the blend wall— the point at which the gasoline supplyis saturated with the maximum amount ofethanol that the current vehicle fleet,marine and other small engines and refu-eling infrastructure can safely accommo-date,” the letter said.

“Congress will continue its work toward

a bipartisan solution to deal with the RFS.As this work continues, it is critical thatEPA use its statutory authority to waive[the Energy Independence and SecurityAct of 2007’s] conventional biofuel vol-ume to keep the blending requirementsbelow the E10 blend wall and to limit theeconomic and consumer harm this pro-gram has already caused.”

In June the EPA proposed increasing theamount of ethanol required in the overallfuel supply, although it lowered theamounts required by the Clean Air Act,angering both critics and supporters ofethanol.

Passing of a Legend and CMT/ABATE champion, Fred D ThompsonNovember 1, 2015

Officers and members of CMT/ABATE(Tennessee) mourn the passing of Fred DThompson, who died earlier today.

The CMT/ABATE organization workeddiligently to elect Fred Thompson as ourState US Senator. Fred defeated JimCooper with a wide margin due to thework of the motorcyclists of Tennesseeand many other grassroots organizations,business coalitions, and the good peopleof Tennessee. After his success, Fredbecame a well known supporter of motor-cyclists rights in Washington, DC, partic-

ularly his staunch belief in repealing theFederal Mandate on Helmet use. SenatorThompson was always receptive to pro-moting motorcyclists causes, both inTennessee and Washington, DC for overtwo decades.

In the last year or so, his son, Tony, hasjoined the motorcycle community, ridingfar and wide on his Harley. As a lobbyistregistered with the Tennessee GeneralAssembly, Tony's casual encounters withTony Dabbs and other members of theCMT/ABATE Legislative Team have pro-vided valuable advice for our legislativeefforts. Tony is a member of

CMT/ABATE.

Our heart-felt condolences go out to himand the entire Thompson family who willbe missing him dearly.

Our sorrow is immense.

Details:http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/01/former-us-sen-fred-thompson-dies-73/74752142/Respectfully submitted by CarolSimpson, MRF Assistant State [email protected]


Why Waco Grand Jury Should Find Police Liable for TragedyBy David Devereaux/"Double D"

As the Waco Grand Jury convenes today tobegin considering indictments on the 177arrested as a result of the tragedy at TwinPeaks it becomes apparent that theinquiries are focused in the wrong direc-tion. The Waco Grand Jury should beexploring law enforcement’s culpability inthe May 17th Shooting.

I find it interesting that some are holdingthe Twin Peaks in Waco responsible fornegligence based on the argument that theyignored Waco PD warnings that the meet-ing to take place on May 17th was a threatto public safety. When asked why the eventwas not shut down, the Waco PD respond-ed that it would have been unconstitutionalfor the police to shut down the event.Although it is generally true that the policecannot disturb or shut down political eventsin public accommodations, evidence of alegitimate threat to public safety is a nar-row exception. So the obvious question is,“Why is the Waco PD not negligent forfailing to shut down the event when, basedon their own claims, there was a legitimateevidence establishing a particularized threatto public safety?”

WACO PD CLAIMS THE MEETINGPRESENTED A SPECIFIC THREAT TOPUBLIC SAFETY

In statements to the press, the Waco PDclaim that they had “warned Twin Peaksmanagement that hosting such an event asthe Texas Confederation of Clubs andIndependents, which was to take place atthe restaurant on May 17, could result inundue safety and security concerns for bothpatrons and restaurant employees.

Approximately 72 hours before the event,police contacted Twin Peaks national head-quarters in Dallas (directly) with these con-cerns, but Twin Peaks failed to cancel theevent.” (see KWXT, Waco: Slain Biker’sFamily Files Lawsuit Against Twin PeaksBy Paul J. Gately, July 8, 2015.)

Law enforcement’s belief that there was aspecific and legitimate threat to publicsafety is demonstrated by the heavilyarmed police presence in the parking lotprior to whatever sparked the shooting inci-dent. The police presence included SWATofficers armed with assault weapons. Thislarge show of force has led many sourcesto believe that police were tipped inadvance that something was expected to godown that Sunday.

The combination of a warning 72 hoursbefore the shooting and the massive showof military style force appears to make itvery difficult to deny that law enforcementbelieved that there was a specific threat ofviolence threatening public safety.

WACO PD LEGALLY COULD HAVE,AND SHOULD HAVE, SHUT THEMEETING DOWN

So why didn’t the Waco PD shut the eventdown if they knew there was a likelihoodthat violence would occur? Waco PoliceSgt. W. Patrick Swanton has said“Apparently the management wanted themhere, and so we didn’t have any say onwhether they could be here or not,” headded.

But is that correct? Is law enforcement notpermitted to shut down an event even ifthere is reasonable suspicion to believe that

there is a legitimate and specific threat ofviolence impacting public safety? Theanswer should be obvious to all.

Although it’s true that government agentsare generally restrained from dictatingwhether an event occurs in a place of pub-lic accommodation, a legitimate threat topublic safety is an exception to this generalrule. In the case of Waco, the constitutionwould have permitted the Waco PD to shutthe event down for a legitimate threat topublic safety. Sure. Twin Peaks could havetried to sue, but if there was a legitimate,articulable and particularized threat to pub-lic safety then law enforcement’s actionswould have been deemed constitutional.

Considering the government’s actionstowards the Waco Twin Peaks followingthe shooting, the ability for law enforce-ment to act when there is a threat to publicsafety seems irrefutable. The TexasAlcoholic Beverage Commission shutdown the Twin Peaks location, known for“bike nights” and its risque dress code forservers, for the next week. “It wasn’t apunitive measure, Swanton said; rather, itwas closed because there’s “enough of areason to believe that more violence wouldoccur there, had they been allowed toremain open for the next seven-day peri-od,” he said.

THE WACO PD FAILURE TO ACTBEFORE THE SHOOTING WAS NEGLI-GENT

It seems rather absurd to hold the TwinPeaks more responsible for the tragedythan the Waco PD. The negligence suitsagainst Twin Peaks are entirely based onlaw enforcement’s warning that there was a

legitimate threat to public safety. But thisseems to miss the truly important question.Why didn’t the Waco PD shut the meetingdown, shut Twin Peaks down temporarily,in order to advert this particularized threat?

That’s exactly what they did following theshooting based on the belief that there wasa threat of ongoing violence if Twin Peaksstayed open. And remember, the assertionsof continued violence after the shootingwere based on very thin intelligence andridiculous claims of “green lighting” cops.

When the smoke clears and civil lawsuitsare filed, the questions surrounding lawenforcement’s failure to prevent the verythreat to public safety that they claimedknowledge of a full 72 hours before theshooting will finally be answered.Unfortunately, the failure of law enforce-ment resulted in 9 dead, 18 injured, 177highly questionable arrests, 177 cases ofpunitive $1 million bails, and millions incivil liability exposure that will ultimatelybe paid for through public tax dollars.

A proper Grand Jury inquiry should by allmeans include analysis of the role of lawenforcement to intervene when there existsa credible threat to public safety.

Tags: Confederation of Clubs, LawEnforcement, Police Accountability,Profiling, Waco, waco grand jury

About the AuthorDavid "Double D" Devereaux is theSpokesperson for the Washington StateConfederation of Clubs and US Defenders,The Motorcycle Profiling Project, and alsoworks with the Confederation of Clubs andUS Defenders at the national level.

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MRO Collaboration & October Travels - We are One Spirited, Loyal and Generous Family (continued)

The greatest deception men suffer isfrom their own opinions.Leonardo da Vinci

While collaboration to seek consensusamong SMROs is ideal and should bepursued, every SMRO needs to beempowered to respectfully dissent orstand-aside per topic, strategy or tacticwithout duress from any other organiza-tion. Every SMRO is entitled to electand appoint its respective leaders andconduct their business accordingly.

I personally take the burden of responsi-bility and S.AZ Board Rep. and Chair ofABATE of AZ seriously. Maybe toomuch so, adding stress to my demandingjob and the needs of personal family andfriends, but motorcycling is such a sig-nificant part of my life, I need to makecontributing to the conversation ofmotorcycling part of my identity. I sore-ly miss riding after my accident, and willsoon have another bike, as I am finally ata point after physical therapy and at per-sonal financial targets to do so.

However, my October travels remindedme of why I like motorcycling so much,the People. Bikers or riders are the mostgenerous and loyal people I have had theprivilege of being part of the Familywith an extended family of brothers, sis-ters, cousins and even the crazy Uncle orAunt. We are family, even those I havenot met yet when I break down on theside of the road, thousands of miles fromhome, a distant cousin takes me and getsme back on the road.

The surest way to corrupt a youth is toinstruct him to hold in higher esteem[for] those who think alike than thosewho think differently. Friedrich Nietzsche

October Travels

Often “life get’s in the way”, as WayneSlocum eloquently stated when I visitedthe High Country on Sunday, October18th. However, I have been promising to

visit High Country for years, early onwhen I was first elected to the board tothen named the Tucson Chapter andBilly Hensler was already a respectedABATE leader. Billy always braggedabout the HCC & RCD relationship. Ihave always envied that relationship andknew I needed to make the trip. Lifekept getting in the way. On October 18ththat changed, I made time because Ifinally committed to show up. Asidefrom the fact that the original loomingand urgent conditions had resolved bystellar leadership, I still needed to keepmy word and show up. I am thrilled thatI did. I regret I did not get to HCC soon-er, and I shall return.

Now, most members apologized thatthey were not at their best and atten-dance was lighter than typical (by theirstandards of low attendance was at alevel to good attendance in SouthernAZ), because HCC & RCD had back toback events the previous day. I wasimpressed by the active participation ofthe members and the no-holds-barreddiscussions where frank and honest talk,even if painful, was natural and immedi-ately moved to reconciliation and solu-tions.

I was most impressed by exemplary rela-tionships not only between HCC andRCD, but also the community from theprevious day of the chili fest and theplanned toy run in Barbie’s honor withthe Moose lodge that were gracioushosts for the meeting. I was offeredlunch, a place to stay, and Hollywoodgave me a Wild in the Weeds t-shirt thathe won in the raffle. I was truly touchedand experienced a moment of clarity. Ofall the long lists of reasons to ride, themost important of course are the people.I felt like family among HCC & RCD.HCC & RCD are so successful becauseof the strong ties to community and as agenuine extended family betweenABATE and the MMA.

Now I would like to move onto the mostrecent MMA Board Meeting I attended

in Glendale on October 28th. Despite theannouncement of the Northern AZDistrict closing, MAP will still continueper Bobbi, which is great news in a bit-ter-sweet perspective. The MMA andABATE must reverse the trend ofDistrict and Chapter closings. The MMAand ABATE must focus on membershipgrowth to remain viable. Together westand Brothers and Sisters!

The hot topic of the day was in regardsto Hollywood’s exceptional leadership ofthe MMA as well as Spa Bob’s excep-tional leadership of the ACMC to moveforward and reconcile. Of course,Hollywood is not the entire board,although after a spirited discussion themotion passed to rejoin or more accu-rately remain in the ACMC, since theACMC had not acted to remove theMMA from the ACMC. I was asked tospeak if I had anything add to the topic. Idid not expect Hollywood to ask meanything as I simply wanted to show up.However, I stated that I disagreed withthe threat by some within the ACMC tokick the MMA out of the ACMC unlessa certain person or people that the MMAselected as part of their Lobby team wereremoved. I object to any organizationattempting to dictate another’s membersor leaders by duress. In fact, concernedthis may become a bad precedent; therewas discussion at the Board about thevery topic. The only action that came outof Board discussions was the followinglanguage added to the Bylaws of ABATEof AZ is the following “The ABATELobbyist(s) shall not be beholden to theMotorcycle Right Organization (MRO)Lobby Team. While collaboration andconsensus among the Motorcycle MROLobby Team is preferred, every Lobbyisthas the right to dissent or abstain inregard to an issue, strategy, or tactic ofLobbying efforts.” However, I also said,that I disagreed with the MMA action toleave the ACMC which is an action ofnon-collaboration. The ACMC threat-ened action, but the MMA acted. Talk ischeap, but actions are a window into thesoul of intent. I am sure I did not make

friends with some of the passionateopposition to remain in the ACMC. I amglad that the MMA acted to correct aprevious misdirection and get back oncourse despite historical differences tomove forward.

There were certain reasonable conditionsattached to the motion regarding restor-ing communications on the ACMC emaildistribution lists and that the MMA beempowered to elect or appoint theirrespective representatives to attend theACMC meetings and collaborativeMotorcycle Lobby efforts. I only hopethat unreasonable conditions are also notadded that may act to be a poison pill toput the MMA off course again to makecollaboration difficult for the sake ofmotorcycling. We shall see as I am cau-tiously optimistic and my crystal ball isbroken with the needed parts on backorder.

Allow me to close with a couple of shortquotes from one of our fore fathers ofthis great nation of free speech.However, notice my relevant [words] ofsubstitution.

When a man [person] assumes a public[MRO] trust, he [one] should considerhimself [oneself] a public [nonprofit]property.Government [MRO] is the strongest ofwhich every man [person] feels himself[oneself] a part.Thomas Jefferson

Respectfully and in earnest,

Sean C Pinder [email protected](520) 841-3830ABATE of AZ http://abateofaz.org/ |Southern AZ Chapter BOD (Chair)MMA & MMAA of AZ Member | MRF& AMA Member

The Best Motorcycle AwarenessProgram is to Ride and Ride Often

Yamaha Shows Motobot Motorcycle-riding Humanoid RobotYamaha produced somewhat of a sur-prise at the Tokyo Motor Show todaywhen it showed a motorcycle-ridingrobot. Unlike most two-wheeled debu-tants, Yamaha's new Motobot isn't start-ing out on a small capacity motorcycle,but release images show the humanoidrobot riding Yamaha's most sportingmotorcycle, the 1000cc R1M.

The motorcycle-riding humanoid robotcombines Yamaha’s motorcycle androbotics technology in an R&D effortaimed at developing a robotic riderwhich can ride an unmodified motorcy-cle competently on a racetrack.

Little information has been releasedabout Motobot. The brief press state-ment states that the "task of controllingthe complex motions of a motorcycle athigh speeds requires a variety of con-trol systems that must function with ahigh degree of accuracy" ... so we don'texpect any startling results any timesoon.The aim of the exercise is todevelop rider-support systems similarto those we are seeing developed inautomobiles to make driving safer. "We

want to apply the fundamental technol-ogy and know-how gained in theprocess of this challenge to the creationof advanced rider safety and rider-sup-port systems and put them to use in ourcurrent businesses, as well as usingthem to pioneer new lines of business,"says Yamaha's release.

It's no secret that DARPA catalyzed themassive leap forward in autonomousvehicles over the last decade when itheld its inaugural DARPA GrandChallenge in 2004, but one of the lesspublicised entrants in that momentousrace was AnthonyLevandowski'sGhostrider Robot Team,which used the base of a Yamaha sin-gle-cylinder dirt bike to create the firstautonomous motorcycle.

The Ghostrider didn't make the cut forthe final event, but then again only ahandful of those cars that did qualifygot out of the car park, but the eventwas the crucial factor which has result-ed in autonomous vehicles being devel-oped so quickly in the subsequent 11years.



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6 Resources for DistractedDriving Safety and Education

If it feels like you’re often driving next tomotorists whose mind is focused on any-thing but the road, you’re right. In fact,the CDC estimates that over a thousandpeople are injured every day in accidentsresulting from distracted driving. After anear-collision last week with someonewho appeared to be texting behind thewheel, I did some research and cameacross the following resources:

Distracted Drivers Feel Addicted toTechnology Behind the Wheelhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/distract-ed-drivers-feel-addicted-behind-wheel-cellphone-use-att-survey-finds/

Distracted Driving: Preventable andDeadlyhttp://lambergoodnow.com/stopdis-tracteddrivers/

Hands-free Devices Distract Drivers for27 Seconds After Usehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/study-hands-free-devices-distract-drivers-for-27seconds-after-use/2015/10/21/8fc67032-781b-11e5-a958-d889faf561dc_story.html

Road Rules for Little Passengershttp://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/passenger_safety.html

How to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Carhttps://www.rover.com/blog/dog-car-seat-belts/

Distracted Driving Awareness Monthhttp://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/distracted-driving-awareness-month.aspx


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.

Locations Site Website City Zip County Email Phone Motorcycle Rider Training View PHOENIX 85012 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 979-1839

RIDE SMART M/C TRAINING View PHOENIX 85023 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 877-5425

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Chandler/Gilbert View GILBERT 85233 MARICOPA Click Here (480) 998-9888

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DEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL View GLENDALE 85308 MARICOPA (623) 247-5542

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE LUKE AFB 85309 MARICOPA (623) 975-6264

Motorcycle Rider Training View PEORIA 85345 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 979-1839

VEHICLE SAFETY INSTITUE View YUMA 85367 YUMA Click Here (928) 376-7489

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Sierra Vista View FT

HUACHUCA 85613 COCHISE Click Here (520) 733-9888

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RIDE NAZ -- FLAGSTAFF View BELLEMONT 86015 COCONINO (928) 443-0111

Ride Northern Arizona - Prescott View PRESCOTT 86301 YAVAPAI Click Here (928) 443-0111

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Prescott View PRESCOTT 86301 YAVAPAI Click Here (928) 771-2500

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

View KINGMAN 86401 MOHAVE (928) 757-0825

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View LAKE

HAVASU CITY

86403 MOHAVE (928) 505-3321

JB'S RESTAURANT View MOHAVE

VALLEY 86440 MOHAVE Click Here (866) 668-6462

Rider Ed Courses in AZ 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

Classifieds

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

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

ATTENTION ALL 30 YEAR OLDS!!I have your year Softail-- 1984.1 owner, 1st yr. Softail, 1st yr. Evolution

Kick and electric start PLUS all orginal parts. $9,500Call 970-420-6675

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

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

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 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].

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!!

2004 Waltz Hardcore special constructed soft tail Custom Chopper, Vin # AZ262741, Vehicle is garage kept, and customized. Chopper has a 145 HorsePower TP polished Engine, a 3" Primary and 6 speed Transmission. The Vehicle is

built on a Waltz Hardcore Soft Tail Frame. All sheet metal work, paint job is Custom.Custom Chrome wheels and brand new Tires. All Mechanical components are in

good working order. Engine runs awesome. Has less than 4000 miles.This baby is worth way more than I'm asking! Just need money now!

Waltz Hardcore Frame $6,500, TP 124" Cubic Inch Polished Engine $7,5003" Open Primary and 6 speed Transmission $3,000, Custom Sheet metal Work $3,000Custom Paint $3,000, Wheels & Tires $2,500, Progressive Airtail Suspension, Brakes,

Starter, Charging System, $4,000, Labor $4,500Asking $18,999 obo, For more information call or text @ (480) 385-8947

My bike is one of the only STAMPED limited edition bikes that Harley ever made. Therewere 2800 made. It is a 1993 celebrating their 90th year. Some facts and features: Odometer

reading 10,543. 5.1 gallon gas tank and is a softail, ported heads, oversized pistons, adjustablelifters, Andrews E-27 low duration cam, converted to SINGLE FIRE ignition, S & S Carb,

Deluxe Saddleman saddle, New HD Battery, Almost new wide whitewall tires. This Harley isa 'head turner.' Loaded with performance extras: ported heads, oversized oistons, Andreqs 27

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Call Jim at 480-600-9449

For sale 2012 Subculture hard tail

93 Soft tail engine and transmission in rigid frame, big cam, S&S super E carb, 8mm1 3/4belt primary, chain final drive. 200-17 rear wheel , 21 front, wide glide front

end, black lowers.Much more - 602-300-4115

2009 HD Sportster 1200 Low style.like new with 5000 miles, kept in AC garage, Stage 1 kit with Vance

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