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INTERNATIONAL MASTER BIKE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Bob McKay Master Bike Builder, Master Judge of McKay’s Cycle Creations,
CANADA - atop his latest build.
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Elginburg, Ontario
Canada’s “HALL OF FAME” nominee, Bob McKay, although
he admits to being retired from bike building, has been very busy this past year. Early in 2009,
Bob became Canada’s first IMBBA Certified Master Bike Builder accumulating over 600
points. Subsequently, Bob applied for and completed his training as a motorcycle Judge. Bob
then completed the IMBBA Judges Course and scored the second highest grade. While it
seems rudimentary to pass a judges’ course when you been building bikes all your life, Bob
has done just that. Bob admits, there is a lot to know about judging, knowledge gained will
help Bob with any future bike building endeavors. Completion of the course has made Bob
Canada’s first IMBBA Certified Master Judge.
With the addition of Bob McKay as a Master Judge, along with
several other IMBBA certified judges, Canada now has the
requirements of the IMBBA Board of Directors to have a
sanctioned IMBBA bike show. That requirement states that there
must be at least one IMBBA certified Master Judge and one
Judge present to ensure the points system of judging is adhered to.
Canada has several certified Judges including; West Coast
Judge, Ron Soczecci, along with Central and Eastern judges Tim
Armstrong, and Shawn Britten. The IMBBA Canadian
contingency is lead by Liz Fritshaw, IMBBA’s Canada
representative and Director of Membership. Bike shows sanctioned by IMBBA are considered
to be part of a fair and exact methodology to judging ones talents, skills and knowledge of
bike building. “Canada should be proud!” Says Jeff Starke, IMBBA president.
Just when you think Bob McKay has done enough for the industry, in fall 2009, Bob
became a nominee for the IMBBA “Hall Of Fame”. This is the most distinct honor that can
be rendered to a Master Bike Builder. The Hall of Fame has many requirements. Each
member is required to have at least 20+ years experience not only in bike building but also
charities, education, training and sponsorship of events. In other words, one must be willing to
give back to the industry. Bob has made a career of doing just that.
This is just a example of the many contributions Bob has infused into the industry, he
also, sponsored many events, created parts for Custom Chrome that many in the industry used
on their bike builds, Bob has appeared in Easy Riders, Twin Cam Chopper, Custom V-Rod,
(featuring the first, Custom V-Rod) Bob also built and sponsored Bikes for Canada’s NHL
players and events. Bob has been invited on several TV series that featured bike building and
a Canadian Chopper Series. He has been featured on the VQ Magazines Master Bike Builder.
Bob also contributed with Hot Bike Magazine by writing TECH TIPS. Besides being featured
in well over 100 bike publications, Bob is known worldwide for his bike building talents. He
also helped with Bernice McNaughton High School Bike Klub, instructed by Marc Mazerolle
and encouraged Ryan Robinson to participate in passing down the legacy of what true Bike
Builders do. This is in keeping with IMBBA’s mission of leaving the industry better than the
way you found it. Visit Bob’s web site at www.mckayscyclecreations.com and congratulate
him on the Honor of “Hall of Fame”
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IMBBA TO HOST 1st ANNUAL “CUSTOM
BIKE SHOW” at FULL THROTTLE
SALOON - STURGIS 2010!
On Tuesday, August 4, 2010 IMBBA will host the first annual Custom Bike Show, with
Master Judges from Canada and the US judging the bike show. Bike builders, this is one you
don’t want to miss! IMBBA will be inviting show entries that place to compete in the World
Cup Competition held in Canada’s Niagara Falls in 2012. IMBBA judges will be on hand
after judging to help builders to understand what judges look for in judging their bikes which
will help prepare them for the 2012 World Competition and any other show endeavors they
may participate in. After the bike shows trophy presentation, there will also be an Award
Ceremony for both Mondo Parras, Denver Choppers, the “Godfather of Motorcycles”, along
with Bob McKay, McKay’s Cycle Creations who will be honored and inducted into the
IMBBA “Hall of Fame”. Following the ceremony will be a private, by invitation only, dinner
for honorees and their invited guests. Full Throttle Saloon’s Mike Ballard will on hand to
participate in Full Throttle Bike show and all associated activities. Check both IMBBA
website and Full Throttle Saloon to register your bike for this big event and opportunity to
attend and compete in the World Cup Championship in 2012.
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MONDO PARRAS, the “Godfather of
Motorcycles” and Bob McKay of McKay’s
Cycle Creations to be Inducted into IMBBA
“HALL OF FAME”
Sturgis, SD - IMBBA will be hosting its 1st Annual Sturgis Bike Week Custom Bike
Show on Tuesday August 4, 2010 at the FULL THROTTLE SALOON. Mondo Parra’s will
be present along with Bob McKay and will be inducted into the IMBBA Hall of Fame,
Mondo Porras, owner of Denver’s Choppers, started building custom bikes with his partner
Denver Mullins in San Bernardino, CA in 1967. Denver’s Choppers was instrumental in
starting the aftermarket industry that is flourishing today with custom parts including; frames,
custom choppers and especially our custom Springer front ends. Denver’s Choppers started
manufacturing parts for their own custom motorcycles and designing the stretch bikes which
are in vogue today. Denver’s Choppers was the first company to manufacture the long down
tube stretch frames, or the Swedish style as they became known, which was actually Denver’s
style (there’s even a motorcycle club in Sweden called Denver’s Choppers, so named after the
long stretch bikes.) Denver’s Choppers became famous worldwide in
the early 1970’s, and their parts have been used by world renowned
bike builders over the last three decades. Denver’s Choppers has
been and will continue to be one of the leading trend setters in the
industry.
With a Star studded invite of many of the industries giants on hand
to welcome these Builders into the IMBBA Hall of Fame; this will
be quite an event for all. Both inductees have a very colorful career
in bike building and the press and spectators will enjoy the
ceremony. Come out and support the industry and welcome these
giants to the IMBBA “Hall of Fame” and thank them for their
contributions to the Industry and see their outrageous bikes!
Mondo Parras
PAUL YAFFE TO RECEIVE IMBBA HALL OF
FAME AWARD
Paul Yaffe, a.k.a. Bagger Nation has been nominated and elected by the IMBBA Board
of Directors to be indoctrinated into the IMBBA Hall of Fame. This distinction has only been
awarded to 17 Master Bike Builders in the entire world, per Jeff Starke, IMBBA president.
The requirements to be nominated are extensive. To become a nominee, one must give back to
the industry. One must make sacrifices to help and mentor others in the industry and help
them to succeed by various channels, such as, charities, education and sponsorship of youth,
encouraging them to learn the trades of motorcycle building are just a few examples.
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Paul’s bike builder prowess and expertise demonstrate not only the art but the actual
skills and trade of bike building. IMBBA plans to present Paul with his Master Bike Builder
award at the next major bike event of his choice. This presentation will occur in front of press
and his peers in keeping with IMBBA’s mission to recognize builders globally. Following his
acceptance of the award certifying Paul as a Master Bike Builder, IMBBA will proceed with
his indoctrination into the IMBBA Hall of Fame.
Paul has raised and donated millions of dollars for many causes and IMBBA will be
proud to award him this distinct honor. Congratulations Paul!
CONGRATULATIONS TO JASON MEYERS of
Meyers Specialty Vehicles for completing the
IMBBA “TECHNICIAN II” Rating!
Central Point, Oregon. . Jason scored the second highest points for the Technician
rating some of his accomplishments included:
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute - 57 week
Technician Specialists Program
YAMAPRO Technician Specialist Program
HONDA PRO Routine maintenance program
HONTEC Program
PWC Technician Program
Polaris Service Technician Program
Polaris ATV Master Service Technician
DYNO JET Operators 1
Points earned by these programs attended along with work experience earned the Rating of
TECHNICIAN II. and hereby is recognized as a Professional Technician.
Jason Goals in the next year will be to work towards "Bike Builder I". Congratulations Jason!
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AURORA ENGINEERING TEAMS UP WITH
IMBBA FOR ON-LINE BIKE BUILDING
COURSES
IMBBA announced its partnership with Aurora Engineering (AE), a Colorado based
company, whose specialties are in technical education and training. Aurora Engineering’s
Douglas Hall, along with his team, offers on-line training programs to colleges and technical
schools as well as the “how-to” motorcycle industry. AE’s most recent endeavor, “Chopper
101 Fundamentals” book takes a builder/enthusiast through step by step of building, from
scratch, a chopper motorcycle. The course is well written, clear with plenty of pictures and
covers everything start to finish. IMBBA has reviewed and endorsed the book by Hall’s team
and now offers it as part of the Technician to Bike Builder Certification process. Meaning if
you are a technician working towards becoming IMBBA certified as a Bike Builder, this
course can get you points towards your certification.
In addition, this partnership with Aurora Engineering has opened the door for the other
educational courses needed for certification all the way up to Master Bike Builder.
A CNC course expected to be
released by Aurora by spring 2010.
Other trade courses including
IMBBA’s Judge’s course for
certification is now completed and
will be published and available to
enroll in by late January 2010.
IMBBA has been meeting with
several aftermarket industry leaders
and as such will be working with
Aurora Engineering to provide
documentation and training services
of their products both on-line, and
printed book format. This will enable
builders, shop owners and the like to
attend these IMBBA trade courses
for these aftermarket products. The
value to this is two-fold, to help
shops become certified an important
feature motorcyclists are now
looking for prior to allowing shops to
work on their motorcycles, and
provide the aftermarket organizations
assurance that their products are
being installed properly. All of the
products will have a test at the end of
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the course, if the student passes the test; IMBBA will certify that individual in that
aftermarket area of expertise.
Courses will be available, on line, to purchase by 30 November 2009. So, stay tuned!
CONTACT JEFF STARKE @ 262-501-4500
(Members advertise for free)
Judged by the IMBBA - Atlanta, Georgia go to
www.masterbikebuilders.com and download registration
forms to Enter your Bike!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Fourth Quarter
Scott Knoff, New Jersey
David Andis, Oklohoma
Ryan Robinson, Canada
Ron Szoczei, Canada
Michael Guinn,Texas
Ian Sexton, United Kingdom
Paul Yaffe, Phoenix, AZ
Aaron Glenn, Mustang, OK
Satya Kraus, Cazadero, CA
Ken and Lady Barb LaFountain, Pahrump, NV
Trea Whitehead, Rome, GA
Robert Izard, Canada
Mondo Parras, Henderson, NV
Mike Hanlon, Elpaso, TX
John Murphy, Greystone, Ireland
Hank Van Orden, Loveland, CO
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CHOPPER TECH BECOMES CERTIFIED TO TEACH
MOTORCYCLE CLASSES BY IMBBA
Jake Brock, of Gurnee, Illinois has completed State Certification for college
accreditation of his motorcycle course in building bikes. IMBBA has reviewed, attended and
certified Chopper Tech. In doing so, bike mechanics/technicians, and bike builder enthusiasts
can now attend Chopper Tech and receive certification by IMBBA. Classes begin this fall.
Contact Jake Brock, at Chopper Tech 1-847-872-8035
IMBBA Judging Schedule First Quarter 2010
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Ryan Robinson, Owner of RNR Custom
Cycles Ltd. located in Guleph, Ontario,
Canada For meeting the requirements for
“MASTER BIKE BUILDER I”.
Ryan Robinson, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
did exceptionally well at the Toronto,
Canada Bike Show. Ryan, an IMBBA
Member currently applying for Master
Bike Builder I
Is not slowing down, Ryan, like others goes through a process of identifying and
documenting their life's work. Points are assigned by IMBBA for each endeavor, once points
have been documented and meet the level set by the industry.
Bike Builders contact IMBBA to learn more about this process. Congratulations to Ryan &
Frances and their crew!
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IMBBA Announced today that Canada leads the point’s board in most points earned
by builders. Canadian bike builders competed in several US and Canadian Bike Shows in
2007-2009. Of the builders, Fred Valiancourt of the “Rat Shop” accumulated the most points
bringing Canada ahead of the rest of the world in earned bike show points and standings. This
includes points earned for pro-build placing, magazine coverage and world recognition by
other builders was among the criteria used by IMBBA. With Canada in the lead, the challenge
goes out for the World Title. Since Canada is the current leader, the World Cup Competition
will be held in Canada. Proposed timeframe for this competition is July 2012. IMBBA is
targeting Niagara Falls as the event venue, as this appears to be an ideal location for all.
Requirements for other countries as well as the US in order to compete in this World
Cup title competition will challenge builders to come up with and demonstrate the best of
their work, In addition the bike must be displayed with a theme to their countries strengths,
customs and or folkways as a requirement to compete in this prestigious show.
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Continued next page….
Venue for the next World Cup competition will be dependent upon the results of the
competition in 2012. The next competition will be hosted in the winner’s country with
location to be determined.
This World Cup Competition is a first ever. Prior to IMBBA’s involvement, no one
entity has ever tracked and recorded the builders accomplishments and quality of bike builds.
Invitations will go out to participating country’s builders along with the competition rules in
February 2010. With a required RSVP by March 2010. The builders accepting the challenge
for their country, will need to build a new bike never before shown and in complete secrecy.
Any press, public exposure or articles displaying or describing the bike submitted to compete
will be cause for disqualification.
IMBBA wants this World Competition to be unseen and of surprise to the industry,
press and spectators attending the bike show. IMBBA invites all countries to participate and
display their countries finest works. Sponsors are already in the wings ready and waiting to
representatives for their country. Contact IMBBA for details.
FIRST TIME EVER ATTEND TRADE SHOW
ON-LINE !
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The IMBBA has joined the interactive web-based network Facebook. After discovering
the networking among the motorcycle community is
active and participating among one another. Facebook
is a valued voice to be heard and IMBBA has decided to
post and join the network to help communicate out
IMBBA events and activities to the Biker community
worldwide. IMBBA is currently #1 in all search engines
worldwide under the keywords for bike building.
IMBBA enjoys the growing fans on Facebook and
visitors to the website. IMBBA thanks everyone for their
continued support. “A wonderful way to find support”
said Ken Marciniak IMBBA’s Director of Field
Operations.
What started out an s a nice photo submitted by Pete Hunter an
IMBBA member, turned out to a whole collogue of biker photos from
the 60’s. IMBBA elected to feature on both IMBBA website as well as
Facebook one picture a day for 30 days. The photos come from the
Weber family and Whites motorcycle shop. Great pictures of times
gone by and symbolizing what represents a true biker. These pioneers
challenged the elements and motorcycle to unbelievable terrain and
weather. Shared in the 30 days of real bikers is a daunting reminder of
the word “Biker”, and what we inspired to when we called our selves
bikers. Wonderful experiences and a blast from the past. Visit
IMBBA web site or Facebook and see these photos up close!
UPCOMING EVENTS
See more events by going to IMBBA website and clicking on “EVENTS”
www.masterbikebuilders.com
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REMINDERS. . .
 Builders working on certification…. To continue forward progress, e-mail your
resume and work experiences to [email protected]
 Members, your annual membership fee, if not purchased in 2009, are due to be
renewed. Renewal can be done on-line.
 If you are a member and you dropped from the member network simply go on-line
( www.masterbikebuilders.com ) to IMBBA and re-register. When we transferred
from one internet provider to another they lost some files. Be patient with us and
help by re-registering. IMBBA is waving your membership fee for this year.
Questions, contact [email protected]
 Canadian members, contact [email protected] to ensure your
membership records are up to date.
 All members, to get a point’s sheet report on your points earned. Contact
[email protected]
If you are planning a bike show in your area and want to
inquire on IMBBA Judges contact:
[email protected]
NOTICE: Next IMBBA Board of Directors will meet on January 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
CST
Ken Marciniak, IMBBA’s Director of Field Operations, along with his wife, Chrissy
have had several challenges with health, drop them a line members and wish them a
good recovery send e-mail to: [email protected]