second quarter newsletter 2010 - International Master Bike Builders

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INTERNATIONAL MASTER BIKE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Hall of Fame…
GRAB YOUR CAMERA!
Jay Allen of the Broken Spoke Saloon has invited the IMBBA to stage our first-ever Sturgis
IMBBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Broken Spoke Campgrounds. We will be
honoring Ron Finch, Mondo Porras – a.k.a. “The Godfather of Choppers” and Canada’s Bob
McKay. They are all Certified Master Bike Builders Level II and the IMBBA Board of Directors
was unanimous in voting them into the IMBBA Hall of Fame.
The IMBBA Hall of Fame is intended to capture and reward lifetime achievements,
experiences, charitable contributions and each of the inductee’s generosity in giving back to
the industry. The Hall of Fame Ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. Aug. 8th on stage at the Broken
Spoke Saloon Campground. The ceremony will have a star-studded line up of builders and
industry icons, so bring your camera and join some of the top builders and fans from around
the world eager to welcome these “Industry Giants” into the IMBBA Hall of Fame.
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“Radical Randy” Akers will be joined by Jay Allen and Kris Krome to MC this event, and there
will be a VIP area for press and invited guests, who will attend a reception dinner afterwards.
IMBBA has invited and will present awards to IMBBA members who have recently completed
Master Bike Builder Certification: Steven Broyles, and Lee Wimmer of the USA; Jerry
Cartone and Roberto Totti of Italy; Adrian Castillo of Brazil, and Tarhan Telli of Turkey.
Also on stage, helping with awards will be IMBBA Master Builders Jim Nasi, Dave Perewitz,
Donnie Smith, Paul Yaffe, and IMBBA’s first female Master Bike Builder, Athena “Chickie”
Ransom. Many thanks to our sponsors: S&S Cycle & ACCEL Motorcycle Products.
PAUL YAFFE – IMBBA MASTER BIKE BUILDER
INDUCTED INTO IMBBA HALL OF FAME
PAUL YAFFE - USA
Arizona bike builder, Paul Yaffe was presented with the IMBBA’s most distinguished honor
and award and inducted into the IMBBA Hall of Fame during Arizona Bike Week 2010. The
presentation was made on stage in front of thousands of cheering fans, April 16 th in
Scottsdale, Arizona. Paul was joined on stage by his wife, Suzy “Q” and daughter and
received the award from Jim Nasi, who is a Master Bike Builder II and member of the IMBBA
Hall of Fame.
Jeff Starke, founding president of the IMBBA was the presiding officer. Jean Beals
coordinated the event, which included a reception and dinner. Following the ceremony,
there was a party hosted by Paul at his shop. Special Thanks to Brad Bennet, Arizona Bike
Week promoter for the kind hospitality extended to IMBBA; and to Rita “Sweet Things” for
the wonderful food and service.
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The First Annual Sturgis IMBBA Bike Show will take place Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Broken Spoke
Saloon Campground during the 70th Anniversary of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally! The IMBBA is
inviting all “Best of Show” winners to attend this show that will be judged by USA and Canadian
Master Judges.
Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners on stage at Broken Spoke Saloon
Campground in front of thousands of cheering fans at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 th 2010. The Bike Show
Awards will be followed by the IMBBA Hall of Fame Ceremony and a .38 Special Concert.
The Top USA bike builder will be chosen at this show to represent the USA in the IMBBA World
Cup Competition in Canada in 2012 that will award cash and prizes to builders from around the
world. The IMBBA will also help sponsor the press corps of each participating country that wishes
to attend this world competition.
Canadian bike builders lead the board with the most points won at bike shows, which is why
Canada will host the 2012 IMBBA World Cup Competition and why a Canadian holds the top
position on the IMBBA Certification Board. The 2014 IMBBA World Cup Competition will take
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place in the country represented by certified bike builders with the most total points earned by
winning bike shows in 2011 - 2012. A USA national finalist will be chosen at the Sturgis 2012
IMBBA Show to go on to represent the USA in the IMBBA 2014 World Cup Competition.
FIRST PLACE WINNERS OF EVERY MAJOR BIKE SHOW COMPETITION
IN THE USA ARE ELIGIBLE AND INVITED TO COMPETE IN THE BIKE
SHOW AT BROKEN SPOKE SALOON CAMPGROUND, AUGUST 8TH
STURGIS BIKE WEEK 2010. BE THERE FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO
REPRESENT USA IN THE WORLD CUP COMPETITION IN CANADA 2012.
Register on-line at masterbikebuilders.com or call 262-501-4500
If you won first place in any of this year’s major bike shows in the USA, then there is no charge for
your registration in this big show. Standard registration is $50 or $35 with IMBBA membership.
Many Thanks to our sponsors: S&S Cycle and ACCEL Motorcycle Products. You can find the latest
bike show event details on the IMBBA Facebook fan page and follow the IMBBA @ TWITTER.
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The IMBBA at work – June 30 to July 3 - 4 Big Bike Shows in 4 Days with $30,000 up for grabs in
“The Magic City” of Birmingham, Alabama. Register at www.masterbikebuilders.com
IMBBA is growing globally, and relies on the support of its members to continue to grow and
promote bike building excellence through education and worldwide certification. The annual
membership fee is $35 and was due on March 31 st – extended in Canada. If you have not
already paid your annual dues to renew your membership, you can pay on-line at:
www.masterbikebuilders.com. Click “Become a member” then complete the online form. To
pay using PayPal, send your renewal payment to: [email protected]. When the
payment is received, 25 gratuity points will be applied to your membership portfolio. If
payment is not received by July 31st, your association membership will be terminated and
your name will no longer appear on the international certification list. At that time, you may
wish to contact the IMBBA to obtain a copy by mail of your membership portfolio that will no
longer be available on-line.
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Shawn Miglionca,- Alpharetta. -GA.-USA
Jeffrey Moton, - GA.-USA,
Steven Goldstien, - Alpharetta, GA. USA
Mark Sullivan, - Maretta GA.-USA
Mike Trafton, - Hiram, GA. -USA
Dean Cain, - Woodstock, GA. – USA,
Stephen Deal, - Acworth GA . - USA
Mike Lehman, Santiago Choppers, Riverview, FL.-USA
James McDaniel, Bellview, FL.-USA
Martin Hanke, Cedbourg - Canada
Don Gaudino, London Ontario – Canada
Marc Beaulieu, San Diego, CA. –USA
Tim Brillhart, Roanoke, VA-USA
Jonathan Minici, Verona, ITALY
WELLAND, CANADA – June 24 to 26, 2010 -Don’t be
late! This year promises to be the best Canadian Biker
Build Off! Bike Shows – Tattoo Contests – Vendors –
With some of the top bike builders in Canada - The
eye candy will be abundant. The IMBBA will judge this
event for the 6th year, and will be bringing Good Times
MC “Radical Randy.”
One builder from the Canadian Biker Build Off will be
chosen to join the team of builders who will defend
Canada in the IMBBA World Cup Competition in 2012.
The Judges: Bob McKay, Canada’s Master Bike Builder/ Master Judge and IMBBA
representative for Canada; IMBBA USA Master Judges Jeff Starke and Freddie Arnold; USA
Judge Ken Marciniak; and Canadian Judges Shawn Britten and Ron Szocezi.
Randy and Vern of Savage Productions have raised the show up to 19 points. Their
commitment to giving Canadian Bikers a venue of entertainment and activities is “Pretty
Freaking Awesome!”
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REPORT POINTS AWARDED FOR BIKE SHOWS
Don’t miss out on the experience points awarded for participating in IMBBA bike shows. Ask
the IMBBA to record your bike show points by sending the details via email to
[email protected]. You can receive a maximum of 20 show points towards
certification by showing any one particular bike at IMBBA or non-IMBBA shows.
2010-2011 MTI Powersports II Student List
Name
Hometown
Cole Anderson
Morgan Bartell
Landon Brondsema
Amanda Buehner
Lee becking
Matthew Bye
Matthew Edmundson
Chad Engel
Taylor Gambill
Tanner Kusel
Alex May
Duke McCloud
Brandon Mehlbrech
Devin, Paulsen
Jake Puetz
Scott Roth
Joshua Schwingler
Christopher Smith
Travis Spiel
Chris Steckler
Andrew Thompson
Bruce Trebil
Wylie Tucker
Ryan Wiesser
Parkston, SD
Groton, SD
Platte, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Wallace, SD
Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, SD
Ainsworth, NE
Yankton, SD
Bristol, SD
Miller, SD
Salem, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Mitchell, SD
Parkston, SD
Mitchell, SD
Alexandria, SD
Dupree, SD
Huron, SD
Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, SD
Bran
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The Chopper Institute of America has completed all the
revisions for the “Chopper Fundamentals 101” textbook
course, endorsed by the IMBBA. It is available to order
and is also available online. For those who order the
book and complete the course, The Chopper Institute
sends out passing grade notifications and a certificate of
completion. The IMBBA is then notified and enters the
certification points in the member’s portfolio. This
course is a valuable step towards certification for those
who need additional certification points and it is
recommended by the IMBBA. The Course covers, stepby-step, A-Z designing, finding the right fit and building a
custom motorcycle “from the ground up,” including all
aspects of motorcycle parts and theories of operation.
To order a bound copy or spiral bound copy or to take the course online, go to:
chopperinstitute.com
Order your copy today and receive your first year’s IMBBA
membership-FREE! Already a member - get your next year’s membership free!
This text is recommended for all students and technicians seeking certification.

For Immediate Release
IMBBA SPEARHEADS EDUCATION AND TRAINING
IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY
Jacksonville, FL – The International Master Bike Builders Association, with the support of
many bike builders and industry professionals, is pleased to announce the availability of a
textbook course that is recommended and endorsed by the IMBBA.
“We intend to leave the motorcycle industry in better shape than we found it,” said Jeff
Starke, founding president of the IMBBA. “Chopper Fundamentals 101” by Doug Hall, the
Chopper Institute of America and Aurora Engineering was methodically reviewed by our
Board of Master Bike Builders and we are completely satisfied with the final revisions. We
believe they are committed to publishing the most articulate and accurate information on
bike building.
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“We have already launched plans for a one-day bike build at the 70th Anniversary Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally to raise funds to put this textbook in the hands of high school bike building
classes as part of our efforts to promote bike building excellence through certified education
and training.”
“Motorcycle Fundamentals 101” and “Chopper Fundamentals 101” by Doug Hill and his
collaborators are both available at Amazon.com for high school students and individuals
interested in learning “the trade and not just the tricks of the trade.”
The IMBBA hopes to work in developing a complete series of textbooks for the industry,
especially the youngest builders that will shape the future of bike building. “Information is
powerful, and should not be kept locked up,” said Starke. “We should try to leave books on
every subject covering aftermarket products and the proper ways to repair and customize
motorcycles for the young people in our industry who will become our future motorcycle
designers, builders and fabricators.”
IMBBA currently helps three high school programs – one in Canada and two in the USA – that
are lead by “visionary bike builders and motorcycle instructors” Steve Jones at Eden High
School’s Chopper Class in Western New York; Marc Mazorolle at Bernice McNaughton High
School’s Bike Club in New Brunswick, Canada; and Kevin “Teach” Baas at Kennedy High
School’s Chopper Class in Bloomington, Minnesota. They also help Darin Maltsberger, who is
the Power Sports Department head at Mitchell Tech Institute.
These instructors recently became IMBBA Certified Motorcycle Instructors and will be using
IMBBA educational materials in their next semester classes. To this end, the IMBBA is
working to raise funds to help equip the schools and provide industry professionals to
mentor with the students and teach professional skills.
In the opening week of the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 11th at the Broken
Spoke Saloon in downtown Sturgis, SD. Sponsors for this project are S&S Cycle, ACCEL
Motorcycle Parts and the Ruben Brown Foundation.
Former Chicago NFL football player, Ruben Brown will join Jay Allen of the Broken Spoke
Saloon and MC “Radical Randy” Aker on stage to witness this amazing one-day bike build
Each of the high school girls won a spot on the team by writing an essay about the
importance of motorcycles in their lives.
The Ruben Brown Foundation helped the Eden High School students with their 7-month
build of a 1942 Flathead that won the People’s Choice Award at the 2009 Chopper Class
Challenge at the Donnie Smith Bike Show in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Ultima Custom built on stage at the 70th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by these high school
students will be on display during Biketoberfest 2010.
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Left to Right, Joe Distefano Accel Motorcycle products, Ruben Brown, Alex, Eden High School Chopper Class,
Amanda, Mitchell Technical Institute, Chelsea, Bernice McNaughton High School, and Forefront, Jeff Starke
IMBBA President. Photo Courtsey, Jack McIntyre, IMBBA official Photographer.
The girls are serious and have been well trained by their instructors. They are ready to roll a
finished bike off stage at Sturgis that will fund education and training at their schools.
TANK SIGNED BY TOP BIKE BUILDERS
The parts list is being created but the bike’s gas tank was clear coated with the S&S and
ACCEL sponsor logos in time for Vulcan Bike Week in the magical city of Birmingham,
Alabama. Top Master Bike Builders, who believe in helping students succeed, are adding
their signatures to the gas tank to boost raffle ticket donations and to ensure a higher bike
value. The magic ticket holder will win a beautiful custom bike that is a piece of motorcycle
history, signed by Dave Perewitz, Donnie Smith, Jim Nasi, Ron Finch, Mondo Porras, Bob
McKay, Lee Wimmer, Steve Broyles Jr., Paul Yaffe, Doug Keim and others.
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Thanks to our sponsors for this event:
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL BIKE BUILDERS WHO MET
THE IMBBA REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION IN 2010
CANADA's “Master Bike Builder I
Miles Brown
Ryan Robinson
USA's “Master Bike Builders II”
Lee Wimmer
Steve Broyles Sr.
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USA's “Master Bike Builder I”
Mike Hanlon
Scott Knoff
Dave Dupor
USA's “Bike Builder II”
Kris Krome
USA's “Bike Builder I”
Kevin Baxter
USA's “TECHNICIAN II”
Stephen Galvin
ITALY'S "MASTER BIKE BUILDERS
II"
ROBERTO TOTTI
JERRY CARTONE
ITALY’s IMBBA Representative
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BRAZIL'S "MASTER BIKE BUILDER I"
Adrian Castillo
TURKEY'S “MASTER BIKE BUILDER I”
Tarhan Telli
This year, the International Master Bike Builders Association worked to overcome language
barriers, time zones and various technology barriers to bring everyone together first as
riders, then as enthusiasts and ultimately as individuals who share a passion for bike
building. Our goal was and is to become united as Motorcycle Students, Technicians, Bike
Builders, Fabricators, Designers, Engineers and Master Bike Builders. IMBBA recognizes and
appreciates the cooperation, patience and efforts made by so many people all over the
world who embrace the need for IMBBA certification and judging standards. IMBBA’s vision
and realization holds true. “Craftsmanship comes from the heart not just the parts”
<<Alex May
Duke McCloud
Bra
Bristol, SD
Miller, SD
IMBBA has over 900 FACEBOOK fans and a
network of industry friends who share
IMBBA news on their Facebook pages and
follow us on TWITTER. Networking among the motorcycle community on
the inter-active web-based networks FACEBOOK and TWITTER “is a
wonderful way to find support,” said Ken Marciniak, our director of field operations. We
have discovered Ken was right!
IMBBA is #1 in all search engines worldwide for “bike building” keywords
We enjoy watching the IMBBA website traffic increase, due in part to visiting FACEBOOK
and TWITTER friends. We would just like to say, “Thank You for your continued support.”
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______________________________________________________________________________
JACK MCINTYRE NAMED AS OFFICIAL IMBBA PHOTOGRAPHER
Jack McIntyre, with a studio In the Boston area, has become the official photographer for
the IMBBA. Jack comes with years of biking and events experience and his photography is
some of the best in the industry.
He will be traveling with us to all IMBBA events to provide quality
photographs of bike builders and their bikes at events hosted
and/or judged by the IMBBA. We feel it is important that we
have quality images to share with the public and industry media
that depict the role our judges play in presenting a quality bike
show event. IMBBA is often preoccupied with bikes to be judged
and unavailable to capture the best activities, people and bikes
outside the show. Jack’s keen eye with a camera will ensure that
we are able to share much more of what goes on at IMBBA
events with our members and the general public.
We will also utilize Jack’s images in the IMBBA newsletter that
currently has almost as many pages as some digital and print magazines.
CONTACT JEFF STARKE @ 262-501-4500
(Members Advertise for free)
IMBBA SIGNS MJ REYNOLDS/MJR Media
MJ Reynolds, MJR Media of Orlando has become the
marketing director for the International Master Bike
Builders Association. She is a skilled newspaper writer
and editor, and the former editor of Bikeweek.com.
She promotes primarily within the motorcycle industry
using her “Motorcycle Event News” blog, newsletters,
press releases and social media connections across
FACEBOOK, GOOGLE, TWITTER, and YOUTUBE.
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She has published hundreds of by-lined news articles and feature stories in magazines and
newspapers. MJ has the strong communication and people skills necessary to assist IMBBA
officials in marketing and launching events and an IMBBA magazine. She has worked with
Jack McIntyre on a number of occasions to cover major rally events, making good use of his
images and event details to write news posts and create newsletters.
MJ Reynolds will take on the task of editing the IMBBA newsletter and assist IMBBA officials
in bringing the newsletter to magazine grade, quality and content. “I think we hit a home run
in developing a writer-photographer team that can work effectively together to promote the
work of the IMBBA through words and images,” said Jeff Starke, IMBBA president.
She intends to work her way through the IMBBA website, editing content and making visual
improvements. As members of the IMBBA, your comments and ideas are valuable. Be sure
to contact her with suggestions and ideas on how to make the IMBBA, your source for
information and news. Email: [email protected]
REMINDERS. . .
 Builders working on certification…. To continue forward progress, e-mail your
resume and work experiences to [email protected]
 All members, to get a point’s sheet report on your points earned. Contact
[email protected]
 Press Releases that you want in the Newsletter must be sent by Sept 1st, 2010 for
the Third Quarter send to: [email protected]
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 benefit.
Contact Jake Brock, at Chopper Tech 1-847-872-8035
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If you are planning a bike show and would like details about
having IMBBA Judge your event, contact:
[email protected]
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Presidents Message:
The second quarter has been even busier than the first. The high school bike builders have
been getting chopper building experience, competing at the Donnie Smith Invitational, and
they’ve had the opportunity to rub shoulders with the top of the pile of bike building talents.
I was pleased to see builders offering parts and pieces,
expertise and training. To mention a few: Lee Wimmer,
Cool Products, Guilty Customs and the list goes on. I am
encouraged in our down economy to see everyone
getting together and networking to establish a stronger
industry. This sense of solidarity fuels IMBBA to jump in
with both feet. We just relocated to Jacksonville, Florida
from Union Grove, Wisconsin. We hope this big move will
be a logistically good move for the IMBBA.
This year has also seen a rise in bike shows and events. IMBBA is pleased to include “Good
Times MC Radical Randy” Akers to help us on stage at events. His stage personality really
brightens up the crowd at our motorcycle events. We now have Randy in place as master of
ceremony all of our events, along with the addition of a professional photographer to
capture images as our events and a professional publicist to share the images and details
with the media, our members and bike show fans.
Jack McIntyre has become our official staff photographer and IMBBA Photography Director.
Look for his images of Vulcan Bike Week (June 30 to July 3) as he begins traveling with our
judges to IMBBA events. He has a good working relationship with our new publicist and
IMBBA Marketing Director, MJ Reynolds. Together, they will produce news articles,
newsletters and press releases that showcase IMBBA activities and events. MJ has become
editor of the quarterly IMBBA Newsletter, which she will help us transition into an
International Master Bike Builder’s Magazine that is published and distributed quarterly.
We are also pleased to have onboard former Chicago NFL player, Ruben Brown and the
Ruben Brown Foundation as a sponsor of our Sturgis one-day bike build to fund high school
bike building programs. Ruben is active in the motorcycle community with his annual Ruben
Brown Ride and this year’s “Cruisin’ the Blues Highway,” a charity ride from Chicago to the
Memphis Blues Awards. He has helped the Eden High School bike builders in the past with
bike builds and will be handling the travel expenses associated with bringing the Eden High
School bike builder, her family and teacher to Sturgis. S&S Cycle and ACCEL Motorcycle Parts
are also sponsoring the Sturgis bike build.
I would also like to mention the help we are getting from Brenda Lawson, who manages the
Dan Lawson Band. Brenda has secured a series of (free) Canadian radio interviews that will
follow the IMBBA on the Road to Sturgis for the Hall of Fame and Chopper bike build with
our high school students. I was interviewed about the IMBBA point judging system and our
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mission to promote bike building excellence through education and training. There is a link
to the interview on the home page of the IMBBA website. Our photographer, Jack McIntyre
and editor/publicist MJ Reynolds will be interviewed. Jay Allen of the Broken Spoke Saloon
will also be interviewed on behalf of the upcoming Sturgis events. She is a real team player
when it comes to spreading the word on FACEBOOK about IMBBA activities and events. She
and MJ often post and repost upcoming events to their huge following of loyal music loving,
event fans. Together, they reach more than 5,000 motorcycle fans that follow their posts on
FACEBOOK. MJ also promotes the IMBBA by way of her blog posts on FACEBOOK, TWITTER,
STUMBLEUPON, DIGG, DELICIOUS, GOOGLE and YOUTUBE. We look forward to sharing the
stage with the Dan Lawson Band at more IMBBA events in the future and appreciate the help
in promoting the IMBBA.
Then our total focus will turn to getting ready for the World Cup Competition in 2012!
One sad note: Powersports International after 30 years in the industry has closed its doors
forever. They will be missed. While the economy slings arrows at the industry, we must
continue our efforts to become a professional voice within the industry by aiming our arrow
at education and training at the center of the industry target. This is our opportunity to
become ready to provide the right kind of energy when the motorcycle industry is ready to
move back into high gear.
There are pockets of professionals that have band together within the industry to
accomplish common goals. I want to encourage them to reach out and network with us,
share knowledge and allow us to give back, especially to the youth in need of talented
influences within the industry. IMBBA is here to promote bike building excellence through
education and training and professional mentoring. Thanks Everyone!
BLUE RIDGE BIKE FEST APRIL 9-11 ROANOKE, VA.
RESULTS......
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Down & Out Customs, Sport Bike Radical
Class for Winning BEST OF SHOW~
&
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Roy Jones, Super Radical Class "People's Choice"
Place
Class
1 AM Custom
2 AM Custom
3 AM Custom
4 AM Custom
Name
Wes Overstreet
Robert Smith
Gil Parkey
Danny Hottinger
1 Antique
Garth Hinz
1 Dresser
Charlie Klugoca
1 Extreme Performance
Ernie Littlefield
1 Metric Custom
2 Metric Custom
3 Metric Custom
4 Metric Custom
Rickey Sutphin
Michael Wells
James Ricky Byers
Tamara Hamilton
1 Radical
2 Radical
3 Radical
4 Radical
5 Radical
John Hancock
Pat Caldwell
Tim Patton
Jon Gruver
Mike Boyette
1 Sportbike Custom
Greg Mayberry
1 Sportbike Radical
2 Sportbike Radical
Down-N-Out Customs
Jason Williams
1 Sportbike Stock
Tyson Allen Saunders
1 Sportster Full Custom
Ellen Bertelson-Lower
Eddy Newcome Jr
Ellen Bertelson-Lower
Eddy Newcome Jr
1 Super Radical
2 Super Radical
3 Super Radical
Roy Jones
Michael Houls
Mike Martin
1 Three Wheel Motorcycles
Michelle Booth
1 Touring
Bill Ptaszynski
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THUNDER BEACH BIKE SHOW RESULTS: BY US RIDERS
NEWS
American Mild
1st Bob Baxter, Piperton TN
2nd Keith Crawford Sara FL
3rd Mark Tison Rome GA
American Wild
1st. Christina Ratster - Holiday FL
2nd Larry Johnson - Mt. Airy NC
3rd Kevin Rackley – Powder Springs GA
Kuryakyn American Wild
1st. Christina Ratster - Holiday FL
2nd Larry Johnson - Mt. Airy NC
3rd Kevin Rackley – Powder Springs GA
Metric Mild
1st Jessica West – Chattanooga TN
2nd Terry Aldredge – Camilla GA
RC Components Metric Wild
1st Will Robertson – Pinellas Park FL
2nd Steve Galvin – St. Petersburg FL
Bagger Mild
1st Bob Smith – College Grove TN
2nd Joe Barlow – Warner Robins GA
3rd Tod “Weirdo” Wooldridge – Riceville TN
Custom Dynamics Bagger Wild
1st Matt Chapman – Acworth GA
2nd Bridget Parrot – Ellijay GA
HHI Hawg Halters Full Custom / Radical
1st Steve Galvin – St. Petersburg FL
2nd Floyd Justice / Jim Argo – Rincon GA
3rd Ed Tooley Ratster – Palm Harbor FL
Wimmer Machine Manufactured Custom
1st Bill Jefferies- Crestview FL
2nd Adam Goforth – Candler NC
3rd Pam Miller – Clermont FL
Renegade Wheels - Bobber
1st Ronald D. Foxworth Columbus GA
2nd Richard Chastain – Woodstock GA
R & R Trikes – Trikes Wild
1st Ronald Castner – Pensacola FL
2nd Jimmie Gribble – McMinnville TN
R & R Trikes Wild
1st Cynthia Gribble – McMinnville TN
Antique Stock
1st Randy Mullins – Panama City Beach FL
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2nd Tony Fish – Bonifay FL
Antique Modified / Custom
1st Tim Sewell – Vienna GA
2nd Jerry Mullins – Pinellas Park FL
3rd Dennis Korenak – Panama City Beach FL
Sportbike Mild
1st Kyle Robbins – Mobile AL
RC Component’s Sportbike Wild
1st John Linton – Hermitage TN
Stripper Juice/Smitty’s Engraving Choice - Dan Parker – Salem AL
Shriner’s Charity Choice – Bob Smith – College Grove TN
Best Rat Bike - Hal Everett – Chattanooga TN
Jireh’s People’s Choice - Tod “Weirdo” Wooldridge – Riceville TN
Editor’s Choice / Two Brother’s Tires - Ronald Foxworth – Columbus GA
Steel Horse Law Firm’s BEST OF SHOW- Steve Galvin St. Petersburg FL
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CONGRATULATIONS! CHARLIE HADAYIA JR.,
CERTIFIED IMBBA BIKE JUDGE
Charlie, studies a bike at the
House of Harley Bike show in Milwaukee, WI.
Part of his apprentice training before becoming
certified.
Charlie, receives from IMBBA president at the Hal’s
HarleyDavidson, Milw. WI. Bike show his first dollar
bill, a tradition in IMBBA when becoming
“Judge” certified. “ Biggest trick in our trade, is getting
paid for what we do!” said Jeff Starke.
Charlie Hadayia Jr., of S&S Cycle completed his training for Motorcycle Bike Judge after two
consecutive bike shows in the month of May, 2010, Charlie, brings to IMBBA wealth of
knowledge and experience in all aspects of bike building. While, Charlie has been no stranger
to judging bike shows before, he now has the certification to apply to his many skills and
talents when judging bikes the IMBBA way! Completing the judges course and training is
important, a judge remembers when they get paid for what they do. Signified by the earning
of his first dollar presented by IMBBA at the Hal’s Hot Rod and Custom Bike Show held over
Memorial Day weekend. Welcome Aboard Charlie!
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In an effort to help builders, mechanics, and general novices in assembly work of parts and
accessories and to identify the really overlooked electrical assemblies and connections to
what judges look for especially in a close scored bike competition. Did you know that it can
come down to electrical connectors and their preparation?
Wiring and the method by which the assembler,
mechanic, bike builder applied the known trade of SAE/Metric
hardware’s. For example, when judging a motorcycle build,
judges look for consistency in assembly. Meaning, say looking
under gas tanks on a custom build judges often find that the
locknuts, (nuts Electrical Assemblies and connecting to and
from components seemly gets overlooked by many builders. in
some case, the builder uses someone else to wire after building
the bike, when this occurs, wiring shows up on surfaces that
either tie wraps or electrical tape, or other means to hold wires
to fame and or other parts of the motorcycle. It quickly
becomes obvious to judges that it was a final after thought rather a compliment to the entire
composition of the bike, restoration, or design.
IMBBA’s posture is Fit, Form, Function, and safety. When it comes to components on the
bike the components must be restrained in accordance to standard electrical guidelines.
When this is done, points are awarded.
Other factors to consider, is the connector itself.
Was it soldered, then crimped with proper crimping tool, and or was it heat shunk to protect
the connector and reduce
chapping points or contact to
negative ground points?
In general, wiring presents
itself and is a major issue
when realizing that the sum of
all the parts on the bike
that
rely
on
electrical
components to function
must be considered from the
time
the
bike
is
designed/restored/repaired or
conceived. Through holes
that wires are run through a
frame are also examined
by judges to ensure there is
no burrs on the holes
drilled that the wires pass
through and that the wires are protected with rubber grommets is another positive factor in
assigning points.
In today’s complicated electronic components, especially with on-board computers,
GPS, I-pods, and stereo amps and air suspension systems have introduced 20-22 gage wiring
and in some cases non-environmental connectors are being used rather than the builder
sourcing more environmental connectors to tie the components to the build. Judges are
looking for signs of how these were incorporated and whether the builder did research and
any efforts to ensuring longevity in the assembly process. Points are then raised in scoring.
Finally, but not limited to, is the issue of Stock class bikes with accessories and or upgrades
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of electrical components. Where the wiring is tie wrapped to a cluster of wires or left
unrestrained. Points can be deducted for stray wires. To learn more on what judges look
for. Consider our Judging book that will be coming out and available on Amazon.com in late
fall 2010.
It was a beautiful day and the
Harley sun god graced our
presence, when bikes from all over
the state arrived to participate in
the House of Harley Spring bike
show. IMBBA was challenged with having three judges and over 75 bikes to judge in 6
hours, The bikes were incredible and challenging for the judges.
Bob McKay, IMBBA Master Judge/Master Bike Builder along with Charlie Hadayia Jr.
from S&S Cycle, was among the judges who worked feverishly to score a tuff
competition. Results will be posted in next quarter’s newsletter.
Name
Joel Konkel
Ted King
Arger Markakis
Bob Tomke
John & Terri Mastak
Rick Gaszak
Chuck Hubbell
Wendy Weston
Kenneth Will
Homer Jundt
Dan Biersack
Michael Rettie
Skip Perry
Lee McAndrew
John F Miller
K P Custom Painting
Chad Michaels
Renee Krueger
Chris Stolberg
Kristopher Graham
Stephen Wood
Michael Rettie
Mason Pugh
Gary Steinhart
Adam Smilowski
Troy Schoenrock
Jim Kendall
Jerry Dey
Killer Bee
Frank Galinde
Michael Rettie
Ellen Cole
Bruce Fossem
Peter L Martin
John Beckett
Place
Class
1 Buell v/rod
2 Buell v/rod
1 Evo Mild Custom
2 Evo Mild Custom
3 Evo Mild Custom
4 Evo Mild Custom
5 Evo Mild Custom
6 Evo Mild Custom
1 Evo Radical Custom
1 Premier Cash Class
1 sportster mild Custom
2 sportster mild Custom
1 Touring class evo
1 touring class Twin Cam
1 Trike
2 Trike
1 Twin Cam Mild Custom
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Description
2007 Victory 8 ball
1975 Yamaha
HD Bad Boy
1993 HD FXSTS
1988 Springer Softail
1986 HD FXR
93 moo Glide
1999 HD Hertitage Softtail
1990 HD Softtail
2001 Softtail
2006 Home made softtail
2008 Big Bear Chopper
2008 Diablo Chopper
2006 HD Ultra Classic
1996 HD Electra Glide Classic
99 Roadking
1988 HD Sportster
2005 HD Sportster
1994 HD Ultra Classic Electra Glide
1999 HD Bagger
1999 HD FLHTC
2005 HD FLHTU
2003 HD Ultra Classic
2004 HD FLTR Road Glide
2003 HD FLHT
2007 Street Glide
2004 HD Ultra
0
2000 HD VW Chopper 9Trike
2007 HD Screaming Eagle UltraClassic
2008 HD FLSTN
2001 HD Low Rider Swingarm
2005 Softtail
2003 HD Fatboy
2000 HD Softtail
David Flynn
Robert Distasio
Neal Vogt
Badgerland Mfg
Homes
2000 HD Softtail
2001 Softail
2007 HD Wide Glide
2005 Softtail Deluxe
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Next Board of Directors meeting will be Aug 12, 2010
@ 7:00 p.m. EST
Advertising deadline for next quarter newsletter is
AUG 1st, 2010
IMBBA wishes to thank all the Face book & Twitter
fans for their contributions and photos.
Don’t forget to renew your membership this Month!
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BIG EVENT - FRANCE
Friday, August 6th, 9:10pm
at COURPIERE PUY DE DOME - FRANCE
You have been invited by Bob Twodogs.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
KEVIN BAXTER from Lawrenceville, GA.
For successfully completing all the requirements for
certification to "BIKE BUILDER LEVEL I"
Kevin's purchased Pro-Twin, last year which had been
in existence since 1967 specializing in High Performance
cars and motorcycles including, engine designs and
builder for many top names in the industry. The last 15
years he has applied himself in repairing & building bikes, and completed his
HD-PHD.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Stephen Galvin, of Wikked Steel. St. Petersburg, Fl.
for successfully completing all the requirements for
Certification to "TECHNICIAN II”
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Darin Maltsberger, who has completed all IMBBA
“Motorcycle Instructor” requirements and is
currently working with IMBBA to introduce the
IMBBA endorsed “Motorcycle Fundamentals 101”
course to his classes at Mitchell Institute. Darin has
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also completed AAS Ag Mech.
Technology
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Donald Bitman
For completing all the necessary requirements for
certification to
"MASTER BIKE BUILDER LEVEL II"
Don was the first American
motorcycle manufacturer "Illusions" to enter the American market since the
demise of Indian Motorcycle Company in 1953. Other companies such as
American Quantum Cycle, Titan and Big Dog, and California Motorcycle
Co. quickly followed.
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IMBBA Welcomes Bikernet Insurance Center LLC
-to the IMBBA network and affiliates that are working
towards a common goal of National Standard for values
and appraisals when it comes to motorycles and
insurance.
"I can tell you from 30 years of experience in the
insurance business that the key missing link with insuring
"Constructed Bikes" has been the lack of reliable and
trustworthy appraisals. We've built a business around
insuring special construction customs."
Marc J. Beaulieu
President & Chief Sales Agent
Contact us anytime:
Email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: IMBBA RECENTLY
RELOCATED FROM UNION GROVE,
WISCONSIN TO JACKSONVILLE,
FLORIDA TO BETTER SERVE ITS
MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY
INTERESTS. OUR NEW ADDRESS IS:
13736 COVINGTON CREEK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32224
262-501-4500

second quarter newsletter 2010 - International Master Bike Builders

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