end of year newsletter 2011 - International Master Bike Builders

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INTERNATIONAL MASTER BIKE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Jacksonville. Florida – Jeff Starke, IMBBA President announces a venue and date change for
the IMBBA International Cup Competition.
Originally set to take place in Quebec April 2012 has been changed to Sturgis, S.D. during the
72nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
“The show will now be part of the most famous and largest motorcycle rally in the world. With a
competition of this magnitude and bikes of this quality, it is fitting that we hold the show at a
venue where hundreds of thousands of people can potentially see these world class bikes for the
first time anywhere!” said Jeff Starke.
Starke continues to say, “After much deliberation with the committee in charge of the show in
Canada, the IMBBA Board of Directors decided to change the venue. We all felt it would be
mutually beneficial to all parties to do so. It was not an easy decision, but it is what is best for the
builders who have worked so hard to build these bikes, the IMBBA, and the promoter of the
show in Canada. The show will continue on as it has in the past bringing you some of Canada’s
very best builders as they showcase their talents. IMBBA will proudly continue to support that
great show any way we can.”
Moving forward, IMBBA International has entered in to a partnership with the AMD World
Championship of Custom Bike Building held in Sturgis during the rally in August. The
IMBBA International Cup will now be known as the IMBBA International Qualifier Class. This
will yield the IMBBA International Champion and will be qualified under the same rules of
being a bike never seen before and the builders representing their country
. Continued next page……
As an added bonus to the IMBBA International Builders, the IMBBA will pay for the entry fee
so that these bikes can simultaneously compete for the undisputed World Championship under
AMD rules and classifications.
Move in date for the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building is August 4, 2012 and
the show is opened August 5 – 8, 2012.
The IMBBA would like to thank everyone that worked so hard to make things happen in Canada.
We sincerely thank you for the efforts put forth. “Our Canadian industry associates absolutely
delivered on everything they said they would do, but it was just not meant to be.” said Starke.
Starke added, “We sincerely apologize to anyone feeling slighted in Canada by this decision.
That was certainly not our intention in making this move. However, it is the best move for the
builders who spent their time and resources to compete as well as the promoter of the show and
IMBBA International.”
All IMBBA Sponsors are welcomed to contact Joe Distefano at
[email protected] for further details, comments, or questions.
IMBBA International Cup Builders should contact Jeff Starke
at [email protected] for further details on the revised competition.
Jacksonville. Florida – IMBBA International announces the appointment of Marc Frantz as Canadian
Country Representative.
“Marc has been an
IMBBA member since
2007 and comes to us
with decades of
experience in
motorcycle industry
management and
custom bike building.
This among other aspects of his career makes him a perfect fit for this position. Most of all, he
shares the IMBBA philosophy of “leaving the industry better than we found it”, says Jeff Starke,
IMBBA President.
Starke continues, “We welcome Marc with open arms and look forward to working with him to
continue the good work in Canada done by Master Builder, Bob McKay. Last, but certainly not
least, we sincerely appreciate everything that Bob McKay has done to move the International
Master Bike Builders Association forward during his time as country representative. We also
look forward to a continued working relationship with Bob as a member of IMBBA Canada.
THANK YOU!”
IMBBA Canada members can contact Marc Frantz at [email protected] . Marc
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will be in touch with all members as soon as the transition is complete.
Sponsors are welcomed to contact Joe Distefano at [email protected] .
As always, any IMBBA members can contact Jeff Starke at [email protected] for
any reason..
Attends Verona Bike Expo 2012 event as celebrity builder from
the USA
Dallas, Texas - Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas has been
around the bike industry all of his life. Now, today, hosting a
TV reality show, running Strokers IceHouse, Strokers Ink and
Fearless Services, Rick shares his enthusiasm now with Italy.
Invited as a celebrity by the Verona Bike Expo, and sponsored
by FIC, (Federation of Italian Customizers). Rick along with
IMBBA representatives will attend the Verona Bike Expo and
rub elbows with spectators, fans, and fellow customizers in
Italy.
" I am proud to be associated with the IMBBA, and look forward to
representing USA builders in Italy." -RF
The Verona Bike Expo, Verona, Italy, Italy's largest bike
show January 20-21-22-2012 reports to have over 741 brands
booked for the show. Most brands from foreign countries, on
an exhibition area of beyond 73.000 square meters. Last years event, Mondo Porras attended
(IMBBA Master Bike Builder, Master Judge and Hall of Famer) to support IMBBA in Italy and
will accompany Rick for another visit to this great event. "The invitation and fellowship with
spectators and builders/ customizers is long overdue and necessary to create a global awareness
of our custom bike building profession. This is of course, mutually beneficial to all members of
the IMBBA and FIC as well as the entire motorcycle industry". said Jeff Starke IMBBA
president.
Mondo Porras, IMBBA Board of Director, recently relocated his motorcycle business from
Las Vegas to Reno, Nevada, but will take time to ensure the IMBBA is represented and to
examine and certify Fabrizio Favre, IMBBA Country Representative for Italy as a Judge. This is
extremely important for Italy builders in that they are moving towards a global standard in
judging practices.
While in Italy, Mondo will be addressing the recent changes to the International Cup
Competitors providing the necessary details for travel and competition which will now be held at
the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Sturgis, SD.- USA during the 72nd
Annual Bike Rally. IMBBA would like to extend their gratitude to these Hall of Fame members
and thank them for their dedication and expertise in making this important visit a reality.
Transverse City, MI - The Michigan Bike Show on January 20-22, 2012 will have many new events and
should be exciting entertainment. This year, under the direction of Chad Dutmers, The Michigan Bike
show has decided to bring in the IMBBA International Master Bike Builders Association back for
professional judging of the custom bike show competition.
As mentioned previously, IMBBA partnered with AMD to hold the IMBBA International Qualifier Class
competition in Sturgis, SD at the 72nd Annual Sturgis Bike Rally. By virtue of this, the best of show
winner in Michigan will have their expenses paid for themselves and their bike by the
Promoters/Sponsors of the Michigan Bike Show to attend the show in Sturgis to compete for the AMD
World Championship.
Good luck to ALL builders.
For more information and registration Contact Chad Dutmers [email protected]
Or visit: www.mibikeshow.com
IMBBA has had tremendous growth and many challenges by which our measuring stick defines
whether we accomplished the mission. We want to use this opportunity to reflect and share
those passages in our industry and ask anyone and everyone to chime in and tell us how we can
better our industry. Or just share a comment positive or negative. Send your comments to
[email protected].
January 2011 – March 2011
-IMBBA announces World Cup Competition. Italy, Canada, USA enter the
competition.
-Italy Riders invited and Attend Bike Week 2011 Daytona Beach, FL. Sponsored by
Martina from Altrimenti.
-IMBBA certifies 17 builders and enrolls over 100 students from four high schools
and one post secondary school.
-IMBBA USA holds industry party at Blue Grotto In Daytona Beach Bike Week Live
band “Dan Lawson Band” performs. Lee Wimmer, Troy Nicholson attend.
-IMBBA USA, IMBBA Canada, Judge over 14 shows combined.
April 2011-June 2011
-IMBBA certifies 4 Motorcycle instructors. 4 judges and conducts fourteen shows
globally.
-Mondo Porras and Jeff Starke attend Italy and establish FIC relationship welcoming -FIC (Federation of Italian Customizers) to the IMBBA. IMBBA returns to Italy to
establish judging criteria and certification.
-Chopper Institute signs with SAE. Developing IMBBA LMS (learning Management
System)
-IMBBA names Lee Wimmer, Don Bittman and Rick Fairless for Life time
achievements Hall of Fame award.
-IMBBA newsletter goes monthly with over 17 pages of industry news monthly.
-Miles Brown, Shawn Brittan and Marc from Biker Net establish foundation for
Motorcycle instructor’s course.
July 2011 – October 2011
-IMBBA attends Sturgis at Broken Spoke Campground Honors Lee Wimmer,
Rick Fairless, Don Bittman in IMBBA Hall of Fame as well as holding the
annual Broken Spoke / IMBBA Custom Bike Show.
-Members donate $750.00 to Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
-IMBBA attends Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Breakfast
-IMBBA announces Aftermarket on-line courses that lead to builder’s points and
certifications
-ACCEL Motorcycle Products, AVON TYRES, MOTORCYCLE USA become first
to share aftermarket product training and become sponsors for IMBBA.
-Mitchell Technical Institute Darin Maltsberger, agrees to become IMBBA regional
training for Aftermarket courses Mitchell, SD.
-Bernice Mac Naughton Chopper Klub completes first year of using IMBBA endorsed
Chopper Fundamentals 101 course. Instructed by Marc Mazerolle IMBBA Motorcycle
Instructor.
-Ron Finch Helps IMBBA with Builders workshop at Bash 2011 in Michigan Bike
show.
-Joe Distefano, renews Director of Industry Relations and becomes IMBBA Member
Board of Director.
-Fabrizio Favre, FIC president completes Judging and training for Associate Judge
working towards IMBBA bike shows in Italy. IMBBA returns to Italy with Lee
Wimmer.
-Argentina, Venezuela, Hungary, and Australia Builders apply for Country
representation in IMBBA global Network.
-Roberto Favre returns to USA from Italy to complete certification training.
LMS System begins data entry for tracking certifications and builders resume.
November 2011 – December 2011
-Facebook hits all time highs in IMBBA fans boasting over 1700. IMBBA web stats
hits over 3000 visits monthly.
-IMBBA signs on with AMD as partner and renames IMBBA World Cup Competition
to IMBBA International Qualifier Class relocating the competition from Laval,
Canada to Sturgis AMD show for 2012 During the Sturgis 72nd Annual Bike Rally.
-IMBBA elects Marc Frantz to be new IMBBA Canadian Country Representative.
-Kevin Baxter, IMBBA applies for Instructor status and offers his complete level of
aftermarket training tuning system for fuel injection.
-IMBBA Memberships top 1700 members globally. Including high school and post
secondary school students.
While this is only the tip of the iceberg much has been accomplished and remains in
keeping with our high standards to establishing a standard and professional
industry of motorcycle, repairs, customizations, restorations, education and
training.
Many thanks to our sponsors, staff, country representative, directors, and members,
Freddie Arnold, USA. And Bob McKay, Canada, Fabrizio Favre, Italy, for your
support and dedication. This of which, these milestones, accomplishments and
motorcycle history making events would have otherwise not been possible.
Jacksonville, Fl. - IMBBA, International announced today that with the increase in bike
shows that are using IMBBA judges system. IMBBA is now faced with the need to fill the
expanding geographical spans and manpower needed to continue to supply the quality and fairness
of judging bike shows.
If you are a Bike builder Level One or above, certified by IMBBA, or have over 8 years
experience building, repairing, customizing, and restoring bikes. IMBBA would like to recruit your
help and offer training to be a Bike Judge. Once certified, and apprenticed trained, IMBBA pays
you for Judging and covers your travel, hotel accommodations Travel can include to other countries
and all of North America. If you are interested in becoming certified, contact Jeff Starke, IMBBA
president [email protected]
Since this previous posting, IMBBA is being recruited to take on some large promoter’s
bike shows, and as such, the need is ever increasing for experienced show judges... The IMBBA
judging system is one any builder when certified can appreciate and will definitely enhance your
own bike building knowledge and awareness to what constitutes a well built bike. Learn more at
www.imbba.com
IMBBA website traffic growth over the last two years, along with FaceBook and Twitter and has
created the need to upgrade our site. IMBBA is changing the formatting of the website and
adding new features along with better links on subjects, builders and functionality to its products
and services.
The previous title for “JUNK YARD” which featured sales of used parts to trades has been
renamed to “Market Place” all members and builders are welcome to post anything they like for
free place links to their website and post anything of good information and services. The
formatting will complete in the first quarter of 2012.
Jacksonville, Fl. – ACCEL Motorcycle products announced a 10% off dealer products to all
IMBBA members. Their support is huge, getting better industry prices helps in a down economy
for riders and shops.
To claim your discount simply log onto IMBBA web site:
http://www.masterbikebuilders.com/sponsorspage.html and fill out the form. ACCEL, and other
sponsors, to be announced, will be supporting IMBBA and its growth towards education and
training, “Their passion to grow the industry and see standards and fairness in bike building
competitions is a milestone going forward” said Joe Distefano, IMBBA director of industry
relations. Jason Ellison, of ACCEL is the point of contact if you have further questions of this
program and or questions of their products contact him at [email protected]
In the upcoming months, IMBBA members will enjoy many extra benefits that come
from being a member. We would like to thank these sponsors for their contribution and efforts.
IMBBA member? If not, now IS the time to join. www.imbba.com for details.
Advertizing with IMBBA makes sense!
You will benefit by our International website (along with three other IMBBA websites in different countries) and in our monthly
newsletter goes out to the entire industry. This includes all major media partners, manufacturers, distributors, numerous
motorcycle shops, and of course 1600+ members worldwide (AND GROWING).
Every newsletter is downloaded in excess of 57,000 by industry professionals. All “hot topics” go to IMBBA Face book and
Twitter and many affiliated sites, Consider IMBBA as your marketing partner.
Contact
[email protected] for further details
IMBBA will like to encourage its members and supporters to reach out to the
museum and contribute; even a little goes a long way. When you do, be sure to let
IMBBA know the donation amount so that you get credited points towards your life time
achievement award.
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
IMBBA judges always make themselves available after the show!
Because of this, IMBBA comes across several questions which require
answers.
The questions vary but are ALL common from show to show. First and
foremost, what can I do to improve my bike? What areas of my bike can I improve upon to
get better scores?
IMBBA judges talk about the importance of knowing the trade’s professional practices. For
example, sheet metal and fabrication, all IMBBA courses reflect and hold builders to the
industries standard practices and expect the builders to show physical evidence and knowledge
of the trade. This applies throughout IMBBA judging from electrical, plumbing, hydraulics,
paint, engineering, hardware and nomenclature. When IMBBA helps builders it is to direct them
to the right source for information and training and must meet the Fit, Form, Function and Safety
standards.
Scoring by IMBBA judges start or end here by each category or attribute of the bike. Builders
you must demonstrate a through knowledge of these skills to receive the top points.
Another common concern / question - What class should my bike be in? Why am I placed in
that class?
IMBBA uses a standard of 12 classes all published on IMBBA’s website. While, IMBBA does
not control the promoter’s class parameters, we do rely on our professional expertise to
determine the proper placement as set by the show owner. Obviously, a competitor can always
call IMBBA before hand and ask for assistance to determine which class you can get the best
results from. We’re always glad to help!
The best guide is IMBBA published Judges course – an excellent tool for builders to
understanding the scoring processes by which their bikes are judged. You can purchase the
course on line.. http://www.masterbikebuilders.com/onlinecourses.html
2011-2012 Show
Schedules
January 6-8, 2012
January 13-15, 2012
January 20-22, 2012
January 27-29, 2012
February 3-5, 2012
February 10-12, 2012
February 24-26, 2012
March 14-17, 2012
Novi, MI
Washington DC
New York, NY
Cleveland, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Chicago, IL
Charlotte, NC
Daytona Beach, FL
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FORTH QUARTER 2011
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Igor Dabo, Zagreb, Croatia / Jose Antonio Vilariño Pereira, Lugo, Spain
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Jacksonville, Florida- Another year comes to an end. I am
very optimistic as we move forward into 2012. IMBBA made
some major leaps ahead when we partnered with AMD and
moved its International Cup Competition from Laval Canada to
Sturgis, SD during the 72nd Annual Sturgis Bike Rally. The
IMBBA specific part of the show will be known as the
“IMBBA International Qualifier Class”. As expected, much
debate continued on as a result of this decision. The bottom-line is that the decision rested on my
shoulders. In order to accomplish the mission of IMBBA to hold builders up in favor globally, the move
to Sturgis and partnership with AMD was the only logical choice.
An equally important part of our mission is to gather all the training and educational material to compose
courses of study for aspiring high school students, and post secondary students can learn the art of custom
bike building. A huge part of this effort is thanks to the Chopper Institute of America, Doug Hall
president. The LMS, (learning management system) is now on line and will begin providing students,
builders with an open source to their points, certifications, resumes and be a valuable aid to employers.
Our sponsors have also been instrumental in helping IMBBA make this a reality. By offering builders
and members who take the aftermarket courses incentives to use their products, the aftermarket
companies are realizing that an educated consumer is the best customer…….and the public (end users)
are realizing the value of having educated technicians install those products on their ride.
Finally, I’d like to say thanks to our country representatives for their devotion and hard work to further
the IMBBA mission in their respective countries. Thank you one and all.
GETTING CERTIFIED?
What is meaning of IMBBA certification?
While a certificate / piece of paper, a sewn badge, and rocker are
cool, it is nothing compared to the knowledge and ability the
person that holds and possesses these items.
IMBBA, through its sponsors, builders, promoters and all who
elect to use a professionally trained judging staff at their shows
are now considered the yardstick by which all others are measured. IMBBA uses this opportunity
to judge the bike on its merits and award points. The competitor faces a professional group of
experienced builders / judges where the bike judged based on the evidence of Fit Form, Function
and Safety. Only IMBBA Certified Judges are qualified to make the call!
IMBBA begins the certification process by placing all builders, mechanics, fabricators, engineers
and the like in the proper level based on current levels of education, training, ability, and general
practices of the trade as recognized by IMBBA.
From there, we awards points for degrees of certification, and points for other industry awarded
accomplishments. The amount of time in the industry is also a major consideration, but once
certified, potential employers and customers are ensured that a third party unbiased has looked at
your work, education, training, experience, and time in the business and certified the individual
as such. This creates THE global standard by which we all can be recognized.
IMBBA certifications are now in 13 countries and growing. To become certified visit IMBBA
international website. www.imbba.com
Lawrenceville, GA. - IMBBA member, builder, Kevin Baxter, on December 29, 2011
after a visit to his facility in Lawrenceville, GA., his company, called Pro Twin.
Conducted training to IMBBA member Roberto Favre from Italy along with IMBBA
President, Jeff Stake, demonstrating his latest product that has over ten years of
development in the fuel injection, tuning and troubleshooting using his software that
literally replaces the need for a dyno. This software revolutionizes the industry and
empowers the professionals to troubleshoot, and repair fuel injection systems along with
accurately tuning and adjust even front and rear cylinder attributes. That ability would
rival any tuner using a dyno. Kevin, along with his assistant IMBBA member Del McCue,
work diligently towards refining their new location. Kevin will join the growing network of
IMBBA motorcycle instructors who provide their expertise to students of high school,
and post secondary school, programs supported by IMBBA. This summer, Mitchell Tech
in Mitchell, SD will host for the first time aftermarket products training. The after market
industry needs professional experts in their trade to pass along the education and
training while creating the necessary
documentation for others to learn the trade.
IMBBA is impressed with the results that
Kevin has pioneered. This software
promises to reduce the costs of a dyno
while creating a fool proof methodology by
which a tuner, mechanic professional can
obtain results with out the high costs of a
dyno.
(L to R) Jeff Starke, Kevin Baxter, Roberto Favre
Photo Courtsey Denise (Vettor) Favre
Mitchell, SD. – Mitchell Technical Institute’s Darin
Maltsberger, IMBBA motorcycle instructor
announced that they will open their doors this
summer for the first classes that allow
motorcycle students and professionals to attend
their facility and receive training and certification
by IMBBA in aftermarket courses. “Many
companies now coming on board realize the importance
of
offering training on how to install and use their products to the
industry. An educated and trained professional in aftermarket products is a value to
these companies but more over to the customers who seek to purchase their products
and have to trust their local mechanic has the wherefore to install properly.” said IMBBA
President, Jeff Starke.
This coming summer before Sturgis, builders and students will be able to attend multiple
aftermarket products courses and receive points and certifications resulting in rewards
to the professionals and students who successfully complete the courses. The
manufacturers offer not only the information, training, and education, but for IMBBA
members an additional discount of their products once product certified.
Mitchell Tech, http://www.mitchelltech.edu/ already using IMBBA endorsed Chopper
Fundamentals 101 for their students, has a culinary school and boarding facility to
create the ideal learning environment. Builders, professionals, and students can sign up
this summer, be fed, housed, and attend these aftermarket courses for a very fair price.
They will receive the certification and discounts on products after successful completion
of the courses.
The dates and futher details will be announced in the IMBBA January 2012 newsletter.
IMBBA Master Bike Builder Level II...
Murrels Inlet, SC. - Today, IMBBA
announced that Chuck Oberg, Bike builder
working with Lee Wimmer of Wimmer
Machine has successfully completed all
necessary requirements in education and
training for Certification for "Master Bike
Builder Level II" Chuck has been working
towards his certification with IMBBA for
over a year.Earning 688 points. He attended
additional training classes with Lee and
others to fill in the blanks of points needed
for a career of over 24 years in the
motorcycle profession.
This is another example of professional
builders who recognize that humbling themselves and making the effort to complete under the IMBBA
points system all their professional skills to meet the global standard in becoming certified.
Lee Wimmer, is to be commended for his due diligence and in providing
the necessary skill and practice that led to Chucks certification by
IMBBA.
"When an industry works together we can accomplish much". Said, Jeff
Starke, IMBBA President. Wimmer Machine, is also working on their
technicians to see them through. At this present pace, Wimmer Machine
may likely see themselves as the first IMBBA certified repair and
customization facility in America!. Congratulations Chuck! and thank you
Lee.
IMBBA Sponsorship Programs
Platinum Sponsorship: $5,000 per year
Benefits:
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Special ad pricing on any increased advertising in IMBBA Publications
Right to display the IMBBA Corporate Logo
Your logo acknowledging your sponsorship on all IMBBA Publications and all IMBBA events
Link to your site from our Corporate International website as well as all regional IMBBA
websites and a home page banner ad
Facebook promotions of your business on numerous pages throughout the social network
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Ability to provide IMBBA Members Purchasing Program - a discount program to purchase
products at a better price directly from you, the sponsor. IMBBA will promote the program for
you
Recognition in the IMBBA Annual Report
Individual IMBBA memberships for up to five company employees
Right to vote in IMBBA affairs
Right to serve on IMBBA Board of Directors
Gold Sponsorship: $2,500 per year
Benefits:
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Link to your site from our Corporate International website as well as all regional IMBBA
websites as well as a home page banner ad
Facebook promotions of your business on numerous pages throughout the social network
you
Individual IMBBA memberships for up to 2 company employees
Silver Sponsorship: $1,000 per year
Benefits:
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Link to your site from our Corporate International website
you
 Recognition in the IMBBA Annual Report
Bronze Sponsorship: $500 per year
Benefits:
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Link to your site from our Corporate International website
you
This program is and will be a proactive marketing tool for your business and is by far the best
marketing value dollar for dollar available in the business today.
For further details, comments, to move forward with your sponsorship plans, or for any reason,
please contact me at the information below:
Joe Distefano
Director of Sales/Marketing
Cell Phone 319-389-0798
Toll Free Fax (866) 205-2422
[email protected]
Grow your business with the
International Master Bike Builders Association

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