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Jeff Beatty
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September is here and we are drawing to a close the wettest summer I can remember, seems like every time we had an event scheduled it would rain and rain ABATE
and rain. When I was preparing for our annual trip to Wetzelland, you guessed it, of Ohio, Inc.
it rained of and on for days as the much COB Corner
anticipated Wetzel M.C. Swap Meet was approaching and when I got there Jim “SNAFU” Elgin
Wednesday evening to set up camp and Chairman of the Board
get the State Trailer ready for the Grand Opening, I had to use my 4 Wheel Drive option to get back to our campsite that is right in the middle of the camping complex, well it was not raining and did not rain at all for the entire event, dried up nicely and turned out to be a most excellent weekend Event. AND! This signaled the start of a dry spell with little or no rain right up to the time I write this article. The dry spell has allowed our remaining Events to prosper with good hard work publicizing our Events and the great teamwork and camaraderie we offer at our Events, shows the Riders in attendance what it takes to make us all a success. Job Well Done! Again, the September State Board of Directors Meeting is our annual Event Sanctioning Meeting, all Regions and the State Board must submit the Event Schedule for the upcoming year. This allows us to publicize our Event Schedule and get a jump start on promoting ourselves throughout the Motorcycle Community. Also, this is the SBOD Meeting where we open nominations for ½ of the departments on the State Board of Directors and being an odd number year, the election process cover the following Officers; Executive Director, State Deputy Directors B&D, Corporate Secretary, State Treasurer, State Events Director, State Technology Director, NCOM Regional Co‐Director and ABATE of Ohio Foundation Seat B. Nominations will be closed and votes taken to decide all races @ the November State Board of Directors Meeting, all Officer will commence their new terms January 1, 2016. As always, all Members in Good Standing (Dues Current) are eligible to run for any Office on the State Board of Directors. United We Stand, Jim “SNAFU” Elgin ABATE of Ohio: www.abate.com
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STATE BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman of the Board: Jim Elgin
Ohio ABATE PAC Chairman: Ed Schetter
ABATE Foundation Chair: Jim Sprague
Ex Officio Officer: Jim “Goofy” Bown
Executive Director: Ed Schetter
Treasurer: Kim Chafin, Interim
Secretary: Cindy Balach
Deputy Directors: A: TJ Johnson - B: Paul Rayl
C: Kolman Fuzy - D: Brian Jordan
State Security Dir.: John Shankster
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Government Relations Dir.: Scott “Woody” Wood
Safety & Ed. Director: Mike Stock
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Wow, where did this summer go. Here it is Septem‐
ber already, the ABATE
kids are back in of Ohio, Inc.
school and soon we will be packing Executive Director
for Meeting of the Ed
Minds. It only “Enjoying the Ride”
seems like yester‐
Schetter
day when we were riding to Columbus to proclaim “Motorcycle Awareness Month.” Some might argue that this summer wash washed away by all the rain we fought, like 5+ inches over June Jam weekend. I would like to thank all of the volunteers (sometimes wet and weary volunteers) that have helped put on a summer full of great events. From the county, to the regional events, to the Awareness Rally, Ohio Bike Week and June Jam, without help from all of you none of these would be possible. You know I’ve been writing this article for coming up on seven years now and sometimes it’s kinda hard to find something to rant, I mean talk, about. The Legislature is com‐
ing back from summer vacation where you had a chance to talk to your legislator as they were in their home territory for fairs, festivals or just to get the feel for what their home con‐
stituents want. They haven’t been full time in Columbus or Washington doing thing that I approve or in many cases disap‐
prove of. This limits my material and this publication, either the printed newsletter or the online version doesn’t create news just to have something to talk about like some media outlets seem to do. No need to rant on this it’s not Motorcy‐
cle, Rights, Safety or Education. A good thing that has happened this summer is that the Federal Highway Bill has passed the US Senate with a bi‐
partisan majority. It has the language in it prohibiting federal funding on motorcycle only checkpoints. We already have assurances here in Ohio that any grant money received would be sent back but many of us do leave this great state. To this www.abate.com
point Ohio has received none. Let’s put an end to this unfair practice. The highway bill also maintains funding for the Rec‐
reational Trails Program. Think of all the learning and practice that happens while enjoying a little 2 wheel off road time. I hope the bill can be passed through the House with very few changes. It would be grate to have a long term bill in place so local municipalities can plan to improve the road sys‐
tem we ride on everyday. Let your Representative know that 34 extensions is enough. I don’t know how to feel about this state of calm. I’m sure something get my blood flowing soon enough. Enjoying the Ride, Ed Schetter Executive Director ABATE of Ohio Inc. [email protected] OutSpokin'
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September is here. It's time to prepare for the cold weather. ABATE
ABATE begins of Ohio, Inc.
nominations for Government Relations
officers for 2016. Director
If you're inter‐
Scott “Woody” Wood
ested in becom‐
ing an officer let someone know. I'm writing this article on August 10. The first Republican presiden‐
tial debate was just a few days ago. My reaction is, like him or not, Donald Trump has heated things up. The other candidates are more passionate and appear more determined than previous elections. Considering at this point his poll numbers are blowing everyone else away, he has to be taken seriously. I see conviction in the other candidates. That is good to see. I hope it spreads to other elected offices. Get some riding in while you can. The season is quickly ending. Regards, Scott "Woody" Wood State Government Relations Director ABATE of Ohio, Inc. [email protected] www.abate.com
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Hi Friends,
At this time
we have had two
ABATE
weeks of very nice
of Ohio, Inc.
weather, great sunny
days, warm nights and
Safety & Education
very little rain. By the
Director
time you get this article we will be thinking
Mike Stock
about colder weather
setting in. With the
change of weather we
need to be aware of changing road surfaces, the changes in the
road construction areas and the added clothing that we will be
wearing. This all brings us to awareness of riding safe. At this
time, we have been doing a great job. In 2014 we had 2170
crashes and 75 fatalities and in 2015 we are at 1315 crashes
and 46 fatalities. Keep up the great riding and keep putting out
the “Look Out for Motorcycles” magnets and “Look Twice
and Save a Life” signs. These reminders are working.
As Motorcyclists, we need to more than ever push awareness of Distracted Driving. It is the cause of many accidents
and we need to talk about it with our friends and make sure
that everyone knows the dangers. People have been doing it for
so long that it is normal and it is getting worse. To text and
drive is illegal, but it is a secondary offence so you have to do
something else to get caught. Many times it’s after an accident
has already occurred. I have been doing fatal reviews with the
State and if more people would have been paying more attention, some accidents could have been avoided.
We all use hand signals to help fellow riders know what
we are going to do or want to do. We use our turn signals and
brake lights to warn others what is going to happen. And then
on the Internet I saw a picture of the international sign for a
biker in distress, a bike sitting alongside the road with a helmet
on the ground behind it. Well number one, I’m from a helmet
free state so I don’t have a helmet with me. Then I thought,
that is not the way it works. If you see a bike alongside the
road, you should slow down and see if everything looks okay.
If everything is under control, they will give you a thumbs up
or wave you on. If not, you stop and see if they need help. I
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have never just rode by a bike of any make or model and I
have donated nuts and bolts, wire ties, duct tape and a lot of
information to people who need help. Don’t ever pass up a
fellow biker. Check on them and it will make you feel good. If
you are stopped alongside of the road and you’re ok, give the
wave on.
The motorcycle world is changing or trying to
change all the time. If politicians are not looking at making a
new sound law, they are trying to put ethanol gas in our bikes.
Then they are trying to take public lands away so our kids can’t
start the way we did. In Ohio we have around 500,000 +orregistered motorcycles, but we don’t have anywhere close to
even half that number that are members of any type of Rights
Organization. We need the membership power of ABATE or
AMA to stop these laws that could put a stop to the way your
motorcycle sounds or performs. If we can stop a bill before it
becomes a law, it is so much easier than after it is a law. If you
are not a member of ABATE of Ohio Inc. call 800-25-BIKER
or email me [email protected] or call 419-654-5446.
You can make a difference.
Winter is on its ugly way and we need to get all the
riding in that we can. So ride safe and with ABATE’s help,
RIDE FREE. And remember if you have friend that rode all
this summer on a temporary permit, help him get into a class
and get his endorsement. Motorcycle Ohio now has a one day
course to get your endorsement called the BRC-2.
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imminent. House Ways and Means
Chairman, Paul Ryan (R-WI) has vowed to
fund a long-term bill but has yet to
announce any formal plans to do so.
MRF NEWS
Motorcycle Riders
Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546-0986 (fax)
Possible Interstate Tolling Expansion –
June 16, 2015 – 15NR19
As a member of the Alliance for Toll-Free
Interstates (ATFI), the Motorcycle Riders
Foundation (MRF) works with the ATFI on a
regular basis to ensure that your right to
Washington Weekly Update – July 24th
ride is not infringed upon with heavy
2015 – 15NR16
interstate tolling. Please take a few minutes
to review this and respond.
Senate Highway Bill Would End
The MRF has learned that the U.S.
Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
Senate Environment and Public Works
This week the Senate Commerce
Committee (EPW), which has jurisdiction
Science Transportation Committee passed
over the Interstate Highway System, is
a six-year highway bill. The bill, slated to go
considering expanding interstate tolling at its June 24th bill
to the Senate floor next week, was voted out of committee by a
markup.
party line vote of 13-11. The best part is that the language to
Please take action by sending an email to your Senator if they
end federal funding of motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints is
sit on the EPW Committee. Add a sentence urging them to
in the bill, and it’s because of the joint work of the Motorcycle
contact Chairman Inhofe directly about rejecting tolls!
Riders Foundation membership and of state motorcycle rights
Over the past seventeen years, the Interstate Reconstruction
organizations that the language is included. This issue was the
and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (ISRRPP) has served its
number-one priority at this year’s “Bikers Inside the Beltway,”
purpose and demonstrated the unviability of tolling existing
and the hard work has paid off. The Motorcycle Riders
interstates. Six states have pursued tolls via the ISRRPP, and all
Foundation and I personally thank every one who attended
failed primarily due to the widespread public outcry over tolling’s
“Bikers Inside the Beltway,” made a separate lobby trip, or
contacted their elected officials in one way or another about this negative consequences, which in some cases even triggered
legislative action to protect interstates from tolls. Pilot programs
important issue to the motorcyclists of this country.
are meant to be temporary. Now approaching twenty years, the
The specific language reads:
ISRRPP has run its course and should be repealed, not
expanded or made more flexible.
SEC. 4121. SHORT TITLE.
We all know that tolling existing interstates would have
serious negative consequences. Businesses would face higher
This part may be cited as the ``Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint
operating expenses and be forced to pass those costs on to
Funding Act''.
consumers. Commuters and travelers would face steep cost
increases, and hourly employees might have to work an extra
SEC. 4122. GRANT RESTRICTION.
hour per day just to pay the toll to and from work. Traffic
diversion around tolls onto secondary routes would cause
Notwithstanding section 153 of title 23, United States Code,
congestion, increased accidents, higher road wear and repair
the Secretary may not provide a grant or any funds to a State,
costs for local governments, and slower first response times.
county, town, township, Indian tribe, municipality, or other local
The cost to ride will be dramatically higher.
government that may be used for any program—
Additionally, our Founding Fathers gave Congress the
(1) to check helmet usage; or
responsibility to regulate commerce; this now includes funding
(2) to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcycle
and maintaining the Interstate Highway System, and passing the
operators or motorcycle passengers.
It’s terrific that the Senate is working towards a long term, six- buck to the states is an abdication of duty and violates the spirit
of the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause. It may be politically
year highway bill, but the funding portion of the bill remains
stymied. With over $90 billion left to come up with, progress has expedient to frame it as a “states’ rights” issue, but this ignores
the safety, equity, and interstate commerce implications. Most
been slow. The obvious solution of a small increase in the road
user fee, or of gas tax, has been a non-starter for most members importantly, it will not solve the highway funding problem.
of Congress. The House of Representatives has yet to unveil its
intentions for a long-term bill. Current funding expires at the end
(Continued on Page 12 - MRF Reports)
of July, and with no real solutions, another extension is
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als were adopted, they would already be obsolete. To compound that problem, if such a situation did arise—and it almost
certainly will—the process of amending the safety standard is so
long and complicated that it is not feasible to make periodic
Please join the MRF in urging the EPW Committee and its
changes in order to include technological advancements in
Chairman, Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), to protect interstates
motorcycle helmet construction. FMVSS No. 218 should remain
from the burden of new tolls.
primarily a performance standard, not a construction standard.
To learn more about ATFI and join the Alliance please visit
NHTSA's answer to this problem is to create a list of motorwww.tollfreeinterstates.com cycle helmets that will be exempt from the proposed construcHighway Bill Advances in Senate – June 15, 2015 – 15NR20 tion requirements. The helmets on this list will comply with the
performance requirements of FMVSS No. 218, but while they
Wednesday, June 24th the U.S. Senate Environment and Pub- fail to meet its proposed construction requirements, they will
lic Works (EPW) passes their version of a long-term highway bill nonetheless be deemed to have met the proposed safety standard. This confusing strategy ignores the fact that the law enreports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). The
forcement officer on the street will not have immediate access to
six-year bill easily passed with bipartisan support. The
such a list. At best, the officer would not know that the motorcy“Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy”
clist's helmet meets FMVSS No. 218 until after the motorcyclist
Act or DRIVE Act would increase funding levels from a 2012
transportation law at an average of 3% annually to come up with has been deprived of his or her liberty by being detained and
subjected to an inspection of their helmet. At worst, the fact that
$260 billion for highway infrastructure programs. The measure
the motorcyclist's helmet meets the standard would not come to
was voted out of the committee with a vote of 20-0.
light until after the motorcyclist was forced to come to court.
The issue of allowing for more states to the pilot program of
Finally, NHTSA has not fully taken into consideration the
new tolling of existing interstate highway was removed from the
very nature of motorcycle helmet enforcement in the United
final version of the bill. The pilot program to test tolling existing
States. Such enforcement is not done federally; it is done at the
interstate roads still exists, keeping the number of states that
may participate at three. However, EPW did include a “use it or state and local level according to state laws which may or may
not have adopted FMVSS No. 218. Not every state has
lose it” clause that would force a state participating in the proadopted the federal safety standard. Many that have done so
gram to abandon the pilot after a number of years if they are
have also adopted alternative safety standards, while others
unable to get the program started. This is significant because
require only that a helmet meet the performance requirements
this pilot program has been in existence for 17 years and none
of the states have ever been able to put a tolling pilot program in set out in FMVSS No. 218 and not the labeling requirements.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation believes that motorcycle
place due to massive public outcry. In short, it allows the feds to
helmet enforcement is a state issue and not a federal issue.
pick an area of the country that may be more friendly to (or just
This is evidenced by the fact that motorcycle helmet laws vary
more used to) increased tolling.
greatly from state to state. If a particular state is having an issue
Another disturbing provision of the DRIVE act would allow
enforcing its own motorcycle helmet law, that problem is best
states to divert tolls collected away from the tolled road to fund
addressed by that state's elected officials. It does not make
other government programs—the very definition of the proversense to address the enforcement of a state statute on the fedbial “Stealing from Peter to pay Paul.”
eral level, but that is what the proposed amendments to FMVSS
There is no mention of motorcycles in this portion of the
NO. 218 attempt to do.
highway bill. Issue of motorcycle-only checkpoints will be addressed in a forthcoming bill from another committee.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation urges all riders and rider
Thank you to everyone who made calls and sent emails to
organizations to comment upon this proposal and to point out
the EPW committee members. Your voice was integral to the
the legitimate concerns raised by it. You may submit comments
non-expansion of the tolling program.
to the proposal by any of the following methods:
NHTSA issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking --- June 8,
You may utilize the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal:
2015 – 15NR18
Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
for submitting comments.
has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Federal You may mail comments to the Docket Management FacilMotor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, which conity:
cerns motorcycle safety helmets. NHTSA proposes to modify
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
the existing performance requirements of the standard by addSE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington,
ing construction requirements. The reasoning behind this is to
DC 20590-0001.
aid state and local law enforcement officers in enforcing FMVSS You may also fax comments to the Docket Management
No. 218, allowing an officer to visually determine whether a
Facility:
helmet meets the safety standard. NHTSA is currently accepting U.S. Department of Transportation at (202) 493-2251
public comments on this proposal, and will continue to do so
When submitting comments, make sure to reference Docket
until July 20, 2015.
No. NHTSA–2015–0045.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation opposes NHTSA’s proIf you wish to view the entire proposal you may do so at the
posal. The proposal fails to take into consideration the rapid
following link:
pace of technological change in this area. By adopting arbitrary http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-05-21/pdf/2015dimension and compression requirements, NHTSA will effec11756.pdf
tively be shutting out manufacturers who utilize technology to
construct helmets which, while failing to meet NHTSA's construction requirements, may very well exceed their performance
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requirements. It is conceivable that, by the time the new propos-
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National and Regional News WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Motorcyclist Association delivered 29,379 signatures to the U.S. Environmental Protec‐
tion Agency on July 27, along with a message in opposition to the agency’s proposal to increase the amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel. The EPA proposed setting the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2014 at the levels that were actually produced and used, which totaled 15.93 billion gallons. But for 2015, the standard rises to 16.3 billion gallons. And for 2016, the total increases again, to 17.4 billion gallons. “By increasing the amounts of ethanol into America’s gasoline marketplace, the EPA will force the fuel marketplace to ex‐
ceed the blend wall by hundreds of millions of gallons,” said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations. The blend wall is the point at which no more ethanol can be blended without creating higher blends like E15 and above. None of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and all‐terrain vehicles currently in use in the United States are certified by the EPA to use fuels containing more than 10 percent ethanol. Inadvertent misfueling may cause engine or fuel system dam‐
age and void the manufacturer’s warranty. During the EPA’s comment period on the proposed rule, the AMA collected 29,379 signatures on an online petition oppos‐
ing the higher ethanol mandate and asking the EPA to lower, rather than increase, the standard. The EPA’s comment period on the proposed rule ended July 27 and the AMA forwarded those signatures, along with its comments, to the EPA. The EPA intends to take final action on this proposal by Nov. 30, which would return the agency to the program's statutory timeline for issuing RFS annual rules. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new poll sponsored by the AMA shows that 45 percent of Americans oppose the federal man‐
dates that require increasing amounts of corn ethanol in our nation’s fuel supply. Just 31 percent favored the mandate. After learning about the potential engine and fuel system damage caused by ethanol, 78 percent of respondents said they had “very serious concerns” about E15 use. The poll also shows that 67 percent of people favor the agency setting ethanol volumes below what is currently re‐
quired by law, with 68 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans supporting volumes lower than the statute. The poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research & Consulting, included responses from 1,000 likely 2016 voters. Pollsters contacted voters via phone with profes‐
sional interviewers using both landline and cell phones from July 6 through July 10. Interviewers reached 1000 likely na‐
tional likely 2016 voters who self‐identified as follows: 400 Democrats, 340 Republicans and 226 Independents. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The AMA contacted the U.S. Depart‐
ment of Transportation in July to voice its support for the existing requirement that every motorcycle helmet sold in the United States be certified by its manufacturer to meet the DOT standard. PICKERINGTON, Ohio ‐‐ Wayne Rainey, three‐time Fédéra‐
tion Internationale de Motocyclisme 500cc Grand Prix World Champion and two‐time American Motorcyclist Association Superbike Champion, will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Oct. 17, in Orlando, Fla. The induction ceremony is taking place in conjunction with the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center. Tickets to the induction ceremony are available now at www.motorcyclemuseum.org. Regular entry is $25 per person. VIP tickets that include an exclusive reception, reserved seating and AIMExpo admission are $90 per person. Rainey, who himself was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, will be honored along with the current class of inductees. The Class of 2015 includes road racing champion John Kocinski, former Harley‐Davidson CEO Richard Teerlink, off‐road racing champion Rodney Smith, entrepre‐
neur and industry patron John Parham, dirt tracker Alex Jorgensen and longtime Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. race team manager Keith McCarty. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends are previous inductees into the Hall of Fame whose lifetime accomplishments are showcased as part of the annual induction ceremony of new Hall of Famers. Rainey was the top World Championship 500cc Grand Prix rider of the early 1990s, winning three consecutive World (Continued on Page 23 - AMA News )
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cottages just outside of the old city, surrounded by centuries‐
old pines and firs. From there, they visited the respective museums of vodka, prison art, and unusual children’s toys in the very old city of Uglich (it was founded in 937); checked out Req Square, Andre Lacy is the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Novodevichy Ceme‐
checking off an item on his bucket tery in Moscow where they also took a ride on the metro and list: A cyclopedic visited one of the fabled Stalin‐era “Seven Sisters” skyscrapers; and in Suzdal they tasted some horseradish vodka that was so ((ba‐dum‐tsh) foray across Eura‐ horrible it may have very well led to the collapse of the Soviet sia encompassing Union (not really, of course) and took in some Russian folk music performed in traditional garb. the southern Sounds like an incredible trip so far, but it does sort of coast of the Gulf of Finland, Siberia, remind me of an old Russian proverb: “В гостя́х хорошо́ , а and everything in до́ ма лу́чше” or “It is good to be visiting, but it is better at home.” To be continued as the trip progresses... between! Paved roads, not‐so‐paved roads, horseradish vodka, and goat what‐ ever. While many in the motorcycle industry merely co‐opt the AN ALLERGY TO SOME OFFICERS OF THE LAW IS NOT GET‐
biker image, Andre (founder of LDI, Tucker‐Rocky, Biker’s TING BETTER Choice) is the real deal on two wheels. If I may, let me tell you My ‘96 bagger has thousands of traffic ticket free miles ‐ about this epic journey—the good, bad, and the ugly but none ‐ zip ‐ zero. That is until I ran into one of our finest on the mostly the wonderful—and I’ll promise to be succinct. Or at Friday of the Boogie. The exit off I‐465 to State Road 37, the least as succinct as one can be when trying to convey the road to Bloomington and the Boogie is convoluted. You get off scope of a 2 month expedition covering nearly half of the the multi‐laned exit and if you catch a red light ‐ you line up on globe! the on the North side of 465 with 3 or 4 rows of trucks, semi, The trip began at the end of July on a bit of a cold start, and dump. Problem is when you get a green on your side of both figuratively and literally. The temperature was a modest 465 and start the turn left there is another light just on the 58 degrees when they started their journey in Estonia. After a South side of 465 that is ‐ if you are trailing three semis as I pleasant albeit chilly cruise along the Gulf of Finland, Andre was ‐ impossible to see, so you follow the semi in front of you and co. were delayed at the Estonia/Russian border for 8 1/2 and you go when he goes. My problem was the light appar‐
hours due to a recent change in export procedure, outmoded ently turned red just as the semi was entering the intersection, computer networks, and general bureaucratic inefficiencies! but I could not see because of that semi and the other trucks Somehow, the gang managed to remain calm and were even‐
blocking all my line of sight to the traffic signals. An officer of tually allowed to cross the Narva River, past the Hermann the law was in another lane behind a car several back. He saw Castle (on the Estonia side) and Ivangorod Fortress (on the that I had followed the truck and entered the intersection on a Russian side) into Russia. They arrived in St. Petersburg just in red and pulled me over to cite me. Despite my protest, he time to hit some hellish traffic, of which the city is known for, claimed he could see the traffic signal. An argument that the before landing at the Grand Hotel Emerald for the evening only relevant line of sight was mine ‐ not his ‐ fell on deaf ears. where they were greeted with a late dinner, drink, and The conversation with the officer went as follows. Me: wooden eggs. “Officer, it is impossible to view the light if three semis are The next day, Andre and company were able to check out lined up in front of you, traveling through that intersection.” the Hermitage Museum while their guide was shaken down by Officer: “I could see the light.” Me: “Of course you could as a police officer for “appearing drunk.” Luckily, the situation there were no semis blocking your view.” Officer: “Why didn’t could be quickly remedied by some good old‐fashioned palm you hold back and let the semis go further down 37 so you greasing! Afterward, the group left the Westernized, cosmo‐
could see the light.” Me (doing my best to ignore the semi on politan streets of St. Petersburg for the more quaint and pro‐
my tail shifting gears): “If you wait and let the trucks get ahead, vincial roads of Tikhvin, located on both banks of the Tikhvinka I‐465 (overhead) still blocks your view of the traffic River, where they took in the old medieval town, its ancient (Continued on Page 17 - Ask Our Lawyer)
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-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
NEVADA AMENDS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT LAW
After passing the state Assembly unanimously, AB422 was
signed into law by Governor Brian Sandoval on May 21, 2015
to amend the state’s handlebar height law.
Effective October 1, 2015, Section 1 of this bill prohibits a
local authority from enacting an ordinance governing the
operation and equipment of a motorcycle or a moped which is
in conflict with any existing state laws. Under existing law, a
person is prohibited from driving a motorcycle or a moped
equipped with handlebars which extend above the driver’s
shoulders. Section 2 of this bill provides that handlebars may
extend not more than 6 inches above the driver’s shoulders.
MOTORCYCLE LICENSE BILL PASSES IN ALABAMA
Alabamians will need to have a motorcycle classification on
their license, and take a written exam or safety course, under a
bill that has passed the state Legislature and awaits the
governor’s signature. Alabama is the only state that doesn’t
require a specific motorcycle license, and this measure “will
make sure that those who are riding motorcycles are qualified
and know enough about motorcycle safety,” said the bill’s
sponsor State Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Greenhill).
Pettus’ House Bill 212 now goes to the governor for his
signature. Currently, only motorcyclists age 14 and 15 have to
take a written test and get the M classification. Those older
than that may get the classification, but don’t have
to. Motorcyclists who already have the M classification will
be grandfathered in.
Upon Governor Robert J. Bentley’s approval, the new
licensure law will become effective January 1, 2016, and law
enforcement will then be able to issue tickets to motorcyclists
who don’t have the M classification. The bill also allows
drivers to complete a safety course instead of the written
test. There’s a $5 fee for the written test.
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TEXAS LAW LEGALIZES SLINGSHOT THREEWHEELER
A new law now legalizes the three-wheel Polaris Slingshot in
Texas. Polaris’ Slingshot reverse-trike ended up in legal limbo
last year after it was determined that it didn’t fit the letter of
any of Texas motor vehicle laws. It didn’t have the safety
equipment required to define it as a car, but since it had seats,
and not a saddle, it couldn’t be considered a motorcycle, either.
That changed last week when Governor Greg Abbot signed an
amendment to the law that essentially removed the saddle
requirement, allowing three-wheel “autocycles” to be
registered as motorcycles, as they are in many states. A
motorcycle license is still required to drive one, but you can
take the test in a three-wheeler if you only plan to drive that
type of vehicle.
The laws that govern vehicles like the Slingshot vary from
state to state, and it’s still not street legal in a few. That
includes Connecticut, Hawaii and Maryland, while Indiana
recently passed its own “autocycle” law authorizing its use. In
most states it follows the same helmet rules as a motorcycle,
but in California can be driven without one and only requires
an automobile license to operate.
MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES DROP FOR SECOND
STRAIGHT YEAR
Riding a motorcycle in the U.S. is continuing to get a little
safer. Based on a preliminary survey of 2014 fatality data, the
Governors Highway Safety Association is predicting a second
consecutive year-over-year drop in deaths for the first time on
record since 1997.
The GHSA is predicting 4,584 motorcyclist deaths in 2014, a
1.8-percent drop. The organization bases its forecasts on
motorcycle fatality data for January through September in all
50 states and the District of Columbia. From this raw info,
deaths fell in 27 states in 2014, increased in 19 and remained
the same in four, plus DC.
While good in the short term, the GHSA still thinks there's a
lot to do to reduce rider deaths; 28% of fatal crashes in 2013
involved riders with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08,
34% of those killed were speeding, and 25% didn't have a valid
motorcycle license.
Of course the GHSA recommends that all states adopt
universal helmet laws, noting that currently only 19 states and
D.C. require all riders be helmeted.
NEW STUDY REPORTS LANE-SPLITTING CAN BE SAFE
California drivers often see motorcyclists zip by between the
narrow space between two lanes of cars, known as lanesplitting, and a new report by UC Berkeley transportation
researchers finds that such maneuvering does not necessarily
pose a greater risk for injury.
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signal.” Officer: “You are still getting a ticket.” Me: So officer, your mind is closed, and you do not care about the facts of this intersection.” Officer: “That is correct.” Somebody remind me: why is it that we need the State Police as we have police officers in every county, city, village and town? More on this later. SOUTH‐SIDE HARLEY AND BOB SCHULTETI TO THE RESCUE ‐ RELATED TO THE ABOVE STORY Having just made a mighty fine but very unsuccessful argument as to why a traffic citation should not be given, I dejectedly returned to my Harley turned on switch; I hit the starter. Nothing. Now I am one of those farm boys that believes that you should always get 4 years on a battery, and I’ve always refused to believe that a battery dies completely, so you should have a little warning that the battery is going South. Nothing doing. That puppy completely died on me in front of the ticket writing cop. Having noticed that I was having trouble starting my motorcycle, the officer of the law and provider of safety assistance, decided it was time for him to leave me on the side of the road. No worry, as I called South‐Side and explained my dilemma. They were at my roadside location within 12 minutes ‐ now that is biker service. That was the only good ending for the day, other than getting to the Boogie of course. A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS MEMBER (Listen up ABATE of INDIANA AND OHIO MEMBERS as this concept probably applies in your state as well. We will write about the particulars of those states in a future column) A: ABATE lawyer George Tinkham provided us with an explanation for this one. On 8/11/09, the Governor of Illinois signed Public Act 96‐0279 (former HB 2455) into law. This Act did not amend §7‐601 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) (625 ILCS 5/7‐601) which excludes vehicles not designed for use on public highways from the mandatory liability insurance requirement. It did, however, amend §11‐1426.1 of the IVC by adding subsection (g), which reads: (g) Any person who operates a non‐highway vehicle on a street, highway, or roadway shall be subject to the mandatory insurance requirements under Article VI of Chapter 7 of this Code. PA 96‐0279 also requires the operator of such vehicle to have a driver’s license. Whether that license has to have the proper motorcycle endorsement is unclear. Even though the Vehicle Code now has contradictory language, the language in §11‐1426.1 which requires insurance (and a driver’s license) will prevail. This means that off‐road vehicles must be covered by liability insurance when on the right‐of‐way of a public highway. It is not uncommon to see a twelve year old riding a dirtbike or ATV along the right‐of‐way fence on the public FROM ABATE OF ALASKA AND EDITOR BOBBE REILLY highway side traveling between his home and a favorite off‐
Rod: Thought you might enjoy this!!! I hope so!!! road riding area. This new change to the IVC means that his off
‐road vehicle must now be insured. A more absurd Your “Freedom of Information Act: How To” was a consequence of PA 96‐0279 is what happens when a smashing success!!! Thank you for all you do! You make a huge landowner uses a riding mower to cut grass on the right‐of‐
positive difference! way by his home or farm? Bobbe Reilly, Editor Ride Safe & Free, ABATE of Alaska, Inc. Rod Taylor ABATE Legal Services (From Rod ‐ the article referred to by Bobbe was in the July abatelegal.com 2015 issue) GOLF CART COMMUNITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND WHAT ABOUT MY JOHN DEERE MOWER AND ATV? Q: I live in a golf cart community, which works great for us, and I have been told that my homeowner’s insurance policy covers my golf cart when I am on the street. However, I got a letter from my insurance company that stated that due to a law, a motor vehicle which is operated in a highway right‐
of‐way must be covered by liability insurance. A highway right‐
of–way is 25 feet from the center of the lane on “most” rural roads. This means no dirt bikes, ATV or snowmobile riding down property lines or fence rows along roads. It also means checking my mail on my ATV and parking at the edge of my drive could result in a ticket. Even mowing grass along the road in my front yard could get a ticket on my mower. I don’t recall hearing of this proposal before. www.abate.com
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Championships riding for Yamaha in 1990, 1991 and 1992. In addition to his accomplishments on the world level, Rainey was also a star of AMA Superbike racing during the 1980s, winning that title in 1983 with Kawasaki and again for Honda in 1987. The AMA letter to the U.S. DOT came in response to a pro‐
posal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to set new federal standards for helmet construction. The AMA believes the proposed standards would stifle manufacturers’ ability to provide motorcyclists with helmets that use ad‐
vanced technology. The law also would include a testing pro‐
cedure for law enforcement officers to use in the field to check helmet liner thickness. The AMA believes that move would be imprudent. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Forest Service is seeking nomi‐
nations for its Recreation Resource Advisory Committees, which provide advice and recommendations on recreation fees to the Forest Service and the U.S. Bureau of Land Man‐
agement. RRACs are structured to help ensure motorized users are well represented, so it is important that the motorized community steps forward to fill any vacancies that occur. Additional information concerning the Recreation RACs, in‐
cluding current openings, can be found by visiting the Recrea‐
tion RACs website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/
rrac‐org‐links.shtml. State News COLUMBUS, Ohio – H.B. 154, the state’s “dead red” bill, has been reported out of the House Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety committee. The bill would permit motorcyclists to proceed through a malfunctioning red light and to treat it as a stop sign, proceeding through the intersec‐
tion after stopping and checking for approaching traffic. Industry News ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan has opened a 32‐acre outdoor research lab for testing automotive tech‐
nology, such as vehicle‐to‐vehicle and vehicle‐to‐
infrastructure communications. The facility allows researchers to test the technology in a simulated urban setting that in‐
cludes a variety of roads and streets, a small section of free‐
way, an underpass, gravel and brick pavement, roundabouts, traffic signals and sensors. International News PARIS, France – The French government has banned all ear‐
phones for motorists, including motorcycle and scooter riders. The ban is intended to prevent drivers and riders from using earphones with a microphone to make and receive telephone calls while the vehicle is in operation. There is no ban on Blue‐
tooth headsets, but earphones are not permitted. BERLIN, Germany – The European Commission is considering a legal challenge against Germany over proposed road tolls www.abate.com
that some believe violate the European Union’s anti‐
discrimination laws by targeting foreign motorists. Germany’s Parliament approved the tolls in March, but Ger‐
man President Joachim Gauck has not signed them into law. The tolls would force foreign drivers to pay as much as $143 a year to drive on German roads. The AMA remains concerned that U.S. military personnel stationed in Europe would be directly and unfairly affected by this toll. In a letter to U.S. ambassador to Germany, John B. Emerson, the AMA pointed out that the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) governs the treatment of military personnel. In an April 22 response, liaison officer Glendon Pitts stated that the lower house of the German parliament passed an amended draft of the bill that exempts U.S. forces covered under SOFA from the toll obligations. AMA News PICKERINGTON, Ohio – Wayne Rainey, three‐time Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme 500cc Grand Prix World Champion and two‐time American Motorcyclist Association Superbike Champion, will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Oct. 17, in Orlando, Fla. The winner of AMA’s
2015 Hall of Fame Raffle Bike:
1965 Harley-Davidson FLH
Pete Gabrail from Minneapolis, Minn., was drawn as
the winner of the fully restored 1965 HarleyDavidson FLH Electra Glide -- the 2015 AMA raffle
bike benefitting the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Museum. The drawing was July 12, 2015, at AMA
Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio.
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Yowza yowza, I was on another local run today and I ran into lotsa people (and no, I didn’t literally run into anyone). Anyway, I was talking with a pair of fellow ABATE members at one of the stops, one of them a really cool older dude named George, and the other, a really cool younger dude named Jeff (he’s our county coordinator). When George mentioned that he knew someone who by coincidence had the same first and last name as Jeff, I spoke up and said that I knew someone who did too. It turned out that we were both thinking about the same guy who was from the neighborhood where I grew up. The freaky thing was it turns out that George, who I’ve known for the past five or ten years, also happens to be from that very same neighborhood and I didn’t even know it! In fact, I remember often feeding apples from my back yard trees to the two horses he kept in a paddock and small barn in his back yard a block away (and a few houses behind mine) and I never realized they belonged to the guy I know now. George is 86 years young (twenty three years older than me). He started owning scoots in 1946 and was riding years before that. Now he rides the hell out of a Harley trike since he sold the last of a long line of two wheelers when he started to have some minor health problems recently. This means that back when I was foolin’ with his horses, George was probably about 33 and I was about 10. I went to school with his daughter and I musta rode my American Flyer sled named “Rosebud” down the same local road as she did (the road in front of my house). I know I rode my bicycle past his house many times to go to the little “Mom and Pop” store a few blocks away to buy bread for my mom, soda‐pop for me, or whatever (we didn’t call ‘em “convenient” stores back then, we called ’em “corner stores”). In fact, I was probably his paperboy though I really don’t remember him or even seeing or hearing his bike!! What a trip! Who woulda thunk that 50 years later I would often be riding with the same guy who owned those horses? Okay, now there’s this..... When I started 5th grade I was ten years old due to my Sept. birthday (I started school at five). In 5th grade I had a really nice, great teacher named Mr. Higgins. He was interest‐
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him because he moved after that school year. But while he was still there, I remember him telling the class toward the end of that school‐year that he was soon moving with his wife to Pennsylvania. Over twenty years later, I had long since moved from my parent’s house and was living in a little town called Kins‐
man, Ohio which is very close to the Pennsylvania state line and 40 miles to the northeast. A buddy of mine, a local dude whom I had only known for the year or so since I moved there, was buying a house from his uncle who lived just over the border and HE turned out to be that very same Mr. Higgins (who didn’t recognize me of course, but that’s okay because he turned into a grouchy old bastard). Okay, now there’s this...... In about 1989 I was incarcerated in our tiny local two‐
cell jail here in Newton Falls because of an incident in a bar. I was locked up late that first night and had a very short conver‐
sation with the guy who was in the other cell. We couldn’t see each other due to the cement block wall separating us, but his voice sure sounded vaguely familiar somehow. The next morning when our cells were opened and we both had to come out to the common area (or stay in our cells all day), it turned out he was someone who (with his woman) generously shared their campsite and fire with me and my friends, com‐
plete strangers to them, at Woodstock twenty years before! He was from the Bronx, NY, spent his whole life there, and had never been to Ohio. Back in 1969 I spent most of a very memorable week‐
end with this couple (and 450,000 others) and believe me, it was definitely him. I spent the next three days in jail with him and the detailed memories we shared about specific things from our campsite proved it. Hell, he still even looked the same! He told me he was busted while just passing through my town on his way out West somewhere. He had gotten off the Ohio turnpike at our exit to eat a real meal at a restaurant, after which he was noticed smoking a doobie in his car by a cop. Okay, now let me ask you this..... What can this possibly mean?? Is our world really THAT small? I bet some of you have similar stories that are even stranger. But my point is that there is currently about 7 billion people on this Earth! With all those people, do we somehow just bounce around and often run into the same folks repeat‐
edly like we were some kind of strangely magnetic billiard balls seeking out those whom we have bumped into before? Is it some kind of mysterious individual “Law of Attraction”? I used to go to a giant swap‐meet and party every year put on by a club called the “Pack‐Rats” just outside of a little town called Orville, in mid‐Ohio west of Akron (the home of Smucker’s Jam and about two hours from where I live). For one crazy weekend of every year it pulled in tens of thousands of people for over a decade beginning in the late 1970’s. I would always end up camping right next to the same person, a great big guy named “Hoss”, year after year even OutSpokin'
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though the swap was held in a 100 acre, wide‐open, former cornfield with no landmarks to look for even if we HAD previously agreed to camp next to each other. We’d come without planning in advance, or even knowing after settling in that we’d be neighbors, since whoever arrived first would usually be out walking around checking out parts, babes, bikes, food, or whatever for the first few hours after they got there. The second time that happened it was strange.....but after a few more times it was freaky! He was from Cincinnati (located in the complete oppo‐
site corner of the state from me) and that swap was the only way I ever knew him. I wonder how he’s doing since the event was closed down due to bad behavior. We used to fit right in. My people and his people ALWAYS had a good time. But how weird is that? I mean without exaggeration there musta been 20,000 people there usually (or more)! For a while it was WAY bigger than Chillicothe. Not sure if Chilli‐
cothe was even happening then. It seems that as one gets older, we should know more answers to life’s questions. Sure, you might become a bit wiser about managing your affairs, about knowing what you should do under most circumstances. But to and for me it seems that the older I get, the more questions about life I have. Some things that used to really bother me I NOW don’t really give a flying f%$& about. I think I’ve achieved SOME sense of being able to prioritize most things, to know what’s important. But then other things I never used to really think or care about have become significant to me. Things like: fate, karma, purpose, and destiny. Kurt Vonnegut, one of my favorite authors, once wrote, “The purpose of life is to be the eyes, ears, and con‐
science of the creator of the universe...whoever or whatever that may be.” So okay, I can dig that. I may not live up to doing and being all that, but at least it clears up why we might be here....and I do agree with Vonnegut. It seems most religions agree with that too in one form or another. But why do things have to be so weird, so unpredict‐
able and downright surprising? I mean, what’s it all about? Maybe I’ll find out some day. Until then, at least I’m finding that life is a cool kick in the pants sometimes LOL! See ya next month, Bummer
tions and the lack of non‐corn renewable fuel sources like plant waste from being developed on any sort of commercial scale. A 2007 law, known as the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), requires refiners to blend in an increasing amount of biofuels into the United States gasoline supply each year. According to the proposal, the levels of ethanol will still continue to in‐
crease, but less than it would have, preventing the Obama administration from achieving the goals of the 2007 law. “The EPA has missed several deadlines to lay out the pro‐
duction levels for 2014 and 2015, and this announcement is the reason why,” said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Govern‐
ment Relations and Public Affairs for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. “They know that the RFS amounts were going to be unattainable, and now we know too.” Hennie also testified at an EPA hearing on the RFS in favor of a study that would examine the lasting effects of E15 on internal combustion engines. With today’s domestic oil boom, and the fact that we are consuming less gasoline than we were in 2007, a void for biofuels was created. Add in the fact that the US is only im‐
porting about a third of its oil, and the need for biofuel all but disappears. In its proposal the EPA would increase the levels of blended in 2015 to 16.3 billion gallons, four less than what the RFS requires. In 2016 the EPA would require about five billion less gallons than the law requires. This is obviously a blow to the affected industries around ethanol and a boom for big oil. Whatever side of this equa‐
tion you end up on, one thing is certain: raising levels of etha‐
nol in fuel from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15) over‐
night has been hard on motorcycles. This is why the MRF is supporting H.R. 21 in the United States House of Representa‐
tives. H.R. 21, a bill authored by James Sensenbrenner (R‐WI), would require a full examination of what effects the higher blends of ethanol have on motors. Contact your member in the U.S. House of Representatives to cosponsor this impor‐
tant legislation. you end up on, one thing is certain: raising levels of ethanol in fuel from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15) overnight has been hard on motorcycles. This is why the MRF is sup‐
porting H.R. 21 in the United States House of Representatives. H.R. 21, a bill authored by James Sensenbrenner (R‐WI), would require a full examination of what effects the higher blends of ethanol have on motors. Contact your member in the U.S. House of Representatives to cosponsor this impor‐
tant legislation. (Continued from Page 13, AMA News)
President Obama Slashes Ethanol Production – May 29, 2015 – 15NR15 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces Fri‐
day, May 29th that it would reduce the amount of ethanol requirements for gasoline, reports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). This proposal would cut ethanol produc‐
tion for 2014, 2015 and 2016. The EPA cites market condi‐
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Deputy Director ‐ Smoke James ‐ 740‐819‐0645 REGION ZERO
Region Director: Barbara Tittle 330-677-1845
Deputy Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson 330-360-7752
Region Zero Meetings: Contact your County Coordinators
for time and location.
Columbiana: Sam Sacconi 330-227-9900 meetings on 4th
Sunday of Month, 2:00 pm.
Mahoning & Trumbull: Jeff Beatty, 330-647-8420
Portage & Summit County: Paul ‘Shirley’ Stokes 330-6444572
Stark: Robert Fedor - 330-546-7450
Website: http://regionzero.abate.com
Let's celebrate some more Region Zero Heroes!! Here in Northeast Ohio we have some truly heroic supporters without whom we could not carry out our mission. The first are the owners/operators of the Sail Inn in Lake Milton. Mike and Jess have been running this MC friendly establishment for umpteen years and have hosted our Region meetings for the last several years opening on Sunday mornings to provide a great place for us. They also host many regular events for us, providing , GRATIS, great amounts of food and a friendly atmosphere to draw in large numbers of attendees. Both of them will help with whatever we need at practically the drop of a hat. Mike originally owned a couple of bait shops in the area and then bought the Inn which they have updated. It is a wonderful venue for us and we cannot thank them enough. The Sail Inn also sponsors other benefit MC rides through the year to support riders and the local community. Mike was a rider for a LONG time and understands the riding community. Jess always makes sure we have whatever we need when we come in, especially for our February Meltdown party which tends to be a well attended affair, even in bitter blizzard weather. If you ride up around Lake Milton, just off State Rt 534, please stop in and patronize this great barwith Region Zero Heroes Mike and Jess!! Barb Tittle, Region 0 Director REGION
ONE
Region Director: Larry Dobbins, Jr. 740-544-6458
DD-David Mitchell, 330-383-0542
Region One Meetings: Region Meetings 2nd Friday every
month, 7:30pm @ Hopedale American Legion.
Dep. Director: David Mitchell 330-383-0542
Belmont County: Lee Irwin 740-310-0992
Harrison County: OPEN
Jefferson County: Larry Dobbins Sr. 740-765-4825
Monroe County: OPEN
Website: www.region1.abate.com
NO REPORT
REGION TWO
Region Director ‐ Jim ‘Goofy’ Bown ‐ 740‐704‐4322 www.abate.com
Deputy Director2 - Brent Rexroad - 740-849-0338
Region 2 meetings will be held at Capt’n Morgan’s, 5815
East Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740-872-9860 at 2:00 p.m.,
always on the first Sunday, except Sept. on the 2nd Sunday.
Coshocton County: OPEN
Guernsey County: Brenda Foraker 740-679-2494
Knox County: OPEN
Licking County: Bo Essig - 614-984-1062
Muskingum County: Adam Trembley - 740-868-7611
Please contact your County Coordinator for more
information and directions.
Website: http://region2.abate.com
NO REPORT
REGION THREE
Region Director: Mark Davis 419-235-7581
For Region 3 meetings, please contact your County
Coordinator or your Region Director, Mark Davis for all
information.
Allen County: Dana Frost 419-229-0928
Logan County: Jack Linet 937-585-4155
Paulding County: Daniel Bustos 419-399-5291
Putnam County: Lynda Schnipke 419-453-3834
Van Wert County: Andy Riley 419-303-3229
Region Website: http://region3.abate.com
NO REPORT
REGION FOUR
Region Director: Ruby Worchuck, [email protected]
419-256-2560 ~ 419-966-9131
Region 4 meetings are held the Second Sunday of every
month. Board meetings are at 1:30pm and General
Membership meetings are at 2:00 pm unless otherwise
noted. Meetings are held between the four county areas.
Please contact your County Coordinator for more info.
Defiance County, OPEN
Fulton County, Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185
Henry County, Don Buehrer, 419-579-4878
Williams County, Wendell Humphrey, 419-459-4752
Website: http://region4.abate.com
NO REPORT
REGION FIVE
Region Director: Tim Kaelin - 513-561-4745
Deputy Director: Dennis Wichert 513-410-1930
Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties - Tim
Kaelin, 513-561-4745 - First Sunday of the month, 11am @
The Train Stop Inn, 7837 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, OHIO
45039-8712. Phone: 513-683-0207
Clinton County Meeting – Dwight Meeker - 937-728-6565
Second Sunday of month, 11am @ American Legion Post
49, 140 E. Locust St., in Wilmington.
Website: http://region5.abate.com
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started out of Toledo H‐D , Big place! Didn't have a very big turn‐out though, there were 4 other bike events that same week‐end. It only had 20 bikes and 2 trikes, and the Lucas Co. Region Director: Dave Griffin - 937-381-7483
Sheriffs on their H‐D's didn't show. I think someone said that Deputy Director: Marilyn Griffin - 937-381-7386
Champaign, Clark & Greene Counties: Lawrence S. Taylor, they didn't do runs anymore. At least it didn't rain. 937-626-6958, Meetings: 4th Saturday of the month @
The Shriners did their own road blocking. A LITTLE ILLEGAL, 4:00pm @ “Region 6 Meeting House” 10926 Haddix Road,
but with their uniforms and Cop‐like helmets they pulled it Fairborn, Ohio 45324.
off with much professionalism. It was a 78 mile ride with one Darke County, OPEN
Miami County: Mike Wendel, 937-564-5005 - Meetings: Last stop at the Browning Masonic Assisted Living Home. Hell, Nate even video‐taped the whole ride with his helmet ‐cam, Saturday @ 10:00am, Heck Yeahs in Piqua
Montgomery County: OPEN
how cool is that! Then at the end of the ride, I announced Preble County, OPEN
that Reg. 7 was donating 73‐plus pounds of beverage tabs to Website: www.region6.abate.com
help haul the kids and their parents to and from the Shriner Hospitals. NO REPORT
They know of HB115, the road guarding bill, and they support it. Many are ABATE members, themselves. Speaking of HB115, That is the same HB# as the repeal of the *REGION SEVEN
mandatory helmet law for everyone in 1977! If we beat it once, we can beat again! HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF! Region Director: Larry Morgan, 567-201-3062
Then last week‐end we helped at the Schiets Bike Show and Deputy Director: Ron Sears 419-463-8464
ABATE Reg.7 Toy Run, with the proceeds benefiting Region meeting: Call Director
Community Christmas of Sandusky Co. Around 1,000 dollars See Region 7 News Report for other meeting times.
Erie County/Huron County: Jim Sprague , 419-680-8584
and several toys was collected. Had 25 bikes in the show, :Lucas County: Larry Morgan, 567-201-3062
about half what they usually have, too many things going on Ottawa County: Nate Monday, 567-219-1269
the same week‐ends. Had music and entertainment by Sandusky County: Bill “Grease” Willer, 419-665-2068
"Crazy‐Bob" Turner of the Haunted Hydro fame. Then we did Seneca County: Claude Schindorff - 419-619-2834
the ABATE Toy Run. It was an Alcohol‐Free Fun Run with Wood County: Mike Stock, 419-654-5446
stops at Elmore and Gibsonburg, to show where upcoming Website: http://region7.abate.com
events will be. It was about one and quarter hours long ride, ABATE Riders, 70 miles long. Lottsa fun! Gotta Go! Kudos/Big thanks to Nate "getsu" Monday for his photo/
Thanks , Ride Free, layout skills on the ABATE Website. You have to get on‐line Bill "Grease" Willer and check out his work! Also, he has done a great job of Reg.7, Sandusky Co. Coordinator taking over as Ottawa Co. Coordinator. It's guys like this that ABATE of Ohio needs! Let's give him a hand at the Grub REGION EIGHT
& Suds this year [need help]. I ran into a couple of helmet issues in July. On the 4th, our Region Director: Tim Cordray - 740-269-1213
nations B‐Day, a couple of guys came out of Sandi's, Lindsey's Email: [email protected]
little restaurant. They both got on their hogs, and one had an Deputy Director: Rusty Pierce 330-364-6175
Carroll County: Ike Hennebert Sr. - 330-324-2981
8‐10 year old girl as a passenger. I asked "where is her Stark County: Terry West - 330-455-8287
helmet?" They said that she didn't have to wear one. I said Tuscarawas County: Dave Antonelli, 330-343-5374
Ohio's law states that a minor has to wear one. They said no Website: www.region8.abate.com
she doesn't, I said what‐ever, Bud. Then the following day I was delivering Outspokins to Hello Region 8, Signature H‐D. They had some kind of an open‐house with Well the final results of the Freedom Rally were good but burgers and lemonade. I sat down to enjoy a quick meal. I it could have been better, mother nature actually kept the started to shoot the shit with this guy who said that he had rain away long enough to dry most of the place up and get just bought a 2015 Tri‐Glide for his wife. Took him out to the weekend in but there was plenty of room for more show him my trike, shook his hand and said our bye's. He people. Thank you to everybody that helped out from getting said do me a favor. I said what is that? He said put on a G‐D us sponsors to working a shift over the weekend and to helmet! I said hey buddy, I fought for my freedom of choice Hillbilly Jim for being the top sales person of the cash back in 1976/1977. What's your excuse? drawdown tickets. The committee, for the next 2 years for On July 11th, the Shriners out of Perrysburg had their the Freedom Rally are Rusty Pierce, Sherri Hill, Ed Korns, Bob annual Fun Run to help support the Transportation Fund. It Barth, and myself, details coming soon. *REGION SIX
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October meeting is at the Elm Inn on the 4th at 1:00 pm and don't forget the Halloween Party at Lew's on the 17th. Gotta run. Be Safe, Tim Cordray Region 8 Director We would just like to thank everyone that attended or helped in any way for the return of the Freedom Rally. A special thank you to Mike, from Region 16, for helping Becky at the gate and Larry, from Region 1, who put on our bike games. What a great job you both did in helping make our event a success along with all our members that helped keep things going. We have already started working on next year’s Freedom Rally and with the cooperation of the weather and our members we know that it will be even bigger and better. Those of you who missed this year’s rally, you missed some great bands, wonderful weather (except for a few drops of that wet stuff) and some awesome food from the Carrollton Vets club. Upcoming events for Region 8 is the Halloween Spooktacular on October 17th at Lews in Massillon with Electric Mud playing and in December we have our annual Christmas party at Sommerdale Inn on December 12th with Double Duce playing. We will start a raffle in September to help with Freedom Rally expenses and let me tell you we have some great items to win. If you are interested, please contact any officer or member of Region 8. Always ride hard but ride safe! Rusty Pierce , Region #8 Deputy Director REGION NINE
Region Director: Kolman Fuzy, 614-332-0198
[email protected]
Deputy Director: Kathy Gantner - 614-231-5143
Delaware: OPEN
Franklin County: OPEN
Franklin County meeting will be held at: Oak Grove Tavern,
8340 Alkire Road, Columbus, OH 43227-1311 on the first
Sunday of the month, at noon.
Pickaway and Madison Co’s: Jeff Bowersock, 614-306-2570
Combined meetings are now combined with Franklin
County listed in their county report or Kolman’s article.
Madison County: OPEN, contact Kolman Fuzy (info above)
Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties: OPEN contact Kolman Fuzy
Hello, Region Nine: I would like to thank the seventeen people who came to the Covered Bridge Run on August 8. The weather was gorgeous, the route was great (thanks Kathy G.), and the bridges were covered. LOL! Seriously, the bridges were really cool. Tom Bloomer took home the award for the best hand, with a full boat, and every one seemed to enjoy the ride and the fellowship. So, thanks again to all who showed up. As far as September is concerned, there is a lot going on. The MRF meeting of the Minds will be at the end of the www.abate.com
month in Wisconsin and here in Region 9, the Pickaway County Anniversary Run will be on the 19th. A full report on both events will be forthcoming in next month's article. Also, in September, we start taking nominations for the winter meeting location and also for Region 9 officers. Also, at the State Board meeting, event sanctions are to be turned in. So there is a lot happening. As of this writing, the ABATE Foundation Bike Raffle has not happened yet, but by the time you read this, it will be in the past. The winner's name will be revealed next month, along with a recap The Franklin County Toy Run is rapidly approaching‐
always on the second Saturday in November. Planning has already begun, so start thinking about getting those donations for the auction. More info will be available at the September meeting, so please plan on attending. There is plenty of great riding weather ahead, just remember that Autumn brings it's own unique set of hazards, such as slick roads and slick leaves in the roadway, so ramp up your alertness, and as always, watch out for butthead drivers. At the August meeting, no pins were awarded, so any that were due will be caught up in September's meeting. We are still at QFM's Bike Nights at Scioto Downs every Thursday, up until September 17th, when the motorcycle will ge given away, so come on out and join us at the info table.. Thanks to Kristie Kemper for making our presence possible. Well, that's about it for now‐short and sweet. Till next month, see ya. Ride Hard, Ride Smart, Ride Free Kolman [email protected] 614‐332‐0198 REGION TEN
Region Director: Chris Weil - 614-975-1901
Deputy Director: Chris Long - 614-206-1742
Region 10 Website: http://region10.abate.com
Hocking, Fairfield, Perry, Vinton, Morgan & Noble Counties
Meetings: Please check Region 10 website or FB page for
information.
ALIVE AND WELL!
REGION ELEVEN
INACTIVE
Contact: Call State Office 800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644
Lawrence, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, & Washington
Counties - All Open
Website: http://region11.abate.com/
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REGION SIXTEEN
REGION TWELVE
Region Director: Charles “Jason” Jones - 440-261-1122,
[email protected]
Ashtabula County Cuyahoga County
Geauga County
Lake County
Website: www.region12.abate.com
~ Join us every Thursday @ 6pm for Bike Games at the
Iron Horse Saloon Bike Nites! ~
Come join Region 12, ABATE of Ohio, Inc. for Thunder on the Strip at Geneva‐on‐the‐Lake September 10,11,12,13. We will have new and old style products for sale, along with tak‐
ing new memberships. If, you know anyone who is interested in joining ABATE or finding out what we are all about, please, come join the fun. There will be live bands and lots of vendors and good food. Jessica McCormick, Region 12 Secretary Region Director, Cowboy Whitman - 330-567-3127
Deputy Director: Chuck Austin 330-234-8483
Meetings: Region 16 / Wayne County --Sunday, 12 noon East of Chicago Pizza, 801 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster,
Ohio 44691.Cowboy for details.
Ashland County: Cowboy Whitman 30-567-3127
Holmes County: Cowboy Whitman, 330-567-3127
Lorain County: Wayne ‘Pops’ Snyder, 440-774-2566
Medina County: Garret Robison, 330-278-2714
Richland County: Deborah Stephens, 419-689-9459
Wayne County: Chuck Austin 330-234-8483
Website: http://region16.abate.com
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REGION FOURTEEN
Region Director: Pete Barnes - 419-722-9941
Deputy Director: Jason Smith 740-802-8702
Secretary: Kate Helge 567-232-0420
Crawford County - Craig Gubernath 419-563-4861
Hancock County - Lonnie Ritter 419-619-6603
Hardin County - Jeremy Billenstein 740-360-0760
Marion County - Mandy Smith 740-361-4964
Morrow County - Guy Campo 419-512-4270
Wyandot County - Lisa Barnes 419-294-8066
Website: http://region14.abate.com
ABATE’s 2015 Region 14 Toy Run is September 19; let’s keep it the biggest run around, get even more people involved, and exceed last year’s estimated number of bikes (300) and people (417). * Run leaves Reineke Ford, Findlay, Ohio, at noon. * Pre‐registration planned for area bike nights and possibly roving registrars to cut down on lines. * As always, camping at the last stop—the Findlay Eagles in Mortimer—after all the festivities and games have ended. Next Meeting‐ The Eagles in Mortimer/North Findlay, on CR 220. 1 p.m. September 6. Hungry? Noonish at the Dark Horse on North Main, just south of the Eagles (formerly The Huddle). www.abate.com
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An analysis conducted by researchers from UC Berkeley’s
Safe Transportation Research and Education Center
(SafeTREC) found that lane-splitting is relatively safe if done
in traffic moving at 50 mph or less, and if motorcyclists do not
exceed the speed of other vehicles by more than 15
mph. “Surprisingly, we found that the difference in speed
between the motorcycle and the surrounding traffic was a bigger predictor of injury than speed alone,” said study lead author Thomas Rice, epidemiologist at SafeTREC, which is
based at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. “Above a
15-mile-per-hour speed differential, the risk of injury rose
significantly.”
California is the only state in the country where motorcycle
lane-splitting is not illegal; and the researchers analyzed data
on motorcycle-involved traffic collisions in California from
June 2012 through August 2013. Of the nearly 6,000 accidents reported by the California Highway Patrol, 997 involved
lane-splitting at the time of collision. “We have learned that
when lane-splitting motorcycle riders are involved in collisions, the most common scenario is a rider traveling too fast
when a motorist attempts to change lanes,” said Rice.
mained engaged throughout the speeches of South Carolina
Senator Lindsey Graham, Dr. Ben Carson, Florida Senator
Marco Rubio and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Now that former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has officially
launched his presidential bid, Sen. Ernst invited him to the first
-in-the-nation caucus state for a ride; “I’d love to see him on a
Harley” and she offered to “hook him up” with a motorcycle.
Motorcyclists possess some of the traits she would like to see
in a future president: “I think you have to be a leader and you
have to make decisive determinations of what path you take,”
Ernst said. “Whatever that path is, you have to follow it.”
WEIRD NEWS: COPS CREATE TRAFFIC JAM TO
CATCH BIKERS SPLITTING LANES
New York police officers were recently caught on camera
intentionally causing a traffic jam on the highway to catch
motorcyclists splitting lanes through the stopped vehicles. The
YouTube video has gone viral on the Internet, and was picked
up by www.filmingcops.com, a conglomerative blogging service documenting police abuse otherwise ignored by traditional media outlets.
The narrator of the YouTube clip claims that the police actually shut down the entire highway for the sole purpose of
The data used in the UC Berkeley SafeTREC report included
details about the manner in which lane-splitting occurred, such catching bikers driving in between lanes. Several unsuspecting bikers can be seen in the video being pulled over as cops
as speed of vehicles, time of day and the kinds of helmets
demand their license and registration, while the video shows
used. Reports also included information about any injuries
the rest of the traffic on the highway at a complete stop for
sustained.
some time so that the cops can generate ticket revenues; “This
appears to be one of the most epic parasitic wealth-extractions
Compared with other motorcyclists, lane-splitting motorcyin recent memory.”
clists were more likely to ride on weekdays and during commute hours, use better helmets, and travel at lower
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Knowledge is power [Nam et ipsa
speeds. Lane-splitting motorcyclists were also less likely to
have been using alcohol and less likely to have been carrying a scientia potestas est].”
~ Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English Renaissance theorist
passenger.
Also compared with other motorcyclists involved in a collision, lane-splitting riders were less likely to suffer head injury
(9 percent versus 17 percent), torso injury (19 percent versus
29 percent) and fatal injury (1.2 percent versus 3 percent).
PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS RIDE HIGH ON THE HOG
Demonstrating the political capital of motorcycles, seven of
the Republican candidates running for President in 2016 descended on Iowa on June 6 to participate in freshman Senator
Jodi Ernst’s inaugural “Roast and Ride” fundraiser. Sen. Ernst
hopped on her Harley-Davidson Softail alongside Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker on his Road King along with more
than 300 motorcyclists in tow for a 38-mile ride from Des
Moines to the Central Iowa Expo in Boone for the pig roast,
which Ernst hopes will become an electoral tradition.
Former Governor Rick Perry, R-Texas, took a different route
to the roast, riding in with a group of veterans from the town
of Perry, and was the only other 2016 contender to arrive on
two wheels. Carly Fiorina rode a tractor in a local parade and
renewed her attacks on Hillary Clinton, and the audience re-
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CLASSIFIEDS ARE
FREE TO MEMBERS.
NO BUSINESSES PLEASE
FOR SALE:
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2 – 2006 Fatboy/Soft tail seats. New.
$300 for both or $150 each. R1 area. Call
Kent @ 740-457-7022
braided cables; windshield; + extras.
$8500.00 or trade for truck or car of equal
value. Jeff @ 419.947.9214 R9 area.
FOR SALE:
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2009 Rims for FLHX. Jeff @ 330-3400104 R8 area
FOR SALE:
0615
FOR SALE:
40mm CV Carburetor + air cleaner - fits
1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super HD. R9 area. $200.00. Call Jeff Glide Sport. 9900 miles. If you like the
419.947.9214
night train look this bike is for you.
New Tires, New Battery. Det. W/S, Quick
Release backrest, New Lockable & Det.
Saddlebags. GREAT condition with plenty
of extras. Asking $6500, O.B.O, NO
TRADES. Located in Region 7, Call or
Text Jeff @
419-512-9875.
FOR SALE:
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Mark Patrick HD Collectible Sculptures,
$100 - $700, approximately 30 available,
Region Zero Area.
Call George 440.293.4575
WANTED:
1949 OH Motorcycle Plates. Good Condition or better.
Leave msg: Bob 440-779-0316 - R12
area.
FOR SALE:
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Men’s black leather chaps, XL, uncut and
never worn. $120 OBO. Diane 937-4775193. R6
FOR SALE:
1989 Low Rider Ultima, 96 cu. in., 110
HP, 1550cc. Blk powder-coated frame;
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Classifieds run for a maximum of 6
issues, unless you tell us
otherwise. Send changes to:
[email protected]
or call 419-294-8066
ROBIN BILTZ PICKENS — ABATE OF OHIO — MRF REP
Meeting of the Minds is coming up, you need to reserve your room at the hotel, if you want to stay there. Many times the block of rooms is sold out early, please see the MRF’s flyer for MOTM elsewhere in the newsletter for details. I’m sure there will be quite a few groups riding to MOTM this year, many of us are planning on leaving Wednesday morning to ride up. We will meet at Burnzie’s Old Trail Saloon on Gender Road in Columbus at 8am for breakfast and leave there at 9am to start our ride to Wisconsin. Congratulations to Nate Monday of Region 7, he was selected at the last board meeting to attend the MOTM on ABATE of Ohio. He has never been to a MOTM before and every year ABATE of Ohio likes to send someone that has never been. Nate has been a great asset to Region 7 and really enjoyed the ABATE of Ohio Seminar back in March. It will be great traveling to Milwaukee with him and intro‐
ducing him to all the MRF members. Congratulations again to Nate! I would like to thank Dan Hacker (hope I have that right) of region 5 who called and left a message on my voice mail, about having some MRF applications printed up and was willing to cart them around with him to all the events. I have not had a chance to return his phone call, I apologize. The last couple weeks have been pretty nerve racking for me, my father was rushed to the hospital and is now in a rehab center, trying to get his lungs in shape so maybe someday he can come home. I spent the last week and ½ in Indiana helping my mother get all this set up. Damn us Biltz’s are stubborn, dad threatened to break out windows to escape. LOL it’s funny now, but at the time www.abate.com
having to sit up all night with him in the hospital to make sure he was ‘good’ sure takes a toll on a person. Thanks to everyone for all the prayers, we are not out of hot water yet, but the flame under‐
neath the pot, sure has been turned down. Please see the MRF report elsewhere in the OutSpokin’, I have compiled information on what is happening at the federal level for all of you. The summer is 2/3 of the way over, get out and ride…….goes for me too! OutSpokin'
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Sustaining Supporter Form
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is not a motorcycle club. We are a State Motorcyclist’s Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of motorcycling. Our creed follows: ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio motorcyclists. Membership in ABATE of Ohio Inc. is open to all persons 18 and older, having an interest in preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals. Ownership of a motorcycle is not a requirement. Clubs, businesses and generally any group of people greater than or equal to one person may become a Sustaining Supporter, a means to participate, be involved, be informed and be a part of Ohio’s best State Motorcyclist’s Rights Organization (SMRO) without having to enroll each person within the group, club or organization as a full member. With an annual contribution of $100, Sustaining Supporters receive from ABATE of Ohio, Inc.: 1 copy per month of the OutSpokin’ News‐
letter to the organization’s address; Monthly recognition in the OutSpokin’ for the organization’s commitment to ABATE of Ohio; Recognition on our website, www.abate.com. Sustaining Supporter groups do NOT have voting rights, but all regional, county and state meetings are open for attendance and participation in discussions regarding Our Right to Ride It Our Way. Group Information: Name of Group as desired for display in the OutSpokin’: ___________________________________________________________ Return Completed Form with
Payment to:
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ P.O. Box 1658
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Contact Person: ____________________________________________ www.abate.com
Phone: ____________________________________________________ 1-800-25-BIKER 1-614-319-3644
Number of People in Group: ____________________ Date: _______________________________ Enclose $100 with application so that we may fully process your request. ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As a Sustaining Supporter, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Rev. 4.2015
Thank You for Supporting Us in Supporting Your Rights!
Journeymen M.C. - Haskel Combs Jr. 0215
Barbarians Motorcycle Club, North 0215
Chuck & Eiko Calvert 0215
Eagle Riders Grp Westside FOE 3986 0415
Marion Area Harley Riders 0215
ABATE of Ohio Foundation 0215
In Memory: Barb “Penny” (Elgin) Carpenter 0215
Joe & Robin Pickins 0215
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region 9 0215
ABATE of Ohio, Region 6 0215
Amer. Legion Riders, Post 49, Wilm. 0215
Independent Riders Association, Toledo 0415
www.abate.com
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ABATE Advertising Form
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
P.O. Box 1658
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
www.abate.com
1-800-25-BIKER 1-614-319-3644
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio motorcyclists.
Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all persons 18 and older, having an interest in preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals.
Ownership of a motorcycle is not a requirement.
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As an advertiser, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising,
but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Long Term Business Advertising Information
All Long Term Advertisers receive as a thank-you for their
support of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. and our mission:




12 issues (1year) subscription to our monthly newsletter
“OutSpokin’”
1 advertising space in each issue of “OutSpokin” - Advertising
levels are noted below.
1 advertising space on the www.abate.com website
1 supporter certificate suitable for display at your business
Business advertisers are encouraged to offer ABATE members discounts for those who present their valid ABATE membership cards
Short Term Business Advertising Information
Businesses may choose to advertise in the OutSpokin’, for a limited
number of months of the calendar year, up to 11 months. If you wish to
advertise for 12 consecutive issues, please use the Long Term Form
above. This form is also available on our website,
www.abate.com/outspokin on page 36.
Check the months in which you desire your ad to be published:
___Jan ___ Feb ___ Mar ___ Apr ___ May ___ Jun
___ Jul ___ Aug ___ Sep ___ Oct ___ Nov ___ Dec
Levels of Advertising:
Long Term : (per year)
Short Term : (per issue)
Street Level: business card ad in grayscale (3”x 2” area)
$200
$20.00
Cruiser Level: 1/4 page ad in grayscale (3-3/4” x 4-1/2” area)
$450
$45.00
Touring Level: 1/2 page ad in grayscale (7-1/2” x 9” area)
$850
$85.00
Custom Level: full page ad in grayscale (7-1/2” x 9” area)
$1,400
$140.00
Custom Color Level: full page ad in color (7-1/2” x 9” area)
$2,800
$280.00
Business Information:
Business Name: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________
City, State & Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Advertising Level: _____________________________ Amount Enclosed: ________________ (check/credit)
Pay by Credit Card Info: Check one - MC ______ VISA ______
Name on Card: (exactly) ______________________________
16 digit card #: ________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________ 3 digit code _______
Signature: ____________________________________________
Payment must be received with your application to publish your ad in the next available issue.
Return completed form with payment to: ABATE of Ohio, Inc., PO Box 1658, Hilliard, OH 43026 or
Email to [email protected]. Questions: call 614-319-3644 or 800-25-BIKER.**
**Send artwork in .jpg, .tif, .png (preferred), .bmp or .pdf format. Use high resolution when possible to reduce the possibility of
distortion when we size your artwork. Send to: [email protected].
We reserve the right to return for revision any artwork that we deem to be inappropriate, discriminatory or obscene. 03/2012
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ABATE OF OHIO, INC.
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Program
The Member-to-Member Program is provided as a service to our membership from members who are business owners.
Please support your fellow members/business owners when possible as they support us in our endeavors.
If you are a member that has a business not listed in our directory, please notify the state office to have your information added here.
This is a free service to you for being an ABATE Member.
Offering a discount to ABATE Members is at the sole discretion of the business owner.
For more information on the Member-to-Member Program contact the State Office:
800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644.
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As a supporter or a sustaining supporter,
your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS
Crazy Fox Saloon
Blue Room Restaurant & Bar
112 W Mansfield
129 S Main
MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES
DJ’s Cycles (Repair)
6310 Columbia Rd, NW
CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES & TATTOOS
Backroads Riding Apparel
69871 Sunset Heights
www.abate.com
Bucyrus
Kirby
419-562-1256
419-273-2125
Dover
330-878-0105
Quaker City
MISCELLANEOUS
Puckett’s Plumbing, Heating,
Air & Electrical
Adult Day Care
Massages by Maggie
Cleveland Mortgage Service
Cowtown Photography
Columbus Rehab & Renovation
Leave a Mark Church
Red Knights Int. Firefighters MC
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10956 Haddix
729 W 130th
870 Oakwood
11221 Pearl
740 Sugar
611 Erikson
4819 Parson Ave
1677 Jackson Road
Fairborn
Hinckley
Painesville
Strongsville
Westerville
Whitehall
Columbus
Columbus
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937-879-7657
330-220-9500
440-655-3927
800-886-4901
614-707-1471
614-783-6414
614-491-5262
614-271-8577
HELP KEEP OUR STATE OFFICE RUNNING AND
SUPPORT ABATE of OHIO, INC.!
“We’re in the Freedom Business”
Karen Bolin,
Past President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation
We, every dues paying member of ABATE, have an office
The Office needs your HELP! The office
in Columbus, the Capitol City of our State. Because of it’s existence, operates approximately 240 days per year, not including
and having a full time staff, we have been able to get the following
the days when it is used for the BOD Meetings or
laws and amendments to laws passed over the last few years:
 A Veterans Licenses Plate Bill
 A Handicapped Licenses Plate Bill
 An Amendment to the Motorcycle Ohio Program allowing
those that complete and pass the course to get their Motorcycle Endorsement without having to take the OSHP oncycle test
 Allow Motorcycles to back into parking spaces & 2 bikes to
share parallel parking spot, metered or unmetered
 Handle bar height changed to 15” above the saddle
 Instrumental in saving the “Motorcycle Safety Fund”
 Purple Heart Motorcycle Plates - **NOW AVAILABLE!**
Also, several bills (still) currently in the works:
 A Search & Seizure Bill for Motorcycles
 A Right of Way Violations Bill for Motorcycles
special committee meetings. Just counting the utilities
(electric, gas, water & sewage, trash & etc.) and the rent
it costs $50.00, a day to put the key in the door!
For your donation of $50.00 you can
“Buy-a-Day-at-the-Office!”
Or give it as a gift or in memory of someone. Pick a day
and it will be put on the Office Calendar and on the Web
Page that it’s “Your Day” at the Office. It will be there for
everyone to see that you supported “Your Office” for that
day. Can’t afford the whole day? Go together with another
couple or individual member, or pass the hat at a meeting
and show your support by keeping “Your Office” open.
(A complete annual list is on page 39)
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (C) 4 "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, donations, event funds and ABATE products
are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Complete this form and mail to the address below:
5.2013
I want to buy ____ day(s) at the office. If more than one day, please continue on another sheet of paper.
Include the following information: Assigned Tribute Date: ____________ Tribute or quote on YOUR day (15
words or less):
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed: $50.00 x ____ days = $ ________ Check # ___________
-OR- Credit Card information:
Exact Name on Card ____________________________________________
Check one MC _ VISA _ Credit Card #______________________ _______
(3 digits)
Expiration Date: __________ Signature: _____________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City_____________________________ State______ Zip___________
Return form to:
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
PO Box 1658
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 800-25-BIKER
614-319-3644
~OR~
If using a Credit Card attach to
an email and send to:
[email protected]
Your Name(s): ___________________________ Your Region and/or County: ______________________
Daytime phone in case we have questions: ________________________ Today’s Date _______________
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) is a "Not for Profit" organization.
Dues, donations, event funds and ABATE products are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
DATE
1/2
1/7
1/9
1/14
1/16
1/17
1/20
2/5
2/11
2/17
2/19
3/2
3/17
4/9
4/20
4/17
5/1
5/2
5/10
5/17
5/30
6/7
6/17
7/17
7/18
8/8
8/17
9/5
9/12
9/17
9/19
10/12
10/17
11/14
11/17
12/17
12/27
REG
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9
10
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FIRST
LAST
DEDICATION
ABATE
Foundation
‘Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike’
ABATE
Foundation
ABATE
David
David
ABATE
Foundation
Burgio
Burgio
Foundation
ABATE
Foundation
ABATE
ABATE
Foundation
Foundation
ABATE
Foundation
ABATE
Foundation
ABATE
Foundation
ABATE
ABATE
Foundation
Foundation
In memory of Dancer, Brillo, and Hump
In memory of Crystal Young
‘Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike’
In Support of ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
In Memory of Eric Kirkbride
‘Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike’
In Memory of Kevin Robert Brouillette
In Memory of Kevin Robert Brouillette
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
In Memory of Brian Lucas
Foundation Board - Thanks for your hard work!
Robin Biltz-Pickens - Thanks for all you do!
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
In Memory of All R9 Fallen Riders
In Memory of Brian Nissley
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
"Ozzie" says support the R2 RFTT Run
"Ozzie" says enjoy the DBFI Poker Run
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
The HEART of it all
The HEART of it all
'THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
Pickaway County Anniversary Run
In Memory of Dave O'Herron
'THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
Region 9 Toy Run
THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
'THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
Good friend "Ozzie" gone but not forgotten!
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Section 14: Qualifications for the State Products Director.
The minimum qualifications for the State Products Director are:
A.) Ability to control, distribute, market and maintain the state product
inventory.
B.) Ability to monitor product sales and inventory at the region and
county levels.
C.) Ability to legally transport the state product trailer as needed.
D.) Ability to develop new products.
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E.) Ability to recognize proper inventory levels based on sales history.
F.) Ability to develop and maintain a list of recommended product
suppliers.
G.) Ability to record, maintain, organize and distribute accurate product records.
H.) Ability to handle all methods of payment in a responsible manner.
I.) Ability to safeguard the product inventory against theft,
damage or loss.
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of Ohio, Inc.
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U.S. Postage
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Toledo, OH 43623
Newsletter Office
P.O. Box 1658
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Is your time running out ? ? ? Check your mailing Label For your expiration date to keep your
membership current! We thank you for your continued support!
1-800-25-BIKER
www.abate.com
PLEASE: Print Clearly
DATE: ____-____-____
__ Single Member Dues $30/year
__ Couple Member Dues $50/year
Printed Newsletter? Yes _____/ No _____
NAME ___________________________________
First time member?
__ yes / __ no
Date of Birth ____-____-____ (mm-dd-yy)
Registered Voter?
__ yes / __ no
Motorcycle Endorsed?
__ yes / __ no
Motorcycle Ohio or Safety Course? __ yes / __ no
Opt: Skills/Contacts ________________________
NAME ___________________________________
First time member?
__ yes / __ no
Date of Birth ____-____-____ (mm-dd-yy)
Registered Voter?
__ yes / __ no
Motorcycle Endorsed?
__ yes / __ no
Motorcycle Ohio or Safety Course? __ yes / __ no
Opt: Skills/Contacts _________________________
ADDRESS ________________________ Apt ____
City ___________________ State ___ Zip _______
Select one ABATE County in Ohio _____________
TELEPHONE (_____) _____-_______ (important)
E-MAIL __________________________________
Donations (tax deductible -separate check required):
ABATE of Ohio Foundation
$ ________
Donations (not tax deductible):
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
$ ________
$ ________
Make checks or money orders payable to:
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
Mail this whole page to:
P.O. Box 1658
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Taken by __________________________________
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) Not-for-Profit
organization. Dues and donations are NOT tax
deductible as a charitable contribution.
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