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HEALTH CARE DISCRIMINATION– US Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) recently introduced S. 616, “The HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act.” Identical legislation passed the full Senate in the 109th Congress and obtained 177 bipartisan cosponsors in the House.
S. 616 aims at ending health care discrimination for individuals participating in legal transportation and recreational activities-activities like motorcycling, snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, and all-terrain vehicle riding.
This legislation addresses a loophole caused by a Department of Health and Human Services’ rule making it possible for health care benefits to be denied to those who are injured while participating in these activities.On August 21, 1996 an important opportunity arose when President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), prohibiting employers from denying health care coverage based on a worker’s pre-existing medical conditions or participation in legal activities, such as motorcycling.
In 2001, the Department of Health and Human Services released the final rules that would govern the HIPAA law. The rules recognize that employers cannot refuse health care coverage to an employee on the basis of their participation in a recognized legal activity. However, the benefits can be denied for injuries sustained in connection with those activities. Therefore, you were guaranteed the right to health care coverage but not guaranteed any benefits in return for your monthly payments.
The AMA is urging all motorcyclists to notify their Senators and tell them to co-sponsor and support S. 616, “The HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act.”
TENNESEE MAY BECOME A FREE STATE– Tennessee Senate Bill 1511 has passed the Tennessee Senate. SB 1511 would further modify the states helmet laws for adults. Senator Tim Burchett has once again championed “Freedom of Choice” for Tennessee motorcyclists. The bill now goes to a House Transportation subcommittee for a hearing.
PENNSYLVANIA MAY GO THE OTHER DIRECTION IF WE DON’T FIGHT BACK– A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill to make helmets mandatory for motorcycle riders again. Since 2003, helmet use has been optional for those who are at least 21 and have been licensed to ride for two years or who have finished a state-approved safety course.
State Rep. Dan Frankel of Allegheny County said there are too many deaths and injuries because of the no helmet option and said the associated medial costs are driving up costs to the public.
MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL PROMOTES HELMET USE (MIC)– The first United Nations World Youth Assembly for Road Safety was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in April 2007, with the aim of engaging young people in the issue of road safety. The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) was asked to provide information on the benefits of helmet use, and, in consultation with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, produced a video for the Assembly.
The Assembly was a key event in the First United Nations Global Road Safety Week (April 23-29), which was jointly organized by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Regional Commissions. Young people from more than 100 countries attended the Assembly; 400 signed a Youth Declaration for Road Safety, in which they committed to taking practical measures to improve road safety and calling on other young people to do the same.
The MIC video, called “Helmets: Get Your Head Into It,” was presented during the conference. It highlighted a number of benefits of helmet use, focusing primarily on rider protection and comfort; showed how to properly fit a motorcycle helmet; discussed key safety and comfort features; and encouraged riders to wear full protective gear.
In addition to wearing all the gear, all the time, including a quality helmet, the video recommends that riders get trained and licensed, ride unimpaired, ride within their own skill limits and become lifelong learners by taking refresher courses. The video is available for download at www.mic.org and has also been posted on YouTube and Break.com.
MIC is located in Irvine, California, is a not-for-profit, national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV parts and accessories and members of allied trades.
STROKERS DALLAS SERVES CHARITY RIDE BREAKFAST–We will be serving breakfast starting at 6:00amwith all breakfast donations benefitingThe Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Childrenand the ride will leave Strokers at 10:00am to head down to Austin.
This is your last chance to buy your ROT Rally ticketsbefore you have to wait in the long Austin lines!Tickets will only be sold before the ride from 6:00am- 10:00am on Thursday morningCASH SALES ONLY
This is the last call for Volunteer Road Captains!We need experienced riders to help us get safely from Dallas to Austin during our ride.If you would like to volunteer, please call Meghan at 214-357-0707.
All Road Captains will receive complimentary rally admission.
As always, for the most up to date information about Strokers Dallas and Strokers Ice House, please visit www.strokersdallas.com or call 214-357-0707.
Strokers Dallas
9304 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas , TX 75235
USA
ASSALT WEAPON WEEKLY UPDATE–We’re making progress. This just in from Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering, the 5-Ball Racing Official Tuner and Engine Builder:
The new NOS stuff went out today, don’t let it scare you. The mini progressive unit, one five pound bottle, complete kit and 1 nitrous and 1 fuel pressure gauge. These should be remotely mounted on the dash and above the EGT gauges. I’ve got two more 5 lb. bottles here, I just hadn’t finished huffing them or I would have sent them also.
You do need to fill the bottle. Any welding supply can hook you up but California might be different.
I wish I was there to help. The Outlaw 120-inch Panhead engine is looking better day by day.
THE DRINK’S ON SCOTT JACOBS–Feast your eyes on the latest offering from Scott Jacobs’ Studios: PARADISE. This beautiful work of art is the fourth painting in the MARILYN series following Roses or Red, Summer Red and Some Like it Hot.
Scott is particularly pleased with the three-dimensional brick work in the foreground and the reflections on the bottle above the label.
We will begin shipping around the middle of June and keep in mind that only 60 artist proofs on canvas exist of this image so don’t delay in contacting me if you like it.
— Ron
303-431-4453
image size: 22 x 38 opening
price: $1550 framing optional
www.scottjacobsstudio.com
MILWAUKEE IRON BIKE BUILD ON TELEVISION–Take a look at the Milwaukee iron build we put up at the bottom of the page.we can put up a bunch of clip of all the stuff for the chip a else way for our site.
–Charlie
http://www.big7productions.com/
BASSANI PIPES – PRO STREET IN BLACK CERAMIC– Chopper, Bobber and Hot Rod freaks are really going to get off on these new PRO-STREET pipes finished in BLACK CERAMIC. Aggressive styling combined with superior exhaust flow characteristics and imposing BLACK CERAMIC finish put the latest from Bassani in a class all their own. Offered for Softail, Dyna and Sportster applications, Bassani PRO STREET pipes feature 16-gauge steel construction with stepped head pipes, slant or straight cut tips and Bassani’s unique tunable/replaceable flow-through baffle system.
If you don’t have one of the bikes above, Bassani is now offering all of their pipes with this power enhancing, distinctive finish. PRO-STREET PIPES finished in this state-of-the-art finish.
For complete details call 866-439-4287 or catch them on the Web at
SOMERS POINTMEMORIAL DAY PARADEMAY 28 th 11:00 AMYOU’RE INVITED TO RIDE IN THE PARADE– Guest of HonorThe Rivera Family, whose son was killed in Iraq. Please join us in showing that the motorcycle community cares for their Fallen Warriors from all Wars After the parade an open house will be held at the American Legion on Penna ave in Somers Point, food and beverage will be served.
Line up at 10:30 am Dawes Ave School. Located on the corner of Shore Road and Dawes Ave. Parade Starts at 11:00 am.
FOR MORE INFO CALL BILL BUTLER 609-839-4992
BUNGKING.COM SPONSORS 5-BALL RACING–We are building an oil bag under the bike, for a sleek underbelly, but we needed all the fittings and bungs. There’s one site focused solely on bungs and fittings for custom builders, BungKing.com. Check it out.
“I can send you an oil bag kit which is the filler cap and bung and three 1/8npt bungs,” said Darin from BungKing. “I’ll get them out in the next few days.”
–Darin
STRIPCLUB CHOPPERS LOOKING FOR STURGIS SPONSORS–We are looking for Sponsors for the 2007 Sturgis Rally event, August 6 -12. Location will be at Custom Corners and this is the best spot in Sturgis, here’s why:
Frontage: The Custom Corners commercial property has over 90,000 total sq. ft. of paved and lighted wide-open space and includes two complete blocks of Lazelle Street; that’s four corners and 300 ft. of premium frontage for maximum visibility.
Central Location: Its central location downtown just West of the Sturgis Community Center establishes your company at the heart of the Sturgis Rally event with the highest exposure.
Motorcycle Exhibit: Custom Corners features the largest motorcycle exhibit area for custom bike builders and corporate aftermarket vendors and is next to other successful neighbors such as Corbin and J & P Cycle. Overall, this generates the highest traffic count on Lazelle Street.
Booth Size: We will have a 20×40 Booth and the Diva Biker Girls will be there to sign calendars and take pictures. Strip Club Choppers will have each sponsors information placed in all sold items. We sell over 3000 calendars and 1000s of Tee Shirts. Your company information will be placed in all sales bags, and calendars. The Stage will be open for the sponsor to promote there products, or have our Diva Biker Girls to hand out at the stage and clubs at night. Also we will have a Large Banner over the Stage with your logo and with over 600,000 people that will pass this area your logo will be NOTICE!
We will be producing a 2008 Sturgis Calendar, Video for PPV and more! All Sponsors logos will be listed in the calendar and videos, tee shirts and banners. We are looking for giveaways, and products for this event. Limited time and space, so call soon!
NEW SPYDER 300 CC CRUISERS BY JOHNNY PAG REPORT–The new spyder 300 is selling as quick as the dealers can get them. Police bike project doing very also. Go to my web www.johnnypag.comand click on side bar that says, police review.
–Pag
WALDO PASSED AWAY–Hey Bandit, this is charity, Waldo’s daughter. We met in Ignacio many years ago… but dad passed away may 4th and wanted to let the folks in his life know. Sorry about the bad news. Hope to see you again soon.
–Charity
RUSSELL MITCHELL EMCEE’S ROT TATTOO CONTEST–Splash on the sunscreen, polish that motorcycle, and drop the kids off at grandma’s because it’s time to PAAARTY! With ROT only days away, biker fever is taking Austin by storm. This year’s rally is going to bigger, better, and more badass than ever before, and we’ve got the pre-parties to prove it. We’re not just bringing you folks the main event anymore; we’re helping you get your party on all month long with Official ROT Pre-Rallies.
Grab a bike, grab a friend, and come grab a beer as we count down to the 2007 ROT Rally?
Central Texas Harley-Davidson, May 23, Wednesday, 6pm
This week ROT fans can catch ladies, live entertainment, and lots more wild fun at Central Texas Harley-Davidson. Enjoy live music by Pride and Joy (one of Central Texas’ most popular rock and blues bands) and catch a smokin’ hot performance by the dancers from Coyote Ugly. Puff on a stogie from Heroes and Legacies, and check out giveaways and special door prizes from ROT sponsors Army, Farmers Insurance, and more.
This party will last ’til the bikes go home, and we want to see YOU there! Don’t forget to bring cash in hand for your last minute ROT tickets!!!
FL POWER TRAIN ALIGNMENT TOOL– This tool easily and safely aligns the Power Train, (rubber mounted engine,transmission and the swingarm assembly) to the correct position as found onmost touring models.
Alignment service must be performed when the engine,transmission, or swingarm has either been removed or repaired. The safety inhandling and performance of the motorcycle could be greatly effected withoutthe accurate alignment this tool provides.
Use on 1993 to present FLHT models. Suggested Retail $602.35
AH, FRIDAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER–This is a big party weekend, but we?ll will clamor all over our lift and the Assalt Weapan all weekend long. But Friday is errand runnin? day. We?re headed to Tay Herrara?s shop to drop off some brass pieces to be engraved for Jeremiah?s bobber, then over to Todd?s Cycles to check on some bars. Jeremiah is having Todd make a set for his bike and I?m picking up a set for my Mud flap Girl project next year. Most of the elements are worked out.
I?m running a U.S. Choppers Board Track frame by Paughco, an S&S engine, JIMS transmission, narrow 23-inch spoked wheels, Avon Tyres and Mud Flap Girl inspiration by 2Wheelers in Denver. I have a New York City Mud Flap girl oil bag and I?m searching for a wild vintage styled front end.
Okay, so we?re headed out on missions like picking up our Assalt Weapan oil bag bent sheet metal tomorrow. But the content will be flying into Bikernet even over the weekend. We have a new Softail Custom road test, new models from Big Mike?s choppers, another Independent kit and frame called the LowLife, Santa Maria show coverage, a story about a SPS tribute to soldiers out at 29 Palms, A feature on a stunt rider Brian Hatano and two stories for the Cantina. Gonna be a busy weekend.
I just read another piece about motorcycle noise gripes. If you run across this problem, use our motorcycle noise study to level the playing field some. I find if the community recognizes the other side of the noise issue they back off bikes. Bikernet Independent Noise Study
It?s one thing to be aggravated by straight pipes, but it?s another thing to be maimed by a motorist talking on a cell phone. Besides, to me, bikes and the noise they make represent American Freedom and never forget Loud Pipes Save Lives.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
