Drawing will be held April 18th, 2019 FOR THE FIRST TIME American Flat Track brings its race action to the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. This Super TT race will take our AFT Twins and AFT Singles over multiple jumps and left and right-handed turns that are sure to bring some heated race action to the series. GRAND PRIZE (2) WIN 2 VIP tickets to Arizona’s Super TT – April 27, 2019 Enjoy the heart-pumping race action from a private, premium-viewing area in the exclusive VIP Tent right outside the racetrack. Complimentary food and beverage will be provided, and all VIPs of the Law Tigers Arizona Super TT event will leave with commemorative race program and exclusive souvenir. RUNNER-UP (6) WIN 2 General Admission tickets to Arizona’s Super TT – April 27, 2019 Catch all the action from the grandstand at the front stretch of the racetrack. QUICK – CLICK HERE TO ENTER : https://www.lawtigers.com/law-tigers-super-tt-giveaway/

RIDING FREE FROM DC Your Motorcycle Riders Foundation team in Washington, D.C. is pleased to provide our members with the latest information and updates on issues that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. Count on your MRF to keep you informed about a range of matters that are critical to the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle. Published weekly when the U.S. Congress is in session.

Capitol Hill Update Ground Game Last week the MRF issued a call to action regarding H. Res 255 the Motorcycle profiling bill introduced by Congressmen Walberg (MI), Burgess (TX), Peterson (MN) and Pocan (WI). Since last week, MRF members have sent over 2,000 letters to their lawmakers. The resolution started with four cosponsors, and a week later we have doubled that number to eight cosponsors. A great example of how reaching out to your lawmaker can lead to results comes to us from the motorcycle community in New York. Congressman Lee Zeldin of New York received the most letters of any member of Congress. His office received over 100 letters asking him to cosponsor H. Res 255. And wouldn’t you know it, Congressman Zeldin jumped on as a cosponsor within days of receiving those letters. However, all members of Congress are not as receptive to their constituents as Congressman Zeldin. However, one thing is for certain, if a Member of Congress doesn’t know a bill or resolution exists, they will not be a co-sponsor. Cosponsors by State Illinois – 1 Michigan – 1 Minnesota – 1 Missouri – 1 New York – 1 Texas – 1 Washington – 1 Wisconsin – 1 States who have sent the Most letters New York Texas Louisiana South Dakota Wisconsin Pennsylvania Arizona Minnesota Michigan California DC Game While we ask our members to contact their lawmakers, we in D.C. have been hitting the pavement to meet with lawmakers about motorcycle issues. Below are brief summaries of some meetings we had this week: Congressman Walberg (MI) – We met with Congressman Walberg to personally thank him for introducing the profiling resolution. He is excited about our membership’s enthusiasm and support for the resolution and said he would work on driving co-sponsors. Congressman Rodney Davis (IL) – Congressman Davis is the Ranking Member of the Transportation Subcommittee on Highways. He was VERY aware of our concerns regarding autonomous vehicles and the safety issues surrounding the ability to read and react to motorcycles. The Congressman mentioned that in congressional hearings he would be willing to ask regulators about these concerns. He also said that in his sophomore year of college he was forced to sell his motorcycle to buy books but that he remains a fan of the motorcycle community. Congressman Davis joined the profiling resolution as a co-sponsor this week. Congressman Ken Buck (CO) – Congressman Buck said that ABATE of Colorado has been very vocal in his district and he was happy to co-sponsor last year’s profiling resolution. He will again consider co-sponsoring this year’s version. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee which has jurisdiction over the resolution, Congressman Buck signing on would be an important win for the resolution. MRF Events Register for Bikers Inside the Beltway As we approach May 21st and Bikers Inside the Beltway 2019, we are encouraging you to go online to www.mrf.org/events and register for the event so we can start planning for the event.  If you signed up after last week’s update, we thank you for committing to joining us in Washington, D.C. for lobby day.  If you are still on the fence, you can go check out the flyer or contact us if you have questions about the event. Meeting of the Minds 2019 Meeting of the Minds 2019 registration is now live on the event page. ABATE of Minnesota will be hosting the event in Bloomington on September 19th-22nd. You can register and order an event t-shirt in advance of the conference.  As a member of the MRF, you will receive a discounted registration rate for the event. To read more about the event and the hotel information, you can download the event flyer here. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Team in D.C. Rocky & Tiffany

Keep your pets safe while taking them along for a ride

For some dogs, car journeys are a regular occurrence – whether it’s a trip to the vet for a poorly paw, to a nearby dog park or dog friendly trail, or daily journeys to doggie day care.

Would it surprise you to know that there are certain things that you may be doing in your car which are dangerous to your dog, and you for that matter?

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Tips for Touring on two-wheels

If you’ve ever dreamed of spending a month exploring the sites and sounds of the USA, there are a few things you should know.

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There has been an overwhelming displeasure with the process of the original bill. It was our understanding at the beginning last session, that the original bill would be to rescind the VLT for alternative fuel vehicle exceptions. In fact, part of the testimony was the fact that so many large trucks, who do the most damage on our highways, are converting to alternative fuels. Obviously, that’s not what happened. And it has been obvious by the public outcry, that the setting of the fees by the ADOT Director is not something the voting population is happy about.

I could give you survey results of how motorcyclists in our state feel about this legislation, but I am sure you all are too familiar with the displeasure.

I’ll just leave a few numbers for you –
$133 additional dollars. That’s the additional fees one voter told me. He is a single man with 2 motorcycles, 2 cars and an off-road vehicle. The increase is more than he pays for both his motorcycles and one of his cars combined.

From $35 to $99. Single mom. She has a beater car and a daily driver motorcycle to get back and forth to work. The motorcycle saves her a tremendous amount on fuel. The $64 increase is more than 2 months of her fuel costs on her bike.

This is what one of our members just received and is the typical increase for a motorcyclist.

I could go on and on with examples, but I am sure you get the picture of the negative financial impact this has had.

The motorcycle community in Arizona is in favor of Senator Ugenti-Rita’s bill to repeal this absurd fee and we ask that you contact your State Representative and ask for a unanimous floor vote on SB1001.

ABATE OF ARIZONA

Click on the link below to find your State Representative.

How do I find or contact my Legislator?

1. If you know your legislators, click here.
2. If you do not know your legislators:  Click here to find the legislative district you live in by entering your address and zip code located at the lower left corner.

10 years ago, Dave Zien became the Million Mile Man.

He remains the first, and only, person to ride 1 million miles on one Harley-Davidson.

Pictured is former Governor Scott Walker, Attorney Michael Hupy, Dave Zien, Attorney Jason Abraham , and Attorney Hupy’s son Rex.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — ChopperExchange, the largest American motorcycle classifieds websites, is excited to unveil a brand new logo and also announce its decision to now include all American motorcycles. Additionally, Canadian dealers and private sellers can now list American motorcycles for sale on ChopperExchange. Previously, sellers could only list American V-twin motorcycles located in the United States.

The new logo will make its debut this month — just in time for the 2019 riding season and also to mark the website’s two-year anniversary under the new ownership.

 

It has a significantly more modern look than the previous logo, which was introduced in 2008. It represents continued commitment to innovation and high quality of service, love of all American motorcycles, and enjoyment of the open road.

According to Jake Braun, one of the owners, “The new logo is our way of looking toward the future and adapting to meet our customers’ needs. The previous logo was 10 years old. It was time to give it a makeover. It’s 2019, and we wanted a logo that looks more modern and sleek.”

Starting this month, American and Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts can buy and sell all American motorcycles on ChopperExchange, regardless of their engine type. This includes both new and pre-owned American motorcycles. The decision to allow Canadian sellers to list American motorcycles was made due to public demand. It’s been something that people have been asking about for years.

ChopperExchange has been a key player in the American motorcycle classifieds space since 2003. It has a very loyal customer base and social media presence of more than 725,000 followers. It’s the go-to place for selling American motorcycles online. It’s an American company that prides itself on providing a high quality of service and making it easy to buy and sell American motorcycles online.

To learn more about ChopperExchange, please visit www.ChopperExchange.com.

About ChopperExchange

ChopperExchange is a leading classifieds website for new and pre-owned American motorcycles in the United States. It has been helping dealers and motorcycle enthusiasts buy and sell American motorcycle since 2003. Owned by Kapok Marketing, ChopperExchange is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is an American company that prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and a hassle-free way to sell American motorcycles.

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ChopperExchange: https://www.chopperexchange.com

EDITOR’S NOTE: I am suggesting Everyone Pay Attention To This.

My Past Experience with The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is they are only interested in protecting their own and Do Not Care About The Driving Public.

Watch For Them To Try And Lower Speed Limits.

Do Not Let Them.

 

–Rogue

Supreme Senior Editor in Control

Bikernet.com

 

Higher speed limits killing thousands

Nathan Bomey

USA TODAY

 

Increased speed limits have killed nearly 37,000 people over the past 25 years, according to new research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

 

While experts remain concerned about traffic crash deaths caused by alcohol, cellphone use and drugged driving, speeding is a significant safety crisis on American roads. In 2017 alone, about 2,000 people were killed because of increased speed limits, the IIHS found.

 

“Every time you raise speed limits, you see more deaths,” said Charles Farmer, IIHS vice president for research and statistical services, who conducted the study.

 

The study concluded that a 5 mph increase in the speed limit causes an 8% increase in death rates on interstates and freeways.

 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 9,717 people were killed in 2017 in crashes that involved speeding, accounting for more than 1 in 4 deaths on the road.

To bring attention to the crisis, IIHS is gathering officials at a summit in Charlottesville, Virginia, this month.

 

The mission of IIHS is to improve insurance profits. They will chase that mission through messing with the facts and more regulations. Watch out!–Bandit

It’s Our Job to Help
By Bandit, Rogue, Barry Green, Mark Longsdale, Bob T., El Waggs and the girls

Here’s the recent challenge. A brother called the other day. He spoke to some kids recently and they had never heard of Arlen Ness. They were riders. We had an interesting discussion about the changing face of motorcycling. Of course, some kids don’t know the Beatles or Elvis Presley, so what’s new?

The key is to stay connected and informed. Give the young guys lots of info and see which direction they roll. I had to learn this code, to stay true to what you love. That’s the formula for Nirvana. Don’t push yourself in direction you weren’t meant to take. Let’s hit the news.

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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to Congratulate Vince Consiglio of Michigan on his nomination and soon to be induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. Each year, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recognizes individuals or groups who have made a long-term, positive impact on the motorcycling community.

Vince joined ABATE of Michigan in 1975, and almost immediately was elected to the Board of Directors. He had spent almost four decades fighting against the mandatory helmet law in his home state before the victory finally became a reality in 2012. Vince has been a Chief Instructor since 1980 and has managed rider training ever since. He is also the current President of ABATE of Michigan and has held that position for over two decades.

There is no one in the motorcyclists rights movement that has held the title of State President for 25 years, managed rider education for nearly 40 years all while battling a mandatory helmet law for nearly 40 years.

Vince is also a constant presence representing the motorcyclists of Michigan in our Nations’ Capitol working closely with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. ABATE of Michigan under Vince’s leadership has fostered effective working relationships with numerous members of Congress. Many of the federal bills brought forth on behalf of the motorcyclists of this nation were sponsored and co-sponsored by members of Congress from Michigan who were designated as Legislative Champions by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

Vince has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation as well as having been inducted into the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame in 2018.

Other Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees are: Frank Fritz, Jill Parham, Ron Paugh, Danny Fitzmaurice, Ron Finch, Terry Rymer, Gloria Struck and Lonnie Isam Jr ‘in memoriam’.

If you are planning on traveling to Sturgis for the 2019 Rally, consider joining the strong contingent of Motorcycle Rider Foundation members that will be in attendance at the Induction breakfast and ceremony on Wednesday August 7th at The Lodge at Deadwood.

Tickets are available here: https://www.sturgismuseum.com/hof