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ATLANTICADE 09’ A BLAST! The sky opened up for business as bikers from all over Canada arrived for a fun filled

two days of events. Two Bike shows, one was a build-off among CANADA’S Best, called the “North Eastern Bike Building Championship” and was followed by a “Show & Shine” ride in Bike show held at the Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Sports Complex, on June 25th-27th. The Show and Shine Bike Show was sponsored by the Children’s Wish Foundation who helped organize the event also promoter Dale Hicks, along with Gary “G” put on a great show!

Welland, Canada It’s that time again for the CBBO 5 hosted by Randy and Verne of Savage productions. Last year, the show grew leaps and bounds with more vendors participating. Lots of press and TV coverage for the builders, participants and spectators. The IMBBA was in full force and Doug Keim was presented with the IMBBA “Master Bike Builders” certification and trophy. The Mayor of Welland presented CBBO awards and extended appreciation for the event in their home town. Last year’s winner, Creative Concepts & Design will be back to defend their title. (Pic of winning bike below). We expect to have another awesome event this year!

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Continued Front page… The Alanticade 09’ was well organized and earned an additional two points towards there rating now bringing them up to a 14 point show of a possible 20 points. The increase of the points was attributed to additional press being on hand. A smoother and more efficient floor layout. The staff, family owned event along with volunteers and sponsors contributed to the events success. The Children’s Wish foundation and their volunteers added to the care and services surrounding all the events from the bike show to the street parties and on to the tire burn-outs and bike riding rallies. It was one event after another. Biker TV and the local press, radio stations and Moto Magazine were there to do the reporting and interviews. IMBBA sanctioned the event and did the Judging both last year and this year’s bike shows, called the Northeastern Bike Building Championship now the largest Custom Bike Show on the East coast of Canada. Also included the Northeastern Custom Painters Championship. IMBBA judged this event as well and was impressed with the helmets that were painted by the custom painters. A group of high school students, lead by Marc Mazerolle, displayed their custom bike titled “Betty Bop” They just recently return from the US after competing at the “Donnie Smith Bike Show” The Students were on hand showing their pride and another new project in the works. The Bike competition was really close and the bikes, bar-none, were top professional grade. The tie-breakers were for 1st, and 3rd place. With First place going to the “Rat Shop”

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PRO BUILDERS RESULTS... ATLANTICADE 09'

Registration Place Number Name Representing 1 12 Frédéric Vaillancourt Rat Shop 2 14 Alain Tourigny Touring Creations 3 10 Pierre Charland Speed Trix 4 15 Rod Johnsen Chopper Rods Inc 5 13 Rob MacKinnon Owner 6 11 Luc LeBlanc Kent County Customs

SHOW & SHINE RIDE IN SHOW RESULTS ATLANTICADE 09'

TOURING CLASS 1st Place: JIM BETTS, MONCTON 2nd Place: DAVID RANDALL, HACKETTS COVE, NS 3rd Place: DAVID RANDALL, HACKETTS COVE,NS

SPORT CLASS 1st Place: DARRELL EMBREE, ST.PHILLIPPE, NB 2nd Place: JOHN BELLIVIEU, MONCTON, NB 3rd Place: RYAN WOLFE, IQALUIT, NU

CRUISER CLASS 1st Place: DAN LORD, RIVERVIEW, NB 2nd Place: ROBERT SMITH, RIVERVIEW, NB 3rd Place: ANDY BELLIVEAU, DIEPPE, NB SPECIAL INTREST CLASS1st Place: DON MCAULEY, MONCTON, NB

TRIKE CLASS 1st Place: ROGER CORMIER, COCAGNE, NB

We received our patches. If you are an existing Member and did not receive your Patch at the Time of your Membership, contact Liz Fritshaw [email protected] If you wish to have more than one. The cost is $5.50 ea.

Read the “History of IMBBA Patch” To see the Representation and meaning of the Master Bike Builder’s member patch.

This patch is presented along with member Certificate to everyone who joins the IMBBA. For a $35.00 annual membership fee, you also will Receive an e-mail address and member login, And password.

The Round Badge symbolizes the wheel. The Triangle symbolizes the math, geometry, and lines that are An intricate part of a motorcycles make-up The light bulb represents the creative genius that makes a bike Unique. The Torch represents the fabrication and talents to create. The Motorcycle represents all facets of motorcycling. The wrench in the middle represents the skills and tools which are used to create the builders vision. The two Stars is the highest rating one can achieve within the industry from the IMBBA. Along with the belief by builders worldwide that they aspire to achieve that which makes a true Master? The Patch is that symbol. The IMBBA patch was designed by Jeff Starke, president and founder. “I believe in the passion and tools of the trade. Instead of learning just the tricks of the trade, one must first learn the trade. Craftsmanship comes from the heart not just the parts is the fuel that makes the IMBBA patch a vehicle for recognizing all those who share in the art and passion of Motorcycling and bike building”. The patch was designed and distributed in March 2005 when IMBBA announced its beginning.

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Atlanta, Georgia IMBBA judge, Freddie Arnold, attended and judged the Motorcycle Madness bike show event held on July 18th-19th it was a summer show held in the same location during the winter. The Great American Motorcycle Show (located in Norcross it’s the largest motorcycle event in GA and is held late Jan/early Feb). Fellow IMBBA member Steve Murrin “the original biker lawyer” sponsored the Trophies and the $500.00 for best of show. Steve is an avid enthusiast owning, riding and racing a collection of over 30 bikes that range from choppers to vintage. Check out Steve’s website @ www.americanbikerlawyer.com Steve Murrin, and Freddie Arnold seen above handing out trophies at the event. `

Judging results continued from page 6 “Motorcycle Madness”…

Winners and points

Best of Show

Robert Price 73

Best of Class

 Stock Robert Price 56 ( Yamaha V star)  American custom, David Metcalf 65 (Softail)  Metric Custom, Nelson Jones 65 (Suzuki)  Touring Custom, Earl Reed 75 (H-D)  Chopper, Lee Buchanan 61 (BigDog)  Bobber, Brian Holzigal 62 (Triumph)  Vintage, David Metcalf 60 (Yamaha)  Sport, Mark Hardeman 72 (Suzuki)  Unique, Danny Cantrell 60 (homemade V8 trike)

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Brad, The Wrench, Ruel Passes Away at age 43

The Motorcycle Industry Loses One of its Shining Stars.

Today is a sad day in the lives of the people around Brad Ruel. If you know the custom motorcycling industry, then the name is more than familiar. Brad Ruel was also known as “The Wrench” and was a master at crafting beautiful custom bikes. Not that long ago Brad was a star competitor in the Metric Revolution TV show, from which he received a great deal of affection from the industry and enthusiasts around the country.

In 2000 Brad began building custom bikes and has since earned a name amongst the ranks of the greatest builders. Seemingly rough and tough on the outside, Brad had an immense heart and a way with people that signified the quality of his character.

More recently Brad joined in to assist the efforts of ProCorp Customs, as the master fabricator, to build the first ever Fremont Street Experience Las Vegas themed custom motorcycle. Designer of the concept bike, Bo Asciu said today "I hardly got to know Brad but from the little time I spent with him I knew I was in the company of a truly great man". Bo added "It will always remain as one of the greatest honors to have known Brad and more over, to have had him building a dream for our team. He will be missed in a big way."

James Callahan, ProCorp Custom’s partner and owner of Callahan Custom Cycles, was a long time friend of Brads and could hardly speak to express his sadness. "This project is now dedicated to Brad's memory. It's an unbearable moment to know that my friend is no longer here, as a buddy and as a team mate". Across the industry, the news is spreading and the hearts of so many are with the family.

Brad passed away this week (July 15th, 2009), in his sleep at the young age of 43. Until more information is released, this is all we can say. On behalf of the ProCorp Customs team, Custom Eyes Concepts and Callahan Customs Cycles, our deepest condolences go out to the Ruel family. – Pro Corp Customs

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INTERNATIONAL MASTER BIKE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

SECOND QUARTER 2009

Justin Merrithew of Allison, New Brunswick Mark Vale of Moncton, New Brunswick Aaron Landry of Moncton, New Brunswick Tyler Bridges of Moncton, New Brunswick Marc Mazerolle of Moncton, New Brunswick,

FIRST QUARTER 09' NEW MEMBERS

LUC LEBLANC, SHEDIAC BRIDGE, CANADA...KENT COUNTY CUSTOM

SteveMurrin, Earl Reed, Georgia

CHRISTMAS IN JULY ? Full Throttle Magazine, Tampa Bay's Premier Motorcycle Publication along with St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and Attorney Fran M. Haasch Present:

Full Throttle's Christmas in July Toy Run

Saturday July 25, 2009

Everyone will be meeting at Tampa Harley-Davidson at 6920 Dale Mabry Hwy N where registration will be from at 9am till 11am. Bikes will leave at 11am to go the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital where the kids will be outside waiting for the bikers to show up with toys! The event we will be supplied with a list of every child there at that time and their names will be put on plaques and they will be mounted on the trophy. Everyone on the toy run can also register to win a free Tampa H-D Christmas Gift Card. There is no purchase necessary and the winner will be announced by e-mail. We hope to have 100+ motorcycles participating in this very special event.ou need additional information please contact: Tony Cianci Editor - Florida Full Throttle 813-814-1424 - Office 727-919-1743 - Cell [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL MASTER BIKE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Page 10 Last month, IMBBA released the newest features for its members as well as features for the general public. First and foremost was the “Member Network”. Here, members can login and network with other members in an out of the industry. By becoming a member you receive a personal e-mail box. You submit your picture and a short bio, To be linked to your e-mail address,once posted you can view others and e- mail them. In addition… IMBBA provides the members with a “Junkyard” posting site to display things members have for sale. This is all free once you’re a member; you can also advertise in the IMBBA newsletter, or assist at shows when they are in your area. IMBBA has also a new feature called; “Message Board” here members can interact with visitors and post messages on topic relative to the industry. And finally, we now have a “Blog” Members can create their own or view others. Right now, IMBBA features Cyril Huze Blog, An excellent informative blog for all. Contact us to become a member. And if you’re a member we would like you to submit your photo. Preferably on your favorite ride and lets us update your appearance on the member site. Questions??? Contact [email protected] or call 262-501- 4500.

We get asked this question a lot! IMBBA is in the process in creating a spread sheet that members can log on to and answer the questions necessary. Once answered, the spreadsheet calculates and discloses the point values for each experience entered by the member. The questions are relevant to experience a person may have and how much time and or experience spent on that particular subject, task etc., how many years spent working on your own bike? How many years have you owned and operated a motorcycle? How many years of schooling did you have relevant to motorcycles, autos, boats etc? We request a resume of work experience and give points that pertain to motorcycle experience. In addition, the points spread sheet goes on giving points for magazines you or your bike were featured in or Bike shows you attended and or placed where your bike you worked on was entered. All these and many more issues are explored in offering points for experience. Once the points are tallied…. The spreadsheet predicts you how many points you earned. This is the number that places you as an Associate, Motorcycle Technician, Bike Builder or Master Bike Builder. “This process is done worldwide now and we are finding the points reflect the same when we judge a bike built by an individual.” said Jeff Starke, IMBBA president.

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