( as freedom ) SEPTEMBER 2012 Talk Like A Future Motorcyclists Pirate This Month Back In Classrooms ( It drives terrorists nutz ) It's time to slow down No Batteries in school zones again Required To Read This Fine Rag Paper Sustaining Members Troy Davis family • • • • • • • Concho Clink > > > MISSION STATEMENT < < < A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. promotes motorcycle awareness, education, safety, and liberty through community involvement and legislative action. We've had our own summer vacation of sorts, mantaining a posted road speed through school zones for three months. p l e a s e c o n t i n u e r e m e m b e r i n g PERMIT No. 3142 PERMIT Now it's time to retrain ourselves to be aware of when school is in session, slowing PAID down to 20 m.p.h. when necessary. But rather than viewing it as a hardship, consider it to be an opportunity to parade PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE STANDARD PRESORTED yer fine machine in front of impressionable young minds, planting the seed of desire to PORTLAND, OREGON PORTLAND, ride as you majestically cruise past, striving to maintain an illusion of detached aloofness despite the fact that you just got smacked in the face by a wayward bug. A.B.A.T.E. Application . 27 What's Inside Officer list . 26 Advertising rates . 2 Gunny’ Sack . 12 Products . ( see state web site ) A.M.A. 16 Helmet stop report . 25 Revived road list . 24 BikePAC report/application . 22 Marginal thinking . (throughout) Road maintenance numbers . 24 Change of address . ( inside back cover ) Meeting/Event calendar . back page Run fliers . 14 – 15 Chapter reports . 3 – 9 Meeting times/places . back page Run listing . back page Classified ads . 25 Mission statement . ( to the upper left of this ) State board minutes . 10– 11 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ADDRESS SERVICE crusty ol’ editorial . 13 Gobblity gook . 42 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. of Oregon, A.B.A.T.E. Box 4504 P.O. Portland, ORegon 97208 M.R.F. report/application . 17 Cryptogram . 13 N.C.O.M./A.I.M . 18 page 2 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newspaper – September 2012 Welcome to A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. What We’re About A.B.A.T.E. is a bikers, and succeeded in lobbying it through A Brief History of A.B.A.T.E. congress. not-for-profit organization by Bill Bish (A.B.A.T.E. of California ; executive coordinator, National Coalition of Motorcyclists) So, there you have it. In Oregon, A.B.A.T.E. stands for A Broth- The roots of A.B.A.T.E. and biker’s rights erhood Against Totalitarian Enactments, which “You have to know where you’ve been to know where you’re going!’’ run deep in the hearts of those of us who have isn’t nearly as subversive as it sounds. It means accepted and, in turn, passed on the torch of that we act as legislative watchdogs to help Easyriders magazine editor Lou Kimzey Roloff of the M.M.A. of California, and freedom of the road. ensure that any legislation affecting motor- ( reprinted with permission ) issued a plea in issue #3, October 1971, for Ed Armstrong from A.B.A.T.E. of Chicago cyclists is fair and that elected officials are bikers to come together to fight impending presented the house sub-committee on fully informed regarding motorcycle issues. A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. restrictions from the National Highway surface transportation with convincing • A.B.A.T.E. is a not-for-profit motorcycle newspaper Transportation Safety Administration testimony to repeal the helmet mandates. organization devoted to raising member and change of address: (N.H.T.S.A.) by joining a new national Later that year, with California being sued public awareness about motorcycle issues att. MEMBERSHIP biker’s rights organization called the National by the D.O.T. because governor Ronald and safety through education and commu- Custom Cycle Association. But because of a Reagan refused to comply with the federal advertising or letters to c.o.e.: nity involvement. We also raise money for conflict with the acronym, the name was helmet requirement mandate, Roloff helped att. State Newspaper organizations that represent motorcyclist’s changed in February 1972 to A Brotherhood convince California senator Alan Cranston P.O. Box 4504 concerns such as BikePAC. Against Totalitarian Enactments. (A.B.A.T.E.) to offer the language of the bill as an Portland, ORegon 97208 • It doesn’t matter what brand of bike you © 2012 All rights reserved. Portions may be Easyriders began granting state charters amendment to the 1975 Federal Highway Act, ride. We are not a manufacturer-specific or- reprinted with attribution and individual’s around 1974, and Keith Ball was the original which passed with overwhelming support ganization. All are welcome: bikes, trikes, on- copyright permission. national coordinator. The biggest threat from the California delegation because of road or off, riders, passengers, or non-riders. crusty ol’ editor — Rot Path was that the U.S. D.O.T. (Department of the impending lawsuit, and was signed by • You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to [email protected] Transportation) was investigating ways to president Gerald Ford on May 5, 1976. belong to A.B.A.T.E. Many of our members (503)-838-6893 (voice) restrict modified or customized ‘’choppers’’ Not bad for a rag tag bunch of bikers with just enjoy being around motorcyclists. (We’re All written materials submitted are sub- which they deemed unsafe, especially little or no previous political ambitions. just that wonderful.) And they feel that the ject to editing in Independence, Oregon. extended forks. As a result of our newfound political clout, social and legislative issues we’re working Set in Garamond 12 pt font As the rights movement grew, Don Pittsley, motorcyclists have successfully approached with are important to their community. (Same as used in them Harry Potter books.) a member of the Huns Motorcycle Club in congress twice over the past few years. So scan through our newspaper. If you like Connecticut convinced his congressman, First to grant federal protections against Hundreds of copies printed and what you read, check out the chapter meet- representative Stewart Mckinney, to insurance discrimination based on mode distributed monthly by: ing listing on the back cover. Drop in on a introduce HR–3869 to end the federal of transportation because many companies Oregon Lithoprint, Inc. meeting and see what we’re about. You just authority to withhold highway funds from were denying medical benefits to employees 1315 Miller Street might find a new family in A.B.A.T.E. And states without helmet requirements. injured in motorcycle accidents. McMinnville, ORegon 97128 as Melinda says: “Bikers give great hugs.” In July of 1975, Rob Rasor of the American Then, [in the 1998] session, motorcyclists 1-(877)-472-1198 -- Rot Path, crusty ol’ editor Motorcyclist Association (A.M.A.), Ron united to put together a pro-active agenda for Masthead photo by Liz Schillinger U.S. Motorcyclist Organizations Graphics Submission A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. all motorcyclists or motorcyclist American Motorcyclist Promotes motorcycle awareness, enthusiasts in Oregon. Association (A.M.A.) Graphics intended for publication may be sent as education, safety, and liberty through Oregon Motorcycle Riders Premier defender of motorcyclists’ printed hardcopy or on CD, data DVD, ZIP disk, community involvement and Association, Inc. (O.M.R.A.) rights in the United States. Ferrets thumb/flash drive to the post office box. (Reinforce legislative action. Member-run sanctioning body for out bad laws and anti-motorcycling envelopes to prevent bending. Include post paid en- BikePAC of Oregon off-road motorcycle events for the discrimination at the local, state, velope if materials are to be returned.) A non-profit political action state of Oregon. federal, and corporate level. Material may be sent electronically as e-mail attach- committee formed to advocate for Motorcycle Riders Foundation National Coalition of ments to: the rights and interests of Oregon’s [email protected] (M.R.F.) national/international Motorcyclists (N.C.O.M.) motorcyclists. (Please do not FAX graphics as the quality is crap.) Acts as advocate before national, Produces conferences, information BikePAC works within the political Graphics format used is: 200 dpi greyscale state, and local legislative, executive, pieces, and a web site. Has also process. and judicial bodies and with private sponsored the Confederation of Clubs, 1/2 page is 9.875”w by 6.25”h Association for Motorcyclists or public entities regarding issues a legal rights organization. 1/4 page is 4.875”w by 6.25”h affecting motorcycles, motorcyclists, of Oregon (A.M.O.) Single column is 2.375” wide Family-based and dedicated to or motorcycling. Rev. Dec 2010 family values, family events, riding (based on information supplied by Brian Stovall–River City Chapter) freedoms, and safe, responsible, fun riding through education. Welcomes Advertising Rates A A ( 3.5”x 2.0”) ( 4.75”x 6.25”) ( 9.875”x 6.25”) Single entity. card 1/4 page 1/2 page B BROTHERHOOD 3 months $50 $100 $175 The state of being a brother; an association of people of the same order; the mutual regard resulting from this association 6 months $75 $175 $300 A AGAINST 12 months $100 $300 $500 In contact with; opposite to; in opposition to; in preparation for; in exchange. Call (503)-838-6893 for advertising information. T TOTALITARIAN Or mail hardcopy and payment to: Of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state A.B.A.T.E.