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1 ISSUE #125 2016–02 PALMBEACH.ABATEFLORIDA.COM FEB 2016
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. PALM BEACH CHAPTER
ISSUE 126 2016 -02 PALMBEACH.ABATEFLORIDA.COM FEB. 2016
ABATE of Florida Inc
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A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments
American Bikers Aiming Toward Education
DEDICATED TO FREEDOM OF CHOICE, FREEDOM OF THE ROAD
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IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
This newsletter is the monthly publication of ABATE of Florida, Inc. Palm Beach Chapter
published monthly 12 times a year
ABATE of Florida Inc Palm Beach Chapter
P.O. Box 32215 West Palm Beach, FL 33420-2215
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SECRETARY - Lynn Stine 561-901-0979 TREASURER - Debbie “Foxybabe” Hamby 561-847-5331 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Cary “Runner” Schwartz 561-271-0744 MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE Debbie “Foxybabe” Hamby 561-847-5331 SAFETY DIRECTOR Julius “Tippy” Baumann 561-385-6305
LEGISLATIVE Dan “Slo Motion” Henderson 561-702-9929 STATE DELEGATE Ken “Snooze” Gerecke 561-389-6546 STATE DELEGATE Debbie “Foxybabe” Hamby 561-847-5331
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ABATE of Florida, Inc. Mission Statement WHO WE ARE We are a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. We lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. We endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals that share a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote motorcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB NOR A GANG. We fund our work through events, toy runs, poker runs, campouts, and other motorcycle activities. We are your neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, and get involved with our community. We serve and support our country and believe in freedom. We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on the rights of others. We are Pro-choice NOT anti– helmet
OUR GOALS
To become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning the motorcyclist. To promote the safe riding habits without infringing on individual freedoms. To motivate the bikers to write letters to legislators before, during, and after the legislative session. To furnish a newsletter to keep all bikers informed in regards to upcoming legislation.
MEMBERSHIP When you become a member of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. you are helping make a difference in the ongoing mis-sion to protect your right to ride and enjoy the motorcycle of your choice, your choice of riding apparel, and when and where you can ride a motorcycle. These are issues that are real and present in today’s “protect yourself from yourself” political environment. This holds true for all levels of government. There will always be those who see our love for motorcycling as a negative and will try any means to control and if possible prohibit motorcycle use. On the local level our members get out the vote and support candidates who are sympathetic to our issues. We also will endeavor to lobby local governments whenever there are issues that need to be addressed, affecting local motorcycle use, ownership, and any discrimination that may result from said use of ownership. At the state level we have a paid registered lobbyist who regularly visits our state capital in Tallahassee to lobby our legislators on the issues concerning the motorcycling public in Florida. He also finds reliable House and Senate sponsors for the bills we support. On the national level we are aligned with Motorcycle Riders Foundations (MRF), and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), along with several other international motorcycle rights organizations (MRO’s). As one can see we have our ear to the ground and our resolve tempered like steel. As Americans we have had it demonstrated to us time and again the vigilance is armor of free men and women. We shall not let the armor rust or weaken. With your support we can re-enforce and strengthen the armor for now and generations to come. What else do you get with your membership? All members receive with their paid membership, the Masterlink Newsletter, Membership Card, Event Discounts and Updates, Voting Privileges, Free Masterlink Classified Advertisements, a Chapter Newsletter, and a free $4,000 Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance Policy from the American Income Life Insurance Company. Memberships are open to anyone 18 years of age or older, no matter what type of motorcycle you ride, if any at all! We welcome all riders—in clubs, associations, independents, and sport riders to join us.
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President’s Message
Ken “Snooze” Gerecke
Well it’s February already and you know what that means, that’s right Bike Week in Daytona Beach will be here before we know it. So start making your plans to camp with your chapter now!! Don’t stay in some over priced hotel room stay with your chapter! This year we will be staying at the former Abate campground in Deland where we have had many good times before. This year is the 75th anniversaries of Bike Week in Daytona so there are bound to be some extra added festivities. Can’t wait, I am hoping a lot of our members are planning on it this year it is always a good time. Also chapter board nominations are coming up in April. I hope some of you are thinking of stepping up for one of these very important positions on our board of directors. These jobs are really not that difficult and can actually be fun and rewarding at times. So please think about it or at least nominate someone else of your choice. We are in dire need of a assistant safety director to help tippy out when he is not able to do our safety table at events. Please think about it this position is very important as to our presence in the public eye as well as in the motorcycle community. Remember it takes all of us to make a chapter. Ride Safe Ride Smart!!!!! SNOOZE
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UPCOMING Event Schedule Thursday Feb. 4 Renegades Bike Night 6 to 10pm Friday Feb. 5 Soldiers for Jesus Open House 1015 S Congress Ave, WPB 7-10 Saturday Feb. 6 Palm Beach Harley Customer/Family Appreciation Day 11-4 Saturday Feb. 6 USMV MC Homestead Annual Saturday Feb. 6 American Familia MC St. Lucie County Anniversary
Sunday Feb. 7 States Lake Worth MC Annual Noon to 5pm
Saturday Feb. 13 Iron & Clematis Vintage Motorcycle Festival Saturday Feb. 13 ABATE of FL, Inc. State Meeting Sunday Feb. 14 AOA Ft. Lauderdale Annual Sunday Feb. 14 Lugnut Customs Open House Party new shop 801 15th St. Lake Park Thursday Feb. 18 Palm Beach Harley Bike Night 6-10 45th St. West Palm Beach Saturday Feb. 20 Wheels of Man MC Annual Sunday Feb. 21 Palm Beach Chapter Meeting ABATE of FL. Inc. 11:30 am V.F.W. Post 4143 located at 2404 Broadway, Riviera Beach 561-844-5718. From I 95 exit Blue Heron Blvd. go east to Broadway (Federal Hwy., US- 1) turn right, go south 1 block the V.F.W. is on the east side. Look for the flag. Breakfast will be served at V.F.W. Post 4143 9:00 AM 'til Noon. Sunday Feb. 21 Mob of Brothers MC Annual Thursday Feb. 25 Turboz Cycles Bike Night at Ralph’s Stand Up Bar Center St. Jupiter Saturday Feb. 27 Lone Legion Brotherhood MC Annual
Sunday Feb. 28 Hermandad MC Annual
REMINDER: EVERY
Monday Night is MOB OF BROTHERS MC OPEN HOUSE Tuesday Night is LONE LEGION MC OPEN HOUSE Last Tuesday Night is MILITIA RIDERS OPEN HOUSE at LONE LEGION Wednesday Night is STATES MC OPEN HOUSE Wednesday Night is Gorilla Motors Bike Night at Island Jack’s Thursday Night is BLACK PISTONS MC OPEN HOUSE Friday Night is AOA OPEN HOUSE Saturday Night is FLY-IN WHEELS MC OPEN HOUSE PLEASE ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSES FOR A GOOD TIME AND SHOW OF SUPPORT WHEN POSSIBLE
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Reprinted with the author’s permission. Doing my series on three wheeled motorcycles I did come across this option so wanted to show this article beyond what the manufacture’s site said. - Slo Motion
Tilting Motor Works kit turns Harley-Davidson motorcycles into 'reverse trikes' by Charles Fleming
A kit from Tilting Motor Works can turn any Harley-Davidson cruiser into a "reverse trike" — two wheels in the front, one in back
— that leans like a bike but won't fall over. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
The three-wheeled power-sports market is growing fast, driven largely by newbie bikers and aging riders attracted to big motorcycles but afraid of their heft and weight.
Many love the stability of a three-wheeled machine, but an equal number are put off by the handling: Trikes don't lean when they corner. They steer, a little more like a car than a bike.
Now the Seattle-based engineer behind Tilting Motor Works may have found the solution. Company founder Bob Mighell has developed a kit that will turn any Harley-Davidson cruiser into a "reverse trike" — two wheels in the front, one in back — that leans like a bike but won't fall over.
The invention is timely. Harley-Davidson says its three-wheeled Freewheelers and Tri Glides represents the motorcy-cle giant's third-most-popular model. Sales of three-wheeled Can Am Spyders and Polaris Slingshots are up too.
The numbers will only go up as the male-dominated motorcycling cohort ages and as more women enter the sport — both trends that the trade group Motorcycle Industry Council already has noticed.
Although many female riders are jumping on traditional two-wheelers, and riders of both genders continue to make Harley-Davidson the country's biggest motorcycle brand, the popularity of the three-wheeler is likely to grow.
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Mighell's contraption, which fits all Harleys except the V-Rod and is being altered now to fit the Honda Gold Wing, doesn't come cheap. The base unit costs about $10,000. It includes a new front end, complete with wheels, tires, brakes, suspension and the hardware connecting all that to the motorcycle.
The more complex unit, which includes technology that automatically stabilizes the bike should it tip over too far for the rider's comfort, goes for $13,000.
That's a lot, but it still may be cheaper to convert a new Street Glide (base price: $20,899) than buy a new Tri Glide Ultra for $33,499.
On the road, the Tilting Motor Works conversions feel surprisingly like traditional motorcycles. On a recent swing through Southern California, Mighell brought a Street Glide and a Softail Heritage fitted with Tilting Motor Works front ends.
The bikes handled nicely and felt light, even though the Tilting kit adds about 100 pounds. They carved the curvy roads around Griffith Park just as well as the original two-wheeled versions would have, shifting gracefully from side to side, cornering effortlessly compared with other three-wheelers, which require considerable upper body effort and deliver limited cornering confidence.
And they offer an added benefit of stability, which is a key thing for many riders — especially female riders, Mighell said.
"We're getting a whole lot of interest from women who want a big bike but want the stability of three wheels," Mighell said. "We also hear a lot from guys who like riding with their significant others but who would like them to have their own bikes."
Mighell's Seattle area shop is busy. He says he sold the first 12 kits he built, then sold out the next run of 25 and is already taking orders for the next wave of 50.
Mighell said it appears that the market can bear the cost.
"We did the math," said the tall, Nordic-looking Washington resident. "Harley sold 15,000 trikes at $35,000 each. So that's half a billion dollars. The market is there."
Ruth Zebb of Tucson is one of Mighell's satisfied customers. A longtime Honda Gold Wing owner, she rode for 17 years without an incident, then hit a patch of gravel and went down hard. At 64, she decided she was done riding on two wheels.
She tried a Harley Tri Glide and a Can Am Spyder. "It was like driving a tractor," Zebb said.
But then a friend sent her a Los Angeles Times article about three-wheeled motorcycles, and she saw the Tilting Motor Works trike, and said, "That's what I want."
A year later, she has a new Gold Wing that's been made into a Tilting Motor Works machine. "I'm thrilled," Zebb said. "I love it."
[email protected] http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-tilting-motorcycle-20151224-story.html
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DELEGATE REPORT
Ken “Snooze” & Deb “Foxybabe” Gerecke Hamby
Our next State meeting will be in Port Charlotte hosted by the Peace River chapter. I know it was supposed to be in Tallahassee but plans changed due to difficulty in scheduling our Annual Ride to the capital (Thank you Gov. Scott!). At any rate at least it will be a little warmer in Port Charlotte. We are planning on riding over Saturday so if anyone would like to join us let me know and I will give you all the info you need. These state meetings are a great way to find out what is going on at the state level of our organization. So plan on making one sometime this year, oh and did i mention sometimes we also have a lot of fun too!! That’s all i got for now till next month....... Ride Safe Ride Smart!!!! SNOOZE
STATE MEETINGS
Host Chapter - Location April 9, 2016 Brevard - June 11, 2016 Inerstate - August 13, 2016 Forest - October 8, 2016 Hillsborough, - December 10, 2016: Gator Alley -
ABATE of FL Inc. Palm Beach Chapter
GBNF
Ed “Gunner” Bassett Robert “Torch” Lyle
Niurka Crespo Phil Moore
Michael Steffy
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WEEKLY EVENTS Mon Mob of Brothers MC Open House Tues Lone Legion MC Brotherhood Open House Last Tues Militia Riders Open House @ Lone Legion clubhouse Wed States MC Lake Worth Open House 8pm Wed Island Jack’s Bike Night with Gorilla Motors Wed Chit Chat’s bike night 7pm Free BBQ, music Wed Anchor Inn Bike Night 1st Thurs Renegades Bike Night 3rd Thurs H-D Palm Bch Bike Night 5-10PM Thurs Black Pistons MC WPB Open House Thurs Dinner 6:30 States MC Pompano Clubhouse Fri Outlaws MC WPB Open House at 7PM 1st Fri Soldiers for Jesus Open House 1st Fri Enforcers MC Party Sat Fly-In Wheels MC WPB open house 1st Sat Palm Beach Harley Appreciation Day 11-4 Sat FREE hot dogs soda’s Harley Palm Bch,10-2 3rd Sat Treasure Coast Harley Biker Appreciation Sun Flossie's Famous Tiki Hut Biker Sunday 1st SUN Lugnut’s Biker Appreciation Horsefeathers Hobe Sound Sunday WindRider Church Mickey’s Tiki Bar 10:30am
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United Bikers Council of Palm Beach Co. Events February 2016 7 - States M.C. Annual 14 - AOA South Florida Annual 21 - Mob of Brothers M.C. Annual 27 - Lone Legion Brotherhood M.C. Annual March 2016 20 – AOA Stinky 1%’er Birthday Party April 2016 10 - Black Pistons M.C. Annual 17 - AOA 420 Party May 2016 15 - U.S. Military Vets M.C. Annual June 2016 11 - AOA South Florida GBNF 1%’ers Memorial 26 - ABATE Annual July 2016 3 - AOA Party 24 - Soldiers For Jesus M.C. Annual August 2016 14 - AOA South Florida 49th Anniversary Party September 2016 11 - AOA Legal Defense Fund Party October 2016 23 - Alternative M.C. Annual November 2016 6 – AOA Party December 2016 4 – Toys in the Sun Run 6 – UBCPBC Christmas Party
FEBRUARY 2016 6: USMV MC HOMESTEAD - ANNUAL 14: AOA FT. LAUD. - ANNUAL 20: WHEELS OF MAN MC - 43rd ANNUAL 28: HERMANDAD MC - ANNUAL MARCH 2016 4-13: DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 13: KELTICS MC - ANNUAL 20: USMV MC CH.1 - PARTY 27: CMA EASTER SERVICE APRIL 2016 3: STATES MC - 50th ANNUAL 9: MYSTIC SEVEN MC - PARTY 16: OUTCAST MC - ANNUAL 22-24: LEESBURG BIKEFEST MAY 2016 1: SOUTHERN MC - ANNUAL 15: WINGS OF GOLD MC MIAMI - ANNUAL 22: LOS COQUIS MC - ANNUAL 29: S.E. ABATE - MEMORIAL DAY EVENT 30: Memorial Day JUNE 2016 11: AOA SO FL MEMORIAL GBNF 1%ers 12: WINGS OF GOLD MC FT.LAUD. ANNUAL 19: Fathers Day 26: USMV MC S. BROWARD - ANNUAL JULY 2016 4: Independence Day 10: ALTERNATIVE MC - ANNUAL 17: SOLDIERS FOR JESUS MC - ANNUAL 23: WHEELS OF MAN MC CHILI COOK-OFF AUGUST 2016 7: WINGS OF GOLD MC MIAMI - PARTY 8-14: 76th STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY 12-14: S. FLORIDA TATTOO CONVENTION 14: AOA FT. LAUD. ANN. & MOLDY’S BDAY 20: LOS COQUIS MC SMOKEY & DIESEL 27: OUTCAST MC PARTY SEPTEMBER 2016 4: SOUTHERN MC - TEDDY BEAR RUN 5: Labor Day 11: STATES MC KEY WEST TUNEUP Party 16-18: Peterson’s KEY WEST POKER RUN 25: KELTICS MC - PARTY OCTOBER 2016 2: MYSTIC SEVEN - ANNUAL 8: NEW ATTITUDES MC - ANNUAL 9: S.E. ABATE - ANNUAL 14-16: DAYTONA BIKETOBERFEST 22: Wheels of Man MC Halloween Party 30: CMA - MEMORIAL
ABATE of FL Inc. PALM BEACH
CHAPTER MEETINGS
11:30 AM V.F.W. Post 4143 at 2404 Broadway, Riviera
Beach 561-844-5718. From I 95 exit Blue Heron Blvd. go east to Broadway (Federal Hwy., US- 1) turn right, go south 1 block the V.F.W. is on the east side. Look
for the flag.
3rd Sunday Feb. 21 3rd Sunday March 20 3rd Sunday April 17
NOVEMBER 2016 5: HEATHENS MC - ANNUAL 11: Veterans Day 12: USMVMC CH 1 - ANNUAL 19: LEATHERNECKS MC - ANNUAL 20: ALTERNATIVE MC PARTY 24: Thanksgiving Day DECEMBER 2016 4: SFPC TOYS IN THE SUN RUN 10: Peterson’s TOY RUN BIKE DRAWING 10: Hermandad MC Alfredo Pino Toy Run 11: Wingso of Gold MC MIAMI - TOY RUN 17: SFLCOC - CHRISTMAS PARTY 25:Christmas
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February 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
2 Lone Legion MC
Open House
3 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
4 Renegades Bike
Night Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
5 AOA WPB MC Open House Soldiers for
Jesus MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
6 Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House USMV MC Homestead
Annual Palm Bch Harley Appreciation Day
American Familila Annual
7 States LW MC.
Annual Wheels of Wonder
8 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
9 Lone Legion MC
Open House
10 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
11 Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
12 AOA WPB MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
13 Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House ABATE STATE
MEETING Iron & Clematis Vintage Biker
Festival
14 AOA Ft. Laud.
Annual Lugnut Cycles Open House
Party
15 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
16
Lone Legion MC Open House
17 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
18 Palm Beach
Harley Bike Night Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
19 AOA WPB MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
20 Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House Wheels of Man
MC Annual
21 Palm Beach
ABATE Chapter Meeting
Mob of Brothers MC Annual
22 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
23 Militia Riders Open House
at Lone Legion
24 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
25 Turboz/Ralphs
Bike Night Black Pistons Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
26 AOA WPB MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
27 Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House Lone Legion
Brotherhood MC Annual
28 Hermandad MC
Annual
29 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
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March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Lone Legion MC
Open House
2 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
3 Renegades Bike
Night Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
4 Daytona Bike
Week Destination
Eustis AOA WPB MC Open House Soldiers for
Jesus MC Open House
5 Daytona Bike
Week Destination
Eustis Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House Palm Bch Harley Appreciation Day
6 Daytona Bike
Week Destination
Eustis
7 Daytona Bike
Week Mob of Brothers MC Open House
8 Daytona Bike
Week Lone Legion MC
Open House
9 Daytona Bike
Week States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
10 Daytona Bike
Week Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
11 Daytona Bike
Week AOA WPB MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
12 Daytona Bike
Week Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House
13 Daytona Bike
Week Keltic MC
Annual
14 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
15 Lone Legion MC
Open House
16 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
17 Palm Beach Harley Bike
Night Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
18 AOA WPB MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
19 Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House
20 Palm Beach
ABATE Chapter Meeting
USMV MC Chapter 1 Party
21 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
22 Lone Legion MC
Open House
23 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
24 Black Pistons
MC Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
25 AOA WPB MC Open House
Pizza States MC Pompano
26 Fly-In Wheels
MC Open House
27 CMA Easter
Service
28 Mob of Brothers MC Open House
29 Militia Riders Open House
at Lone Legion
30 States LW MC Open House Island Jack’s
Bike Night
31 Turboz/Ralphs
Bike Night Black Pistons Open House Dinner States MC Pompano
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT
DAN “SLOW-MOTION” HENDERSON
I saw on the morning news that the legislature is going to ban the use of red line cameras through the state. They have proven not effective in reducing the enforcement I have noticed that yellow lights have gotten shorter and the old one minute per 10 mph posted limit rule is not valid anymore.. Here are the updates on the Vulnerable Road user Bills. HB 253 has passed its second House committee The Appropriations Committee 19-0. It now moves to the last committee The Economic Affairs Committee. The Senate version SB 322 has just been scheduled for its first hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday the 27th at 1 pm.
Here are some latest highlights from Tally. 'STAND YOUR GROUND' SHIFT READY TO PASS SENATE Taking issue with the Florida Supreme Court, state senators next week could approve a bill that would shift the burden of proof in "stand your ground" self-defense cases. The Senate Thursday took up the bill (SB 344), filed by Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, and put it in position for a vote as soon as Jan. 28. The bill stems from a Supreme Court ruling last year that said defendants have the burden of proof of showing they should be shielded from prosecution under the "stand your ground" law. In "stand your ground" cases, pre-trial evidentiary hearings are held to determine whether de-fendants should be immune from prosecution. Bradley's measure would place the burden of proof on prosecutors in the evidentiary hearings. "It's a fundamental tenet of our criminal-justice system that the state has the burden of proof throughout the criminal prosecution --- you're innocent until proven guilty, I think we can all agree with that --- so this bill applies this fundamental tenet of criminal law to the self-defense immunity hearing,'' Bradley said. But while the Senate appears poised to pass the bill, it remains unclear whether the shift will get approval in the House. The House version (HB 169), filed by Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, was blocked in November by the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on a 6-6 vote.
JUDICIAL TERM LIMITS MOVING THROUGH HOUSE A key House committee Thursday approved a measure that would limit Florida Supreme Court justices and appellate-court judges to two full terms in office, putting a proposed constitutional amendment one step shy of the House floor. The House Appropriations Committee voted 13-6 along party lines to move the legislation forward. The amendment (HJR 197) would limit most future justices and judges to fewer than 15 years in office, depending on when they are appointed to the bench. Under the proposal, members of the Supreme Court and district courts of appeal would be limited to two full six-year terms, though tenures would likely be longer than that because jurists are appointed to partial terms before facing voters in retention elections. No current member of the bench would be affected, and trial-court judges would not face term limits. Judges currently have to retire in the election cycle after they turn 70 years old. PANEL SUPPORTS TURNING OFF RED-LIGHT CAMERAS A House committee Thursday approved a bill that would bar local governments from using red-light cameras to cite motorists who don't properly stop at intersections. The House Economic Affairs Committee backed the proposal (HB 4027), filed by Rep. Frank Artiles, a Miami Republican who has long opposed the cameras. The bill would repeal a 2010 law that authorized the use of the cameras. Critics, such as Artiles,
PALM BEACH
Senators
Dist. 25 Joseph Abruzzo
Dist. 27 Jeff Clemens
Dist. 32 Joe Negron
Dist. 34 Maria Sachs
Representatives District 81 Kevin Rader
District 82 MaryLynn Magar
District 85 Pat Rooney, Jr.
District 86 Mark Pafford
District 87 Dave Kerner
District 88 Bobby Powell
District 89 Bill Hager
District 90 Lori Berman
District 91
Irving Slosberg
FEDERAL
Senators Bill Nelson Marco Rubio
U.S. HOUSE District 18 Patrick Murphy District 20 Alcee Hastings District 21 Ted Deutch District 22 Lois Frankel
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argue the cameras don't improve traffic safety and that local governments rely on red-light camera citations as a source of revenue. "It's not about safety,'' Artiles said. "It's about money." But Florida League of Cities lobbyist Casey Cook said cities should be allowed to develop solutions to their local problems. The bill would need approval from the House Appropriations Committee before it could go to the full House. A similar Senate bill (SB 168), filed by Senate Transportation Chairman Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, has not been heard in committees.
SHERIFFS PITCH ALTERNATIVE TO OPEN CARRY Florida sheriffs Wednesday proposed an alternative to a controversial bill that would let people with concealed-weapons licenses openly display firearms in public, but the proposal quickly drew opposition from Second Amendment advocates. The Florida Sheriffs Association, which has opposed the open-carry measure, outlined proposed steps that would provide immunity to people who inadvertently or accidentally display firearms. However, a release from the association noted the proposal "stops short of Florida becoming a complete open-carry state." The Senate version of the bill (SB 300) has not been heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee. But committee Chairman Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, R-Miami, said Tuesday he's likely to schedule the bill for a vote, saying, "I heard there may be some good amendments." On Wednesday, Diaz de la Portilla said he was still reviewing the sheriffs' proposal, which the association said would protect permit holders from arrest for unintentionally displaying weapons in violation of state law. The proposal would require that people intentionally and deliberately violate the law before they could be arrested. Also, it would take steps such as establish a presumption that concealed-weapons license holders are lawfully carrying guns; prohibit people from being convicted if they aren't given a chance to explain possible violations of the law; and allow the expungement of arrest records under the law if people are found not guilty or charges are dismissed. Darrin "Scribe" Brooks, State Legislative Trustee, ABATE of Florida, Inc.
MORE ON NON-ETHANOL GAS, PURE GAS or E0 Dan “Slo Motion” Henderson
At the last State meeting Scribe’s legislative report got me to write in my report “Blue gas, ethanol free, is available at NEW Raceway stations at LOW prices, even as low as $2.02 a gallon! Anyone know of new Raceways?” I did get one reply from Dennis “Data” checked about what I wrote, “From what I could find, its Blue Rhino gas and its propane not gasoline. There is a new Sunoco station on Northlake - they sell rec90 for about $1.05 more a gallon. Roughly $3/gallon.” I did see an Orion station Military Trail east side south of Gateway Rec 90 $2.999 gal. When we were at Palm Beach International Raceway for the Freedom Motorcycle Fest I saw that the Sunoco there was selling non-ethanol racing fuel for $10.75 at 93 octane and they never heard of Blue Gas. At our meeting we heard that the Sunoco at 45th Australian River and had 103 octane Racing for around $8 and a new Raceway Hypoluxo east of I95 which had the complete range of fuel types. Another new station being built needs to be checked. So non-ethanol gas is not Blue Gas, but Rec 90 octane, Pure Gas, E0 or Racing fuel with various octane levels. A search for Pure Gas on the Internet brought up some links. This one told me Pure Gas was EO https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pure-gas/id454559068?mt=8 but not much else as seemed Canadian. One was about using ethanol treatment additives with your gas instead of going total ethanol free gas http://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/considering-ethanol-free-gas-try-ethanol-treatment-instead. Do how do you find where you can get ethanol free gas? Another try found yellow page search http://www.yellowpages.com/lake-worth-fl/non-ethanol-gas-stations and that allows for a city search. Going on the Raceway tip I searched their site but nothing helped there. One Raceway search (http://www.floridastategasprices.com/RaceWay_Gas_Stations/index.aspx) took me to GasBuddy but that didn’t include non-ethanol. So I emailed them about that, their reply: “We currently only support the three main grades of gasoline (regular, mid grade, premium), and regular diesel. We are considering adding other fuel types to the website and apps as time goes on. Ethanol content is quite a bit trickier. With current laws in the U.S. regarding ethanol dependent on location, it is very difficult, if not impossible to have a way to determine ethanol content. Some areas require labeling gasoline with ethanol, while others do not. Sometimes the only way of knowing is asking the station owner or the operator, and they may be reluctant to tell you.”
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So the best site for finding where to get the Pure Gas, what octane, and USA/Canada, State, and City is pure-gas.org. Android and iPhone apps are available. Below is a list I created of a search of many Palm Beach and Broward locations that might come in handy for riders. Best to do own to see if updated or see if you can join and help with this database. Many are Rec 90.
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So this cool. For a trip you could pick the cities going to and on the way. One thing not showing on the printout is how to get prices. On the site, on the right are buttons, one for a map and details which often includes price. Don’t see updated as much as Gas Buddy. The app gives you stations near your GPS location but no price data. I did find going to the credits on top, it does link you to the site where you can get that information as mentioned above. While checking for this app on my PlayStore, I found a lot of apps to locate E85 stations which is the opposite of what we want. I did find a Raceway app. Not bad but no E0 listed in fuel choices. Other that that not bad as does have many nice advanced search options including 24 Hour, beer sales, etc. In a past issue I reported on the Where2Ride app. I'm still looking at it. They have been emailing me support so looking at it more. I will report more in future. Looks like a good place to put up events and get more exposure. Dan “Slo Motion” Henderson
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GOOGLE MOTORCYCLE ALERTS, NEWS, and RANDOM EDITOR THOUGHTS Some brief info and the links to follow for more. Dan Henderson “Liquid Asset Partners is the new owner of Erik Buell Racing (EBR), a high performance motorcycle company operating in the shadow of industry leader Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co. in Milwaukee, Wis.” http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2016/01/iconic_motorcycle_company_acqu.html “Liquid Asset owner Bill Melvin Jr. has left the door open for EBR to remain in the motorcycle manufacturing business.” http://www.motorcycle-
usa.com/2016/01/article/ebr-sold-to-liquid-asset-partners-may-remain-in-business/ “Daryl Dixon may have had his motorcycle stolen on The Walking Dead, but the man who plays him, Norman Reedus, will have his choice of bikes to choose from on his new unscripted series for AMC, Ride With Norman Reedus. Announced back in October, the six-episode series will follow Reedus and a different riding companion in a different city each week as they travel to a destination and explore motorcycle culture along the way. We caught up with the star recently, and he revealed that they are just about to begin filming.” http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/19/norman-reedus-ride-with-motorcycle-show Again on Martin Luther King Day ATV, motorcycle riders take over streets in Miami-Dade, Broward counties in the so called event "Bikes Up, Guns Down." Arrests were minimal despite many broken laws due to dangerous pursuit. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-broward-miami-atv-mlk-riders-20160118-story.html “EL PASO, Texas --- A change to existing law passed this in the most recent Texas legislative session. It helps to clarify the use of LED lights on motorcycles. One major problem for motorcyclists is visibility, especially at night. Many agree that better illu-mination would help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents. El Paso police investigated 17 motorcycle accidents in 2015. …. Amendments now legalize the use of LED lights on the body of the bike. The lights can only be white or amber and they cannot flash. Justin Felt is a mechanic at RGS Motorcycle works. He has owned many bikes. He said although the law gives bikers permission to use LED lights it limits rider’s creativity.” http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Motorcycle-LED-body-lights-now-legal-250892.shtml#.VqQjEvkrKM8 The Sun-Sentinel has a story and video on a Ft. Lauderdale vintage bike collector who will be at the Dania Beach vintage bike show. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-vintage-motorcycle-show-dania-20160115-story.html I really don’t get the reason for a motorcycle riding robot but it has been coming up often on the Internet. “In partnership with Yamaha, robotics developer SRI has created a humanoid that can ride an unmodified motorcycle. The goal? Beat the lap times of one of the most successful motorcycle racers of all time, Valentino Rossi.” http://www.zdnet.com/article/this-motorcycle-riding-robot-is-trying-to-set-a-speed-record/ Another story was http://www.wired.com/2016/01/yamahas-motobot-will-make-human-motorcyclists-look-pathetic/ “BIG, HEAVY AND not especially stylish. Those are the defining attributes of one of the motorcycle market’s hottest seg-ments: adventure bikes. Like their king-of-the-road brethren, the SUVs that took the auto industry by storm in the late 1990s and early 2000s, adventure bikes are designed to be ridden off-road, even if few owners ever leave the pavement. Fans appreciate the machines’ powerful engines and unusually plush seats, as well as the huge saddlebags or trunks with which these bikes are often outfitted.” http://www.wsj.com/articles/sizing-up-adventure-bikes-the-suvs-of-motorcycles-1452715325 “Dunlop launches new mobile-friendly website: www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com Buffalo, NY: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has launched a new website designed to make accessing tire and dealer information easi-er than ever. Optimized for use on any mobile device, the new site is quicker, easier to navigate, and features new search func-tionality that makes it simple to find the right tires for your needs. The site also includes tire tips, extensive photo galleries, vide-os, and live updates.” “The BMW K 1600 GTL concept motorcycle is host to the latest in laser illumination -- specifically designed for future motor-cycle safety. The technology, borrowed from BMW’s 7-Series and i8 counterparts, shoots bright-white light, making the most of the small space available on a motorcycle. BMW doesn’t plan on sending these into mass production just yet, but it’s expected that laser lighting will be more prevalent on motorcycles before it’s seen on entry-level cars. Read more: http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/bmw-turns-lasers-lights-and-shows-heads-display-motorcycle-helmet#ixzz3y7yHXCkj and at more on the tech-nology http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2016/01/bmw-bringing-laser-headlight-technology-to-motorcycles/
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“Nearly four years ago, Google published a video previewing what it might be like to use an augmented reality headset. It showed all kinds of useful information hanging out in the corner of your vision, and then that same information lowering into your view as you needed to know critical details, like how to get from one place to another. That fascinating concept never made it to life — all we got was Google Glass. But now BMW is taking some of that video's best ideas and turning them into a much more useful product. It's making a motorcycle helmet with a Glass-like heads-up-display, allowing information like speed limits, directions, and incoming phone calls to be displayed in your field of view. BMW is calling this helmet a concept for now, but it had a wearable demo on display at CES.” www.theverge.com/2016/1/9/10743012/bmw-concept-augmented-reality-helmet-is-like-google-glass-with-purpose Press release at https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=bmw-motorrad-presents-concepts-for-motorcycle-laser-light-and-helmet-with-head-up-display-innovative&outputChannelId=6&id=T0247812EN&left_menu_item=node__4100 and more at http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/5/10714524/bmw-concept-motorcycle-helmet-heads-up-display-ces-2016 More helmet news on the same line “Skully is introducing its AR-1 augmented reality motorcycle helmet, which touts Bluetooth capability, allowing riders to get navigational directions on a heads-up display within the helmet in addition to playing music as well.” http://www.techtimes.com/articles/122428/20160107/hands-skully-ar-1-augmented-reality-motorcycle-helmet.htm “BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Advocates for motorcyclists believe adults should have option to legally ride helmet-free. State lawmakers are learning more about legislation that would allow motorcycle operators and passengers to ride without wearing protective headgear. State law requires bikers to wear a helmet if they’re traveling on Massachusetts roads. The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association argues that these restrictions are hurting the state’s economy. Many motorcyclists enjoy large rides, and that generates revenue for the state. Advocates believe bikers are bypassing or leaving Massachusetts so they can ride helmet-free, spending money in neighboring states. State representative Tim Whelan of Brewster believes adults should be able to make their own decisions. “The trauma that’s experienced to the body is just as fatal,” he said, “so what are we going to do? Are we going to start requiring that people wear hockey goalie equipment when they go out riding on motorcycles?” State lawmakers are currently reviewing the bill. It’s unlikely it’ll pass this legislative session.” http://wwlp.com/2016/01/06/proposed-legislation-makes-motorcycle-helmets-optional/
Electric motorcycles continue to have Internet mention, check the 2016 Electric Motorcycle Buyers Guide if interested go to
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1101556_2016-electric-motorcycle-buyers-guide
Arcimoto's all-electric 3-wheeled motorcycle at CES. It looks more motorcycle like regardless of its high seat backs, and roll
cage with small roof. Read and see photos of this two front wheeled bike at
http://mashable.com/2016/01/06/arcimoto-srk-review/#u.8EMOIN58q2
“Flying Tiger Motorcycles offers this curious "Two Stroke Smoke Candle" that is made from two-stroke oil and "high-octane fragrance" to give your home that singular bike bouquet. It's $20 and comes in a metal can.” That can looks like an old oil can http://boingboing.net/2016/01/05/candle-that-smells-like-a-moto.html “Bud Ekins Honored in British Customs Legend Series. Bud Ekins was one of the most accomplished off-road racers ever, a stuntman who performed the most iconic motorcycle stunts in cinema, and owned one of the largest motorcycle collections in the world. Ekins was a pioneer in off-road racing, and was highly successful in the local, professional, and international racing circuits. In 1962, Ekins started his career as an in-demand Hollywood stuntman by performing the most iconic motorcycle stunt in film when his friend Steve McQueen asked him to perform the impossible motorcycle jump in The Great Escape. After retiring in the ‘90s, Ekins opened a vintage motorcycle shop in Hollywood and grew one of the largest, curated, and most respected motorcycle collections in the world.” http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2016/01/article/bud-ekins-latest-motorcycle-pioneer-honored-in-british-customs-legend-series/
“'Alberta Angels' sought by Florida couple after devastating motorcycle accident. Two people from Alberta went above and beyond after a tire blowout caused a terrible motorcycle accident for a Florida couple. Now the motorcyclists want to meet who they're calling their 'Alberta Angels' and say thank you. Jeff and Jeri Hamilton run a small clock restoration business in Tallahassee, Florida.” http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-angels-sought-by-florida-couple-1.3397323 UPDATE | B.C.-based 'Alberta Angels' say they did what any person would do UPDATE | 'Alberta angels' who helped Florida couple found, and they're from B.C.
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Motorcycle Safe Weight Calculator “CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motorcycle Safe Weight Calculator, an exclusive creation of EdwardsMotorcycleLaw.com, has been updated with 2016 models, attorney Billy Edwards has announced. The calculator tells touring motorcycle owners how much gear they can safely load on their motorcycles and stay within safe weight limits established for their bike. "It doesn't take much to overload a cruiser after you factor in the weights of both riders in full gear, fuel, oil and drinking water," Edwards said. "Riders wanting to keep the motorcycle within the manufacturer's designated weight limit will want to run a check using the calculator." "Riding a long distance on an overloaded bike can lead to tire failure if the tires are defective. Be safe, use the calculator and stay within the bike's weight rating," Edwards urged. How the Safe Weight Calculator Works For each motorcycle's year make and model, the Safe Weight Calculator factors in (as shown in owners' manuals or published specifications): Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Dry weight, and Wet weight. (If wet weight is not available, the calculator adds typical fuel and oil weight for the model) To use the Safe Weight Calculator, simply find your touring bike's year and model and enter the driver and passenger weights when dressed in full riding gear. The database will calculate how much additional gear can be packed on the bike without exceeding the motorcycle's GVWR. Using the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra as an example, if the pilot weighs 270 pounds and the passenger weighs 160 pounds (including helmet, boots and clothing), 14 pounds of gear can be added before reaching the bike's designated weight limit. Overloaded, Defective Tires carry Failure Risk The database contains 2016 information for Harley-Davidson, BMW, Victory and Can-Am touring bikes. Updates will be added as manufacturers release details on other 2016 models, Edwards said. The database contains weight information on most touring motorcycles, beginning with 2010 models.” http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-you-ready-to-ride--check-the-motorcycle-safe-weight-calculator-300204641.html
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ABATE Palm Beach Chapter Meeting Minutes January 17, 2016
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 11:34am 19 members attended PRESIDENT. President attended meeting in Pompano for COC. Changing their name to Council of Clubs and intend to go national. There is a meeting scheduled on January 24th in Orlando to discuss and get feedback from the motorcycle community – which clubs are coming into Florida and which clubs are not welcome. South Florida Fair is hosting two Bike Nights – 01/21/16 and 01/28/16. $5 entry fee to the fair if on a motorcycle. Palm Beach Harley Davidson is going to host a Biker Appreciation Day beginning in February – first Saturday of every month. February State meeting will be held in Port Charlotte on 02/13/16. The Governor has not provided a date as of yet for the Tallahassee ride, so ABATE of Florida decided to cancel the ride to the Capital. The Anchor Inn in Lantana has started hosting a Bike Night every Wednesday night. . VICE PRESIDENT Thanked everyone who came out for the Biker Council event. Stated that by coming out and participating it lets all members continue to wear their patch. TREASURER Beginning and ending balances were announced, Chapter is financially stable. MEMBERSHIP Change in membership rates was announced at December state meeting: Life Members: $600 – state gets $400 Annual Members: $30 – 50/50 split with state Membership is down to 203 members. SECRETARY. Secretary made motion to accept August meeting minutes – called for vote – motion carried SARGENT AT ARMS Meet and greet being planned for 02/20/16. Discussing venues, will talk to Anchor Inn since they are biker friendly. SAFETY The weather has been causing lots of problems on the roads. Safety Director stressed extra caution due to debris from rain and wind. Safety Director to order new products from State DELEGATE Next State meeting to be held in Port Charlotte on 02/13/16. Thanks to Hamish for attending the December meeting as an alternate. LEGISLATIVE New Raceways have non-ethinol gas reasonably priced. Hypoluxo and Seacrest – 93 octane Congress and Lake Worth Road – under construction Sonoco has 105 octane Legislature is in session – updates to follow at next meeting PR/COMMUNICATIONS Nighthawk donated two toners to the chapter. Should have paper for this month – next month will need to purchase PRODUCTS. Products Director excused from attending meeting. NEWSLETTER Cutting 4 pages from the newsletter. Looking for advertisers – Kenny to talk to Anchor Inn about advertising in newsletter. OLD BUSINESS Debbie will look into event insurance. Chapter responsibility for event insurance not official yet, will find out at next state meeting. State policy expires in June. Kenny to find out from Council if May date for Chapter event is feasible. Pos-sible venues would be Anchor Inn, Tilted Kilt. NEW BUSINESS Daytona Bike Week – chapter is staying at original campground in DeLand – 03/04/16 – 03/13/16. Will be looking into costs for camping. GOOD OF THE ORDER Anchor Inn bike night every Wednesday night. Renegades Bike Night – supposed to continue if February Palm Beach Harley Biker Appreciation – First Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM No 50/50 drawing MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:25 pm.
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MEMBER CLASSIFIEDS
These ads are free to members so send in your items for sale or things you need. Table, four chairs and lounger $80 or best offer Also old full size TV can be thrown in or $10 Two XL half helmets one shield $20 each Dan “Slo Mo” Henderson 561-702-9929
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WHY JOIN ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.?
ABATE of Florida Inc is a non-profit Motorcycle Rights Organization whose cause is to EDUCATE the government, motorcyclists and the general public on freedom, rights and road safety. REQUIREMENTS—must be at least 18 years of age. In does not matter what you or even if you ride. You can be an independent or member of a club or association. All are welcome at meetings. Join for the cause. Everything is voluntary, we understand work and family comes first. We hope you can help in any small way, vote and spread the word. $20 for Year or $150 Life which is split between chapter and state. BENEFITS Your money is used to provide a lobbyist to the state and federal government to watch for our rights and freedom. You get a State MasterLink newsletter every 2 months. The chapter newsletter is available online abatepalmbeach.com so is in color and with Internet links. We print black and white copies for the general public to be informed available at various establishments. Members get free classified and reduced ad rates. INSURANCE As an active member in good standing you have a $4,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy from American Income Life. You will get a card in the mail from state office to register your beneficiary for ADD insurance. Do NOT mail it, just be sure your family knows about the policy. If you send it in and they try to meet to sell you more, contact State Office to have it stopped. You can mail to the office as Registered letter to have it done when you family notifies. be sure to renew in time so are always covered! It does not have to be a motorcycle accident,. PRIVACY Your email, address and phone are never given out to anyone except State and Chapter executive members. You We have stopped listing the expiring members in newsletter, you do get letters letting you know. No full names will appear in newsletter nor website without your permission.
ABATE of FL. Inc. Palm Beach Chapter members do get an insurance discount with Leslie Kay Progressive insurance company. Contact them for a quote
A.D.D. INSURANCE POLICY UPDATE We all realize the $4,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy if on of the best benefits of being an ABATE member. That is one reason to keep your membership up to date. You MUST name someone to get the money in case of death to prevent taxes and being in probate court. So when you receive the yellow card mailed from our state office, you can complete it and mail to insurance company. Most likely an agent will contact you even if you said not to. If they do be, SURE to get their name and number upfront. They do NOT need to visit you even to deliver the certificate. If they insist or get push, contact ABATE of FL. main office and report it but you MUST have the agents' name and number for action to be taken. Otherwise you may just return the completed yellow card to ABATE to have on file. Then be sure your survivors know to contact ABATE for the benefits.
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GOALS & PURPOSES OF ABATE To print a newsletter to keep all bikers informed with regard to legislative actions and events around the state and throughout the country. To become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning all motorcyclists rights. To provide a lobbyist to represent ABATE of Florida, Inc. on the state and national level. To promote voter registration and motivate members to write their legislators. To promote safe riding habits without infringing on individual rights. To educate the public about motorcycle awareness.
Next Palm Beach Chapter Meeting VFW POST 4143
THIRD SUNDAY February 21, 2016 11:30 am
Directions: 2404 Broadway (US1), Riviera Beach - Exit I-95 at Blue Heron Blvd, go
east to Broadway (US1) turn south and is 1 block on east side. Bike Parking is on
south side of building.
Come early, enjoy a good breakfast deal and socialize with other members.
