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MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | Suite 510 | Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546-0986 (fax) | http://www.mrf.org
10NR06 - MRF News Release - Bikers inside the Beltway 2010 Save the Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28 March 2010
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF V.P. of Government Relations & Public Affairs
Bikers inside the Beltway 2010 Save the Date
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is holding the 2nd annual ride to the Nations Capitol for Motorcycle
Awareness Month. Known as Bikers inside the Beltway, the event will be dedicated to its creator, former MRF
Vice President, Michael “Boz” Kerr.
The MRF is encouraging as many people to ride their motorcycles to Washington DC for this historic event. We
have reserved secure, free parking for motorcycles adjacent to the US Capitol.
We will be encouraging all attendees to meet with their Members of Congress and the MRF can assist with
facilitating.
What: National Motorcycle Awareness Month Ride and Lobby Day
When: May 20th 9am-2:30pm
Please contact jeff@mrf.org or call 202 546 0983 if you are planning on participating in this event.
More details to follow.
Should you have any questions about the event or local accommodations, do not hesitate to contact the DC
office by email or phone.
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | Suite 510 | Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546-0986 (fax) | http://www.mrf.org
10NR06 - MRF News Release - Bikers inside the Beltway 2010 Save the Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28 March 2010
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF V.P. of Government Relations & Public Affairs
Bikers inside the Beltway 2010 Save the Date
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is holding the 2nd annual ride to the Nations Capitol for Motorcycle
Awareness Month. Known as Bikers inside the Beltway, the event will be dedicated to its creator, former MRF
Vice President, Michael “Boz” Kerr.
The MRF is encouraging as many people to ride their motorcycles to Washington DC for this historic event. We
have reserved secure, free parking for motorcycles adjacent to the US Capitol.
We will be encouraging all attendees to meet with their Members of Congress and the MRF can assist with
facilitating.
What: National Motorcycle Awareness Month Ride and Lobby Day
When: May 20th 9am-2:30pm
Please contact jeff@mrf.org or call 202 546 0983 if you are planning on participating in this event.
More details to follow.
Should you have any questions about the event or local accommodations, do not hesitate to contact the DC
office by email or phone.
April 5, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: James Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail: jholter@ama-cycle.org
American Motorcyclist Association rewards members who sign up new members
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce a new initiative to
recruit motorcyclists to join America's premier motorcycling advocacy organization: the AMA Member Getter
program.
The AMA Member Getter program provides incentives to existing AMA members to enlist new members for the
Association. For the first new member signed up under the program, the recruiting member receives a free cap
featuring the AMA logo. For the fourth new member signed up, the recruiting member's AMA membership is
extended for one year. Also, if the new member signs up for auto-renewal, which includes free AMA Roadside
Assistance for no additional charge, the new member also will receive an AMA hat.
"These incentives are a token of our appreciation to those AMA members who are willing to step up and help
grow the ranks of the Association," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Our membership needs to grow
substantially if we are going to defeat the multi-pronged attacks on our riding rights. Each of us has to recruit
more members for the AMA army. The bigger we are, the louder our voice will be, and the harder it will be for
non-motorcyclists to take our rights away."
Any existing AMA member can participate in the AMA Member Getter program. No registration is necessary. The
new member simply has to sign up using the form available on the AMA's website at
AmericanMotorcyclist.com/organizers/resources/forms/MemberGetter_ApplicationPad_Members.pdf. The form
includes a section in the upper right-hand corner to record the recruiting member's AMA number.
Members who have questions about the AMA Member Getter program can contact Membership Services at (800)
262-5646, or membership@ama-cycle.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA
members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same
destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates
for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international
governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the
AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in
the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle
services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: James Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail: jholter@ama-cycle.org
American Motorcyclist Association rewards members who sign up new members
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce a new initiative to
recruit motorcyclists to join America's premier motorcycling advocacy organization: the AMA Member Getter
program.
The AMA Member Getter program provides incentives to existing AMA members to enlist new members for the
Association. For the first new member signed up under the program, the recruiting member receives a free cap
featuring the AMA logo. For the fourth new member signed up, the recruiting member's AMA membership is
extended for one year. Also, if the new member signs up for auto-renewal, which includes free AMA Roadside
Assistance for no additional charge, the new member also will receive an AMA hat.
"These incentives are a token of our appreciation to those AMA members who are willing to step up and help
grow the ranks of the Association," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Our membership needs to grow
substantially if we are going to defeat the multi-pronged attacks on our riding rights. Each of us has to recruit
more members for the AMA army. The bigger we are, the louder our voice will be, and the harder it will be for
non-motorcyclists to take our rights away."
Any existing AMA member can participate in the AMA Member Getter program. No registration is necessary. The
new member simply has to sign up using the form available on the AMA's website at
AmericanMotorcyclist.com/organizers/resources/forms/MemberGetter_ApplicationPad_Members.pdf. The form
includes a section in the upper right-hand corner to record the recruiting member's AMA number.
Members who have questions about the AMA Member Getter program can contact Membership Services at (800)
262-5646, or membership@ama-cycle.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA
members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same
destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates
for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international
governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the
AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in
the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle
services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.
New California Law “Muffles” Motorcycles
September 29, 2010 | By : Patrick Garvin | Categorized Under : Announcements
Earlier this week, California Governor (and motorcyclist) Arnold Schwarzenegger
signed into law the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act (SB 435), originally introduced by
state Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Santa Monica).
What does this bill mean to bikers in California? It means that all motorcycles
produced after January 2013 will be required to have a visible EPA stamp that
ensures the exhaust is clean burning and doesn’t exceed a noise level of 80 decibels.
For those bikes not displaying the stamp, fines of $100 for the first infraction and
$250 for subsequent violations will be imposed.
“The noise caused by illegally modified motorcycle exhaust systems is a major quality-
of-life issue across the state,” Sen. Pavley said. “Basic common sense and decency
dictates that when a motorcycle drives by and sets off every car alarm on the street, it’
s too loud.”
It’s interesting that motorcycles are the only target in the bill’s 80-decibel limit (which
is roughly as loud as a vacuum cleaner). A point could be made that an equal amount
of noise is generated on a regular basis from car alarms, police and news helicopters
and loud car exhausts. Is this a case of motorcyclists being unfairly targeted again —
or is it a matter of a few morons racking up their pipes in residential neighborhoods
and tarnishing the reputation rest of the motorcycle community?
Regardless of how you feel about the new law, it will ensure that the state’s 800,000-
plus registered motorcycle owners adhere to both noise and air pollution standards.
Please leave your comments here. We’d love to hear what the motorcycle community
has to say.
September 29, 2010 | By : Patrick Garvin | Categorized Under : Announcements
Earlier this week, California Governor (and motorcyclist) Arnold Schwarzenegger
signed into law the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act (SB 435), originally introduced by
state Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Santa Monica).
What does this bill mean to bikers in California? It means that all motorcycles
produced after January 2013 will be required to have a visible EPA stamp that
ensures the exhaust is clean burning and doesn’t exceed a noise level of 80 decibels.
For those bikes not displaying the stamp, fines of $100 for the first infraction and
$250 for subsequent violations will be imposed.
“The noise caused by illegally modified motorcycle exhaust systems is a major quality-
of-life issue across the state,” Sen. Pavley said. “Basic common sense and decency
dictates that when a motorcycle drives by and sets off every car alarm on the street, it’
s too loud.”
It’s interesting that motorcycles are the only target in the bill’s 80-decibel limit (which
is roughly as loud as a vacuum cleaner). A point could be made that an equal amount
of noise is generated on a regular basis from car alarms, police and news helicopters
and loud car exhausts. Is this a case of motorcyclists being unfairly targeted again —
or is it a matter of a few morons racking up their pipes in residential neighborhoods
and tarnishing the reputation rest of the motorcycle community?
Regardless of how you feel about the new law, it will ensure that the state’s 800,000-
plus registered motorcycle owners adhere to both noise and air pollution standards.
Please leave your comments here. We’d love to hear what the motorcycle community
has to say.