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DAYTONA 2010 !
RUN FROM THE SUN...
This years Daytona Bike Week March 2010 was shrouded with clouds, rainy weather, and cold temperature. of which, kept many riders away. Several regular vendors reported in their opinion that the population was down 50% where others basically said the last weekend we hope to recover. While Optimism was at its core of true bikers weather was the last to drive people away. There were spots of crowds and gatherings but evident of lesser than more. This years Boardwalk Bike show had less than 2/3rds of the bikes they normally have. and the Rats Hole was down 50%. The remnant of overnight partying on main street was a ghost town, a sight unsettling. Normally, Main street, early mornings till about 10 a.m. had the familiar signs of recovering from hangovers. With bikes still parked in the spot they were the night before. But this year, one could walk the entire main street and not bump shoulders in crowds. at the end of main street, many vendors were absent and Main Street a shorter distance to cover. While Beach Street, remained open and flourishing. Rossmeyers, on the day of the Rats Hole Show wasn't packed with the usual crowds and Custom bikes as seen years prior.
Down on US 1 from Main Street, I made a record trip of fifteen minutes to US 1 and the Broken Spoke usually taking 40-50 minutes. Only to arrive at the same game. The usual traffic commonly found was missing. The evening crowds came out on Saturday and Sunday of the last weekend. All indications that show the economy is still broken. More jobs lost here than all the rocker shaft o-rings for a shovel head sold in the 70's. But, the best of the worst was the people and the optimism of both vendors and Bikers. Both well wishers to the return of our culture. I have always said. "Daytona is to bikers what salmon is to the stream. we have to go upon stream each year to spawn then die." I never meant it in this fashion. Daytona is coming back! The crowds will return, and riding and socialization and networking will prevail. We see evidence everywhere that Daytona will re-invent itself and prosper. After all, we are survivors. The Sun may have run away, but the riders, shined and still despite the suns late arrival, it was fun!
As for me.... "As long as Daytona has Pavement, I'll bring my Loud Exhaust!" Jeff Starke, IMBBA President
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GET READY FOR THE KILLER CREEK H.D. BIKE SHOW MARCH 20, IN ROSWELL, GA. JUDGING BY THE IMBBA
IMBBA Judging -The Killer Creek Harley Davidson 1st Annual International Motorcycle Bike Show
Roswell, GA Saturday, March 20, 2010
- Registration Saturday 9am-3pm - $35 Entry Fee - Categories TBA soon - Trophies to 1st and 2nd place in each category and $300 CASH to Best of Show - Also, all 1st place winners in each category will receive a one year membership to IMBBA ($35 value) - Awards on Sunday at 3pm
Competitors can take their bikes from the property at 5pm on Saturday and return by 12pm on Sunday, or may store their bikes in the KCHD Service Addition overnight. Competitor is responsible for moving his/her bike in and out.
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IMBBA will be Judging the Blue Ridge Bike Fest!
The Blue Ridge Bike Fest April 9-11, 2010 Roanoke Civic Center Special Events Center This is an IMBBA Sanctioned Event. Points awarded to builders towards certifications
BEST OF THE BEACH BIKE SHOW Saturday, MAY 1st 2010
DURING THE THUNDER BEACH BIKE WEEK LOCATED AT PEIR PARK
Judged by IMBBA Master Judge -Freddie Arnold
ARE YOU READY? ... IT"S THAT TIME AGAIN!...
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CANADIAN BIKER BUILD-OFF 2010! July 24 & 25, 2010 Judged by the IMBBA 5 YEARS RUNNING! 19 point show
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VULCAN BIKE WEEK - $30,000 in Cash & Prizes 4 Day Event, 4- Bike Shows -JUDGED BY THE IMBBA
O'Reilly Auto Parts would like to invite you to visit the 1st Annual Vulcan Bike Week in the Magic City held June 30 - July 3, 2010 at the Birmingham Race Course in Birmingham Alabama. This event will feature competitions for Sport Bikes, Choppers, Cruisers, Bike Builders and more. Also you will see some of the most exciting and creative motorcycles from through-out the South East, tons of vendors, Giveaways, and live concerts the entire day. Competitors will compete for prizes, cash, trophies and a Vulcan title. We would also Thunder on the Mountain Drag Race, held at Alabama International Drag Way July 2,2010. This event will feature Pro racers from through-out the United States, Grudge Racing, tons of activities, giveaways, exhibitor booths, and more. This is not a club promoted event, it is open to every biker and spectator. This is a family friendly event so kids are welcome. Security will be strictly enforced.
INBBA SANCTIONED EVENT - POINTS AWARDED!
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IMBBA WELCOMES.... Jerry Caronte Of Italy! Jerry's Shop www.custombikeitaly.com will represent the country of Italy for the IMBBA. Jerry with over 15 years of Custom Bike Building is undergoing certification for "Master Bike Builder Level I" and is Italy's first Certified IMBBA "Bike Builder Level II" Go Italy!
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IMBBA WELCOMES KRIS KROME of Kris Krome Customs Freeland, MI.- USA and
Congratulations! to Kris for completing all requirements for "BIKE BUILDER Level II"
Kris, has over eight years in the bike building and customizing in the industry. at age twelve, Kris received his welding certifications and worked alongside his father in Construction Steel Fabrication in the automotive racing industry.
Left to right- Jeff Starke IMBBA President-Kris Krome , with his reflex bike design in Daytona Florida 2010- IMBBA Master Judge Freddie Arnold
V-TWIN EXPO 2010 INDUSTRY AWARDS - Presented by Dave Nichols, Easy Riders Magazine
CONGRATULATIONS TO! Steven Broyles Sr., of Stevenson Cycles, Wayne, MI. For completeing all the requiremnents for Certification to "MASTER BIKE BUILDER II"
Steven Broyles, Sr. scored 848 points of life experiences with 40 + years of Motorcyle repairing, building, customizing, fabricating and racing. Steven's motorcycles have been in numnerous motorcycle magazines both in the US and abroad. Including, winning motorcycle bike shows and receiving industry honors. Steve has also given back to the industry in training and educating youth who have shown interest in becoming motorycle mechanics and builders. Outstanding achievments!
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Charlie Lessard, Laval, Quebec, CANADA For meeting and completing the requirements for IMBBA "TECHNICIAN II"
Completing with a total of 268 points. Charlie, writes for Revolution Magazine and has written Tech articles, With over 26 years of motorcycle experience and three years employed in motorcycle repairs. Charlie has an Associates degree and has been an instructor for ten of his years.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE HANLON OF TIMELESS MOTOR COMPANY FOR Completing IMBBA -"MASTER BIKE BUILDER I" Requirements.
Mike Hanlon, Elpaso, TX. has successfully completed his Master Bike Builder I certification.
Mike, manufactures incredible reproductions. This passion started over ten years ago. He is a master mold maker, machinist, and all around motorcycle enthusiast. Mike, became fascinated with the unbelievable quality and tolerances of the castings that was taken for granted as standard practice a hundred years ago and as result, developed a fascination for the early single cylinder motorcycles that borders on the obsessive. The result is quite possibly the most authentic vintage motorcycles ever reproduced. Mike has restored and customized both cars and motorcycles over a span of 40 years his first bike in 1970, a 90cc Suzuki MX, fueled what became a lifetime passion . visit Mike's website and see these outstanding bikes he builds and congratulate him on becoming certified!
Congratulations to Tarhan Telli, of Instanbul, Turkey for meeting the requirements and becoming Turkey's first IMBBA Certified Master Bike Builder I The motorcycles that he built gained international acknowledgement and prizes. Tarhan Telli always claims that the team spirit is behind every motorcycle he built. This team consists of a 42 member strong highly experienced crew. For him, success is not achievable unless every single member of his team feels this spirit. This is the reality that lies behind the success of TT Custom Choppers.
BOB McKay, IMBBA Master Bike Builder, Master Judge Representing CANADA CLICK to see More
BOB MCKAY, BECOMES CANADA'S FIRST Certified MASTER JUDGE!
BOB McKay, of McKay's Cycle Creations in Kingston, Ontario IMBBA's Certified Master Bike Builder, completes IMBBA Judging Course and apprentice training Scores Highest and becomes Canada"s First Certified "MASTER JUDGE"
Watch for details in IMBBA News Letter coming out Dec 27th
