Posted on 05/11/2009 12:45:20 PM PDT by euram
WHEREAS, Alaska has more registered motorcycles per capita than any other state, yet motorcycles are still the minority users of the Alaska road system; and
WHEREAS, in 80-90 percent of all accidents involving a motorcycle, it is the other motorist’s fault. Motorcyclists everywhere face a constant threat to personal safety caused by a lack of alertness of the driving public. It is imperative all motorists operate with caution near motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Bikers Advocating Training and Education (ABATE) is a nonprofit organization of motorcycle riders and non-riders dedicated to both education and preservation of freedom of the road. ABATE believes that with training we can all become more proficient motorists. Fewer risks for motorcyclists will be the result of well-educated drivers; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a member of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and uses its testing procedures to license Alaska’s motorcycle riders; and
WHEREAS, DMV recognizes ABATE’s MSF training and rider education curriculum. In 2002, ABATE was approved by the Alaska DMV to administer regular DMV motorcyclist endorsement testing. MSF training through ABATE will provide the rider with a motorcyclist endorsement without any further testing from the DMV upon the rider’s successful completion of the course;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the state of Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 2009 as:
Motorcycle Awareness Month
in Alaska, and encourage all Alaska motorists to make themselves more aware of what is going on around them, so our highways can be safer for all who use them.
Dated: April 20, 2009
Lay the bike down and take your chances is my moto!
Of course I haven’t ridden in a few years but when I did I rode a Harley, 74 CI bored out to 80, 1955 frame, 1937 transmission, hand shift, foot clutch(Known as a suicide clutch), stripped of all unnecessary equipment. Rode a Suzuki 250 CC for while in enduros and such. Loved it but never got over riding a road bike. If I could actually afford one, I would buy a brand new Harley tomorrow.
...did any of you Harley guys go to Myrtle Beach?....what was the attendence like this year?
You know, his son looks almost exactly as I thought while reading that book.
I figured he was riding a BSA or Triumph for some reason. Probably my own bias.
Me and my Vulcan thank you Governor.
The other tip is ride like every car on the road is trying to kill you....
Harleys are for tools, not motorcycle riders. They are like a driving an old fashioned farting sofa. They look and sound stupid
Guess the wife wont let you own one, or you work for 7/11 and cant afford one to bad.Varoooom.
Here in Pa. they are FREEEEE!!
I think my Father, who is 67, who has been going to Sturgis for a good 40 years straight now. Respectfully disagrees. I do too, although not as respectfully. Get off your high horse.
And that’s the only reason I stopped by... ;^)
Not a lot of info regarding bike week activities May 8-17, 2009. But what is out there indicates things are slower than in the past......... who knows at this point.
Got a ‘project’ bike in the shed, for over decade. I like it, just don’t trust`the rest of what’s on the road.
As a biker, I have yet another reason to vote for Sara-Cuda!!!
Limeys live on...
That is what I want. Multifuel. I have seen reports that the diesel milage is around 100 per gal, at $2.10 a gallon that's only TWO CENTS A MILE. Note, I am an olive drab kinda guy.
Yes, figured it was a SuperHawk when I saw the pics a few years ago. Thanks for the info.
The GL1800 (An 06 ABS is my current main ride) is more like a race bike on steroids than a road sofa - the fat lady can dance. The 1500 was a little more like a road sofa, but not up the level of road sofaness that a Harley is.
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