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ABATE OF OHIO, INC. REGION 5

Wow 2012 is starting to look busy Hamilton,Butler,Warren&Clermont Counties have merged their meetings .They are now the first Sunday of the month 1pm at the Train Stop 7837 Old 3C Hwy, Maineville, OH 45039

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Region 5 News February 2012

Pacing one’s self seems to be an art in itself. Some days you are way up on the world one step ahead other days you can’t gain any ground. And some days you know it’s best to just keep pace and stay even. That seems to be the secret with what we do. You just need to keep pace most of the time so you don’t burn out and say I’m done. Because long after we are gone the fight will continue so pacing is very important.
Here in region five times are changing just like everywhere else. And like the dinosaurs you change or die so now more than ever we need your input on what you expect from being a member of ABATE OF OHIO, INC. Do you expect monthly rides, safety events, training or legislation to make motorcycling better? The officers of ABATE need to hear from everyone. We are a member driven organization and like anywhere else we need to know which way our members want to steer ABATE. It is easy to sit back and arm chair quarter back so let’s keep doing the hard stuff and let us know.
I know winter is starting to affect me in mentally. I hear those laughing that know me best and say sure Ken. But we start thinking about the bike what we can do to make it faster, brake better, and look sweeter and ride smoother. Basic maintenance now can give you a better, longer, and safer riding season this year. Get out the manuals see what needs lubed what needs changed and what needs adjusted. Front fork oil is the most neglected thing on a street bike. Check nuts and bolts for correct torque and look over the frame for cracks. One way to do this is look closely at the paint; if it’s missing on welds or other areas then I would examine that area really close. If you get these things done now you will be ready to ride come the first decent day weather permits and your bike should be a lot more reliable.
February 4th is our state seminar so get out of the house and have some fun. And if you can bring an auction item it will help a lot more than you think.
Ken Howell
ABATE OF OHIO,INC.

The economy is still slow so we have to watch the State of
Ohio and make sure they don't go after the Motorcycle Safety and Education
Fund. In 2009, while attempting to balance the state budget, the Strickland
administration raided the Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund, along with
other specialty funds; $800,000 was taken from the fund. Fortunately, these
raids were made public, and an ensuing public outcry followed.
Subsequently, the Strickland administration ordered monies returned to the
specialty funds, including the Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund. This
has happened in Illinois; also, the Illinois State Supreme Court ruled the
money collected from riders was now state money and they could do as they
see fit.

Scott "Woody" Wood, our State Legislative Officer, is working hard as ever
on our handle bar height bill and the Right Of Way(ROW) bill. Also, we need
to keep pressure on the state registrar so they begin to produce the Purple
Heart motorcycle plates. Remember, it never ends when it comes to
legislation.

As of December 16, 2011, preliminary data from the Traffic Statistics
section shows 978 deaths in 2011 as compared to 1,020 for the same period
in 2010. A decrease of 42 from this time last year. Data also shows 165
motorcycle deaths in 2011 as compared to 168 for the same period in 2010. A
decrease of 3.

I want to congratulate and thank all the returning officers and especially
the new ones for stepping up. Like I have said, it isn’t that hard and it
doesn’t take a lot of your time so keep that in mind for next fall
everyone.

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