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• kickstand
  Posted in the topic Michigan helmet law in the forum Legal Issues

  April 3, 2012 2:46 AM PDT

  All,
  
  Michigan's revised helmet bill, SB-291, that restores adult choice on helmet usage, arrived on Governor Snyder's desk yesterday (4/2/2012) for signature.  He has 14 days from yesterday to either sign it or veto.  If he does neither, it automatically becomes law after the 14 day period has passed.
  
  We need everyone here to help us out in persuade Governor Snyder to sign the bill.  Please send an email to rick.snyder@michigan.gov and ask him to sign the bill.  If you are not living in Michigan, please tell the Governor that you would love to visit Michigan and ride our great roads and spend lots of money...but you currently do not because you would be forced to buy/wear a helmet against your will.
  
  Also, if you prefer to call (or will do both), the phone numbers are:
  

  • Governor’s Constituent Relations Office: 1-517-335-7858. This number is to voice your opinion. They may not want your name, just your opinion. This is the most important # to call.
  • Governor’s Capitol Office Phone: 1-517-373-3400. May be a recording or a staff member.
  • S.E. Michigan Office (Detroit): 1-313-456-1837. May be a recording or a staff member.
  • Northern Michigan Office (Marquette): 1-906-228-2850. Same as above!

  
  We will keep this up to go on for as long as it takes. Make copies to hand out at Swap Meets, “HOG” meetings, local motorcycle shops, motorcycle events, and anywhere else you can.
  
  Please do this today...click on the link now and send a note to Governor Snyder.  The clock is ticking...
  
  TIA
  
  

  --Kickstand, Commander
  US Defenders/C.O.I.R. (Michigan)

  Board Member, Michigan Confederation of Clubs

  http://mcoc.us - web
  
  
• kickstand
  Posted in the topic Question about gangs in the forum Off Topic

  January 31, 2010 9:26 PM PST

  A few details that should be noted:
  
  There are _no_ general answers about MC's that fit all clubs or all areas

  • Not all 3-piece patch clubs are 1%
  • Not all 1% clubs are 3-piece patch clubs
  • Not all 1% clubs wear a diamond

  If you give respect, you will get respect back. Act like an asshole and you will be treated like one

  • Never lie to a patch holder (PH)
  • Never call a PH 'bro' or 'brother' unless you have earned the same patch.
  • See rcvsmc.net for more do's and don'ts and MC protocol faux pas,

  .
  As mentioned in a couple of earlier posts, http://rcvsmc.net is a great resource for learning about clubs and the general MC culture. If after reading (and re-reading) that site, you want to know more about a local club's membership requirements, find a local patch holder (PH), get introduced and ask. A hint, start with the Sgt at Arms (SA) and politely ask for an introduction to a chapter officer.
  
  The last important thing to remember is that even if you don't agree with MC traditions and protocol, it doesn't matter. Clubs follow protocol and tradition for good reasons and we don't care if you agree or not. It is what it is...
  
  --Kickstand
• kickstand
  Posted in the topic Rain gear which type do you have in the forum Biker Chat

  November 22, 2009 8:51 PM PST

  I use an oil-cloth duster and H-D gaiters. Works pretty good for me.