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Red Hot Rider Meeting Minutes

Thursday, February 22, 2007

    • Web site promotion and on-line Forum - the Pit. Check it out!
    • Guest Speakers: Matt Zaboos and Kris from 13 Choppers
      • They only work with Ducati engines
      • Their shop is in Escondido
      • Matt has no special degree, just an understanding of what works
      • Kris ahs a degree and has done much shop work
      • They do crash repair and part fabrication also
      • They customize bikes
      • They create exhaust systems
      • They balance form with function
      • They have raced the choppers they build on the track
      • They are both artists and technicans
      • They outsource painting, powder coating and fabric
      • They design and build bikes from scratch
      • The average cost of the bikes varies greatly due to reuse of parts, or manufacturing of new ones, but averages around $20K - $50K
      • The time to build a bike also varies greatly depending on the customization of parts - could take up to a year!
      • They have a close relationship with Ducati engineers
      • For more info, visit them at: 13 Choppers
    • General Comments/Activities/Events: Refer to Events Calendar for more details
      • 3/14 - Next meeting
      • 4/2 - Streets of Willow Springs - Sign up NOW!
      • 10/1 - The Big Track at Willow Springs
      • Ride for the Heart Foundation:
        • 5/5-6 1015 mile ride (2 ride routes)
        • Poker Run
        • 7 Passes Sierra Ride
        • 2 day tour
        • 100% of money raised goes to charity
        • See For more details
      • Dual sport ride
        • 2-day to Anza Borrego - 2/24-25
        • For more info: Click here!
        • Riding every other weekend! Contact them at URL above!
      • Club Sponsor:
        • A new sponsor is in the works
        • The proposed sponsor is talking with the HRCA
        • No answers yet
        • No matter who we get as a club sponsor, there will be no more discounts
    • Baby Butt
      • Activity is still going on on trying to set something up
      • The biggest obstacle is the insurance
      • More info to come
    • Officer Elections
      • Officer election results:
        • Membership - Kyle Chandler
        • Member at Large: Jeff Pratt
        • Treasurer - Joel Keller
        • Secretary - Michael J. Gorga
        • Vice President - Ron Farkas
        • President - Jim branch
        • Open Positions:
          • SCMA Liaison (HRCA)
          • Legislative Officer
          • Referee
          • Merchandise
          • Rider Education
          • Publications
          • Activities
      • Please contact Jim with positions you are interested in filling: Jim
    • We're always looking for Ride/Event/Fun suggestions! Drop us a line, or post on the PIT!

    Have a Great February! Keep the Rubber side down! Use the PIT for information sharing!