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!

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