Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

- January One Brings New fJCfI'a;n Dues Increase ,... - Benefits And New $7 Price '" , By now it should have been apparerrt to all that the AMA's old dues of $2 per year was the world's greatest bargain. It should also have been plain obvious that the AMA couldn't do much as an association on such thin funds. A rise in dues was inevitable and overdue, but the Association held off making the rise until it was confident, as it is now, that it has more to offer the members. It should not be assumed that the added $5 is just for the insurance that each member now receives. The insurance actually costs about $2.50 per memb'er. The additional dues will go to help pay for the many new activities and benefits announced on these pages, that the members have been asking for these many years. One question that has been asked concerns the U$2 member" during 1971, the year of transition. For example, there are many members who will not be charged the $7 dues until sometime after January first. Some will be AMA members at the old $2 fee until December, 1971. These people also get the total benefits of the new membership package, including the insurance coverage. They will receive no additional billing until their regular renewal date comes up. If there is any further information needed, contact the AMA headquarters at Box 231, Worthington, Ohio 43085 or call (614) 888-3436. ell Effective January 1, 1971 - the C same day that the American Motorcycle .!ll Association joins the world sport by ~ becoming the official United States w . representative of the FIM - the AMA Z also provides a new membership ~ package that includes benefits not ~ provided by any other sport association U in the world, at any price. This package includes: *A new full-time, fully-staffed Amateur /l ctivities Department devo ting itself to increasing amateur activities and establishing District organizations. These organizations will work with the active clubs, giving them a larger share of association government on the local level. . *A new full-time Legislative Department devoted to the pro tee tion of motorcycling's interests. This office will act as the political arm of the 130,000 AMA members, organizing legal proceedings ar;d lobby efforts in mo torcycling's interests. *Group insurance program arranged with a licensed insurance carrier. that provides AMA members with $1,000.00 accidental death and MAVRICK Dealer Inquirle' Invited Phone: dismem6erment coverage involving a motorcycle 24 hours a day world wide. This policy would cover you even as a spectator at an event if you were struck by a motorcycle. *Additional coverage increased to provide up to $ 10,000.00 b.tanket medical insurance paying 75% of all medical expenses in excqs of $25.00, and $5,000.00 accidental death and dismemberment benefits while participating in a sanctioned activity. This includes all sanctioned on and off-road activities. *A revision of the "AMA News" and public relations. department that will include a better magazine, . a more active press release service, and a nationally televised public safety campaign telling motorists to treat motorcycles fairly and courteously on the road. *A uturn to free year pins to be provided annually with - the member's renewal. *An all new IBM business center to· handle efficiently and swiftly the increased amateur activity tho.! will result from the new insurance program and' the new Amateur Activities Department. These are only the new benefits that increase the list of benefits that the AMA member has received since 1924. To help pay for the newly established programs, as well as the many more planned for the futre, membership dues in tne American Motorcycle Association will become seven dollars a year. AMA News remains at three dollars a year. Those who renew or join and order the magazine at the same time ($10 combined fee) will receive thirteen issues instead of twelve. If you haven't seen the magazine lately, get a copy of a current issue and read it. New Editor Ed Youngblood (formerly of Cycle News East) ,has put new life in the old mag. It now rivals the bes t of the monthly cycle magazines. A Busy Mooth For The A.M.A. 24 AMA NATIONALS fINALIZED fOR Ill'" .. . A f ter negotlatlons Wit h promoters I 'and considera'tion of such factors as track safety and facilities, the AMA Competi tion Director has announced a calendar of 24 points events on the national championship trail this season. The total is doW1'l from 32 nationals tentatively scheduled by. the 1970 Competition Congress. Watch the Calen.dar Of Events in Cycle News for up-to-date news of locations and details. Info Office Steps Up Act.vit, One of the benefits of membership in the American Motorcycle Association in 1971 will be an increase in the productivity of the AMA News Department. Newly available funds are being channeled into the department in order that it might be remodeled and made more efficient with the addition of the new staff and equipment. During 1970 the AMA News Department dispersed an average of three press releases a week to the news media. Each of these releases, describing the good aspe.cts of motorcycling, went out to six hundred television stations and newspapers. Such a program, combined with the AMA's new televised public s('fety campaign, is a major contributor to the improvement of motorcycling's image. 1971's improvements will include a better association magazine, an increase in the press release service, and the televised safety campaign. (8D5-) 824-4261 Deluxe Mbdel $34.00 pair 4" travel w/60·90 progressivelY $29.9S :::r W springs .Sprlng Rallos from 65t to 125t In stock Shocks ~ome with 7St as standard spare springs $S.OO pair. Complete rebuild kits $5.00 ea. 1W Extensions $3.00 pr. Seals $1.50 pair Please specify motorcycle make & model. Mourit type required. Eye at each end or eye and clevis type. Now In stoe k the new "Mavrlek" 5-way adjustable heavy duty shocks, rebulldable lustrous· chrome springs, 11\2" or 1211" length available. Center to center of eyes ~\2" travel. We Pay Postage on Prepaid Orders. California Residents add 5% for sales tax NOW .••..•NEW ADDED WARRANTy .•..•• If the seal fails on any MAVRICK unit within 90 days from date of purchase we will replace the seal free. . P.S. Does anybody else do this? If people don't ~now who you are '.~ Need ,ha' extra power? Downswept Chambers CZ 250/360 $39.95 Northridge Cycle Products 18854 Muirkirk Dr. Northridge, Ca. 9132412131360-7251 Penton - Hodaka - BSA"'...._,..,~_ Yamaha - Norton Husqvarna MAVRICK DOfS IT AGAIN Ta ke advantage of the bes t buy of the year. SPOOL HUBS, 40 hole with 5/S" bearings Included. Best alloy with chrome like flnlsh. . I $10 m on tills Introductory offer, Calif. residents add S%. sa le.s tax. TAINLESS STEEL SPOKES IN STOCK NOW Dealer Inquiries Invited .'it isn't our fault. * Original designs created for your shop, team, or club & printed on T-shirts, non-shrink sweatshirts, wash & wear jackets, mota-x jerseys (as worn by Ake Jonsson & Willie Bauer) & tank tops. * Finisher pins. • Wholesale prices for shops & clubs. Ae<;eo MAVRICK NORTH 2321 AMEft~N IMPORTS cerro GerllD, ".0. Box N Mojave, Calif. 93~1 CUSTOM SEAT COVERS It"s easy to make your worn-ou t seat look new again. with a sure fit custom replacement cover. Every cover custom made to order..Black only. 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