January 16, 2008
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The 2008 LPNM Road-To-Freedom Motorcycle Raffle
The 2008 LPNM Road-To-Freedom Motorcycle Raffle
by Joseph Knight
Libertarian Party of New Mexico
2008 Road–to–Freedom Motorcycle Raffle
2008 Harley-Davidson Softail Rocker
• 96 cubic inches! • 6-speed! • Lowest solo saddle on a production motorcycle!
• Fat 240mm rear tire! • 5-spoke wheels! • Stretched 5-gallon tank!ONLY 399 CHANCES OFFERED
The Libertarian Party of New Mexico encourages motorcyclists to consider the use of helmets and other safety equipment. However, we believe those who ride should decide and we oppose mandatory helmet laws for motorcyclists.Odds depend on the actual number of chances sold, but no more than 399 chances will be available. Drawing will be at approximately 8:00 PM, on Bill of Rights Day, Monday December 15, 2008 at the Farmington Civic Center, in Farmington, New Mexico. The Libertarian Party of New Mexico (LPNM) reserves the right to draw prior to this date in the event all chances are sold early. In the event of an early drawing, notice will be posted at lpnm.us at least two weeks prior to the drawing. LPNM will make every effort to notify the winner using the contact information provided. In the event the winner cannot be contacted within 30 days of the drawing, the prize will be awarded to a backup winner. Winner is responsible for tax, title and license fees.
For Raffle Tickets, send $100 per ticket and your contact information, including name, mailing addresses, phone numbers and e-mail address to
LPNM c/o Ron Bjornstad
918 Ivory Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
rbjornstad@earthlink.net
OR you can purchase your ticket(s) over the internet using PayPalThe official raffle page — www.sjclp.org/Rocker_raffle.htm
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We have the paperwork on the LPNM’s first motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson FXCW Softail Rocker, in Crimson Red.There will be 399 tickets with the first 190 going to cover the cost of the bike. After the first 190, LPNM can spend the money as fast as it comes in. Places we can sell tickets include the newsletter, San Juan county fairs (August, 2007 and 2008), the 2008 state fair, regional fair in Roswell (October, 2007 and 2008), gun shows, and biker rallies. I will plan to have the bike at the NATIONAL convention in May, 2008. and will also see that the Dona Ana bunch will have an opportunity to show it off in Las Cruces.
COUNTY GROUPS — There is no provision for the county parties to retain a share of the proceeds from ticket sales. HOWEVER, the LPNM’s Central Committee has been very willing to support county activities with appropriations in the past and county groups selling the tickets locally will surely see some of the fruits come back.
Pursuant to the raffle, the LPNM Central Committee recently (in December 2007) passed the following resolution by an email poll:Resolved by the Central Committee of LPNM that:
The Libertarian Party of New Mexico encourages motorcyclists to consider the use of helmets and other safety equipment. However, we believe those who ride should decide and we oppose mandatory helmet laws for motorcyclists.
STANDARD FEATURES – NEW IN 2008
Top-mounted battery
25 mm hollow rear axles
240 mm wide rear tire
LED bullet-style stop/turn/tail lights
Custom stretched gas tank
Stretched low profile console with integrated indicator lights and speed shop-styled speedometer
Custom adjustable, internally wired, independent V-bar set in a 2-piece, sculpted 5 in. curved riser
49 mm Showa® front forks with sculpted fork lowers, low profile front fender and 19 in. front tire
Satin stainless powder-coated, tapered, 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Integrated ignition switch and coil
Satin stainless powder-coated front fork lowers
Satin stainless powder-coated bullet headlamp and triple clamp
Silver powder-coated Twin Cam 96B™ engine and 6-Speed Cruise
Drive™ transmission with satin stainless powder-coated covers
Satin stainless powder-coated oil tank
Unique satin stainless powder-coated swingarm
Satin stainless powder-coated turn signal housing and stand-off
Satin stainless powder-coated hand controls
Color-matched frame painted to match fenders and tank
Machined 3-D tank medallionADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions –
Fork Angle – 37.5°
Oil Capacity — 3.5 qt. (3.31 l)
Transmission Capacity — 1 qt. (0.95 l)
Primary Chain Case Capacity — 1 qt. (0.95 l)
Weight – In Running Order — 690.7 lbs. (313.3 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating — 1,175 lbs. (532.97 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating — Front — 415 lbs. (188.24 kg)
Rear — 760 lbs. (344.73 kg)Engine –
Air Cleaner – Fiber element, washable
Drivetrain — Primary Drive — Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall) — 1st — 9.312
2nd — 6.421
3rd — 4.774
4th — 3.926
5th — 3.279
6th — 2.790Chassis –
Swingarm — Mild steel, elliptical tube sections, forged junctions;MIG welded
Wheels — Polished, 5-spoke cast aluminum
Front — 19 x 2.15 in. (482.6 x 54.61 mm)
Rear — 18 x 8 in. (457.2 x 203.2 mm)Performance –
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168) — Right: 32.5° / Left: 29.5°
Fuel Economy (urban/highway) — 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 l/100 km)Electric –
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) — Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19A/hour, 270 cca
Charging — 3-phase, 38A system
Starting — 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagementLights –
Headlamp (quartz halogen) — 55W low beam, 60W high beam
Stop/Turn/Tail Lights — Integrated LED
Front Turn Signal Lights — 28W (21W) self-canceling
Indicator Lamps — High beam
Neutral
Low oil pressure
Turn signals
Engine diagnostics
6-speed
Low fuel warning
