Canada's bike builders currently have the greatest combined total of bike show competition points, and therefore they will host the first IMBBA International Qualifer Class Competition, August 5-8th 2012 at the AMD/IMBBA EVENT Sturgis Bike Week 2012
CANADA
IMBBA - Bob McKay, KINGSTON, ONTARIO Master Bike Builder II - IMBBA Hall of Fame (2010) - Certified Master Judge - IMBBA Board of Directors and Member of the IMBBA International Team of Judges. Bob's Shop: mckayscyclecreations.com
USA Bike Builder Level I Kevin Baxter Tim Brillhart
CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTORS Kevin Baas Stevan Jones Darin Maltsberger Laszlo Szalay
CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS II Stephan Galvin Bill Golightly Stevan Jones Jason Meyers Ken Marciniak Joey Cihak Angel Melendez Mike Rumney Tim Underwood Larry Rittenhouse Tracy Starke Mike Rittenhouse Mike Burlson
USA's JUDGES Jeff Starke, Master Judge Freddie Arnold, Master Judge Mondo Porras, Master Judge Ken Marciniak Jeff Kessell Jessie Hicks Charlie Hadayia Jr. Kevin Baxter "Associate"
Argentina Builders Esteban Romano, RGM custombikes
libertador 570 (v. Lopez) Certification Pending
Venezuela Bike Builders
George Tauil, Black Rose Choppers
Valencia Edo Carabobo
Venezuela Certification Pending
Australia Bike Builders
Shaun Ruddy, Phat Choppers
Australia Certification Pending
To become certified by the IMBBA, individual must meet and provide proper documentation and references to support their experience, talents, and years of practice for each of the levels identified by the IMBBA and Board of Directors.
The Levels of Certification are as follows: TECHNICIAN BIKE BUILDER MASTER BIKE BUILDER There are two levels of competency for each Certification Level.
If you feel you are qualified you can become a member and apply. A representative of the IMBBA will be happy to assist you in determining your certification level and getting you certified.
