What Is ABATE?

The State Office is located in Perry, Kansas at 610 Elm Street, just across the street from the local Casey's. The office's hours of operation are from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Operating hours are on a as-needed basis and are subject to change.

Here is the office's contact information:
P.O. Box 102
Perry, Ks 66073
785-597-5140
800-657-5763 (Toll-free)
785-597-5015 (Fax)
office@abateks.org

Newsletter Advertising Rates:

• Monthly newsletter to increase communication among motorcyclists.
• Membership card and patch.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.
• An Insurance Program with preferred service for ABATE members.
• Use of the ABATE legal program with free consltation on all legal matters.
• Participation in monthly meetings.

Yes, ABATE strives to ensure all motorcyclists reserve the right to choose to wear a helmet or not. ABATE's stance is not Anti-Helmet, but rather Anti-Helmet Law. The factors of helmet use are too complex for a simple statistic, so ABATE believes, before government needlessly endanger lives, that such a decision should be left to the rider, and persue other venues of motorcycle safety--primarily education and awareness.

No, ABATE is an advocate for the rights of all motorcyclists, regardless of what or where they ride.

No, ABATE consists of all advocates of motorcyclists and motorcycling. The rights of which may be supported by anyone who cares and are welcome to do so.

No, ABATE of Kansas has many non-Kansas-resident members who still ride in Kansas. ABATE of Kansas does not believe the rights of motorcyclists stop at the state borderline. ABATE of Kansas works with other state and national MROs to preserve rights wherever the road leads.

Keep your membership card with you when you can. At events, it's faster and more reliable than roster checking. Also, many of your stops may give discounts for ABATE members, so be sure to ask.

Yes, except during the Labor Day Rally event, permits are required by the Corp of Engineers which are requested and obtained from the ABATE of Kansas State Office in Perry.

You can belong to any district you prefer. Districts are divided by county groups, except District 20 which is mostly out-of-state members, however also choose districts adjacent to their state, if prefered. You may choose any district based on where you work, live, or have social ties. The only restriction is that you can only belong to one district at a time.

If you stopped receiving a newsletter and you feel you are still entitled to a newsletter, often members have moved or their membership has expired. Please check with your district or the ABATE of Kansas State Office. It may also be you are not listed with your local post office. Please check with them to make sure you are listed at that address.

No, ABATE of Kansas is classified as a lobbying organization.

No, ABATE monitors all bills, laws, and regulations that impact motorcycling, including manufacturing, operation, environment, and education.