ABATE is  “American Bikers Aimed Toward Education". It is an organization of motorcyclists dedicated to the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists through political change, public education, and safety awareness. As part of this mission, ABATE is active in the elimination of unfair legislation as it concerns motorcyclists, promoting motorcycle safety through both motorist and rider education and improving the image of motorcyclists to the general public.  ABATE is open to anyone interested in motorcycling, whether you ride or not. We don't all ride motorcycles, but the majority of us do share this interest. Check out our link to events, rides and meetings. Even if you are not interested in our meetings, we will still be happy to have you at our events. We are not a "Motorcycle Club", rather a Not For Profit Corporation.  Whether you wear a patch, any patch, or ride independently, your "Right-To-Ride" is our agenda, our goal, our only concern.  In order to remain fair and objective, we will not endorse any one club, group, or organization.  Likewise, we will not discriminate against the same.  WE are working for ALL BIKERS!  We encourage all our members to be informed, registered voters. We write letters to our elected officials and stay aware of what is going on with motorcycle legislation, education and other transportation issues.  ABATE of New York, Inc. has chapters throughout the state; and welcomes any interested persons to any of our activities or to join our organization.