IMBBA USA

About us

   In 2010 International Master Bike Builders Association established offices in Canada and the United States of America

 

 This site has been established to better serve our members and clients in the USA.

 

 Our focus in the USA remains the same,with members to receive the recognition and certification through the IMBBA for their accomplishments in the industry,for more motorcycle shows to be sanctioned by IMBBA so bikes are judged by qualified judges for unity and fairness to all involved ,to continue through better education and training strengthen the motorcycle industry,and network IMBBA members worldwide.

 

 Freddie E. Arnold

 Director,IMBBA USA LLC

               Badge Identity

 

The IMBBA badge tells the story of pride in workmanship and displays tools of the trade

 

The Triangle : represents the geometry ,mathematics and symmetry of the motorcycle frame

 

The LIGHT bulb : atop the triangle,is symbolic of ingenuity and creative thought.

 

The Torch : represents necessary fabrication and engineering skills

 

The Wrench : in the center represents all of the tools of the trade.

 

The Motorcycle :The sum of all the attributes of education and training that go into the finished product.

 

The two stars :on each side ,represent the two competency levels of certification development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         About the Founder

 

Jeff Starke began building custom bikes more than 35 years ago and is highly experienced in both restoration and radical builds.He worked with of "Big Daddy Rat" Karl Smith of the Rat Hole Shows,owned his on bike shop and held several US patents. His bikes have been featured on TV and film as well as winning numerous shows.

 

 

 

IMBBA Education and Training

 

Working with various educational partners, the IMBBA has come together as a community of industry experts to author, edit and endorse textbooks and technical course material that can be used in high school and technical school classrooms, and by individuals who wish to begin the IMBBA certification process.  Some titles are currently available worldwide via Amazon.com, while others will be released by the end of 2010: Motorcycle Fundamentals 101, Chopper Fundamentals 101, Bike Judging Course, Motorcycle Appraisers Course, and CNC operator course.

Working with various aftermarket companies, the IMBBA has partnered to share its members talents and skills in developing aftermarket technical information and training courses. Certification certificates will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the aftermarket courses, and points will be awarded to IMBBA members that can be used to reach higher IMBBA certification levels.

 

Courses available for purchase on www.masterbikebuilders.com


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