While there are political action groups (like AMA) that fight for our "rights" it is important to note that motorcyclists are a minority when it comes to the voting public. The non-riding public does not know the difference from one bike to another - nor do they care. Also, a fair number of private places have bans that have nothing to do with voting. Many gated communities already have implemented bans. There are reports of some campgrounds, motels/hotels, that have some type of motorcycle ban. We should all consider ourselves ambassadors of the motorcyling community and do what we can to minimize bad perception. Once the perception becomes negative we are all affected. It's not just the loud pipes crowd ruining it for us. It's the street stunt riders that feel the need ride wheelies in cities or busy highways. It's the group of sport bikes wicking it up on the expressway weaving and cutting between traffic. It may be a limited number, but that is all it takes fro a perception to be formed and perpetuated. We're still feeling the effects of the riot in Hollister, CA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollister_riot Just my $0.02 -- Steve Smith, #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)I am not so sure where the "rights" part of your comment is directed, but we all have rights, and it is our right to vote and make sure that these "bans" do not continue. ESPECIALLY for bikes like a Goldwing and a stock Concours.