A.B.A.T.E. was started on the national level by Easyriders magazine. The organization first came to life as the "National Custom Cycle Association" (NCCA).

The following articles discuss the history of A.B.A.T.E.

 

Street Legal Chopper Circa 1973?
Originally published in the October 1971 issue of Easyriders Magazine

ABATE Membership in 44 States Have Started Working Toward Our Freedom of the Road
Originally published in the February 1972 issue of Easyriders Magazine

The History of the State Motorcyclist Rights Movement
by Michael Farabaugh

The History of ABATE the Organization
author unknown