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Went to a HOG meeting at the dealership, first one since I since I bought the Dyna last month. Don't think it is for me, too much talking, meetings too long and lots of rules. Seemed like nice folks, but just prefer to ride alone or in small groups. Plus they already want you to start working. May hang out with a ride now a then, but that is about it. Only went because the dealer paid for the membership.
First off, let me address your screename. The state we live in is named TEXAS. It was Tejas when it was part of Mexico, which it is no longer. (Atleast for now).
I'm not a member of HOG either. But, I've met some people that are, and they seem to enjoy it. Like most anything else it's not for everyone.
So they wanted to put you to work. Most organizations that you choose to join want something back from their members. So you just want to ride and not do any work to help the organization. Sounds like you're kind of a lazy azz.
In your follow up post you called it a club. HOG is not a Motorcycle Club. MC's usually require more out of their members than selling raffle tickets at a dealer event so I wouldn't recommend an MC for you either.
A local HOG chapter is only as good as the membership and dealer want it to be.
Some dealers offer discounts to members, some don't. thats totally up to the individual dealership. Some host events to help the chapter raise funds,ome don't. Some even pay for memberships with a bike purchase, others don't.
Rides become very dangerous without a set of guidlines in place. My Chapter might have 30 people go on a ride, but we go out in groups of 10 or less, and keep a good distance between the groups (normally a group departs ten minutes after the one in front of it.) This makes the entire group safer, and makes it much easier to stay together when going thru intersections and such.
Like any organization, HOG is what YOU make of it..
HOG for me is a great deal, to the OP if the guidelines are a problem or can find time help everyonce in while but more than glad to criticize, no offense you won't be missed.
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The state we live in is named TEXAS. It was Tejas when it was part of Mexico, which it is no longer. (Atleast for now). 
