I'm with you Cobra.That is a very good idea.

 

What they said

 

It's like any other group, it depends on the individuals in that group.

We've had a lot of bad blood and BS at our chapter. I just about gave up and was looking for another chapter. Then I went on a ride, my first in a long time. This reminded me of why I joined in the first place. "TO RIDE"

Now I just stay away from the BS and ride.

 

Local chapter has about 650 members- but active group is about 100 or so. I don't like group riding so attend meetings and some events to work but hardly ever do the huge ride things. Prefer to ride with 2 -6 riders I know really well and their riding style matches mine. I have noticed our chapter is very clickish- they really make no effort to get to know new members or invite them into the "inner circle". I ride with a mixed bag of bikes- 2 HD's, an Indian, a Rune, a Rocket 3 and a vstar 1300. I don't care what logo is on their tank just so they are good riders and we have a great time together.

 

I got my free membership this year when I bought the bike. I'll renew since I enjoy the
Hog Tales magazine, like having the road side assistance and will be joining my local
chapter in the spring. It's pretty short money.

 

feel the same

 

Craig - I haven't read the thread yet - but wanted to give you my .02 before I did - I became a member of HOG - I recieved a 1 year membership with my 05 1200c as part of the purchase.

Fast forward through the 05 season and all of the bike related heartache - to Labor day weekend - I had ridden down to LI and and was coming home Sunday night - alone - and no worries - the bike died about an hour from home.

I called buddies - they were no able to come get me (he they were partying and I did not want them to DUI)

I called AAA - when they found out I was on a bike they said - sir your policy does not cover RV's and hung up - I called them back and asked if they could call a tow truck and I would paying full price for getting me home - they hung up again

well I was pissed and pickled - then I though - what about HOG - I called and I noticed as was talking to them, my membership had run out the day before - and I mentioned that I was sure my wife had sent the renewal in. - NO PROBLEM - we will get you home safe - and you could always send in in if your wife forgot

Big azz flatbed showed up - could a held a school bus and the dude driving was maybe 6'9" - front tires on the truck had just been put on but they had not been balanced - so the ride was similar to the inside of an out of balance washing machine - but they got me home. Phone rang about 10 min after I pushed the bike into the garage - it was HOG - just calling to make sure I was home and ok.

renewed my membership - then - when the MOCO replaced the bike, I got another year added to my membership.

So yes - I would recommend being a member - I was supposedly covered for the first 100 bucks of the tow - they ended up covering the whole thing.