edited it down to what hog is all about lol

 

Joined HOG about a year ago, only thing I've gained out of it was a patch and a pamphlet, they want me to renew my membership shortly, think I'm gonna opt out.

 

I've been a member for almost six years. I have not found any value for being a member. In the last two years the benefits have been further reduced. I do not pay for the membership as I buy a bike each year the included free membership keeps going. Now at the major rallies HOG members can't even get free lemonade and popcorn in an air conditioned building like before at Daytona and Sturgis.

I will not waste my money on a paid membership.

 

I've been a member for several years and was considering not renewing but they came out with the 17% discount with AT&T which saved me about 20 bucks a month. Not too bad of a savings so I keep my membership.

 

the 17% savings on my AT&T cell phone bill each month and the 10% discount I get at the dealer more than pays for the yearly dues....... several times over.

 

Like any group you can get out of it what you put in. If you are a group minded individual it can have a lot of value, and if you are a loner its dubious.

IMHO the discounts are worth it on that basis alone. I'm not a club guy when it comes to my riding. But I belong to other groups with a similar structure, and some of my best friends come from those groups.

 

I can't join the local HOG chapter here because I can't afford the costume.

 

The 17% ATT savings for me adds up to over $400 per year so the math works for me. I use the ride planner from time to time if I am riding to an unfamiliar destination.

 

Grandpatim, my best advise is to pick a Hog group convenient to you, go to a meeting first and get to see what its all about. Then go on a ride or two with the group. There are clicks in every group so you'll either feel left out of the loop, or be part of it. Most groups pick some charity or cause to support and you can get involved with that if it's what you want to do. Most members are casual riders from all walks of life so they don't rape and pillage villages most of the time. Rides usually have a destination and could be an overnight trip . If the people that run the chapter are riders and like to travel you can have some good trips. Some just want to take a ten mile ride and end up at a restaurant or bar. So if that's not want your looking for in a Hog group, try another group. There's alot of them around.,,

 

Some have mentioned these discounts on parts and accessories for being a "HOG" member in which what the original person was asking about.
We (wife & I) have experienced not only our half dozen local dealerships that the "HOG" membership will not get you this discount. They may say "YES" if you are in our local chapter.
Some say the reason that they no longer give the "HOG" discount is is that it has been abused.
In our travels in the past few years we have only experienced a couple that will honor the "HOG" member discount.
Don't confuse this with "local chapter" only discounts.
Check out if your local dealership or the one you plan to buy from will give the "HOG" member discount.
Hope this helps.