Are you in the HOG?
#61
10-27-2012, 06:14 PM
My wife and I are active in HOG, just like this board the Chapter will have some very nice people and some major dick wads and everything in between.
But I can say we have been on some great rides and met some very nice people.
We do short, long and multi day rides and safety is paramount.
Check out several Chapters because some a great and others are a bunch of clique a holes.
In answer to your question you wife would be an associate member.
If it works for you as it has done for me I am a life life national member. I rationalized that the discount from AT&T paid for that member ship over ten years.
Good Luck
But I can say we have been on some great rides and met some very nice people.
We do short, long and multi day rides and safety is paramount.
Check out several Chapters because some a great and others are a bunch of clique a holes.
In answer to your question you wife would be an associate member.
If it works for you as it has done for me I am a life life national member. I rationalized that the discount from AT&T paid for that member ship over ten years.
Good Luck
#62
10-28-2012, 11:26 PM
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Im a new rider,, bought a used bike and dealer paid for first year of national and local. I went to one meeting so far,, the group is a bit older,,, someone posted 45 to 65 and it would fit that crowd and me. I havent joined them on a ride,, plan too.. I dont see what is gay about it.. But I also have a helmit so im not trying to be as cool as some,, just here to ride and hope to have the group to help with advice... I hope you do your own thing about if you want to join or not.. one group I think could be different then the next as its the people who will make it happen.
#63
10-29-2012, 01:49 AM
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I think a couple of times I have passed through the local dealership on a Saturday and the HOG chapter had a fish fry, bbq'd burgers, or cooked a jambalaya for the general public. I'm sure the dealer had kicked in on some of the expenses, but regardless, it was a nice surprise and much appreciated. I have a buddy who's my age who is a member, and he confirmed that 99% of the members are much older than us. Nothing against older people, but other than riding bikes, we have zilch in commmon.
#64
10-29-2012, 02:17 AM
Well I'll toss in my two cents, the local HOG is kinda a joke, dealer has never offered up any discounts for members. They host a lot of BBQ's and such but it always feels like they are trying to use it to push you into a new bike. The riding is always the same crap, lots of rules, I tend to ride tail, or sweep & like it that way. I ride a harley if I wanted to ride fast I would go back to my Busa.
Now to a great HOG chapter... Corpus had an amazing HOG Chapter but it has been years. I had a Buell at the time & still was treated with respect ( yup it can happen with a Buell). The food was ALWAYS FREE, there was never pushing a new bike sale. No one cared if the women had a membership & we rode every WHERE!
Every HOG is going to be different, but I will tell you give each one a few events, you will know quickly if its your deal.
Now to a great HOG chapter... Corpus had an amazing HOG Chapter but it has been years. I had a Buell at the time & still was treated with respect ( yup it can happen with a Buell). The food was ALWAYS FREE, there was never pushing a new bike sale. No one cared if the women had a membership & we rode every WHERE!
Every HOG is going to be different, but I will tell you give each one a few events, you will know quickly if its your deal.
#65
10-29-2012, 07:08 AM
HOG was Born out of Harley. HArley wants to sell bikes and retain harley buyers. They hired a company to help them do just that. The idea of having a place to "belong" then came into play. Keep it reasonable and give stuff away. Found this stuff out when i met the family of the man that basically "invented" the HOG program. BY the way the yearly Pin you get with your membership is based on the old Sunday School Attendance Pin you may have seen at church as a kid. Hog is what YOU make it.
#66
10-29-2012, 07:33 AM
I got a membership in the national HOG with the purchase of my Deluxe last year and decided to join the local to see what it was all about. I gave it an honest try. Went to several meetings and rode with them one time. Simply stated, it's just not for me. Too cliquey for my liking. So when I traded my FLSTN for a new Road Glide last week, I got the free national membership, but will skip the local this time.
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10-29-2012, 08:56 AM
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Well ... I' not new to riding .... been at it for over 45 years and been in 46 of the 50 states ... I don't wear all the "cool" biker garb ... and don't sport any tattoos or patches .... But ... I've belonged to HOG for over 20 years ... I joined for discounts on parts at the local dealer ... But ... I can honestly say I've NEVER had anyone call me gay to my face ... I'd remember that 'cuz ... Well ... They'd be picking their *** up off the floor ... I just had to put in my .02 cents worth ...
#69
10-29-2012, 10:13 AM
Originally Posted by dickey 
You must be new to riding, otherwise you'ld know that joining "the" HOG is considered.....well, GAY by most of OUR standards. Along with Willie G skulls,"Live to Ride" covers, & Dynas. But that's just us!
To answer your question: No, I am definitely NOT in "the" HOG!
You must be new to riding, otherwise you'ld know that joining "the" HOG is considered.....well, GAY by most of OUR standards. Along with Willie G skulls,"Live to Ride" covers, & Dynas. But that's just us!
To answer your question: No, I am definitely NOT in "the" HOG!
No wonder your user name is DICKEY, but it should just be shortened to DICK !
