Am thinking of joining the AMA and would like some opinions on whether it is worth the $$. Do they give much in return?

 

Any information you need is at their web page. Whether it's valuable to YOU, is a question only YOU can answer.
I AM a member... BEEN a member, will BE a member.

Do they "give much in return" ?sure... decals, and pins if THAT is your goal,
discounts on hotels, rentals and insurance, if THAT is your goal.
Fighting for the "rights" of motorcyclists, if you consider THAT important.

 

I'm also a member and have been for many years. skootchnc pretty much nailed it. There isn't much more I can add. Their monthly magazine is pretty good and diverse enough to have articles for all facets of our sport.

Here's a link to one of their pages that will give you the "readers digest" version of their reason for being. http://www.amadirectlink.com/whatis/index.asp