Local HOG chapter
Road Master
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From: Charlotte County FL
RE: Local HOG chapter
No, not unless you like slow rides, spending more time talking about riding than actually riding, hanging out with rubs and posers, and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster. I much prefer to ride with my friends that I am used to riding with and share the same interests.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Pedro, Ca
RE: Local HOG chapter
Yes and Yes.....
I like the chapter I belong to, rides every weekend, and met a bunch of people that I like to be around. I can definately say that I ride a lot more because of the chapter than I would without it.
I like the chapter I belong to, rides every weekend, and met a bunch of people that I like to be around. I can definately say that I ride a lot more because of the chapter than I would without it.
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From: Olympia, Washington
RE: Local HOG chapter
I belong and we have a great time. In fact, we have people who come down and join us from other chapters. Everyone's laid back and has a good time. We talk at meetings or social gatherings, or if we stop for lunch. When we ride, we ride. Last Sunday's ride left at 10:00 and came back at 4:00. We stopped for lunch and gas...that was it. We have bikes of all kinds, including Sporties and even had a guest on a Victory join us. We're in the charity runs, etc. We have about 50 club runs a year and thatdoesn't count other things we're involved in--and in Washington, that's not doing too badly.You can be as involved--or not--as you choose. Great sponsorship from local Harley shop. Give it a go and see if the club fits you or not.
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RE: Local HOG chapter
ORIGINAL: davidc
. . . . and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster.
. . . . and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster.
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From: Olympia, Washington
RE: Local HOG chapter
ORIGINAL: JohnT
Exactly why I gave up trying to fit in with my local chapter. Never mind that my breathed-on 1200 is as quick (or quicker ) than most of their BTs, or that I can ride just as long and as far as any of them, my bike is a Sportster and not quite a Harley and, therefore, I'm not really in the club. It also doesn't help that I don't dress up in Harley gear or sport the requisite number of pins and patches.
You'd fit right in with us, my friend.
ORIGINAL: davidc
. . . . and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster.
. . . . and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster.
You'd fit right in with us, my friend.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Pedro, Ca
RE: Local HOG chapter
ORIGINAL: HogBoy
ORIGINAL: JohnT
Exactly why I gave up trying to fit in with my local chapter. Never mind that my breathed-on 1200 is as quick (or quicker ) than most of their BTs, or that I can ride just as long and as far as any of them, my bike is a Sportster and not quite a Harley and, therefore, I'm not really in the club. It also doesn't help that I don't dress up in Harley gear or sport the requisite number of pins and patches.
You'd fit right in with us, my friend.
ORIGINAL: davidc
. . . . and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster.
. . . . and getting treated like a 2nd class citizen because you ride a Sportster.
You'd fit right in with us, my friend.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Topeka Kansas
RE: Local HOG chapter
I belong to the Topeka Kansas OZ Hogs. Great group of people and they do alot of charity work.
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Lenox, GA
RE: Local HOG chapter
I've just gotten involved with the local chapter this year. They are a great bunch of folks. A pretty good cross section of people too, with a pretty good variety of bikes.
I always been pretty much a solo rider, and although I've led groups I'm usually not a big group rider. I feel safe with these folks though, and instead of "telling" new riders how to ride, they team them with experienced riders and give them a good example to learn from.
Bottom line: its like everything else; works for some, don't for others. It would be up to you to decide. If you have a free years membership; I'd go for it. You don't have anything to loose.
I always been pretty much a solo rider, and although I've led groups I'm usually not a big group rider. I feel safe with these folks though, and instead of "telling" new riders how to ride, they team them with experienced riders and give them a good example to learn from.
Bottom line: its like everything else; works for some, don't for others. It would be up to you to decide. If you have a free years membership; I'd go for it. You don't have anything to loose.
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From: Charlotte Area
RE: Local HOG chapter
I;ll second rountrees idea of giving them a shot. Our chapter (Charlotte) has about 400 members and a meeting night usually brings out 150-200. We do lots of charity stuff and lots of rides. See charlottehog.org for our events schedule. Usually, you'll get out of it what you put in. If you think it's full of rubs and posers and not "real" bikers then it probably is. If you think it's full of snobs, it probably is. Or it might be you might not be giving them a chance. If nothing else, teh guy who arranges our travel lodging usually gets better rates for events than one person can. It's worth it for that. ANd we've met lots of nice folks who love to ride.
Hope your experience is as good
Bubba
Hope your experience is as good
Bubba