Fitting In?
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Oklahoma
You could join your local HOG group, even if you don't ride with them you'll be notified of events and rides. Your dealership probably carry magazines with ads for poker runs and other events and bike nights.
Check out Meetup.com for smaller groups of riders in your area.
Check out Meetup.com for smaller groups of riders in your area.
Finding local events isn't an issue. There is usually something every weekend.
Im just not sure how to integrate into the happenings. Its been a long time since I've tried to be in crowds.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
So, thanks to the folks I met at the smaller HOG rides, I wasn't going to the bigger runs alone.
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Oklahoma
Well theres no need to just run out and buy a bunch of patches I didn't earn or work for.
Not that I won't have a vest or chaps, Hell there are times when thats the smart choice for PPE. Its starting to get cold out, You can bet I'll have some chaps and leather soon.
That integrating thing is what the local hog chapter helped with. The local HOG rides are rarely more than five or six riders in my area. But after a couple of rides with them I knew (and felt comfortable with) a couple of them that were into going to some of the larger poker runs and bike events in the area.
So, thanks to the folks I met at the smaller HOG rides, I wasn't going to the bigger runs alone.
So, thanks to the folks I met at the smaller HOG rides, I wasn't going to the bigger runs alone.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Oct 20, 2016 at 06:11 PM.
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From: South of Dallas Area, Texas
I used to like group rides, now they scare the hell out of me.
Better to ride in small groups of 3 or 4.
Watch the papers and check the bulletin boards in the dealer. There are runs every weekend somewhere in the summer. Be careful and make your own choice.
Some folks dont belong riding in a group. JMHO
Better to ride in small groups of 3 or 4.
Watch the papers and check the bulletin boards in the dealer. There are runs every weekend somewhere in the summer. Be careful and make your own choice.
Some folks dont belong riding in a group. JMHO
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Texas Hill Country
Some questions about fitting in at local weekend runs. I am a Solo rider 99% of the time. In the years I've been riding I've only been on group rides maybe twice. Ive been wanting to get into some weekend poker runs, toy runs.. you know.
Im new to the world of Harley, just picked up my first one last week. Still getting use to the different riding style from my usual sport bike.
I guess my questions are, What do I need? (other than entry fee)
Do i just try and fall in and follow groups from point to point?
Or should I just stick to riding solo? I'm sure I will meet people along the way.
any tips or expectations i will run into....
Im new to the world of Harley, just picked up my first one last week. Still getting use to the different riding style from my usual sport bike.
I guess my questions are, What do I need? (other than entry fee)
Do i just try and fall in and follow groups from point to point?
Or should I just stick to riding solo? I'm sure I will meet people along the way.
any tips or expectations i will run into....
Too many varibles from group to group, to give you any solid advice, so Im just gonna say play it by ear and make sure you can ride, and keep up.
And if you are an experienced rider don't hot dog, just slowly work your way in you will be fine.
Joe
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