Fitting In?
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Fitting In?
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....
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Oklahoma
No on the Chaps and vest.
I would like to at least try a couple rides before I make the decision to keep doing them or not.
I would like to at least try a couple rides before I make the decision to keep doing them or not.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Oct 20, 2016 at 06:11 PM.
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.
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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.
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Good advice on the idea of checking in with the local HOG chapter, ours usually holds a small new members ride to gain some confidence in group riding. I like to ride towards the back half of the group, one thing to get ready for, leaving a stop sign at time the ride leader will accelerate quickly to get the group through the stop then the group will slow to at least posted speed (maybe +5).Give them a try and yes there are some nay sayers here but it's your ride.
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Just bring yourself and a full tank. When riding with a new group I usually volunteer to ride in last position. That way I keep the unknown factors in front of me and I'm less likely to break the group flow. It's also good to have a frank discussion before the ride regarding etiquette and expectations. Every group has its own agreed guidelines or comfort zone so avoiding assumptions helps. I recommend smaller groups 3 - 7 total to start with.
I ride alone mostly, but the right group can really be a great "different" experience. Worth trying.
I ride alone mostly, but the right group can really be a great "different" experience. Worth trying.