Bye Bye HOG
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Bye Bye HOG
I rec'd the following email overnight from our local HD dealer:
"Dear HOG Members,
The Harley Owners Group was established to offer motorcycling benefits and services to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts throughout the world, and to develop a close relationship between the rider, the Dealership, and the Motor Company. We strive to offer each rider a premium experience in all that we do.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a positive HOG experience at our Baton Rouge location. It is with a heavy heart that we must suspend the Baton Rouge HOG Chapter until further notice. It is my sincere hope that one day, we will be able to provide the customers at Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson with a proper HOG experience.
Sincerely,
---------------
General Manager"
I also heard from some others that the real reason the dealer has been unable to provide a "positive HOG experience" is that our chapter members don't spend enough $$$ at the dealer. And that's probably true -- lots of us do some or most of our own maintenance, buy parts/supplies on-line, shop around for the best price on a new bike (and our dealer is not known for best prices). It's interesting that the same owner has another dealership 30 miles away with a local chapter that (apparently) does spend enough (or maybe closing the Baton Rouge chapter is intended as a warning to the other chapter: spend or else!).
Personally, I won't lose any sleep over this, though I did enjoy the regular monthly meetings as an opportunity to see folks I would probably not run into otherwise. The handful of guys I enjoy riding with are still the same, all still around.
"Dear HOG Members,
The Harley Owners Group was established to offer motorcycling benefits and services to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts throughout the world, and to develop a close relationship between the rider, the Dealership, and the Motor Company. We strive to offer each rider a premium experience in all that we do.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a positive HOG experience at our Baton Rouge location. It is with a heavy heart that we must suspend the Baton Rouge HOG Chapter until further notice. It is my sincere hope that one day, we will be able to provide the customers at Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson with a proper HOG experience.
Sincerely,
---------------
General Manager"
I also heard from some others that the real reason the dealer has been unable to provide a "positive HOG experience" is that our chapter members don't spend enough $$$ at the dealer. And that's probably true -- lots of us do some or most of our own maintenance, buy parts/supplies on-line, shop around for the best price on a new bike (and our dealer is not known for best prices). It's interesting that the same owner has another dealership 30 miles away with a local chapter that (apparently) does spend enough (or maybe closing the Baton Rouge chapter is intended as a warning to the other chapter: spend or else!).
Personally, I won't lose any sleep over this, though I did enjoy the regular monthly meetings as an opportunity to see folks I would probably not run into otherwise. The handful of guys I enjoy riding with are still the same, all still around.
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If that's the case, you're better off. Why can't the dealership launch their own "non-HOG" org & keep the same "fun" things rolling along?
Personally, I'm only a HOG member w/new bike purchase & never attend any of the events/meetings/etc. Once the free time lapses...adios.
Personally, I'm only a HOG member w/new bike purchase & never attend any of the events/meetings/etc. Once the free time lapses...adios.
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^^^this^^^...ya' know, somebody's gotta' help pay for all those free donuts and coffee at the dealer.
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I rec'd the following email overnight from our local HD dealer:
"Dear HOG Members,
The Harley Owners Group was established to offer motorcycling benefits and services to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts throughout the world, and to develop a close relationship between the rider, the Dealership, and the Motor Company. We strive to offer each rider a premium experience in all that we do.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a positive HOG experience at our Baton Rouge location. It is with a heavy heart that we must suspend the Baton Rouge HOG Chapter until further notice. It is my sincere hope that one day, we will be able to provide the customers at Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson with a proper HOG experience.
Sincerely,
---------------
General Manager"
I also heard from some others that the real reason the dealer has been unable to provide a "positive HOG experience" is that our chapter members don't spend enough $$$ at the dealer. And that's probably true -- lots of us do some or most of our own maintenance, buy parts/supplies on-line, shop around for the best price on a new bike (and our dealer is not known for best prices). It's interesting that the same owner has another dealership 30 miles away with a local chapter that (apparently) does spend enough (or maybe closing the Baton Rouge chapter is intended as a warning to the other chapter: spend or else!).
Personally, I won't lose any sleep over this, though I did enjoy the regular monthly meetings as an opportunity to see folks I would probably not run into otherwise. The handful of guys I enjoy riding with are still the same, all still around.
"Dear HOG Members,
The Harley Owners Group was established to offer motorcycling benefits and services to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts throughout the world, and to develop a close relationship between the rider, the Dealership, and the Motor Company. We strive to offer each rider a premium experience in all that we do.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a positive HOG experience at our Baton Rouge location. It is with a heavy heart that we must suspend the Baton Rouge HOG Chapter until further notice. It is my sincere hope that one day, we will be able to provide the customers at Baton Rouge Harley-Davidson with a proper HOG experience.
Sincerely,
---------------
General Manager"
I also heard from some others that the real reason the dealer has been unable to provide a "positive HOG experience" is that our chapter members don't spend enough $$$ at the dealer. And that's probably true -- lots of us do some or most of our own maintenance, buy parts/supplies on-line, shop around for the best price on a new bike (and our dealer is not known for best prices). It's interesting that the same owner has another dealership 30 miles away with a local chapter that (apparently) does spend enough (or maybe closing the Baton Rouge chapter is intended as a warning to the other chapter: spend or else!).
Personally, I won't lose any sleep over this, though I did enjoy the regular monthly meetings as an opportunity to see folks I would probably not run into otherwise. The handful of guys I enjoy riding with are still the same, all still around.
Last edited by Northbound Southerner; Aug 12, 2017 at 08:36 AM.
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I think it's all my fault, I get these event notices emailed from BR Harley all the time, I go there, mouch whatever they're giving away and never buy anything, I even scoff down ya'll donuts too, sorry
