H.O.G. Touring Handbook
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,264
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
Me too. I still get about 4 motorcycle magazines in the mail. When they come to an end - so do I. I'll cancel all the subs. I stare at a computer screen 8 hours a day - I'm NOT going home and staring at another screen.
The best thing HD had was the ABC's of Touring contest. Because of it I've been to places I would never have ridden to. They cancelled that a year ago. I really liked the branded bling you got for getting the most points.
Yes, HD is going cheap. Look at all the stuff that use to be standard on bikes - now they're either completely gone or you have to pay extra for them. Cancelling the ABC contest-cancelling the Enthusiast magazine and now the atlas. I think I heard that the seat is going to be an option next year because everyone replaces it anyway.
I hope I didn't give them any ideas.
I think the pins will be next - that's what the AMA did a few years ago.
It's sad when the bean counters get the final say.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 4,172
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From: U.S.A. Upstate N. Y.
Touring Handbook
I don't think I am going to renew. I've been a member since 1988. Articles on yoga do nothing for me.. I really don't care to much for the direction the company is headed for anyway.. Not the same leadership, made up of Davidson family , no longer any legacy to the heritage of the past,things that made owning a Harley different than other brands.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,291
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From: Independence, Missouri
It's pretty obvious HOG has cut expenses by eliminating the Touring Handbook. Replacing that with a bunch of suggested rides is crap. I like the idea of suggested rides all over the country, but why say it's a replacement for the maps? Must think we are stupid or have really drank the Koolaid they drink in the marketing department.
Oh, and if the suggested rides are supposed to be used on the HD Ride Planner, they can forget that catching on. That app sucks.
Oh, and if the suggested rides are supposed to be used on the HD Ride Planner, they can forget that catching on. That app sucks.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
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From: anacoco, la
they aren't saying that the suggested rides are replacing the touring handbook, but that the suggested rides are to be used in conjunction with your gps. the gps is what is replacing the handbook, because many people have that, and don't use the paper maps.
ride planner works pretty good for me. i can plan a ride at home, then using the app, bluetooth it to my bike, and go.
ride planner works pretty good for me. i can plan a ride at home, then using the app, bluetooth it to my bike, and go.
Supporter
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Milton Mills NH
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 32,934
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From: Carlsbad, CA
The HOG touring book had nothing to do with challenges. Idiots!
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Club Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,760
Likes: 47
From: N. Texas
HOG seems to have less benefits, less rally's and less reasons to be a member every year. I'm not sure where membership money goes to but they will have less every year this keeps up. I do less with the HOG group and more with a close group of friends.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 5
From: Merrill, OR
If I wasnt a life member already I would cancel my HOG membership.
