H.O.G. Touring Handbook
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,264
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
The BEST thing H-D had was the ABC's of Touring contest. I loved the bling you got from racking up the points and left it entirely up to you on how to find all the places. A lot of real cool stuff. The best bling I got was a 1/4 scale model of the engine. I was really hoping that each year they would give another part of the bike and eventually have a complete 1/4 scale model. But all that bling cost money so out it goes.
I hate bean counters almost as much as politicians.
I hate bean counters almost as much as politicians.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 417
From: Outer Banks, NC
I throw the touring handbook in the bottom of my Tour-Pac and usually don't touch it till the new one comes a year later!
I have been a AAA member forever (the cheapest level) and I keep all my paper maps up to date. While actually on a trip I use a Garmin GPS. But before I start I look at the maps and plan my route. (I'm a retired pilot. I like ALL the information)
I plan on being a Hog member until they degrade/stop the magazine. Then it's good bye.
I have been a AAA member forever (the cheapest level) and I keep all my paper maps up to date. While actually on a trip I use a Garmin GPS. But before I start I look at the maps and plan my route. (I'm a retired pilot. I like ALL the information)
I plan on being a Hog member until they degrade/stop the magazine. Then it's good bye.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 1,215
Likes: 595
From: Living in a van down by the river
Glasspilot - Whereabouts in the Outer Banks? We used to have a house in Kill Devil Hills between the big road and the sound at MP 7.
Back on topic - I never renew membership after the free year when I get a new bike. The touring handbook just doesn't have the detail I want.
Back on topic - I never renew membership after the free year when I get a new bike. The touring handbook just doesn't have the detail I want.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 417
From: Outer Banks, NC
Kitty Hawk, where the Wright Brothers flew the 1st airplane. The "Big" road we call the "Bypass" because when it was built 60 years ago it bypassed the busy road (Beach Rd). Now it's the busy road, full of lights!
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 472
Likes: 310
From: St. Louis, MO
I get a $100 discount off of my insurance as a member, so it's a no brainer. Plus I was also able to cancel my towing insurance. It was just a few dollars a year but I only covered my SGS while the HOG covers any of my bikes.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,785
Likes: 189
From: Louisiana
Two reasons I keep HOG membership - insurance premium through "Harley Davidson Insurance" is WAY less than I had with Progressive or GEICO and I get an annual discount amounting to about $118 on my AT&T phone bill. I don't do HOG meetings, mileage challenges, etc.
I will miss the maps --- although Butler maps are much better.
I will miss the maps --- although Butler maps are much better.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,194
Likes: 4,126
From: Michigan
Some of us still like to carry paper maps.
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yes when GPS stops working or there is no service on the phone I am glad I carry the HOG handbook in my saddlebags
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,644
Likes: 224
From: Coeur d'Alene
I always packed mine for general references....But not a HOG member to get it, I belong for the towing package (Road America) and get the unlimited come fetch me deal. As to Maps, I usually lay out a rough idea in Google Maps, then when I get to the state, get a newly released one.... but often go off the route when a New Road crosses my path.... but I like pouring over a map in the evening and thinking about the next days Journey.