Joining a HOG Chapter
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: East TN
I am a charter member of our HOG chapter. Was very active first few years and a Road Captian for four years. Quit when there were complaints that I was running 5 over on a 55 mph 4 lane. This was more than once. Final straw was I slowed it to 55 the next ride, its the road the dealer is on. Two complaints I was going to fast.
The next several years I stayed a member and rode with many other members but we never did HOG rides due to the very slow pace, and even slower pace in the curves which east TN has lots of.
A few years ago the directer made some good changes with the advice of experienced riders. We have two types of HOG rides. New rider / leisurely pace rides. We also have rides for skilled or advanced riders, where it is clear the pace will be 5 over when safe, and the curves will be ridden at a rapid pace. If its to fast for you join the leisurely pace ride.
Since this change which works for everyone the rides have become more popular, and I do the skilled rides now.
We have lots of good destinations, over night rides, week end rides and so on.
Its all what the members make of it.
The next several years I stayed a member and rode with many other members but we never did HOG rides due to the very slow pace, and even slower pace in the curves which east TN has lots of.
A few years ago the directer made some good changes with the advice of experienced riders. We have two types of HOG rides. New rider / leisurely pace rides. We also have rides for skilled or advanced riders, where it is clear the pace will be 5 over when safe, and the curves will be ridden at a rapid pace. If its to fast for you join the leisurely pace ride.
Since this change which works for everyone the rides have become more popular, and I do the skilled rides now.
We have lots of good destinations, over night rides, week end rides and so on.
Its all what the members make of it.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Fellows. WI
Which is why I quit doing group rides with my local HOG chapter.
It ain't no fun when you're in a group of the inexperienced, especially when the HOG road captains put those same riders up front.
It ain't no fun when you're in a group of the inexperienced, especially when the HOG road captains put those same riders up front.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 293
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From: Paducah
I drove up to the dealer when I was picking up my newly bought bike and saw a hog ride rolling out. I saw two bikes leaving still with their kickstands down.
I did a bunch of cycling in the past and was member of several cycling groups...and it got old and tired. I really don't feel like getting involved in a group anymore, and really, group riding isn't my thing anyway.
I did a bunch of cycling in the past and was member of several cycling groups...and it got old and tired. I really don't feel like getting involved in a group anymore, and really, group riding isn't my thing anyway.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Living in a van down by the river
I'm pretty much a loner and do my own thing, much happier that way. Ages ago I did join the HOG chapter at my dealer. I had a Sportster at the time and with that bunch of yuppie scum, if you rode a Sportster you were a second class citizen. I never went back.
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Joined: Jun 2019
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From: SE Michigan
only way to see if it is for you is to check it out
lots of guys here, myself included, have thrown shade at these groups...but in all fairness, i've never given a local HOG chapter a fair shake
I went to a meeting, based on the one meeting alone, i decided not to check it out any further
I don't have a lot of patience for bullshit and there is no denying.....the more people, the more bullshit
lots of guys here, myself included, have thrown shade at these groups...but in all fairness, i've never given a local HOG chapter a fair shake
I went to a meeting, based on the one meeting alone, i decided not to check it out any further
I don't have a lot of patience for bullshit and there is no denying.....the more people, the more bullshit
I don't have any experience with my local HOG chapter. I typically ride with my CVMA brothers when I want to ride with a group. I'm not too sure that I feel all that inclined to check out my local HOG chapter just for the reason that my ex-brother in law is a member, and he is an a-hole.
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From: North Carolina
Thanks for the thread.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Wisconsin
HOG Member
I have been a HOG Chapter member for around 9 years. I have met some people that I consider my brothers and sisters. New riders classes and rides are held to educate riders about the way we ride as a Chapter. I know that group riding is not for everyone. The most important thing is to ride and have fun, be it alone, with a friend or two, or with a Chapter. You won't know until you try it. If you want to ride alone, do it.