Questions About HOG
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Grayland, WA.
A riding buddy talked me into re-upping my national membership to go to the rallies. Not a local member as they're really far away. I am looking forward to going to the state rallies this summer, see what gives.
Banned
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,258
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From: AZ
Go to the meetings and a few rides, and you will decide if you like it or not!!
Just a little experience advice - becoming and officer puts you in direct contact with a lot of BS politics - in SOME HOG chapters, not ALL!
Just a little experience advice - becoming and officer puts you in direct contact with a lot of BS politics - in SOME HOG chapters, not ALL!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 214
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From: oklahoma
Have been in HOG for 8 years. Have not checked into a local chapter. As far as roadside assistance, I too was left on the side of the road. The chapters and the publication are the only benefits that I can see. And that is what you put into them.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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My experience with their roadside assistance sucked also. If you are not on an interstate with mile markers they can not help you. At least that is what I got from them.
Our local chapter is great. We have met many good people and made some new friends. The chapter has 1-4 rides per week most of the year with several good multi day rides. I feel lucky.
sporty06
Our local chapter is great. We have met many good people and made some new friends. The chapter has 1-4 rides per week most of the year with several good multi day rides. I feel lucky.
sporty06
Banned
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: AZ
I tried roadside assistance once when my DH was stranded. I gave them the milepost, etc...when they got back to me and said they couldn't find anyone to go tow his bike I had already called a local HD Dealer in the area he was stranded(flat tire) and they were there picking him up already!! I'll always do that from now on.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,349
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From: VALE NC
iam a life member 1991 of hog it was nice to get the mag and package ever yr even that i was not riding some dealers give you 10% off that is just about gone have not checked out local chapter yet but did sign up for a state event it sems they have the milage program also something else to do
thanks gabe
thanks gabe
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.
Ive been a Lifer since early 90's but do not belong to the local chapter due to the fact its about 78 miles away but I do use the ride and fly and have had to use the road side assistance back in 96 other then that I have a drawer full of pins and patches.......
Cech you local chapter and go from there,see if ya fit in....
Cech you local chapter and go from there,see if ya fit in....
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 378
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From: Connecticut
I'm getting back into riding after 20 years absence. I joined the national HOG organization and will attend my 1st local chapter meeting on
Sunday 2/18/09. I have already talked with a couple of the local members and they seemed like good people. We'll see, and I will check back here next week with my impression.
Sunday 2/18/09. I have already talked with a couple of the local members and they seemed like good people. We'll see, and I will check back here next week with my impression.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,476
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From: Republic of Texas
Okay --here's my take on it. National member for six years. Seen Hog take care of a broken hd by dispatching a wrecker to take the broke down bike to a HD dealer. A hundred mile trip one way give or take a few miles. Dealer fixes bike --life is good. Seen that but haven't had to use them yet. My insurance has a tow clause also. I hope that if I need it someone will help between Hog and Foremost. Our local chapter has a lot of my friends in it but I am not a member. Not much on joining a ride to the restaurant club. Good people but not my cup of tea. All chapters are different from what I have heard and seen.