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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Yes....mainly because at the local level I get a discount for being a chapter member...however I don't ride much with them.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Yes....mainly because at the local level I get a discount for being a chapter member...however I don't ride much with them.
get 15% off all the time and its saves me money in the long rum..
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SlowRain
Yes....mainly because at the local level I get a discount for being a chapter member...however I don't ride much with them.
get 15% off all the time and its saves me money in the long rum.. have to have local hog with national..
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Local chapters (2) here are both pretty loose on rules & are populated by a good bunch of folks. I only occasionally attend meetings or participate in group rides but usually enjoy myself when I do. Also got involved in PGR through a local chapter.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Life Member and I like the Local Chapter
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Life and local member. Good bunch of people in our chapter and good activities. Not loaded down with rules -- you just use common sense. If I want to ride with the group - fine, it not, I go my own route. I do not attend the meetings or participate as much as I like but I do what I can. I like the National and State Rally's. Don't need the towing, that is covered by my insurance, but the discount is a well worth bonus which pays for the chapter membership fee on the first purchase.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by purvissp
The dealer gave me a one year subscription when I bought my bike and I plan to join the local. I doubt that I will renew my national after the 1st year. Just can't see any great benefit in belonging.
gotta be a National member to belong to a local HOG
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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yes---I figure between hog and my insurance with towing someone will pay for the towing. Best of all they will find someone to tow me. I have no use for the local hog chapter--good people but as with most groups there are the cliques.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Yup, but only for the discount the local stealer gives me.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Been a National member for 3 years since buying the RK. I am not renewing this year.

I belong to AMA and have their roadside coverage and I don't do HOG group rides so I don't need both.
 



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