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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Question HOG Yes or No?

OK it's time to renew the HOG membership again.
Who is a member and who isn't and why? I'm sure it has been covered before but there maybe some new folks that want to know (or not).
What do you think?
 

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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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My insurance covers any towing cost for my bike.
Also many states tow for free if you're broken down on a major highway.
Don't really need any more than that.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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I am mainly for the mostly Harley advertisement filled magazine. Other than that, I don't need it 'cause I have and would use AAA Plus R/V if my bike broke down.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Life member since '89 of National HOG. I like the national/state rallys. I don't do the local HOG chapters however. .............I hate rules and regulations of ANY kind!
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:17 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 | 12:19 PM
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Likewise, doesn't do anything for me either. I like to go, where I want, when I want, with who I want, and stay as long as I want.
no club, lone wolf, but that's me. I think it is a good orginization, and does a lot for charity.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Yep.......
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Just received my renewal in the mail. I got a free year when I bought the bike. Chucked the renewal in the shredder. I haven't used it even once. Although I do wear the pin, but now that I have it I don't need another one.

Not into group rides with strangers. I like to plan my own agenda.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Yes ... National and local. I am only a national because I enjoy the local. I enjoy the people and like most of the rides. It is something different, and a variety between supervised and unsupervised rides makes me appreciate each more. To each his own ... I find that people I do not want to ride with, do not want to ride with me either. No big deal ... life's too short. Happy trails.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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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.
 



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