HOG is getting pathetic
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From: IA
HOG is getting pathetic
I have been a HOG member for years, been an officer for years, I was a Chapter Director for several years. I was looking at what Harley has planned for Sturgis and saw there was a New Model Introduction Party for HOG members on Aug 7th. Sounded good, I have gone to the HOG hospitality event in Sturgis every year. I went to the HOG website to get tickets and they are charging $20! $20 to see the models the public can see for free starting Aug 6th???
Why should anyone bother with a HOG membership? So you can pay $45 a year (I think it's $45 I am a life member) to get a membership that gives you the privilege of paying to attend HOG events? This is just one more reason HOG is a failing organization. The days when the Motor Company saw value in HOG are over. The new management has ended any support for HOG and is letting it die a slow death. There was a time when I was a Harley and HOG loyalist. I was a true believer. Now my Harley sits more and more and my BMW needs another set of tires.
Why should anyone bother with a HOG membership? So you can pay $45 a year (I think it's $45 I am a life member) to get a membership that gives you the privilege of paying to attend HOG events? This is just one more reason HOG is a failing organization. The days when the Motor Company saw value in HOG are over. The new management has ended any support for HOG and is letting it die a slow death. There was a time when I was a Harley and HOG loyalist. I was a true believer. Now my Harley sits more and more and my BMW needs another set of tires.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: National City, Calif.
I was a HOG member for 2 years, it just wasn't my thing so I left, but at 62 I still feel that
Harley Davidson builds the best bike, we had our dark days when AMF took over, but I for one road it out, and things got better, I still would rather ride my WG than anything else,
I ride all the time, Harley to me is America, it's what we stand for, small company that made it with good products (overall) I don't buy a lot of motor clothes and do dads, but I did buy the bike I fell in love with and hopefully will have it for a long time.
Harley Davidson builds the best bike, we had our dark days when AMF took over, but I for one road it out, and things got better, I still would rather ride my WG than anything else,
I ride all the time, Harley to me is America, it's what we stand for, small company that made it with good products (overall) I don't buy a lot of motor clothes and do dads, but I did buy the bike I fell in love with and hopefully will have it for a long time.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
Do agree it's pathetic to charge $20 for viewing new bike line-up...doubly agree w/the fact HD expects riders to pay this ridiculous amount. Guess they want to keep the audience @ corporate-level (white collar) vs. owner/rider...
Don't sweat it - don't go, or call HOG centeral & try to squeeze freebie tickets.
Don't sweat it - don't go, or call HOG centeral & try to squeeze freebie tickets.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: east cen.miss
I agree man,I've been a member for years and an officer also,but I'd pass on this.20 bucks is crazy,membership must be down and they need revenue.Just plain stupid.
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Hog is a good stepping stone in my opinion, after a while you must move on
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Love the Harley, but will never pay money just so I can have a patch and ride in a group. I was a member for the 1 year they gave me when I bought my bike. Thumbed through the magazine for a minute. That was about it. Could not see paying $45 a year for that. But some people really get a use out of that sort of thing
