Hog Members
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2005
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RE: Hog Members
Drifter- Welcome to the forum- -
I was a member of the West Texas Chapter for about three years when I lived out west...great riding country, great riding buddies -just riding every chance there was...definately you should join -- now that I'm out East, seems that the "bling factor" is high, and it's all about who owns more bikes than who, and who has the latest HD apparell ---Not for me - - so I am just a national member -- Enjoy!
I was a member of the West Texas Chapter for about three years when I lived out west...great riding country, great riding buddies -just riding every chance there was...definately you should join -- now that I'm out East, seems that the "bling factor" is high, and it's all about who owns more bikes than who, and who has the latest HD apparell ---Not for me - - so I am just a national member -- Enjoy!
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: western Mass
RE: Hog Members
Wife and I both renew national...........no local for us, we like coming and going when WE want to, we do several HOG events each year and have a real good time. Check into it though, a local chapter may be right for you. Most of em will let you attend a few meetings as a guest to see how you like things, and what they're all about and what not. We each ride our own bikes, so we're never at a loss for a riding partner...........you might find the local a good place to meet some new friends/riding buddies!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near Richmond VA.
RE: Hog Members
Like everyone else said. National membership is required and then local is seperate. Ours is another 15 bucks. No big deal and yea there is the discount, but my wife works for HD so I can get a discount regardless, + online w/ no tax and free shipping w/ 20% is better then what you can get w/ HOG.
My local chapter dues are due now and I think I will let it lapse(I will keep natioanl and actually upgrade it). I have tried to get on their email chain 3 times to get info on group rides etc. They seem to ride alot and are friendly, but for some reason I can't seem to hook up with them. O well. Between my job and my life and weather, my riding is somewhat spontanous, meaning if tomorrow is gonna be above 50 I prob will ride... it is and I will. But it seems I end up riding by myself mostly or occasionally with a friend that also rides. Nothing really wrong with that and the solitude is cool, just I do enjoy group riding as long is it isn't a huge group. I have yet to ride with anyone from the local HOG chapter.
My local chapter dues are due now and I think I will let it lapse(I will keep natioanl and actually upgrade it). I have tried to get on their email chain 3 times to get info on group rides etc. They seem to ride alot and are friendly, but for some reason I can't seem to hook up with them. O well. Between my job and my life and weather, my riding is somewhat spontanous, meaning if tomorrow is gonna be above 50 I prob will ride... it is and I will. But it seems I end up riding by myself mostly or occasionally with a friend that also rides. Nothing really wrong with that and the solitude is cool, just I do enjoy group riding as long is it isn't a huge group. I have yet to ride with anyone from the local HOG chapter.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 711
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From: Bothell, WA
RE: Hog Members
National and local member of the Great Northwest Chapter. I would not consider myself an active member. I do not attend meetings regularly or ride with the group. The few parties and picnics they have through the year make up the cost of membership.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: SW Corner of NW Corner
RE: Hog Members
I renew national for some of the benefits, including 10% at my dealer.
Not interested in anything local has to offer. thats not a slam against the local, I'm just not into "hanging" out, just because we share the same hobby/passion/lifestyle/et al
... which is probably I was the 1 person so far that voted "none" for the "which rally would you go to" poll
Not interested in anything local has to offer. thats not a slam against the local, I'm just not into "hanging" out, just because we share the same hobby/passion/lifestyle/et al
... which is probably I was the 1 person so far that voted "none" for the "which rally would you go to" poll
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: South of Utica New York
RE: Hog Members
Will renew national Hog, well worth in to me.
memeber local chapter, good people in ours
memeber local chapter, good people in ours
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Banned
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: The Peoples Democratic Republic of Maryland
RE: Hog Members
I like to renew my membership just so I can get the free HOG pins at the events like Rolling Thunder, The York Factory Open House and other places HOG sets up shop that I may be going. Plus you get a nice ride atlas every year.