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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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How many of you belong to the AMA? Is it worth the cost and what are the benefits and minuses of belonging. Thanks
 
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Not me...dropped out of medical school after 2 years.....








Well...what did you expect in the BS forum anyway?
 
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I been a AMA mem. for many years,, mostly so I could race, when I was younger.

I remain a mem now,, cause the AMA fights hard for a lot of bike/atv rights,...

bout all I get out of it now is a monthly mag. but I like readin it.
They are like the NRA, and guns.

If everyone that rode were a member.. I think we have a little more biker rights!


so, why not send them 30$,, help support our selves,,

google AMA and read more

there are NO minuses!!!!
 

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AMA is a "political lobbying group" not a riding club... they offer discounts on Insurance, rentals, motels, and a host of other things.
I am a member of AMA, as well as MRF.... both are active in preserving motorcyclist's "privileges" AMA is a better source of information that you might likely use in real life (storing a bike for winter- winter riding- trip planning etc) but whether it's worth anything to YOU... is up to you.
http://www.amadirectlink.com/index.asp
 
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Originally Posted by electaRICK
I been a AMA mem. for many years,, mostly so I could race, when I was younger.

I remain a mem now,, cause the AMA fights hard for a lot of bike/atv rights,...

bout all I get out of it now is a monthly mag. but I like readin it.
They are like the NRA, and guns.

If everyone that rode were a member.. I think we have a little more biker rights!


so, why not send them 30$,, help support our selves,,

google AMA and read more

there are NO minuses!!!!
Yup, couldn't agree more. I like the mag, and I know (I hope) it helps with our rights. Iv'e been off and on (mostly on) since the mid 80's. Mostly because on MX racing, but I don't do that now, but still a worthy cause.


I will continue to be a member.
 
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Ditto, One of the few groups that fight for motorcyclists rights! Many other perks available if your so inclined.
 
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