HOG Chapter question : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

vadiver · 03-22-2003, 08:02 PM

Today, I was invited to ride with the local HOG chapter on a ride tomorrow. Normally, I ride alone, but think I might see what the local chapter has to offer. I have two questions, first we are in a helmet state so there is no choice and my lid does not meet DOT requirements. Is this normally an issue for HOG chapters?

Second question, is there normally a fee to ride? What's the norm? I need to know if I need to stop by the ATM tomorrow morning.

Thanks.

Ed Y · 03-22-2003, 08:45 PM

Helmet shouldn't be an issue. I've never heard of any that charge a fee to ride.

Just a word of caution. Some chapters have a goodly number of new riders, in other words "inexperienced". Be careful.

vadiver · 03-22-2003, 08:51 PM

Thanks Ed Y, I'll be on guard.

2DEUCE · 03-22-2003, 09:08 PM

Don't sweat none of it, enjoy the ride and new friends.

pasadenajim · 03-22-2003, 09:23 PM

Yep, enjoy the ride.

Some local chapters are worthwhile. Others are not.

Ditto on the info about inexperienced riders.

See what they have to offer. I've never heard of a HOG chapter having a ride fee. (However, if it's a poker run or "charity" event, there will be a fee. And if you go to breakfast, etc, expect to pay. That's just logical though.) If you don't like the experience and/or people, don't return.