) I would say consider joining.
I most certainly endorse the AMA. Been a member since the 50's. About your concerns of wasting on "four wheeler right's," consider this- they pay their due's the same as motorcyclist's. We are all represented in our fight for our right's.CarbideDude said:I received my unsolicited letter from the AMA today asking for my $39. Not much money, if they put it to good use. But I would cringe to think of just throwing it at them for them to waste on 4 wheeler rights or some such unrelated effort, in my opinion. Are these guys living up to their motto of standing up against those who threaten my rights as a motorcyclist? If so I'm more than glad to send in the dues. Or is it just hype?
This thinking would be like an NRA member saying that it's great for the NRA to stand up for the rights of rifle or shotgun owners, but not for handgun owners. Divided we fall.CarbideDude said:But I would cringe to think of just throwing it at them for them to waste on 4 wheeler rights or some such unrelated effort, in my opinion.
trooper113 said:This thinking would be like an NRA member saying that it's great for the NRA to stand up for the rights of rifle or shotgun owners, but not for handgun owners. Divided we fall.
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The magazine is worth the cost of membership. :thumbsup:CarbideDude said:I received my unsolicited letter from the AMA today asking for my $39. Not much money, if they put it to good use. But I would cringe to think of just throwing it at them for them to waste on 4 wheeler rights or some such unrelated effort, in my opinion. Are these guys living up to their motto of standing up against those who threaten my rights as a motorcyclist? If so I'm more than glad to send in the dues. Or is it just hype?
Sounds like a reasonable position except to those who like godawful loud pipes and lots of wrist.Sinker said:The AMA is against loud pipes:
Based on its opposition to excessive motorcycle noise,
the American Motorcyclist Association recommends the following:
All motorcyclists should be sensitive to community standards and respect the rights of fellow citizens to enjoy a peaceful environment.
Motorcyclists should not modify exhaust systems in a way that will increase sound to an offensive level.
Organizers of motorcycle events should take steps through advertising, peer pressure and enforcement to make excessively loud motorcycles unwelcome.
Motorcycle retailers should discourage the installation and use of excessively loud replacement exhaust systems.
The motorcycle industry, including aftermarket suppliers of replacement exhaust systems, should adopt responsible product design and marketing policies aimed at limiting the cumulative impact of excessive motorcycle noise.
Manufacturers producing motorcycles to appropriate federal standards should continue to educate their dealers and customers that louder exhaust systems do not necessarily improve the performance of a motorcycle.
Law enforcement agencies should fairly and consistently enforce appropriate laws and ordinances against excessive vehicle noise.
The motorcycle industry and the safety community should educate customers that excessive noise may be fatiguing to riders, making them less able to enjoy riding and less able to exercise good riding skills.
You can run but you cannot hide. Do you have a bank account? They are a powerful lobby. Got a credit card? They've got lobbiests. You get the picture. Unfortunately, that's how the game is played. Squeaky wheels get oiled. At least the AMA has motorcyclists interests at heart.Waffen said:I won't join any organization that lobbies our government for favors, good or bad. I quit a job because they wanted to unionize, can't stand PAC's and lobbyists are lower than whale scumW
When these groups need help who do you think they go to?shinbone1028 said:Never been too impressed with the AMA. Theres always ABATE,or MMA if you need to join something.
