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Hello everyone.
I live in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I just ordered a Sportster XL 883 the other day which will arrive in January. This has been something I have wanted for about 24 years. I am not rich (the Ex took care of that), so this is something that is not only going to be a struggle financially, but a dream come true.
I have never ridden a motorcycle before, although I did ride dirt bikes and mopeds as a kid. Needless to say, this will a new experience for me.
I do not like groups. I never liked being around people I don't choose to be around. I don't like having rules that tell me when I can ride, or how I can ride. If I start out on a ride, I want the option of either changing my mind, or the destination. I don't feel the need to be a part of an organization to belong. I don't take to being told what to do, at all. I don't and won't kiss anyone's ass. I am also not easy to get to know or like.
I am buying the Sportster because I want one. Not to be a part of a culture. Not to be accepted by anyone. I want it for me, and me only. If people like my bike, that's great. If they don't, that's great too. If they like me, that's OK, if they don't that suit's me just fine also. If I make friends while on my bike, that's a plus. If not, I didn't get it to make friends either.
The above said, should I join a local H. O. G. chapter? I ask, not to be convinced one way or another, but to hear both side logically and have the information to make a decision. I ask because there are people here with experience I don't have.
Is there convincing reasons beyond the social aspect to joining a local chapter? Is the group mentality a reason not to join? As far as being accepted or not, I would deal with that on my own terms. Should I stop before I join to save me the hassle?
No, I don't pretend to be a tough guy. That's not my point and I'm certainly not. I just am who I am. Just because I will be riding a Harley, does not mean I will change my ideas or beliefs either. I've been rich, I've been poor. I've been around hoity toity people, and around grass roots regular folk. No matter what, I've been me. I don't want to be something I'm not.
So I ask. Is there a compelling reason or need to join a local chapter?
Thanks for all your help.
I live in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I just ordered a Sportster XL 883 the other day which will arrive in January. This has been something I have wanted for about 24 years. I am not rich (the Ex took care of that), so this is something that is not only going to be a struggle financially, but a dream come true.
I have never ridden a motorcycle before, although I did ride dirt bikes and mopeds as a kid. Needless to say, this will a new experience for me.
I do not like groups. I never liked being around people I don't choose to be around. I don't like having rules that tell me when I can ride, or how I can ride. If I start out on a ride, I want the option of either changing my mind, or the destination. I don't feel the need to be a part of an organization to belong. I don't take to being told what to do, at all. I don't and won't kiss anyone's ass. I am also not easy to get to know or like.
I am buying the Sportster because I want one. Not to be a part of a culture. Not to be accepted by anyone. I want it for me, and me only. If people like my bike, that's great. If they don't, that's great too. If they like me, that's OK, if they don't that suit's me just fine also. If I make friends while on my bike, that's a plus. If not, I didn't get it to make friends either.
The above said, should I join a local H. O. G. chapter? I ask, not to be convinced one way or another, but to hear both side logically and have the information to make a decision. I ask because there are people here with experience I don't have.
Is there convincing reasons beyond the social aspect to joining a local chapter? Is the group mentality a reason not to join? As far as being accepted or not, I would deal with that on my own terms. Should I stop before I join to save me the hassle?
No, I don't pretend to be a tough guy. That's not my point and I'm certainly not. I just am who I am. Just because I will be riding a Harley, does not mean I will change my ideas or beliefs either. I've been rich, I've been poor. I've been around hoity toity people, and around grass roots regular folk. No matter what, I've been me. I don't want to be something I'm not.
So I ask. Is there a compelling reason or need to join a local chapter?
Thanks for all your help.