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Title: The AMA Post by: Dry Martini on January 07, 2013, 07:15:58 AM Just curious on a Monday morn...
Are you a member of the AMA? If so, why? If not, why? Robert Title: Re: The AMA Post by: yamifixer on January 07, 2013, 09:36:53 AM I am (have been for 16 years, just got a new pin)Joined because I had to to get into USCRA events @ NHIS. I keep it because I get a break on my insurance and they do work on issues that matter to me as a biker on the legal end.
Title: Re: The AMA Post by: Greg on January 07, 2013, 10:26:08 AM Just curious on a Monday morn... Are you a member of the AMA? If so, why? If not, why? Robert I'm not a member, and I've never really thought about it. Obviously if there is a compelling reason to be a member then they have not done a very good job of communicating that to me. Maybe one of you can enlighten me. [Dolph] Title: Re: The AMA Post by: Triple J on January 07, 2013, 10:30:58 AM I'm a member, and probably always willbe. They do a lot for motorcyclists, and their roadside assistance program kicks ass and is cheap. That alone is worth the price IMO.
Title: Re: The AMA Post by: Dry Martini on January 07, 2013, 11:00:31 AM I'm not a member, and I've never really thought about it. Obviously if there is a compelling reason to be a member then they have not done a very good job of communicating that to me. Maybe one of you can enlighten me. [Dolph] I am in the same boat. They have done much to get me to join. In fact one of the things they did, breaking off all ties with AHMRA is not a good way to show solidarity among motorcyclists. I am not sure This is an organization I want to be part of... Title: Re: The AMA Post by: thorn14 on January 07, 2013, 11:52:14 AM Discounts on insurance and the roadside assistance for all my vehicles is my primary reason.
Title: Re: The AMA Post by: Privateer on January 07, 2013, 06:28:52 PM I am. I think this is my 4th year? 3rd year? I'll let you know when I get my pin.
I do it for the roadside assistance and because they are one of the few national moto- lobbyists, as well as help with state/local level issues. Plus they give discounts to some vendors and hotels (icing on the cake). I'm not a member, and I've never really thought about it. Obviously if there is a compelling reason to be a member then they have not done a very good job of communicating that to me. Maybe one of you can enlighten me. I won't bother copy/pasting the whole list, but this might help you decide (there's also a dirt and race 'why', but I don't know your situation so I guessed): http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Membership/WhyJoin_choice/WhyJoin_street.aspx (http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Membership/WhyJoin_choice/WhyJoin_street.aspx) Title: Re: The AMA Post by: Howellerman on January 10, 2013, 03:34:04 PM I became a Lifetime Charter member this year, which means I have been with the AMA for 25 years.
I like them because they are an advocate for motorcyclists and their rights, providing a common voice for all the members. I don't always agree with them (although I disagree less with the AMA than the NRA!), but I don't mind funding their efforts. The magazine is sometimes pretty good as well. Too many times our rights and our interests get bull-dozed by special interests or zealots. The AMA helps deal with them. Title: Re: The AMA Post by: Howie on January 10, 2013, 05:53:18 PM More members = more power.
Less members = less power. Title: Re: The AMA Post by: fastwin on January 11, 2013, 10:09:40 AM Was a member for 20+ years. Left then came back a few years ago... now I left again. Long story. [roll]
Title: Re: The AMA Post by: zooom on January 11, 2013, 10:56:38 AM Was a member for 20+ years. Left then came back a few years ago... now I left again. Long story. [roll] have anything to do with the DMG racing debacles? |