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The AMA

« 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


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Re: The AMA

« Reply #1 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.


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Re: The AMA

« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2013, 10:26:08 AM »

Quote from: 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

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.

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« Reply #3 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.


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Re: The AMA

« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2013, 11:00:31 AM »

Quote from: Greg on January 07, 2013, 10:26:08 AM

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...


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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2013, 11:52:14 AM »

Discounts on insurance and the roadside assistance for all my vehicles is my primary reason.


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« Reply #6 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).

Quote from: Greg on January 07, 2013, 10:26:08 AM

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


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Re: The AMA

« Reply #7 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.


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« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2013, 05:53:18 PM »

More members = more power.
Less members = less power.


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Re: The AMA

« Reply #9 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 Eyes


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Re: The AMA

« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2013, 10:56:38 AM »

Quote from: 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 Eyes

have anything to do with the DMG racing debacles?


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