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**Botch** · 01-10-2008, 04:17 PM

I just got a membership application to the American Motorcycle Association. Are any of you members, and do you feel its worth $39/year?

Besides the usual material things (American Motorcyclist magazine (any good?), member pin, decal, patch, and AMA collector's banana) it buys lobbyists to petition Congress on motorcycle-related legislation. I despise lobby groups, but unfortunately that's the way the U.S. is run anymore, and some of the recent laws being passed in CA and CO have me concerned.

Any advice/experiences/knowledge is appreciated, thanks in advance!

**reiobard** · 01-10-2008, 05:02 PM

I am not a member but i have been to their Museum/Headquarters in Ohio which was pretty cool, they have a rotating exhibit that was on Motocross when i was there.

DefyInertia · 01-10-2008, 05:04 PM

I second the request for experience/knowledge. I just sent out the $39 for the first time this morning...I figured I'd see what the magazine was like, learn more about the org., etc. etc. and then decide whether I ever wanted to renew or not down the road (no I wouldn't pay 39 for a mag).

craig007 · 01-10-2008, 06:38 PM

I am a member. It my membership gives me a 10% discount at my favorite bike shop (it is a honda dealer). I like the magazine also. It did a great time of debunking that "sportsbikes are death traps" study.

Maverick · 01-10-2008, 07:58 PM

I joined the CMA (Canadian Motorcycle Association) - some insurance companies give a 10% reduction on insurance - well worth the 20 bucks.

oso2k · 01-10-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverick

I joined the CMA (Canadian Motorcycle Association) - some insurance companies give a 10% reduction on insurance - well worth the 20 bucks.

Same thing for insurance here in here the US. I know Progressive, McGraw, Safeco ask about HRC (Honda Riders Club, free when you buy Honda Motorcycles or ATVs), and AMA memberships.

**reiobard** · 01-11-2008, 04:22 AM

i'll have to call progressive today and see what they do, maybe i'll join up

madmanmaigret · 01-11-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by oso2k

Same thing for insurance here in here the US. I know Progressive, McGraw, Safeco ask about HRC (Honda Riders Club, free when you buy Honda Motorcycles or ATVs), and AMA memberships.

hmmmmm........cheaper insurance? i'll have to check this out.

VEGASRIDER · 01-12-2008, 06:20 PM

Does the membership include MOTOW, the program that tows your bike when it brakes down, or is that extra or another membership in itself.

permalink · 01-12-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

Does the membership include MOTOW, the program that tows your bike when it brakes down, or is that extra or another membership in itself.

I get free towing with my HOG membership which also gives insurance discounts. If the FZ6 breaks down "yeah right" I just throw it in the trunk of a cage and bring it home..... The AMA has done some good things when it comes to riders rights and is currently fighting the double standard noise law in the state of Colorado.

01-10-2008, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Any AMA members? I just got a membership application to the American Motorcycle Association. Are any of you members, and do you feel its worth $39/year? Besides the usual material things (American Motorcyclist magazine (any good?), member pin, decal, patch, and AMA collector's banana) it buys lobbyists to petition Congress on motorcycle-related legislation. I despise lobby groups, but unfortunately that's the way the U.S. is run anymore, and some of the recent laws being passed in CA and CO have me concerned. Any advice/experiences/knowledge is appreciated, thanks in advance!

01-10-2008, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 2,000 Rep Power: 57 Member #419	I second the request for experience/knowledge. I just sent out the $39 for the first time this morning...I figured I'd see what the magazine was like, learn more about the org., etc. etc. and then decide whether I ever wanted to renew or not down the road (no I wouldn't pay 39 for a mag). __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

01-12-2008, 06:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,694 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Does the membership include MOTOW, the program that tows your bike when it brakes down, or is that extra or another membership in itself. __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	I am not a member but i have been to their Museum/Headquarters in Ohio which was pretty cool, they have a rotating exhibit that was on Motocross when i was there.

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Maverick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 236 Rep Power: 18 Member #429	I joined the CMA (Canadian Motorcycle Association) - some insurance companies give a 10% reduction on insurance - well worth the 20 bucks.

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