NO..............

 

I have been a member of AMA for 12 years and have never needed it; however, before my husband joined, he had a brand new tire (only 300 miles on it) go bad about 25 miles from home. He had to have it towed ($120) to a friend's house nearby and they pumped the tire up and it seemed okay. He started for home and once again the tire went flat...yep, another tow (another $120) to a shop. The tire was defective - who knew! Needless to say, he now carries AMA (and we have also have AAA)...those two tows would have paid for quite a few years of AMA membership. The AMA is a great advocacy group for motorcyclists so we feel it is well worth it. Living in the "tundra" of the country (Minnesota) we don't have a long riding season but we travel a lot all over the country when we can, and we like the peace of mind that we have "coverage" if we should have a problem with our bikes. It is worth to you whatever you think it is (or not)...

 

In my case it has definitely been worth the annual cost over the past five years. You never have to pay a cent when their tow truck arrives or leaves and no bills in the mail either. I have had one motorcycle and two cars towed home at no cost to me. No hassles at all.

 

Well for me it has been worth it I used the free towing in the winter when I was stuck and it was great. Covers your bikes and any cars in your household. Only 35 miles free towing though. There are other benefits they help lobby for Motorcycle rights and to stop biker only check points etc. It is worth it for your rights even if you don't use the free towing

 

I say yes and I've never used the towing service. They are the only organization representing motorcyclists nationally. A small price to pay for their representing us in a myriad of ways. The towing and other benefits are icing on the cake.

 

AGREED! We need an advocate in Washington and in the states.

 

In many ways it is superior over other memberships, as mentioned above, one added benefit is that you have free entrance to the AMA Hall of Fame Museum. If you have never been, it normally would cost you $10.00 to enter the museum. Which I have been there and highly recommend it. Great group to be involved with, many of our chapter members have joined, look at it as an investment to be able to continue to enjoy motorcycling into your golden years.

 

I've been a member since the early 80s. Yeah, membership comes with discounts at some hotels, car rental, motorcycle shows, etc. The emergency towing service is good to have "just in case". The magazine is often interesting reading. But the best reason to be a member is to support the only effective advocate that motorcyclists have in government.

 

I have been a member of AMA for over 25 years; I agree with all of the benefits outlined above

 

I’m a Hendee Super Extreme VIP member. I bought the hat to prove it. What more could I need?

 

Hmmmm,,,,... I might look into the AMA myself. Just the free towing gives peace-of-mind on a trip,,.

 

Not to mention, AMA actually sends out their magazine, unlike IMRG. A bonus this month, a 1927 Indian Hill Climber in the center of the magazine, saw this bike in person last year. A stunning restoration!

 

I still race a few flat track races a year. So I have to be a member. It would have been a massive bonus if Indian of Elkhart let me take Kenny Coolbeths FTR750 around the Fort Wayne In. indoor track in December. After all. I am a customer of there's plus I race. LOL

 

yes. have them set you up with auto renew. that way you get the road service for free.

 

Join . . . for all the reasons listed above.

 

once upon a time maybe - not so much now - I made it to my 15 year pin then they killed our road racing, few phone calls later I bailed -my insurance covers any tow I may need

 

I have been a member for 25 years and have used the towing service a few times plus sent them to pick a buddy up when he dropped his bike. They brought my bike home with a dead battery then came back next dsy to tow to my dealer.

 

I am a Charter Life Member-plus and have never used the roadside assistance / for me it is voice in the political arena for Our rights in all aspects of motorcyclists

 

My family has used the towing service at least 3 times that I can think of in the past 8 years. All of those problems involved cars. It was nice because my daughter was able to have her car towed when she was away at college. I highly recommend the AMA membership and it is worth it for that service alone. Also, of course it supports bikers.

 

Pardon the stupid question, but what significant issues do motorcyclists need representation in Washington DC for? Do we have rights that have been taken away or are at risk?

 

The politicians and general public, would like to see you and your motorcycle taken off the roads, we never get to see the effects of their efforts, as some of the crazy things that they want to enforce on us never come about. Freedom is delivered but not always explained.

 

Ralph Nader and Joan Claybrook wanted motorcycles off of American roads and worked hard at their missions. Claybrook had the famous "backwards bike" made and intended to use it as an example of what we should be REQUIRED to ride if we MUST ride at all. The NHTSA has NOT been an advocate for motorcyclists. The EPA has consistently gone after motorcycles and would have put small companies, including HD! out of business with their draconian regulations, if not for the AMA. MANY politicians in the federal and state governments have attempted to regulate us off public roads and off of public park lands. Their primary tactic is to group us all as 1%ers, criminals, riders of LOUD machines, etc. Many towns and communities across America have attempted to ban motorcycles and the AMA has been there, in court, to represent us. The AMA is currently fighting for us in Washington in the battle against higher ethanol quantities in gasoline. They have been the PRIMARY factor in fighting for motorcyclist against mandated special insurances that ONLY we would have had to get, mandated helmet use and lane splitting.
The list goes on far beyond what I can recall in a minute. Anyone who doubt's that the AMA has been the best friend that American motorcyclists have should do some time with Google and get educated.

 

I agree 100%. They are our voice in D.C. and also in state & local legislatures. Without them we wouldn't be riding at all.

 

I second that motion and we need to support the AMA so they can protect our rights to ride. Ive used the towing 3 times.


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Let's not forget about the ethanol either.

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That ethanol debacle is nothing but a big government scam being foisted upon the taxpayers. The E15 being pushed will just gouge us deeper as well as damage our engines.

 

Correct. It's a scam benefiting politicians and corn growers. Ethanol produces 22% more hydrocarbon emissions, is 20% less efficient, and costs about 90% more to produce. This info is from a quick google this morning an is not exhaustive research.

 

Yes, we need the representation they provide

 

Thanks for this thread. I had no idea of the battles that were being fought on our behalf. I just joined, and donated to the cause. Thanks again.