RockyMountainRider50
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I'm curious if any Spyder Ryder are a member of the AMA and why or why not? Thanks in advance for your input.
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American Motorist Association Y/N?
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PrairieSpyder
New member
I've been a member for 2 or 3 years. I joined for the roadside assistance they offer, plus some discounts on lodging, etc. They also do lobbying for motorcycling-related issues. I think it's a worthwhile organization.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
I have been and AMA ( American Motorcyclist Association) for 17 years. I would not be without it. If the only thing they provided was the lobbying effort the membership would be worth the money. They are always advocating for our rights as riders. Besides they have a great roadside service deal a good magazine, a good racing program, a good touring program, lots of discounts on things we will usually buy anyway.I just bought a new controller for my heated clothing from Warm and Safe and using my AMA membership I saved 18%,that is nearly half the cost of the membership.
So yeah join up it will be more than worth your money and if you go to any of the events you can have a lot of fun.
So yeah join up it will be more than worth your money and if you go to any of the events you can have a lot of fun.
stillriding
happy old fart
Charter Life Member here. The AMA works hard to protect riders' rights while providing other benefits at a reasonable membership cost.
joebryanjr
New member
I am a member of AMA, American Motorcyclist Association. Had a need for roadside assistance, which was roughly equivalent to my annual membership fee.
Saluda
New member
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Been a member for about 8 years. (Motorcycle not motorist for me) Magazine is weak but that's not what I joined for.
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ingramwc
New member
Yes, I am a member! The AMA did a powerful lobbying effort last year to keep E15 (15% ethanol gasoline) out of the market and from it being mandatory. No thanks to the EPA on that front! That brilliant implementation would have taken every motorcycle in the USA off the road. I know my previous bike said, in the Owner's Manual, not to run gasoline with more than 10% ethanol or serious damage to the engine would result. I did not notice such a warning in the Owner's manual for my Spyder.
Raknid
Member
Fifteen plus years a member for its political advocacy. A lot of people dislike or misunderstand motorcycling and without the AMA our voices would not he heard. Take the issue of small dirt bike sales being banned as part of the law prohibiting lead in toys. Made no sense but took an extensive coordinated effort of the AMA and a couple years to get the exemption for motorcycles and their batteries. ("Mr. Senator, I promise I won't eat my battery") In the interim, dealers mostly had to cease sales. Similar issues with discrimination in healthcare plans, motorcycle-only roadblocks, etc.
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American Motorcyclist Association
Absolutely. Since I first started riding many years ago. No one else out there is fighting for your rights like they are. Fighting battles to prevent health insurance discrimination, to keep municipalities from banning motorcycles on select streets, preventing states from running motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints, etc, etc. These are serious issues and expensive to fight. Both legally and thru Washington and state lobbying efforts. The deserve and need all the support we can give them. The personal benefits like roadside assistance, discounts, etc are just icing on the cake. It is the important work they are doing that really counts.
Absolutely. Since I first started riding many years ago. No one else out there is fighting for your rights like they are. Fighting battles to prevent health insurance discrimination, to keep municipalities from banning motorcycles on select streets, preventing states from running motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints, etc, etc. These are serious issues and expensive to fight. Both legally and thru Washington and state lobbying efforts. The deserve and need all the support we can give them. The personal benefits like roadside assistance, discounts, etc are just icing on the cake. It is the important work they are doing that really counts.
Bob Denman
New member
pps: No...I should be; I've just never taken that last step...
Thanks for the gentle push!
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Gray Ghost
New member
I am a member but I was a bit underwhelmed with the roadside assistance the one time I needed them. Saturday afternoon with a blowout on the side if an interstate where I was unfamiliar with any motorcycle support facilities. Their question to me was where did I want to be towed to and they had no info for me on nearby shops that could help me. The advocacy they do is worth the membership dues all by itself though.
Machinegunner
New member
I've been a member for 23 years. I needed their road side assistance twice. They are our voice in Washington. Without them motorcycling would be in a real bad hurt.
I was a 15 year member of the American Motorcyclist Association in 1999. I bought a life membership for SWMBO and planned on doing the 25 year = Life Membership conversion for myself. When we attended the Honda Hoot in 1999 I received a rather rude dressing down at the AMA table because I was not a life member. This was in the era where the board was considering reducing life member benefits because of cash flow reasons. I did not renew my membership and do not plan on doing so.
Tango
Well-known member
I am rethinking my membership also. 18 years now. Now that I'm close to my 20 years, they went and changed the "life member" benefits to suit their cash register. It's all about the money! nojoke They do some good. But some are being paid very well I'm sure. :hun: Tom :spyder:
Saluda
New member
They do some good. But some are being paid very well I'm sure. :hun: Tom :spyder:[/QUOTE]
So aren't our politicians and if they had their way we'd be using E 20 and have no health insurance if we drive motorcycles. I feel they are definitely worth supporting but also understand your frustration.
So aren't our politicians and if they had their way we'd be using E 20 and have no health insurance if we drive motorcycles. I feel they are definitely worth supporting but also understand your frustration.
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