Why or why not?
Yes
No
What's the AMA
Why or why not?
John
KTM Duke 690
I've been a member for 10+ years because they're supposed to protect our right to ride. I don't feel like they've done anything for me personally, but I'll continue being a member just to show support.
Requirement for race license.
MRA #145 Wyeth Jackson
Sponsors:
Wyeth Homes Real Estate www.WyethJackson.com
G-Force Powersports and Kawasaki
Dunlop Tires
Bart and Mad-Moto
SpeedMob
Woodcraft
Moto-Garage
Un!nk Printworks
Competition and support.
2014 Ducati Hypermotard 821
2015 HD FLHXS
For my race license and soon for the towing coverage since Honda in their ever increasing unbrilliance decided to drop it from the HRCA membership package.
Dirk
Formerly MRA #211 - High Precision Racing
"A strict observance of the written laws is doubtless one of the high duties of a good citizen, but it is not the highest. The laws of necessity, of self- preservation, of saving our country when in danger, are of higher obligation. To lose our country by a scrupulous adherence to written law would be to lose the law itself, with life, liberty, property, and all those who are enjoying them with us; thus absurdly sacrificing the end to the means."
--Thomas Jefferson
No. I really don't see the need to spend $ when I can write my congressman for free should the need to spank idiots from limiting horsepower, helmet laws, tariffs on foreign goods et. al.
"Its all about the motorbikes, always has been and always will be.". ~~ Ewan McGregor 2007
"It's hard to play the blues when nuthin's really wrong."~~ ---- Joe Walsh 2012
I.B.A. # 14748 124@X - YRMV
It's a requirement for racing...but also to support AMA.
Sheila Paul
Instructor - Texas Tornado Boot Camp
Race Official - MotoAmerica
just like everyone else, required for competition license.
Jon
MRA #80
MSF Rider Coach
Sponsors: ABATE of Colorado, Aurora Honda, Vanmar Racing, Michelin, Woodcraft, Armour Bodies, GoPro
Considering it for the roadside assistance/towing coverage, since AAA wants $298,231,323,120.00 annually for coverage, Honda Rider Club is dumping tow coverage, and my State Farm roadside only covers autos. At some point soon, just paying the damn tow-truck driver myself is going to be cheaper.
Same here. But what it this talk of towing?Originally Posted by lovinCO
I received my paperwork and pretty much just filed it away. Guess I should take the time to maybe go back and actually read it.
"Keep that "what if" thought in the back of your mind; it's the angel on your shoulder balancing the devil in your right hand."
"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those."
2005 SV650S Street
Same here!
Jennifer Hom l MRA #888
Thanks to all my 08 sponsors
Sick Girlz/ Vitamin Energy/ Vanmar Michelin/ Brother's BBQ/ G Force Powersports
Not yet, but if my son races motards this summer, we will join then.
You must be fast, 'cuz I was haulin' ass when I passed you.
Wade
'01 TL1000S
Another version for TL is "sounds like Thunder - fast like Lightning"
Imagine it was said by a Hardley rider!!!
just like others have said, required to race in the MRA....
yes it was for racing but really like the discounts i get with it too. also i am with terri whats this towing wre talking about
R.I.P. Lahela 10/12/1986-08/01/2008
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"I don't fail I just succeed at finding ways that don't work."
Chris Titus
CSC Spelling Bee Champ 2008 and 2009
+12 and AHMRA
Dropped as soon as it wasn't getting shoved down my throat
American Medical Association?
Didn't know we had this many doctors.
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet.
Holy shit a post from Lo Lo
'02 RC-51 - Street
'05 Pitster Pro 125 - Pitbike madness
Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
MoTow:
http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/motow.asp
I've been a member for 6+ years - became a member before I was interested in racing... did it because they help protect our right to ride.
Bob <------ Asshole Nazi devil moderator out to get each and every one of you
- 2002 Yamaha R1 (92K+ miles... bought new) ---------------------------------------->
- 2015 Yamaha Bolt C-Spec (Cafe Racer)
- 2004 Yamaha R6 (racebike)
- 2006 Yamaha R1 (racebike)R.I.P. 502 ~ Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it isn't the end.
Not yet, lazy...haven't mailed in the form that's been filled out here for close to two years.
Leah05 Raven R101 YZ250F
Just wondering why there are millions of motorcyclists but only about 300,000 AMA members. We all know you must be an AMA member to compete in AMA sanctioned events, and I can understand how some of you hold disdain for being forced to join to compete. What I don’t understand is why so many street and off-road motorcyclists are not members of the very organization that protects their rights as motorcyclists.
Consider that powerful superbike you’re riding may not even be in existence if not for the efforts of the AMA. Way back in the early eighties, our friends at the Insurance Institute lobbied Congress for an outright ban on powerful supersport motorcycles, and they might have succeeded if not for the AMA. Have you ever been hurt in a non-competition motorcycle related crash? Some medical insurers are denying claims for motorcycle related injuries b/c it is a “high risk” activity, as they call it. The AMA is very close to, and will probably get passed this year, a federal law that will make this kind of health insurance discrimination illegal.
The AMA has lobbied for and passed state legislation in many states that increase the fines and/or jail time for motorists that kill or injure motorcyclists. The AMA is involved in and represents motorcyclists interests regarding the sound issue, HOV lane access, parking laws, off-road access (a very big issue), helmet laws, HP limits on supersport motorcycles, rider/motorist training, the new crash study, youth riding restrictions…just to name a few. Also, the slew of discounts members receive for just $39 per year…I just don’t get it.
Dingman and the Board cleaned house and sold off Pro Racing so they could concentrate on advocacy and the rights of Joe and Jane biker. These changes have been evident to me in the short time that they have been in effect…for the better. If you have issues with Pro Racing, as many do, send your complaints to DMG.
Sorry for the rant, but I just don’t understand why all of you are not AMA members. You can join online at http://www.ama-cycle.org/
Last edited by FZRguy; Wed Jan 28th, 2009 at 08:45 PM.
John
KTM Duke 690
American Meth Association--fucking aah bubba.... Shit just lost another tooth!
I first joined the AMA because I had to to race, but after learning about what they do I kept it up after quitting racing and have no intention of leaving. I think the biggest thing keeping membership down is lack of knowledge, even knowing the AMA exists. I didn't know about until I joined at the signup table.
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