bk2valve":2dn73jlq said:
I tried Gwrra too and the folks really weren't my type. I went to the meetings in Albuquerque and they are a lot like the huge RV folks and they aren't my type either...
<SNIP> I just like to hang with those who are interested in what I am...esp. for the money these outfits want for membership.
Brian
I certainly understand and respect your opinion, Brian. You’re one of the guys that’s been around the block a time or two and your need for what the GWRRA has to offer is minimal, at best.
There are a lot of people in my bike club I don’t particularly care for and there are many I dearly love; good friends I’ve had for several years. With our bike club, we have an annual pizza party where the club picks up the entire bash. With my whole family there, I reckon I get my dues back at that party, alone. The other bennies are just gravy.
My thoughts with the GWRRA are fairly similar. I currently have my cars, home and now bike insured through Liberty Mutual, who just happens to offer a discount to GWRRA members. Now, admittedly, I haven’t checked to see if the discount applies to current policy holders, but if it does…. I’m pretty sure that will cover my dues. The magazine, the towing and all the other goodies will be gravy. If I make a couple good riding friends, well, all the better. I suspect you are correct, though and there will be a number of snooty types that will not trip my trigger.
I’m like you in that I like to gather as much info as I can from the knowledgeable folks on Internet forums. I belong to a fair share, myself, though I’ve mostly been window shopping when it comes to MC forums. I was glad to have stumbled upon this one as I see a great bunch of guys that will help me enjoy my new-to-me bike for many miles of smiles.
Mark