A big waste of my money - H.O.G.

[@MorningstarConstruction]

Hi. I agree. I've been in a club and don't miss it all. I am 65 and I don't need anyone dictating what I can or cannot do. Ride free brother !

[@triketacular8093]

When we purchased our HD Tri-Glide Ultra Classic, we received a one year HOG membership. But the members of the chapter rode like bats out of hell, turning left on red lights, because they were impatient with the length of time it took to turn green! Plus at stops most of the members drank alcohol like fish, including their wives/girlfriends! Sorry not our scene, definitely not when riding. rsmf.

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

So where in India was your chapter?

[@jagjr6772]

That would be a HOG Chapter problem and the owner of the dealership not the motor company HOG membership. There are two HOG membership options. You need to address that with dealership. Our dealership owner is very active and recognizes that the HOG Chapter represents her dealership and expects us to do that positively in our community.

[@ronisley9716]

I joined HOG on Okinawa just to be a part of the Chapter. It was fun for a while but the rides were so regimented that it was no fun. I quite paying for it a long time ago. I’m like you. When I want, where I want, how I want.

[@holisecleveland2859]

Just keep doing what you are doing = long or short = do your own thing! Prayers and Abundant Blessings to you and yours. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝🛐❤

[@brickbrebee]

I’ve been reading with the local H.O.G. Chapter and it’s always a good time. Some of the finest people I’ve ever met.

[@robertradke8026]

Southeast Harley-Davidson in Bedford Ohio has the best HOG chapter. Cleveland Chapter 3696.

[@ricksalisbury7628]

My story is similar to yours. My wife and I put over 100,000 miles on a Yamaha V star. I put off buying a Harley mainly because of the snide remarks I got from a few Harley owners because I didn’t ride a Harley. We have friends that were part of the local HOG chapter and invited us on rides. Surprisingly to me, they were welcoming, even though we didn’t ride a Harley. We bought a new Road Glide last year, and I had no plans to join the HOG chapter, mainly because I don’t like riding in groups. All of our friends we rode with have quit either to health or age reasons, so we went on a few rides with the HOG chapter. These people ride as much, if not more, than I do. Because of the great people in the group, we ended up joining, and I don’t regret it. Each chapter is going to be different, and with any group of people you will have idiots. So far I haven’t found any here.

[@user-bn6ce5ky7y]

My wife and I enjoyed watching the longer videos, they kept our attention.

[@itchymoche]

Glad you like them!

[@ilevilminko4642]

I was in HOG for couple of years. You get the magazine, and discount for parts. That was the best part, saved some money couple times on desk.

[@h.wayneb3495]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Donfleebie1]

Lifetime H.O.G. Member here. Started out of Harley Davidson Sales Co. West Cleveland Chapter. We moved over to Rock N Roll and they recently kicked us out of the dealership. Good thing about my membership is back in 1986 they let me buy a Life Membership for $135. But I haven’t gotten anything from them in a couple of years. The good thing I got out of this is that the core members back in the early 90’s have managed to stay in touch, and we have Geezer events at least once a year.

[@jeffmorris739]

You do you Mark. I like them all. God bless.

[@user-yg5qw1sf3k]

Nice Yamaha 175, I had one just like it back in the 70’s.

[@angelsierra1988]

I'm 65 and became a HOG member in 2007. Afterwards I made the mistake of paying for a Life Membership. One time change of $500. Not a smart move. I've Never used Any of the perks and now they don't even send the magazine I Rarely read. Thanks for sharing !!

[@daledahlman9629]

Thank you Mark makes me feel better about not renewing my hog membership after my first free year. I had a 750 triumph I rode the hell out of before I got my new 84 superglide

[@lonecowboyadventures]

Yamaha 650 Special!! I had one back in the 80s!! Took a 400 plus mile trip on it… decided it wasn’t made for that for sure- too darn small!

[@RoadkingHSMM]

I was in HOG for a year . I never used any of the discounts stuff. It was a waste of money and time. I was also part of a chapter it was not my thing. I am a in Heaven Saints Motorcycle ministry. I have cleared my windows every time I ride because of all the bugs lol. Have a great and blessed week 👊👊☝️☝️👍👍🙏

[@victorspurioii2212]

Awesome video as usually. I have been riding for 55 years and got my motorcycle endorsement in 1969. I like you bought my Harley brand new from Warren Harley Davidson in June of 2005. I too forked over $40.00 a year for the HOG membership. They sent the bill and I paid every year. Then one year, No Letter, I said ADIOS HOG !!! God Bless You .

[@rickquist3992]

We received the complimentary H.O.G. membership back in '97 with the purchase of a new bike. We never stopped by their tents at events or attended any H.O.G. rides. When the membership expired... we never looked back.

[@MorningstarConstruction]

I like all your videos no matter what length. Keep up the great work.

[@johnking8896]

Ohio in the spring, cold and now warm again this weekend.

[@YogisCycleService]

I was in a HOG chapter for 2 years and got tired of the revolving door of faces. I was looking for a group of close friends to ride with and that was just not it.

[@whatsbruin59]

Great videos all the time. Love Thursday and Sunday nights at 8 👍

[@George-je9lk]

Hey itchy, just had a suggestion about lawn tractors, with your uneven terrain, it's more about having one with a deck that is mounted where it will ride up over things ( like the rod mounted deck on a cub cadet), instead of one with a rigid mounted deck, which I had and broke the mounts on after it dug into the ground over rough terrain instead of riding over it,,,,,

[@Carmichael5898]

I was at Harley the other day. The hog chapter was trying to get me to join. I’m not going to after hearing what you said. I am the same way. I like my freedom! God bless!

[@jagjr6772]

Every HOG Chapter probably has different dynamics. You have to realize that the HOG Chapter operates under the umbrella of the dealership not the motor company. It is a different membership than the corporate HOG membership. The HOG Chapter is a representative in the community for that dealership so yes sorry you have to throw in so rules. We do a lot of great stuff including local charities in our city besides just ride.

[@richard-hr4tw]

I dropped H.O. G. 2 yrs ago . In this economy it just didn't make any sense keeping it .

[@fearsomename4517]

I always like the way you do business. Keep the rubber side down!

[@davewalick1897]

I agree mark I still have an evo myself

[@tommontague5721]

Tomatoes!....Several years ago I bought one of those patio tomato stands. I flooded it with Miracle Grow twice a week. When the tomatoes ripened they were the size of a soft ball! I pulled one off, took a bite and spit it out, It tasted just like Miracle Grow...lol.....Lesson learned

[@maninacan.6285]

I've been a life member since 1999, when I bought my first fat boy. But several years ago I got a letter asking if I wanted to switch to an online magazine of hog, I said no. I wanted the physical mag. Now I don't get it anymore as well. They probably switched anyways. I'm not happy. But just like many other things today. Things are just getting harder and harder.But , great video as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@mld2619]

I enjoy your videos long or short. If it’s in your budget might want to consider a zero turn mower. But I know they can get pricey. My parents have a lot of yard to mow. Used to take my father around 3 hours. In 2023 dad got a zero turn does everything in about hour and a half now.

[@williamlee1273]

Joined hog back in 86, great bunch of people. Used to be get together pick a direction and see where you end up, then around 92 or 93 the rubs moved in and it turned into rides of no more than 75 miles and arguing about where to eat. Moved on and haven't looked back. 68 now and still just picking a direction and seeing where I end up.

[@Brianfox52]

Doesn't matter when anybody else says either. My love watching your videos and like you said, sometimes I watched the whole thing sometimes I won't . But I will like every video that you post

[@earnhardtjd]

I bought 3 Harleys got memberships each time but never renewed any of them

[@six-pack1332]

I did the same except one time. I'm not sure why but...I did one renewal. One time I had a flat rear tire and called HOG. They would only tow the bike to the nearest dealer which wasn't the one I wanted to go to. I wound up paying myself to get it taken where I wanted.

[@scottlin777]

You should lead us on a ride to the Harley Museum in Milwaukee for a long weekend. We could take back roads to avoid tolls and interstates. I haven't been there in yrs. and thinking of going back one of these days.

[@PhinAI]

No complaints! I enjoy looking forward to your next video. Never lose your sense of wonder and joy. Very good stuff! RHDF!!!

[@brendanrapple5361]

Money For Old Rope. GOD BLESS YOU

[@Roadglide117]

Never to long on the videos. Keep em comin!

[@RichardKirk-ow4bv]

I agree thanks for the chat during coffee time Ride Hard….

[@autobarry]

Amen! Only bought one new Harley, but I am a Veteran and I already have the best discounts. I never renewed either. Plus I don’t like riding in groups with riders I don’t know how they ride anyway.

[@360chris88]

Thanks mark

[@poppapump8578]

I’m with you. I ride when , where I want.

[@badkarma-f3l]

I got my road side assistance from AAA. I ride with the cvma it's a great cause with great people.

[@loosescrew9438]

I got a Book called "Riding With Rip" my 1st year. (free year) . Never paid them any cash after that.

[@keithbloom1476]

One thing for many, many years is the saying that made the name....Harley Hog...there's an annual celebration in Indiana if I believe...and that's where it began..the mascot hog for Harley...what happened with that tradition...signs of the times...itchy...I think your funny venting....cuz...I can relate...😊

[@daygersden]

I was in HOG About 25 years ago, went to one meeting and that was enough for me. Never renewed and never went back.

[@angelamullins9421]

Yeah, the magazine is only online now. I have the app on my phone.

[@johnhall3860]

Bud you sure have a beautiful home and piece of property. My dream is to someday get the heck out of the mid Atlantic and move south and end up with something like that. You take care and stay safe.

[@herbertruby6093]

Good video itchy take care, and God bless.

[@rougechaos2726]

Harley's are nice looking bikes and many to choose from however they are a premium motorcycle but not the only bikes out there I love all bikes some better some worse but there all bikes no matter the brand but thats just me as a kid a classmate had a bull taco and we road that bike every day after school and every weekend it was a blast ill never forget those times. 🇨🇱

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

I'm not a joiner either. Clubs have rules. Motorcycling is about less rules.

[@2-18wheelsdaily]

To long?? Wow!! I was glade to see them a little longer!!

[@johnarchambault1789]

I guess we are classified as lone wolfs, at least me

[@oldmanthatrides3670]

Been a life member of hog for many years paid 300 to become a life member

[@northbysoutheast5439]

Great video Itchy 😎👍

[@nhengislandgirl23]

Sir mark come over here in Philippines so hot here right now.bring your bike here .I'm sure you enjoy riding your motorcycle 🏍️ around..so much fun in Philippines 😊.both watching you now.thanks to share your place it's nice 🙂

[@sampalmer6406]

Hey Mark don’t worry about the lengh of videos they are like catching up to a friend you don’t get to see so often I enjoy them keep em coming take care 😃

[@itchymoche]

Glad you like them!

[@terrygilliland5405]

Got the H.O.G. Membership when I bought a bike...never looked into afterwards. It's cool for people who get into that stuff. Joined riding club once, went to first meeting and all the meeting was about was what route we were taking for the after the meeting ride...lol It was quite the debate, nobody really agreed and every once in a while a member would turn off and go their own way, after ten miles just six out of thirty people left on the ride. I do know people if they can't find a pack of people to ride with...they have no interest in riding ???

[@ToddWoodman]

Hey Itchy. This video was a little short...LOL Just kidding! Keep up the great videos and take care.

[@dyingbiker]

I LIKE YOUR LONGER VIDEOS I ENJOY THE HELL OUT OF THEM

[@johnfrye8452]

Just a heads up on buying a new lawn tractor. The same mower I bought 5 years ago has doubled in price. Talking about sticker shock.

[@fumanpoo4725]

Hogzilla!

[@davechurchill416]

Mark you are so right. I find that you receive less every year and they keep raising the dues so I also quit the hogs

[@nordland2235]

I was out riding my Ruckus today.....come upon some amish buggies....I went by them slow...and said "wie gehts es ihnen" they waved and replied...."Gut...und du"? 🤠

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Die Amisch sprechen Deutsch?

[@itchymoche]

Pennsylvania Deutsch

[@nordland2235]

@@itchymoche Yeh...its different.

[@TheRmoroni]

TOO LONG? NEVER ,WE LIKE EM LIKE THAT!

[@lukezadlo3781]

Thanks for the videos. Let us know how the tomatoes Ripen

[@Luis-pz6ni]

I quit hog about 12 years ago ,same reasons as you're self.

[@MichaelBrown-qh3fq]

Yeow Itchy, I think that the problem with Harley Davidson these days is that They only want to cater for The RUBS with the fat wallets and CVOS!! I found that some dealers over here in the UK back in the late eighties were very much like that back then, They would make a fuss of the Older Riders on Electra Glides, but would look down on Us Guys riding Sportsters and FXRs, But I noticed Harley changing back in September 2017 when my Son and I walked into a dealership and I asked for a Harley Davidson Brochure and was told that I would have to pay 5 bucks for one! I told them to shove it! 😂😂😂 Look forward to the videos Itchy long and short are all Cool with me Man! Great Content!! RHDF!!! 👍🤘😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Tlklmk]

Get into the museum its free for members

[@kevinKILLJOY-qx2lx]

👍👍👍Itchy

[@davefisher1417]

sounds like a reas to posse to sturgis bikes arriving already

[@mikeshaffer2950]

Long / short video its all good stuff, iI gave up on my OOIDA membership, every time i called or wrote about an issue, they said contact your elected officials, what wast money,

[@frankcates3909]

MARK, I didn't take it that you were griping. I figure you had a thought about your own experience with H.O.G. and simply wanted to explain the pros & cons. There's lots of Riding Groups for all the different bike makes I'm sure, including Indian which you've heard about too. I have a bunch of biker friends (not affiliated with any MC's). Some of us go on a ride, 2 or 3., or sometymes more, AND they have an assortment of bikes. To us it matters not, just for the friendship & a great ride together. This past weekend no one else among my biker friends was available so I went to that Grand Opening at the new dealer by myself 40 plus miles North. Got to meet several other owners, listened to their stories of how & why they bought the bike they now have. Yes I got my share of fired up hotdogs & burgers. My 2014 bike suits me just fine so I'm not going into debt for a new machine now or anytyme soon either. Hey I'll keep tuning into your vids long or short. Just keep 'em rolling. thanx again.

[@nordland2235]

I hear HD will not even work on their older bikes.....just a bunch of pencil necks.

[@timothyputzke1250]

Their techs don't know how to work on the older machines. I have a 78 shovel and a 2011 FLHTK. My understanding is 10 years is as old as they will go.

[@ACE-or8bo]

i left H.O.G, years ago.even if you renew it, if your bike broke down, 99% of dealers dont work on EVO, OR EARLY TWINCAMS.

[@itchymoche]

This is a true fact

[@jimhayes4000]

Hey Itch , Sir I enjoyed the work you gave us in this video . Yes I was a non paying membership holder a few years. HAHA and that's my HOG ACCOUNT HISTORY. Garden time is here in East Tennessee . I have big plans so we shall see what we end up with. It's a great year foryard grass for sure. Having said that I just remembered I need to change out my mower blades today . Itch , I suffer chronic pain daily and recall you talking about your lower back pain . A young man in is 70"s put a patch on my worst shoulder which I'm scheduled to have both replaced. The name is Life Wave "Ice Wave " . Sir I never do advertise for anything but after I've had this one on for 3 days and the pain is still gone I thought I'd tell you about the patch. Said patch works from ones stem cells and UV rays. As always Sir thanks for your Prayers and We Pray for the ones that need Prayers and especially for those who think they don't need Prayers. PEACE

[@user-xw1oh7fs8j]

Some places don’t like to serve bikers with patches, no patches no problem,no posers.

[@bking9226]

HOG = Waste of time & money !!!

[@richardschaffling9882]

I agree with you I got a free membership when I bought me 2003 ultra classic and I joined the club and we had great rides but then there was a problem a guy was running for office and did not get it and his wife started a lot of crap so the dealership took back the club .So I dropped out of Hog now. Bought a new 2022 Tri Glide and got a free membership and joined another club now Harley forced the dealership out of business after 60+ years so the club moved and it meets at another dealership about 70 miles away and meet at 9 am which sucks so I will dump my membership and you used to get a map book and I have not ever gotten there magazine.

[@ironsteed5766]

I'm almost there, too. I'm thinking of letting my membership go. I do like the roadside service option. Broke down once and called AAA. They never showed up. Nice to have another option. Would be my luck to cancel HOG and breakdown.

[@davidstockbridge342]

Yho Bro, save the drama for your mama. A lot of exaggeration. It’s not for everybody. Life member here from 1986. As a member you received a lot of benefits national and regional rallies. Extra events for life members. Daytona and Sturgis used to have big free member breakfast. The dealership at least hours bends over backwards for us, we get 10% discount on everything except buying a motorcycle. They constantly contribute prizes to all our meetings. I could go on and on your attitude got in the way of realizing potential of the membership. Ride safe brother and keep the rubber on the ground.

[@itchymoche]

So glad it's worked out for you.

[@johnarchambault1789]

Good chat itch

[@bobcorio5145]

If you attend Sturgis rally, they have welcome room and the iron horse saloon. You get 2 drinks and terrible munchies. When I bought my first new Harley in 1996 I was offered a lifetime membership in Hog for 50% off regular price. So I joined and saved some money.

[@jimirsik]

I thought I would get more girls if I had a HOG patch. WTH!

[@user-de3mg1hg5l]

Don't worry about it !

[@davegraff-gu7ix]

You're right. Harley wants to serve a customer amalgamation boiled down from European, Asian, and "world" market riders.. they certainly have no interest in independent, uniquely American originals.

[@johnarchambault1789]

We have enough rules as it is

[@JamanRooney]

U teller itchy peace ✌️

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

I think clubs of all kinds are great for extrovert people that thrive on having interactions with others on a regular basis and if that's your thing hey, awesome. But for more introvert people who like to do their own thing or to surround themselves with a relatively restricted group of people they don't really work well. Anyways, hope you are doing well, always enjoy your updates! 💪

[@ElectraWillem]

Been there also more then 25 years ago ! That Enthusiast Magazine was always filled with those tear jerking stories about suffering people finding their happiness in life after owning a Harley, or people who get a surprise Harley from the company and had to pay later for it! Worst thing was those rides that always stopped every hour for a coffee and some food, while talking about the latest chrome crap from the new catalog that they did put on their bikes. Mostly done by people wearing their life member patch !!

[@brunomarchese6477]

Hey Brother Dont Apologies your totally Intiteld to your Opinion. Lets just Ride Large and Forget about all the Crap in the world RIDE Free. 👍🙏

[@tjclarke4604]

H.O.G. is generally considered kind of corny with us, and by "us" I mean almost everyone around here who rides, thousands. It's seen as "Wild Hogs" movie status, and gets a lot of flack from real bikers.

[@user-de3mg1hg5l]

Yeah, They suckerd you in for 1,000. Bucks ! But I hope you like your collection of patches and pins. I have a couple collections that I like. I buy my stuff at yard sales. It's a great deal. Old pot metal air planes and anything else I think is cool.

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

I did a benefit ride once and all the club riders were complaining about the heat. They all had leather vests over their shirts. They are not allowed to take their vests off because of the representative patch. Silly and ridiculous.

[@miltwheeler6883]

agree, I got the patch anyway

[@jonwarren5046]

Yeah when the magazine stopped I stopped paying my membership.

[@grassmanball5808]

That you might want to try you can probably go up to a 54 it'll give you a nice cut wider than that one side that goes down with scalp put a 54-inch deck will give you a nice cut will give you a nice cut any kind of speed up your time

[@kerrymcclure7503]

Harley Davidson corporation is not perfect. That's for sure. But I think They are As good as anybody else. I hear people complaining about Problems with Honda, Indian Polaris And everyone else.

[@jagjr6772]

I am curious if you don’t like the benefits vs the cost of being a HOG member. When you say Harley Davidson has failed what do you expect out of a HOG membership? What do you want them to do differently? As far as the HOG Chapter, well you’re riding under the umbrella of the dealership owner so sorry there has to be some rules. That HOG Chapter is an extension and a representative in the local community for the dealership.

[@Country-Marshal]

HOG has failed miserably for the last 3 to 4 years. Once the mag stopped coming I stopped payin. They no longer listen to or care about their customers after they sell you the bike. Good riddance.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I think that they raised the Price from %50.00 to $60.00 this year to be a H.O.G Member. Some have said the Towing was a big disappointment .

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

The Harley museum was not that impressive to me. If you want to see an amazing motorcycle museum that rivals anything on the planet, go to Barber Motorsports Museum in Leeds, AL. It has all kinds of bikes and an impressive HD representation.