@imthepcguy Yep, the AMA pushes for better awareness programs and even wants motorcycle awareness to be part of normal driver license training and testing.
@dv8tion242 Yeah politics aside, they have some decent benefits if you use them. I just ordered some new boots from Bike Bandit. Reg price $300. With the discount for AMA members I paid $270 (plus $8.95 shipping). Other places had the same boots for $300 and free shipping but heck I still saved $21, half of my annual AMA membership on this one purchase. :D
In Victoria, Australia they have noise laws. The officer issues a ticket, then you have four weeks to go have the bike tested, then return to the court and show the bike either complies or not.....problem is you can put your stock exhaust back on, have it tested and show it complies. Get the ticket dismissed, then put the aftermarket back on some time later. It does inconvenience you some but it saves points on your license.
@britex3186 Hum... I wonder if they will ever plug that loop-hole by fining multi-offenders? I wish that here they would implement standard noise testing as supported by the AMA. The EPA cert is really a dumb way to enforce it and will cause after-market muffler makers to go under. I was reading that some localities in areas other than California are implementing EPA stamp laws. While I love the low rumble of a well tuned engine, really loud bikes have caused this slew of stupid laws.
Congrats for your R. There were plenty to choose from there! The AMA sounds like a great organization. Its always good to know you have a loud voice when government make some dodgy rules like that. Cheers!
Yeah I think the AMA helps. Plus from a selfish stand point I get something back directly in the form of the magazines and discounts so I think it is a good organization to support. :D
I'm a member for a similar association in France, if a group has many members the governments tend to listen to them. I have to get some bonus SBC letters.
@OoxTruExoO I find the older I get the less I care about whether I look dumb to people (I've accepted it that I do anyway) so it is a giggle for me too when they see me being silly. :D
Interesting I will look into it !
navythomas8 1 year ago
@navythomas8 I think it is worth it, your mileage may vary. :D
RC62 1 year ago
@imthepcguy Yep, the AMA pushes for better awareness programs and even wants motorcycle awareness to be part of normal driver license training and testing.
RC62 1 year ago
the first thing i saw when that muffler law came into mention was people talking about how to get a stamp, regardless of how loud their pipes are...
actually seeing bikes go by which are so loud they set off car alarms, i have a hard time with various justifications.
then again.. if you can make that 40 up in savings, wtf.. :)
dv8tion242 1 year ago
@dv8tion242 Yeah politics aside, they have some decent benefits if you use them. I just ordered some new boots from Bike Bandit. Reg price $300. With the discount for AMA members I paid $270 (plus $8.95 shipping). Other places had the same boots for $300 and free shipping but heck I still saved $21, half of my annual AMA membership on this one purchase. :D
RC62 1 year ago
@RC62 Same for me. Been a member for a few years. Between bike bandit and hotels on long rides, it has MORE than paid for itself.
EverydayRiding 1 year ago
@EverydayRiding Glad to hear you are a fellow AMA member! :D
RC62 1 year ago
In Victoria, Australia they have noise laws. The officer issues a ticket, then you have four weeks to go have the bike tested, then return to the court and show the bike either complies or not.....problem is you can put your stock exhaust back on, have it tested and show it complies. Get the ticket dismissed, then put the aftermarket back on some time later. It does inconvenience you some but it saves points on your license.
britex3186 1 year ago
@britex3186 Hum... I wonder if they will ever plug that loop-hole by fining multi-offenders? I wish that here they would implement standard noise testing as supported by the AMA. The EPA cert is really a dumb way to enforce it and will cause after-market muffler makers to go under. I was reading that some localities in areas other than California are implementing EPA stamp laws. While I love the low rumble of a well tuned engine, really loud bikes have caused this slew of stupid laws.
RC62 1 year ago
I think we are crazy.
I'm gonna look into the AMA. Thanks for the tip.
LOL on the dance.
KeukaRyder 1 year ago
@KeukaRyder hehe... I think everybody is crazy. The smart ones (like us) know it. LOL
RC62 1 year ago
awesome rport im looking into it
67kneil 1 year ago
@67kneil Thanks Kneil... :D
RC62 1 year ago
Congrats for your R. There were plenty to choose from there! The AMA sounds like a great organization. Its always good to know you have a loud voice when government make some dodgy rules like that. Cheers!
TKTex1 1 year ago
@TKTex1 Hehe... Thanks!
Yeah I think the AMA helps. Plus from a selfish stand point I get something back directly in the form of the magazines and discounts so I think it is a good organization to support. :D
RC62 1 year ago
I'm a member for a similar association in France, if a group has many members the governments tend to listen to them. I have to get some bonus SBC letters.
gogosor 1 year ago
@gogosor Yeah where there are large numbers of people or lots of money backing a groups agenda, gov is a lot more willing to listen.
looking forward to seeing a few more letters from you. :D
RC62 1 year ago
sounds good why not join i would cheers owl
owl56 1 year ago
@owl56 Do they have similar groups in Australia? If so, you should definitely look into it. :D
RC62 1 year ago
LOL. At least you made a couple of spectators smile today.
criticsview 1 year ago
@criticsview Hehehe... The kid across the street turned and went in as soon as I waved. I think he thought I was crazy. lol
RC62 1 year ago
Will look into the AMA. Never really paid it much mind, but you give out some great points.
Wilks89 1 year ago
@Wilks89 I think it is a worth while group to be a member of as they do help the motorcycling community. :D
RC62 1 year ago
lol, it's funny when you get caught doing this challenge... not for you at the time, but for the viewers later =P
OoxTruExoO 1 year ago
@OoxTruExoO I find the older I get the less I care about whether I look dumb to people (I've accepted it that I do anyway) so it is a giggle for me too when they see me being silly. :D
RC62 1 year ago
I may just have to look into that! Thanks for the reccomend
kary1982v6 1 year ago
@kary1982v6 Your welcome, I hope you find the AMA to be a worth while association. :D
RC62 1 year ago