AMA Membership

[Kenn157]

Does anyone join AMA these days?

I used to be a member back in the late 80's and early 90's
Back then they used to give you pins for loyalty.

I got a membership acceptance form.
$39.00 to join.

Options:
Champion Member - gets roadside ass. and automatic renewal.
Standard Member - no ass and no automatic renewal.
3 Year member $117 - gets roadside ass.

[DesmoTull]

I got a envelope in the mail asking me to join up the other day... I'm on the fence. The roadside assistance would be nice. AAA doesn't want to deal with motorcycles.

[G21forme]

I got a envelope in the mail asking me to join up the other day... I'm on the fence. The roadside assistance would be nice. AAA doesn't want to deal with motorcycles.

I've had AAA rv + motorcycle for years

[DesmoTull]

I've had AAA rv + motorcycle for years

Maybe I didn't read the fine print, but I've been done with AAA (didn't know about RV + moto) since I was stuck on the side of Storrow Drive near Back Bay with a flat rear tire, and they basically told me to F off.

[Lxpony]

I got the same thing in mail and signed up.the roadside assistance is something I have wanted for a while and it covers cars too.

[RandyO]

I joined as a standard member several years ago to support the AMA lobbying effort

last year, AMA support helped kill a stupid "non stock" equipment bill here in NH

I don't really care about roadside assistance, a good samaritan or another helpful biker always arrives long before a tow truck, specially cause good riding is where there is no cell service to call a tow truck anyway

[loudog]

I joined up last year 'cause you save some good money at the Red Roof Inn by the track.

[mmarsden]

i joined last year so i could race in the vintage endurance race. (if anyone is planning on racing the endurance next year vintage requires it)

[DucDave]

I've been a 'standard' member for years even though I disagree with their position regarding helmet laws. The rest of what they do is great and important.

[Kenn157]

Ok, membership form is filled out.

[typeone]

been a member off and on since '87 then back solid for the past 11 years. i just always liked supporting their efforts but initially joined for races (off-road).

i still have the little pins show up now and then but never keep them. i'd rather the magazine, it's always pretty decent.

[Chippertheripper]

I had to join to race PSTR. They're one of the few ways small racing orgs can get reasonably cheap insurance for events. I despise lobbyists, even if I support the cause, which is a bit of a contradiction I'll live with for my own selfish reasons.

[GearHd6]

I believe AMA's towing limit is only 35 miles though, correct? AAA plus RV is 100 miles. 35 miles still should get you somewhere decent I guess.

[TTD]

Going on 20 years for me!

The Champion membership is the way to go. $39/year with the roadside assistance for you and your family in ANYTHING you're driving!!!!

This includes your truck/trailer as you're driving to the track. Yep... mine broke down on the way to Monticello a couple years back.

It helps motorcyclists and it helps you.

[Garandman]

Maybe I didn't read the fine print, but I've been done with AAA (didn't know about RV + moto) since I was stuck on the side of Storrow Drive near Back Bay with a flat rear tire, and they basically told me to F off.

AAA of Southern New England does not have a program to support motorcycles. Northern New England does.

Thank you for your message. We appreciate your feedback and suggestion regarding motorcycle coverage. Even though motorcycles are not covered as eligible vehicles in the AAA Southern New England territory, we often do try to help a member with something basic, like fuel delivery, as a courtesy.

The issue has been discussed among AAA management here at AAA Southern New England; some of which are motorcycle enthusiasts. There are several reasons why we do not provide motorcycle coverage at this time:

1. Some older motorcycles use 6-volt batteries and should not be jumped with the standard 12-volt equipment used for automobiles. The newer bikes that use 12-volt batteries require different amperage than car batteries and can easily be damaged if the procedure is not done correctly.

2. A common tire change cannot be performed as a light service event for a motorcycle since there is no spare. The simple light service call for an automobile therefore turns into a more complicated flatbed tow for a motorcycle.

3. Some people feel that since motorcycles can be towed with “automobile servicing equipment,” a flatbed, they should be considered as eligible vehicles. However, as you probably know, a motorcycle requires additional equipment such as stabilizing straps and guides for the wheels, along with additional skills required of drivers to strap them down correctly.

4. Finally, the only way we can keep the annual cost of membership as low as we do is that we provide road service for our members at special discounted member rates. We negotiate these contracted rates with independent garages which, in order to justify providing discounted service to AAA members, fully expect to be able to tow a vehicle back to their own garage once in awhile and provide basic repairs. This is also an added convenience and benefit to members. However, 90% of garages that do towing and automobile repair do not repair motorcycles. Virtually all tows of motorcycles are to a specialty shop and rarely result in any repair business for the facility providing the extended service.

If you should need further information or assistance, please let me know. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Charlene Fletcher | Web Services Coordinator, Web Services AAA Southern New England | 110 Royal Little Dr | Providence, RI 02904 T 401‐868‐2000 x2119 | F 401‐868‐6595 internet@aaasne.com | AAA.com

[FAST GSXR750]

Been a member since 2005. Roadside assist is an added bonus.

[dontpanic]

Going on 20 years for me!

31 years here. I became a Charter Life Member in 2006. No more dues! (But no more magazine, either.)

They really do important work; they're our voice in Washington, as well as an early-warning system for non-sensical (or dangerous) legislation.

[Kenn157]

I mailed it in. AMA FTW!

[TTD]

I mailed it in. AMA FTW!

[Rossco]

I'm a member as well, on year 2. Roadside ass already saved my ass once. Def worth it.

[Green Hornet]

To get a flatbed out to a motorcycle anywhere for $39 a year is a no brainer.

[Rossco]

To get a flatbed out to a motorcycle anywhere for $39 a year is a no brainer.

Probably the most sane thing you've said all year.

[GearHd6]

So is it a 35 mile tow limit? Does anyone know?

[SVRACER01]

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3 Year member $117 - gets roadside ass.

this sounds totally worth it. im always down for some road side ass. do they have a booklet so you can choose who they send? is there an app for it?

[Kenn157]

do they have a booklet so you can choose who they send? is there an app for it?

If you go to the web site it's $49 not $39.

Maybe they get a list from one or all of the cycle mags. Like I said I used to belong but that was years n years ago.