How to Join a Motorcycle Club

There are a lot of reasons you might want to join a motorcycle club. You might want to glean maintenance tips for your type of bike or connect with people for a Saturday afternoon ride. Whatever your motivation, a motorcycle club makes it easier to carve out time to do what you love most--ride. Read on to learn how to join a motorcycle club.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Evaluate why you are looking for a club. If you need help with an engine problem, for instance, you might start by looking for a club that deals with your make and model. As an example, Concours Owners Group (COG), deals exclusively with the Kawasaki Concours. Others may join the group, but the talk is almost exclusively about the Connie.
2. Search for a local motorcycle club. This will enable you to get together with other riders for a quick after-work jaunt. Research online or check with your local bike shop to see if they have any information about clubs in your area.
3. Decide if you want to spend the bucks to join a motorcycle club. Most clubs have a modest yearly fee to join, somewhere between $20 and $50 dollars, and you will pay a few dollars more to attend the rallies. Weekly trips should be free, except for that cup of coffee.
4. Ask your friends who ride if they would be interested in getting together on a weekly or monthly basis. It could be as casual as stopping at the coffee house or you could design your own logo and print up a bunch of T-shirts. It's up to you.
5. Post a listing on your community or church bulletin board. You will want to include contact information and possibly an email address.
6. Keep connected with your group. Once you have found the club that meets your needs, make sure to keep them updated with your contact information, or you could miss the rally or toy drive.

Tips & Warnings

• Never post personal information in a place open to the public. This could open you up for spam.