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DFW HOG
Bedford, Texas
Chapter #4961

Safety

 

Ride Guide                                         

The DFW HOG Chapter Ride Guide is available to all Chapter members.  It contains information that each member is expected to know and observe so that everyone can participate in safe and enjoyable group rides with the Chapter. New members receive a copy when they join the Chapter. Copies are also available at Texas Harley-Davidson or download below.. 

NOTICE TO OTHER H.O.G. CHAPTERS 
To promote safety to the H.O.G riding community we do allow other chapters to download and use our "Ride Guide" in whole or in part.  We ask that  you give DFW H.O.G. Chapter credit in your documents when you use it.  Please contact our webmaster for permissions and electronic copies of the document. 
(From the Home page, follow:  (THE CHAPTER / OFFICERS / HOW TO CONTACT OFFICERS))

Download Ride Guide 1.9          Last update: March 27, 2007

Version 1.9 (March 27, 2007):

  • Added the "Turn Beacon" procedure for use when the group becomes separated (Page 5).

  • Added parking procedure to pull into the parking lot as far as possible and to park by pulling in side-by-side at an angle so that backing up is not required (Page 6).

  • Changed the Emergencies section to distinguish between stopping for mechanical or personal reasons and stopping due to an accident (Page 6).

  • Other minor changes.

Version 1.8 (May 2, 2005):

  • The new Release Form requirements from national H.O.G.

  • Addition of two hand signals,  "Stop" and "Pull Off."

  • Addition and clarification of information in the "Group Riding" section.

  • Other minor changes.

Forms

Event Release Form for Adults      
Event Release Form for Minors    
Minor's Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement    
Injury Report    

Adobe Acrobat Reader    

The Ride Guide and forms are in Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) which is viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, go to www.adobe.com for download and installation instructions. It is free, there is no charge for the reader.

New Member Orientation

 [Watching the Rider's Edge Group Riding Video]

   JUNE 2007                           AUG 2007                        JAN 2008


   MAR 2008                           MAY 2008

     New and prospective members are encouraged to attend a New Member Orientation as soon as possible.  They are usually given on  the second and, on occasion, the third Saturday of every month (Check the calendar for the next scheduled  orientation). Information is presented to help new members understand group riding with DFW H.O.G.  Also, the orientations are a great time to meet a few of the Chapter Officers and fellow new members.  "Seasoned" members and Road Captains  are also encouraged to attend at least once a year as a refresher and to share ideas.

The orientations start at 8:45 am at the Texas Harley-Davidson Service Center.   Following the orientation, a Chapter ride is scheduled so that new members can immediately begin riding with the group. 

Safe Rider Skills Program
                                                                             

H.O.G. members are eligible for tuition reimbursement in the form of a coupon for up to $50 for the successful completion of an accredited Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider training course, including Riders Edge courses.

  • Official Safe Rider Skills program guidelines are available in your H.O.G. Membership Manual or at the H.O.G. Members web site.

To get your coupon, patch and pin your paperwork must be submitted to H.O.G. within three months of the course completion date and must include:

  • Completed Safe Rider Skills form (Available at Texas H-D or the H.O.G. Members web site).

  • Copy of your receipt for the course.

  • Copy of MSF certificate indicating successful completion of the course.

Make sure you include the local Chapter Name and Number.  If 12 or more chapter members take the class during a  year, the chapter will receive a recognition plaque and mention in H.O.G. Tales. Our chapter name is DFW Texas H.O.G. and the chapter number is 4961.

Riding Tips

Reducing Risks with S.E.E.

Choosing Lane Position

Night Riding

Road Captain's Guidelines

Road Captain's Guidelines 2007, Version 1.2      

 


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