H-D is offering free riding instruction in 2016 to AD military and veterans which can translate into lower insurance rates. Interested?

2015-11-16T19:43:25-05:00

Despite having years of riding experience I plan to take advantage of this training opportunity. When it comes to motorcycling, one can never learn too much about safe riding practices, yes?

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/11/16/harley-davidson-offers-members-military-free-riding-academy-training.html?intcmp=hplnws

Harley Davidson offers members of military free riding academy training | Fox News

Harley-Davidson, long a big supporter of U.S. veterans, has announced that it is extending free training at its riding academy through next year for members of the military.

Response by TSgt David L. made Nov 16 at 2015 8:07 PM

2015-11-16T20:07:52-05:00

It is a good thought on their part. Also a good way to introduce you to their bikes! LOL

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2015 9:51 PM

2015-11-16T21:51:29-05:00

Great deal. Thanks CPO Andy Carrillo, MS

Response by PO1 John Miller made Nov 16 at 2015 11:07 PM

2015-11-16T23:07:54-05:00

Any excuse to ride my Road King is good enough for me. But it lowers my insurance rates too? WIN!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2015 7:36 AM

2015-11-17T07:36:36-05:00

Already have my license and my insurance rate is less than 20 bucks a month for my motorcycle. and it was free on base.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2015 9:48 AM

2015-11-17T09:48:09-05:00

They've been doing this unofficially for a while now, and for military riders if all motorcycle brands. I went 5-years-ago on an old Suzuki GS850 and then three-years-ago on a brand-new V-Rod. There was a charge for both classes, but when I asked about a military discount I was told the classes were on the house both times, thanked for my service and (the first time) invited to rude one of their demo bikes on an upcoming HOG ride (rode, fell in love with and bought the V-Rod.

So for me the answer is yes.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2015 9:52 AM

2015-11-17T09:52:15-05:00

Sir for me I would say no it does not make me want to go out an buy a Harley( I am an avid Victory rider and owner).

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2015 9:54 AM

2015-11-17T09:54:37-05:00

I was waiting to see if they were going to do this again - i'm pondering the purchase of a HD next spring/summer.

Response by MSgt Robert Slagle made Nov 17 at 2015 3:21 PM

2015-11-17T15:21:32-05:00

This is a great program, something you'll not likely see there competitors (I use the term lightly) doing. Harley is #1 in US sales commanding nearly 36% of the market. Honda is a distant second around 14% and Victory/Indian (Polaris) sell so few motorcycles you can't even call them competition. I'll be very surprised if either of the rebranded Polaris bikes will still be around in a decade.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 10:20 PM

2015-11-23T22:20:42-05:00

I appreciate their offer(s) and I do buy some of their products, but to the other topic merged no this doesn't make me want to go buy a Harley. Overall they're too much for what's offered, paying more for the brand. If I was going to pay that much for a cruiser right now I'd likely get a Victory. But HD is improving, I'll give 'em that, and if they can continue that while working on the price I'd seriously give them consideration.
As for the training I do plan to take them up on it for my required recurring AF training. ;)

Response by Stephen Roake made Dec 1 at 2015 1:42 PM

2015-12-01T13:42:39-05:00

Riding training is a fantastic opportunity especially if it is free. I took mine through a state program because it was cheaper but I'd do it at the local HD dealership if I'd had this opportunity.