- Do I have to be a member of Star Touring and
Riding to participate in the rides?
NO. You are welcome to come participate in any scheduled ride.
This will allow you to evaluate us and give us a chance to evaluate
you. You must possess a valid motorcycle operators permit and sign a
waiver and release form to participate in the rides.
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Do I have to be a
member of Star Touring and Riding to become a member of the Chapter?
YES. You must be a current member of the Star Touring and Riding
Association before you can become a member of the Chapter. However,
you can ride with the chapter without being a member.
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Do I have to ride a
Star/Yamaha motorcycle?
NO. Although STAR is the official Yamaha/Star Motorcycle
sanctioned owners riding association, we welcome all motorcycle
enthusiasts who seek to promote our mission. You can ride any
brand of motorcycle. If you are willing to uphold the chapter
charter and meet the minimum requirements, we welcome anyone.
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Are there any
Chapter dues?
NO. You only need be a current member of Star Touring and Riding
Association.
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Do I have to
participate in every ride to be a member?
NO. You only need to participate as often as you can to be a
member. For voting purposes, you will need to participate at least
50% of the time for voting privileges. Also, all members who
participate in at least 40% of the rides receive special discounts
at our sponsoring dealer on parts and service.
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When are Chapter
meetings?
We have scheduled rides on the second Sunday and fourth Saturday
of each month. Any necessary business meetings are help in
conjunction with these rides. You can check the calendar for
an up to date schedule, including any special events.
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Why is riding in a
group safer than riding alone?
The more visibility and more riders you have on the road, the
safer you are around other vehicles. The increased noise of a group
of bikes also calls attention to the fact that something out of the
norm is near to approaching vehicles who are not always watching out
for others. Increasing visibility with flags, clothing, lights and
more helps.
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Do I have to
purchase and wear a vest and patches?
NO. This is optional. However, it shows your support, pride and
enthusiasm for our association and chapter. It also indicates to the
public that you are helping to promote our unified mission. Wearing
of STAR and Chapter patches is limited to STAR and chapter members.
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Do I have to wear
leathers?
NO. Although leathers do protect you in minor accidents and from
flying debris thrown up from cars and trucks.
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What are the rules
for a ride?
All riders must have a valid drivers licensed endorsed for
motorcycle operation. All riders must sign a Ride Waiver which we
will keep on file for all rides.
You bike should be maintained in a safe condition Motorcycles
with malfunctioning lights, brakes and worn tires will not be
permitted to participate in Chapter rides.
All traffic laws will be strictly obeyed. Not drinking or drugs
while riding will be allowed.
Never ride over your personal comfort zone, no matter what. The
road captain and tail gunner will make sure you do not get left
behind.
Always be alert, scanning front to back and side to side for
unexpected obstacles, other vehicles and other bikers.
Watch for everything just as if you were riding solo.
Ride in staggered formation unless directed otherwise by the road
captain. Riding in staggered formation gives each biker time and
space to react to the potential unexpected mishaps without
compromising or endangering the safety of his/her fellow riders in
the group.
Watch for hand signals given first by the road captain and passed
back through the group. Pay attention to the bike in front of you.
Learn and use all appropriate hand signals.
Curves should be taken one bike at a time whether in stagger or
single file formation to allow enough radius for each bike to turn.
Each rider and each bike turns differently. Don't assume you know
what the bike near you will do.
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Why are there rules
and bylaws?
To protect you and other members, our children riding and
grandchildren's safety. To protect association members from bikers
who don't practice safe responsible riding. To promote a positive
image and family friendly environment to our members and to the
public. To unite and unify our association nationally and worldwide
toward the same mission statement. We are family! To promote STAR in
a unified manner while setting an example in our respective
communities and helping others less fortunate than us.
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How do I join the
chapter?
You need to participate in at least 3 rides before being
considered for membership in this chapter. You will be partnered
with one of our experienced veteran members "Shepherd" to help you
learn the ropes. After you have complete the three rides, you
can request membership. The current members will then vote to accept
your membership.
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