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.
Download the Ride Guide 
Last update: January 9, 2010
Change History
Version 1.10 (January 9, 2010):
- Added "managing traffic" by waiving them into the group. (page 5)
- Other minor changes.
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.
Ride Guide use by other Chapters
To promote safety to the H.O.G riding community, DFW HOG permits other H.O.G. chapters to download and use our "Ride Guide" in whole or in part in their Chapter publications. We ask that any use of the Ride Guide be accompanied by an appropriate acknowledgement to DFW HOG.
Please contact our webmaster for permissions and electronic copies of the document.
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.
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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:
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Completed Safe Rider Skills form (Available at Texas H-D or the H.O.G. Members web site).
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Copy of your receipt for the course.
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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.
Safety and Riding Tips
- Emergency Contact Information
- Night Riding
- Choosing Lane Position
- Reducing Risk with S.E.E.