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The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is an organization sponsored and founded by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company and is dedicated to the use and enjoyment of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. We ride together as family and friends sharing the Harley-Davidson motoring lifestyle. This Chapter is a family-oriented and non-political organization
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Group Riding Tips
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RIDING STAGGERED
Grand Rapids H.O.G. generally rides in a stagger formation for safety reasons. The minimum recommended spacing to the bike directly in front of you should not be less than two seconds (the two second rule). The bike in the lane to your left or right should not be less than one second ahead of you. You will find that two seconds is a long distance when riding at highway speeds. That is it's a long distance when everything is going well. When things go wrong, however, two seconds distance is gone in the time it takes to figure out you are in trouble.
The two second rule is a rule of thumb should try to adhere to this rule when possible, especially at highway speeds. There are times, however when it is best to squeeze together while in city streets & while slowing for a stop. This will help prevent cars from entering the group.
The last bike should ride in the middle of the two bike lanes with all head lights and running lights on. This will help the lead bike see the last bike. Refer to the image to the right.
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Yes! I believe riding season has finally come to West Michigan. With the temps in the 40's and 50's those bikes are just itching to burn up some of that old gas and run fresh oil though their lines. There were 9 hearty souls at breakfast that rode in and after breakfast a ride soon materalized. We headed down toward Michigan City and ended up...
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