Frequently Asked
Questions
STAR Touring & Riding FAQs
Q: What is the annual membership fee?
Join STAR Touring & Riding
A: $48.00 US. Renewal is the same for a family
membership.
Q: I have heard about STAR Touring and Riding Association but I don't own a
STAR Motorcycle. Can I join?
A: Yes you can! STAR Touring and Riding is
a family organization and our family and friends don't always own the same
brand of bike. Although our main focus is the STAR Motorcycle Line
manufactured by Yamaha, we welcome all motorcyclists. When you join the STAR
organization you're going to make a lot of friends, some that will last a
lifetime. Your membership is a family membership. Come join our family and
have some fun!
Q: My significant other wants to join STAR. Can
they join under my membership? Is there an additional fee?
A: They can join under your membership (if
you live in the same residence) and there is no additional fee. Your
membership also includes up to 4 children or grandchildren under the age of 18. Additional
children or grandchildren are $10 each.
Q: Do I have to join STAR to ride with a
Chapter?
A: After signing the ride waiver and
completing three chapter rides you must join STAR International to
continue to ride with the group. The third ride needs to be completed five
months after your first ride. This is a requirement of STAR Touring and the
Charter License Agreement. You are then eligible to apply for chapter
membership, you must be voted into the chapter.
Q: Do I have to join the Chapter to ride
with them?
A: You have to sign a ride
waiver to ride with any Chapter. You must join STAR International to
continue to ride with the group after 3 rides. You can ride as a guest but
you will need to follow the Chapter by-laws for that Chapter.
Q: If I belong to one Chapter can I ride with
other Chapters?
A: Yes, as long as you have signed a ride
wavier with each Chapter and have a current STAR Touring membership. You
cannot wear more than one large chapter rocker on a vest.
Q: Where can I buy a lower rocker for my
chapter/area?
A: Rockers are not purchased. You must
become a member of a Chapter then pay a license fee to the Chapter to wear
their lower rocker. You have to get the rocker from the Chapter President.
The lower rocker is the property of the Chapter and must be surrendered back
to the Chapter if you leave the chapter for any reason.
Q: What happens if my National STAR membership
expires?
A: You will be sent a renewal reminder
postcard in the mail. You may also renew online (print out a receipt) or
renew via the phone by calling the office.
Q: Where do I buy a back patch?
A: You can order them by calling the
International Office or order them through the website. Remember, you must be
a current member of STAR Touring and Riding.
Q: What is TIN STAR?
A: TIN STAR is the emergency response
facet of STAR Touring. If you are a Fire Fighter, Police Officer, EMT,
Physician, Nurse, Paramedic, Combat Life Saver, or have first responder
certification and training, you may qualify (sorry, CPR training does not qualify).
All you need to do is request an application, fill it out and return it to
the main offices with copies of your certifications. Once they have been
reviewed, STAR International will send you the TIN STAR badge for your vest
at no cost to you. If you do not have the qualifications and would like to be
part of the TIN STAR program, you may take the Red Cross 3260 First Responder
program in your area.
Q: What is STAR VETS?
A: STAR VETS is the part of STAR Touring
that recognizes and honors the many people that have served their
country. To become part of STAR VETS you have to be currently serving in the
Armed Forces or have served in the past and be able to provide proof of
service. If you currently are serving in the military, all we need is a
"Letter of Service" from your commanding personnel office. It must
be on letterhead, list the years and months you have been in the Armed Forces
and be signed by your commander. We will NOT take the standard military ID as
proof. However we WILL accept the "new" military ID, that has the
computer chip embedded in it, as proof of active service. Contact your
Chapter president or Chapter STAR VETS Rep for verification of eligibility.
If you are retired or have left the military service, all we need is a copy
of your DD-214 or Honorable discharge papers. Send the copies and the signed
STAR Vets Application to the International office. It's that easy.
Q: What is "LADIES OF the STAR (LOS)?
A: Ladies of the STAR is an ambassadorship
program promoting the sport of motorcycling to women. LOS is an important
facet of STAR Touring and is an equal full membership of STAR. Linda
Alexander founded Ladies of the STAR in 1997 when she saw the need to reach
out to women and get them involved in this great sport.
Q: What is STAR KIDS?
A: STAR Touring is a family organization
and children need to feel welcome as well. Many STAR Chapters now have
special rides and events to encourage the children of our members to become a
part of STAR. At STAR we feel our children are the future of this sport and
of this organization. With the family membership you are allowed to sign up
to four (4) children and/or grandchildren at no extra charge. They will
receive their own patch and card with the membership.
Q: What is STAR TEENS?
A: STAR Teens are 13-18 years old and
represent our effort to educate the next generation as to the positive
aspects of motorcycling. This encourages safety training, judgment training
and positive behavior. We are shaping the future motorcycle riders.
Q: What is STAR DAYS?
A:
STAR DAYS is the STAR Touring and Riding
International Event. During this event we get together to RIDE, see old
acquaintances and make new friends, but most of all to have FUN. The Yamaha
STAR Line of motorcycles is featured at STAR DAYS. Most of the vendors at STAR
DAYS make products for STAR motorcycles. Here is your opportunity to
customize you favorite scooter. This event continues to grow. It is located
in different areas each year, around the country, the rotation being central,
west, and east. STAR DAYS is the largest STAR motorcycle event in North
America.
Q: Does STAR Touring get involved with any
Charities?
A: Absolutely, STAR Touring's national
charity is
Feed The Children. The last five years at
STAR DAYS members of STAR Touring delivered
over 80,000 lbs. of food to needy families of the host city of the STAR DAYS
event. During the past few years STAR Touring and its' chapters have
raised over $250,000.00 for Feed the Children. Many of our chapters are often
involved with local charities of their choice.
"The
Official Riding Organization of "STAR Motorcycles".
