FAQ

Why join?

Your membership gives you access to the documentary fund available to members for know everything about your motorcycle, its technologies, recalls and concerns that concern it.
 
It also allows the AFMB to consolidate one's position as an essential interlocutor for BMW Motorrad in order to advance the files in the direction desired by its members.
 
If we are already more than 13.900 members in December 2022 and we need to be many more to weigh effectively on BMW Motorrad.
 

Why pay a contribution?

Since its creation in 2004, the AFMB has collected, analyzed and published quality information on all subjects that concern owners of the brand's motorcycles. This is not a forum and you will only find publications produced with the help of our experts in the fields covered: this is your guarantee of finding the right information quickly. Reminders are published there and notified to you by SMS alerts.
 
All of this represents a lot of work for our volunteers and also operating costs for site hosting, security and IT tools. Also the 2023 General Assembly decided to limit full access, the newsletter and SMS alerts only to members up to date with their annual subscription. Other members have limited access and do not receive SMS alerts.
 

How does a non-profit association work?

A non-profit association operates according to the democratic principle where each member who has paid a contribution of active member has the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting where decisions are taken.

The General Assembly made in the presence for those who can and by videoconference for the others.

Why do I have to give my name and address?

To be credible, the AFMB must keep a file of its members up to date with their full name and address because it is our best asset against those who would question our representativeness: we are not a forum and our members are neither virtual nor anonymous!

We guarantee confidentiality in accordance with the GDPR GDPR afmb afmbbike bmw motorradEuropean GDPR regulations (see our Privacy Policy). Each member can consult their information online and modify them at any time.

What is the money collected by contributions used for?

The money collected is used to finance the expenses voted in the Annual General Meeting: activities, projects, insurance, management fees, website.

The strength of the AFMB is its total independence

You will never see advertisements or announcements and our members are not the subject of email marketing campaigns because we do not sell our file to advertisers. Not a single euro cent comes from anything other than your contributions. This is why your financial support is essential !

How does the AFMB work, who makes the decisions?

 The AFMB operates like any non-profit association:

 - The active members present at the ordinary general meeting (or represented by a proxy) exchange, modify and vote (or reject) the proposals made by the Board of Directors.

 - The Board of Directors is elected during the annual General Assembly and then meets to elect the members of the office: president, treasurer, secretary. The members of the Board of Directors are renewed by thirds every year.

Doesn't the AFMB do “BMW bashing”?

If we sometimes give a different or contradictory opinion on the assertions of BMW Motorrad, it is always argued and justified. The AFMB is not a communication relay for BMW Motorrad, unlike other organizations directly or indirectly subsidized by the brand, dealers or professionals and equipment manufacturers.

On the contrary, through our information actions we participate in providing – with the help of experts in each field – objective information free from any controversy, which also helps to reduce this “internet effect” who could make believe that “BMW quality is not like before".

Positive action towards the brand that BMW Motorrad never talks about!

By sharing quality information we are making a difference with the false information that is too often found on social networks and forums.

What is important is that our members know what are the real concerns that really exist, that they have the right information thanks to our experts, and that they know how BMW Motorrad guarantees the guarantee or a support. Out of Warranty.

Our only goal is to promote this brand that we love so much.

What is the AFMB's relationship with BMW Motorrad?

As a totally independent association, the AFMB has no dependency relationship with BMW Motorrad.

The purpose of the AFMB is to be a credible interlocutor to represent the interests and expectations of its members, all owners of the brand's motorcycles, vis-à-vis BMW Motorrad.

I have a problem with my motorcycle, can the AFMB help me?

The AFMB is not a consumer defense association and it is not intended to manage your personal problem. To do this, contact a consumer defense association or a specialized lawyer.
 

 

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