far from it.Because all our money goes on keeping the evo on the Road. as already stated.You do not have to pay to post on M.L.R.we pay through choice to Benifit from all the other goodies they offer M.L.r is a great club.I have bought and sold evo,s through them,always some one ready to help if you have a problem.even have Members Bring part,s over here to me in Spain.Had my Tommi serviced over here last year by a ralliart trained mechanic.(a member of M.L.R)The £35.00 membership is worth every penny for me.as in every Forum.you get good and bad.For me M.L.R Rules