I hope ya'll didn't think I was praising these "real" gang members.  They're scum of the earth.  I was told to treat them like everyone else in prison, but they seem to attract trouble.  Just like that post about gang members being wusses when their buddies are gone, that's absolutely true.  When I'm escorting a gang member by himself, he is the most obedient guy around; but when he's around his cronies, he's all "F#%k you!" and "drop dead Boss!".  I take it in one ear and out the other.  I've scraped better crud off my shoes than any of these lowlife.

WOW!! Go to work outa town for a few days and come home to more thought provoking comments!
First off gaz ... I love your "patch" designs ... from comments above, I've learned that "Rockers" are what signify territory and what might getcha into trouble in the wrong places ... but gawddarnit rockers kinda "set off" a back patch ... gives it that "look" ... all-the-same, I'm kinda reluctant to post a pic of my fake "colours" on account of the fact that the so-called rockers contain personal info ... maybe I'm just paranoid? As I've said they have only been worn twice ... for fun at local charity Rides ...
Now sunny, I can't help but agree with your comments. I have a teenage daughter and I've had the "dress like a ho, get treated like a ho" conversation, so I know where you're comin' from ...
But primarily, motorcycling is all about fun ... and if some ordinary people wanna "dress-up" once-and-awhile when they Ride, I don't really see the harm in it ... it's a shame that some Riders and/or groups (gangs?) take it so seriously ...
As far as "gansta's" go, those guys are just thugs ... as others here have said, their strength comes in numbers ... as individuals they're all cowards. Nflder's are known for their laid-back attitude and friendly hospitality towards strangers, but I'd be willing to bet that any one of those "gangsta's" I've seen talkin' so tough on television wouldn't last 10 minutes in a downtown St. John's pub on a Friday nite ... he'd be laughed outa the place!

I just got a laugh out of a Geico motorcycle insurance add on TV. It showed a rider with a 3 piece patch, yellow rockers on the top and bottom with red letters throughout. Hope the Banditos don't get too upset and beat up on thier TV's.

sluggo wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:


Amen, brother.
Put that on my "rocker".

Talking about mentality.........in the 70s when i was a lad, the fashion/craze was to wear a denim cut-off with your favourite rock bands name embroided on the back..well one night at a "rock disco" there a few members of a local mc, bare in mind the disco was for school children, anyway...the so called "tough" bikers walked around all night insisting that all the 15 and 16 year old school children took off their denim cut-offs because they were dis-respecting the mc patches..and at 15 you do not argue.
So as you can imagine i do not have much respect for this club...

Don't get me wrong though, i do not put all clubs in the same basket.

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It's a shame, but it's a fact. The 1%er's take their colors very seriously because some have killed and died for them. It is there flag.

The thing about the rockers that makes them so territorial is the name of the city or town on the bottom rocker. That is how they claim territory. If you are concerned about trouble with a local club, put "Independant" on the bottom rocker, or don't wear one. A two piece patch can look just as cool but will not get you into trouble. If you are just talking about "fake" colors, you shouldn't have any troubles without a bottom rocker. If you truly want to start a motorcycle club, you basically need permission from the local dominant club. You should approach the club and let them know your intentions, show them your patch and make it clear that you are not a threat to there territory.

It 's kind of like the godfather. He is not the only mobster in town, but all the other mobsters operate with his blessing or there is trouble.

It's very easy to start a club or wear colors if you so desire, but you gotta play by the rules. It's is better safe than sorry. I have some friends that were shot by the Outlaws. They were in a clean and sober motorcycle club, but they wore a three piece patch. They did not go through the proper channels and after several warnings, they decided they would not take off there colors for anyone. Two of them were pulled over and executed on the side of the road. There colors still hang upside down on the wall at the Outlaws clubhouse.

Above all else, be safe!
Frank

8)Back again folks!
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CafeTbird, Diane, et al ... well the bottom rocker on my hand-painted job (this is not a sewn patch folks!) does indeed state the name of my home town and the abbreviation for Newfoundland (NL) ... and in my ignorance, I did not know the serious significance of this! ... rest assured, I'll never wear it anywhere where there are 1% outlaw clubs (like mainland Canada or the U.S.) ... but to be honest, around here I'd say it's pretty safe ... doubt if any 1% clubs even know where Newfoundland is ... or give a crap at any rate!
Gazab44 my man ... particularly like the Suzuki Savage Dot Com design with the Bike in the middle ... think you could replace the "England" with "Newfoundland" and forward me a copy ... that's t-shirt material!
Thanks for the interesting conversation folks ... I've really enjoyed it!

Savage_Rob wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:


your correct rob...sweatshirts with hoods on