Quote: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 ...
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