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


I went and mowed my yard and thought about what Sunny, Diane and some others said and I think I will change my option on this subject here's why. When I see someone burning the American flag I want to kick their ARSE. Many of my family have lost their lives on foreign shores and others have died upholding the laws at home. I have had to take lives for that flag and have suffered for that flag. I as many, know a small portion of the great amount blood that has been given to the Earth for this flag. So I understand where they are coming from not to say I agree with it , but I understand. It is one thing to make your own flag that is all original just like all the states have there own, but they should not fly higher than Old Glory. I guess I said all that to say when blood, sweat and or tears have been given for anything It should also be given a certain amount of respect. Sorry for the long post Just wanted to state my option after some thought on the subject.  8) 8) 8)

I would like to rejuvenate this thread for a matter of common interest.

Let's assume I have a jacket, i.e. one of those heavy duty cordura jackets meant for riding and not for posing.

Let's assume I start stitching my old military parches on it, and some flags of odd places I've visited,
so that one would find military patches on both upper sleeves (no rank insigna of any kind)
some 10-12 flags (all of the same size)
and unusual patches not "relateable" to any specific Club...
"things I've done"...
...possibly on the chest, but there's only so much chest area before you start stitching on the belly, and that ain't respectful,
so one would have to start stitching on the upper back...

How would that be seen while riding solo (=alone) anywhere, by the local club and/or gang ?

Would they be able to tell between a gang member and one who sews stuff like people place stickers on their RVs?

Just to give you an idea...





Just thinking...

It is interesting that this was rejuvenated. I have a vest with a large Eagle/Flag patch on the back and a couple small patches above the front pockets. I never figured it would be a bad thing but every now and then I wonder.

Edit...

This is the patch on the back:

I belong to Bikers Against Child Abuse and we wear a 1 piece patch. Having rockers on your vest can get you into trouble with the clubs. One does NOT just start a motorcycle club (even if its just a social club) without getting permission from the dominant MC in the area. I have even seen guys get into trouble for wearing  "wild hogs" patches or "Son's of Anarchy" patches on their vests. Most religious clubs/organizations wear a 1 piece patch with "MM" (motorcycle ministry) instead of "MC". Most MC's won't say anything about owner's groups or veteran patches, or patches like Greg has. When in doubt, ask first. Asking will save you troubles and headaches. Here is a picture of my vest. One has to get permission for 1 piece patches if it is seen as a club by the MC's.

It must be ... likem 12 or 15 inches across ?