I joined a local chapter this year, my first HOG chapter membership. Bought my first HD last year. Been riding for close to 40 years.

I'm curious about vests. I have one in denim I wear frequently, but not always. On my back is a Run For The Wall back patch; it looks like this:



The rest of the vest is covered in various pins & patches. Nothing vulgar or obscene, but the only reference to HOG is the small year pins I was sent by national.

I know each chapter may be different, but my question is: if I was a member of your chapter, would I be welcome to participate in your events wearing this vest? At least until I determine if a local HOG chapter is for me, I've no plans for a HOG vest.

Thanks....

 

I don't believe HOG membership dictates what you can wear or not wear. If your chapter does, then I would find another one, or don't join a local at all.

When you buy your first Harley, they first thing you want to do is embrace the culture. HOG is usually part of that. I joined my local, but never attended, so I abstained. I continue to renew my membership, yet prefer national status with no local affiliation. I've used the towing benefit and I participate in the mileage program. HOG members are generally good people. They can be cliquish, but that happens in large groups.

 

I've been a HOG member for over 20 years. No one has ever questioned what I wear when I ride, or tried to dictate that I wear a HOG vest. My experience has been that no body cares what you wear as long as it is not obscene

 

Hell, yes, you can wear it. And welcome to HOG.

 

Ok..Here it goes....
Whats a "HOG VEST"?

 

Just to jump on the bandwagon, your vest is fine. I am relative newbie to HOG, but am active in my local chapter (editor) and there are no "requirements" per se. The only requirement is national and local membership be current.

Welcome and enjoy the ride!

 

Is that anything like a Hen Way?

 

Or a Via-Duck? Why not a Via-Chicken?

 

The only thing Harley says about club patches is that will only be 2 piece patches no 3 piece patches.

 

You just have to watch what you put on the front of a 'Hog Vest' Those Denny's burgers are a little greasy.