I understand the special color options for law enforcement and fireman, but what is the "Shrine" edition? It's usually a pretty cool shade of purple. How does one qualify?

 

Shriners are a fraternal organization similar to Elks or Masons. They do a lot of charity work for children's hospitals and are known to ride motorcycles in parades.

You would need to join the Shriners to qualify for that bike.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shriners

 

They are not similar to Masons, they are Masons.

 

No they're not.

 

Here is one for sale, hurry up buy it before a Shriner/ Mason whatever dude buy's it.

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2...ther-112769692

 

As for the other discussion, here ya go:

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/conten...ns-relate.html

 

hmmmmm.......
"All Shriners are Freemasons, but not all Freemasons become Shriners. The Shrine isn't a Masonic organization — it doesn't confer any degree that continues or enlarges on the Masonic degrees. It’s simply an organization that requires Masonic lodge membership as a prerequisite for joining."


So I guess one could say that all Shriners are also Masons, but they are not the same thing.

 

Why thank you for verifying what I said. Sheesh!

 

You said: "They are not similar to Masons, they are Masons." in response to a statement about the organizations.

The Shriner organization is not a Masonic organization, and they are not related.

 

In most jurisdictions, you have to be a Master Mason to become a Shriner