Serious patch question..
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Look at it this way, if you had a white road king and you dressed like a cop what would happen?
To all those who say they should be allowed to wear what they want....What if you wanted to wear a military uniform with a purple heart and a POW ribbon? Or a distinguished service cross...medal of valor??? If you never earned those, you'd go to prison...:
Whats next? Can MC clubs decide that nobody riding a motorcycle is allowed tattoo's? A black helmet? Engineer boots? Who gives them the authority? What right have they? None. You need to start hasseling your political representatives and get these violent bullies off the road.
I just heard on the news that 8 US soldiers died in a firefight in Afghanistan yesterday. I thank your great country for it's sacrafice in the cause of freedom.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
I've been out riding minding my own biz and stopped out somewhere I didn't think twice only to realize that I am but a sheep amongst the wolves. Definately not a safe and secure feeling. I take comfort in that my bike is exceptionally fast and I am intuitive enough to know when I am in danger. I might also add that I like riding out to offbeat untraveled paths - or at least I used to. I realized real quick that this is just plain stupid unless you are out seeking trouble of which I am not.
Aw Man! I wasn't going to post here until I read the above quote, but now I have to. I do the same kind of riding as Violet here, only I'm male and do most of it in the upper midwest, so I never have to concern myself with the things she mentions. However, it's apparent that there may be many more like her, and who are we to say she has unrealistic concerns? Unless we have identical circumstances, we can't. And for that reason - clubs, patches, territories and 'colors' are very troubling.
Tourer
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Almost forgot, ol' stonewall308 asked about buying his first muttersickle back on 8-29. He finally bought it yesterday. So, let's just give him the benefit of being a clueless newbie who shot himself in the foot, after sticking the foot in his mouth, and talking stuff he doesn't know. But some of us started out that same way, so maybe he'll learn something. Or not.
Sometimes it's better to remain silent and be thought a fool, rather than speaking and removing all doubt.
Sometimes it's better to remain silent and be thought a fool, rather than speaking and removing all doubt.
Nice try, buddy. It isn't a question about motorcycles, and as I've said numerous times I am not interested in wearing patches. I'm just letting you know that if your "club" wants to go around acting like cowboys and threatening people's lives over what they are wearing, you may end up biting off more than you can chew. As previously mentioned, the law is on the side of self defense these days and 48 states have concealed carry laws; now states are even starting to pass laws called 'stand your ground,' you may want to look into that as well.
I'll admit to being a 'newbie' on the topic of motorcycles, patches, and mickey mouse clubs, but on matters of law you are outgunned figuratively and literally.
Notably, we are talking about a ****ing religion-related jacket, and one guy even brought up a story about a knife being pulled in the middle of an intersection over a plain jeans jacket. If someone has a problem with the plain jacket I am wearing, they better approach with caution; pulling a knife at an intersection will get you LEGALLY killed.
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From: Springfield, Ohio
Notably, we are talking about a ****ing religion-related jacket, and one guy even brought up a story about a knife being pulled in the middle of an intersection over a plain jeans jacket. If someone has a problem with the plain jacket I am wearing, they better approach with caution; pulling a knife at an intersection will get you LEGALLY killed.
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From: Republic of Texas
You talk tough but you talk tough about things you have no clue of. Most patch members would ignore you if they could. You are not at the top of the food chain. Looking , listening and learning before acting is intelligent.
Nice try, buddy. It isn't a question about motorcycles, and as I've said numerous times I am not interested in wearing patches. I'm just letting you know that if your "club" wants to go around acting like cowboys and threatening people's lives over what they are wearing, you may end up biting off more than you can chew. As previously mentioned, the law is on the side of self defense these days and 48 states have concealed carry laws; now states are even starting to pass laws called 'stand your ground,' you may want to look into that as well.
I'll admit to being a 'newbie' on the topic of motorcycles, patches, and mickey mouse clubs, but on matters of law you are outgunned figuratively and literally.
Notably, we are talking about a ****ing religion-related jacket, and one guy even brought up a story about a knife being pulled in the middle of an intersection over a plain jeans jacket. If someone has a problem with the plain jacket I am wearing, they better approach with caution; pulling a knife at an intersection will get you LEGALLY killed.
I'll admit to being a 'newbie' on the topic of motorcycles, patches, and mickey mouse clubs, but on matters of law you are outgunned figuratively and literally.
Notably, we are talking about a ****ing religion-related jacket, and one guy even brought up a story about a knife being pulled in the middle of an intersection over a plain jeans jacket. If someone has a problem with the plain jacket I am wearing, they better approach with caution; pulling a knife at an intersection will get you LEGALLY killed.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Aldergrove BC, Canada
At the Oyster Run this year there were a VERY large number of 3 patch groups, religious, and ethnic-----I think in some parts of the US, it is tradition to be scared of having 3 patches, I notice a lot of vet groups up in the northwest with 3 patches-----I do NOT see anyone hassling a vet.
And the statement of contacting "your" COC to check what they permit is in my mind a slap in the face of any rider in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
And the statement of contacting "your" COC to check what they permit is in my mind a slap in the face of any rider in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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From: Bedford Co. Pa .
Lots of good info on this subject , thanks to all !
I have a question though , I've seen it mentioned here that just
because you don't see patch wearers doesn't mean they're not
around , ok , I've been riding for 30 years and have never seen
patches at all until recently , and they were Pennsylvania based .
My question is , is there a source you can go to and find out what
clubs are in your area ?
Might be a stupid question but I figure if you want a patch it
would be a hell of a lot easier to contact a club member with
your idea on paper before actually doing it and end up having to
rip it off of your jacket !
The problem is just not knowing which clubs are in your area !
I have a question though , I've seen it mentioned here that just
because you don't see patch wearers doesn't mean they're not
around , ok , I've been riding for 30 years and have never seen
patches at all until recently , and they were Pennsylvania based .
My question is , is there a source you can go to and find out what
clubs are in your area ?
Might be a stupid question but I figure if you want a patch it
would be a hell of a lot easier to contact a club member with
your idea on paper before actually doing it and end up having to
rip it off of your jacket !
The problem is just not knowing which clubs are in your area !
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 225
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From: Denver, Colorado