General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Non- 1% MCs out there.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 06:30 PM
  #1  
brutalbrad's Avatar
brutalbrad
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,405
Likes: 6
From: Portland, Oregon
Default Non- 1% MCs out there.

I have been reading some other forums about Non-1%er clubs a few of the clubs get bashed up as undeserving. Wondering what the views out here a about non-1%ers flying colors.

Hopefully this thread doesn't get to out of control. but I do expect the usually Popcorn Icon post and the spanking the dog icon.
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 06:35 PM
  #2  
traveler's Avatar
traveler
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 12,946
Likes: 32
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Default

ALL REAL M/C's have colors.

ALL REAL M/C's have a probationary period "prospecting" before you earn the full patch.

ALL REAL M/C's have approval to exist from the dominant club in the area (1%'er club)

Every time a club tries to start up without following this protocol, it gets shut down.....one way or the other, and it ain't pretty if you try to resist/fight back.

And YES....the LE clubs calling themselves M/C's thinking they can use the law to force their way in.....their day of reckoning will come.

Don't have to accept it. Dosen't matter if you agree or not. "It is what it is".

~Joe
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 06:37 PM
  #3  
stro1965's Avatar
stro1965
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,602
Likes: 721
From: Bellevue, NE
Default

Originally Posted by traveler
And YES....the LE clubs calling themselves M/C's thinking they can use the law to force their way in.....their day of reckoning will come.
That's funny!
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 06:44 PM
  #4  
traveler's Avatar
traveler
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 12,946
Likes: 32
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Default

Well, what do you call avoiding the CoC, and jsut saying "we're here....tough".

Are you really dumb enough to think that this is all not going to end badly for a bunch of cops playing dress up on the weekends?

Do you really think that TRUE outlaw bikers give a damn whether or not it is a cop or not that they rip the patch off of, and beat senseless?

If you have ever dealt with 1%'ers, you would know that it is best not to start any crap. And coming around acting like you're a 1%'er......well, you're gonna get called on it.

This will end badly. Any cop who values his job will distance himself from this......it's trouble waiting to happen.

~Joe
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 06:49 PM
  #5  
hog95023's Avatar
hog95023
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,542
Likes: 161
From: Booming metropolis
Default

Originally Posted by traveler
ALL REAL M/C's have colors.

ALL REAL M/C's have a probationary period "prospecting" before you earn the full patch.

ALL REAL M/C's have approval to exist from the dominant club in the area (1%'er club)

Every time a club tries to start up without following this protocol, it gets shut down.....one way or the other, and it ain't pretty if you try to resist/fight back.

And YES....the LE clubs calling themselves M/C's thinking they can use the law to force their way in.....their day of reckoning will come.

Don't have to accept it. Dosen't matter if you agree or not. "It is what it is".

~Joe
As they should. I find it some what amusing that the officers, claim to be opposed to Out Law Motorcycle clubs cause they, rape, rob, kill, do drugs, sell drugs, extort, etc..... But yet they choose to wear a vest and patch emulating the very people they seem to despise.
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 06:51 PM
  #6  
stro1965's Avatar
stro1965
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,602
Likes: 721
From: Bellevue, NE
Default

As I've said before, I don't have any desire to wear the patches, but think it absolutely juvenile that you can wear one and I can't. Grow the hell up. And no, police shouldn't ask anyone's permission to wear the silly thing, that is beyond ridiculous. Free country my friend.
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:00 PM
  #7  
hog95023's Avatar
hog95023
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,542
Likes: 161
From: Booming metropolis
Default

Originally Posted by stro1965
As I've said before, I don't have any desire to wear the patches, but think it absolutely juvenile that you can wear one and I can't. Grow the hell up. And no, police shouldn't ask anyone's permission to wear the silly thing, that is beyond ridiculous. Free country my friend.

I agree with you. I dont think anybody should have to ask permission. It kinda sounds like gang turf type stuff. Why would cops want to emulate that stuff.
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:01 PM
  #8  
shortride's Avatar
shortride
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,932
Likes: 4
From: 46th State, USA
Default

The only thing typical and worthless M/C's have in there favor is, strength in numbers. Catch one of them off by him or herself and they're just another person on a motorcycle. Unfortunately, it's the club in numbers anyone need to be concerned with. That's one of the reasons, in most cases that is, Colors are generally not recommended to be warn without being a club related function.
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:11 PM
  #9  
rdam's Avatar
rdam
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,263
Likes: 36
From: Georgia Mountains
Default

Originally Posted by traveler
ALL REAL M/C's have colors.

And YES....the LE clubs calling themselves M/C's thinking they can use the law to force their way in.....their day of reckoning will come.

Don't have to accept it. Dosen't matter if you agree or not. "It is what it is".

~Joe
Yeah, can you see of bunch of cops go to a COC meeting: "Uhh. excuse me, is it Ok if we where this 3 piece patch". Like that's ever gonna' happen much.

Road Dawgs, Defenders, Untouchables, Dragoons, Choir Boys, Gunfighters, Gunslingers, Iron Crew, Shamrocks, Lawmen, Iron Spartans, Blood Brothers, etc are all very concerned.
 
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:13 PM
  #10  
nathanw's Avatar
nathanw
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,810
Likes: 4
From: Out and about
Default

You cant have a rational discussion on this issue, it's not even worth trying. After all, you must consider the source.


Originally Posted by stro1965
As I've said before, I don't have any desire to wear the patches, but think it absolutely juvenile that you can wear one and I can't. Grow the hell up. And no, police shouldn't ask anyone's permission to wear the silly thing, that is beyond ridiculous. Free country my friend.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:05 PM.

story-0
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-6
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE