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Patch, or no patch?
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Blacksburg, VA
Patch, or no patch?
I'm not trying to **** anyone off, but what's up with patches? When I joined HOG, first thing I got was a damn patch. And I get one every year I'm a member. When I was an officer, the Blue Knights gave me some more patches. Same thing with the AMA. More patches! So now I have a drawer full of all theese patches that I will never use. One reason being, I don't like to wear a vest. Another being, I don't like to advertise. I've always been a pretty "covert" kinda guy. If I am wearing a Harley t-shirt, you can bet someone gave it to me. I ride a Harley because they are what I like, not just because of the "status". I am a member of HOG and AMA because I like certain benefits each have. That's no reason to advertise my membership though. I have nothing against patches, or anyone that wears them. Same goes for pins. Although I have found a use for them. They work really good for holding up calendars, and notes on a cork board. I'm just curious to see who all wears patches, and how you wear them. Like I said, I'm not cracking on anyone at all, just curious to see the results, and maybe a post as to why you do or don't wear them.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Plano, Texas
RE: Patch, or no patch?
I wear my vest most of the time, but I don't worry about it when I don't wear it. I patch because I'm an active member in my local HOG chapter, and as a reminder of the rides I have been on and the places I've been. I also have a few patches that express who I am and how I feel.
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RE: Patch, or no patch?
ORIGINAL: Comfortably Numb
No vest, no patches, never will. If I wanted to look like a dork I'd become a Shriner.
No vest, no patches, never will. If I wanted to look like a dork I'd become a Shriner.
P.S.
Send me a self addressed stamped envelope and I'll send you an HDForums.com Patch
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Road Master
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RE: Patch, or no patch?
I usually ride alone, don't belong to any club etc.
I don't really want people to know that much about me to avoid any problems. That's just me. My only patch is the HD at the bottom of my jacket.
I don't really want people to know that much about me to avoid any problems. That's just me. My only patch is the HD at the bottom of my jacket.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: Patch, or no patch?
ORIGINAL: Comfortably Numb
No vest, no patches, never will. If I wanted to look like a dork I'd become a Shriner.
No vest, no patches, never will. If I wanted to look like a dork I'd become a Shriner.
Jim
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: So-Cal
RE: Patch, or no patch?
I just put a patch on my vest. I was in Az recently and happened to be in chopper shop. I saw a cool looking patch of an eagle landing on a guidon of the American flag. It is about 13" wide and 8" tall. I just had it sewn on my vest. I thought it was neat so I did it. Other than that I am not much for patches. I think this says I support America and all that she is.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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you're a dork if you have an occ patch on your vest or your one of the posers who bought those stupid vests with patches already sewn on. Those don't turn you into an instant biker, only an instant dork.