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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Hello, and much respect to all;

Question: I would like to attach a rocker style patch reading "Independent" to my leather to reflect my status as an unaffiliated rider. However, what I don't want is to disrespect any m/c's by using this style of patch.

Any feedback on using this type of patch, especially from m/c members, or suggestions for alternatives, would be greatly appreciated.

Peace and respect to all,

Mike "Jake" Sterba
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike "Jake" Sterba
Hello, and much respect to all;

Question: I would like to attach a rocker style patch reading "Independent" to my leather to reflect my status as an unaffiliated rider. However, what I don't want is to disrespect any m/c's by using this style of patch.

Any feedback on using this type of patch, especially from m/c members, or suggestions for alternatives, would be greatly appreciated.

Peace and respect to all,

Mike "Jake" Sterba
Dude...REALLY?

Just make you a one piece patch that says what you want it to say and avoid the hassel...

Or copy this one, make it one piece and leave off the translation...will make everyone wonder

http://www.squeezemytees.com/5/god-damn-independent
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike "Jake" Sterba
Hello, and much respect to all;

Question: I would like to attach a rocker style patch reading "Independent" to my leather to reflect my status as an unaffiliated rider. However, what I don't want is to disrespect any m/c's by using this style of patch.

Any feedback on using this type of patch, especially from m/c members, or suggestions for alternatives, would be greatly appreciated.

Peace and respect to all,

Mike "Jake" Sterba
OMG Here we go again.
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Just curious and meant only as a simple question. Why the need, or want, to label yourself what is already understood without said patch?
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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OMG Here we go again.
SOSDD
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike "Jake" Sterba
Hello, and much respect to all;

Question: I would like to attach a rocker style patch reading "Independent" to my leather to reflect my status as an unaffiliated rider. However, what I don't want is to disrespect any m/c's by using this style of patch.

Any feedback on using this type of patch, especially from m/c members, or suggestions for alternatives, would be greatly appreciated.

Peace and respect to all,

Mike "Jake" Sterba
Are you kidding? You want to add something to a blank jacket, which by definition means no affiliation, in a style which is associated with affiliation, but which says you're not affiliated?

You're either a troll, retarded, or an attention seeker.
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Jake, let me be the first to call you a troll.
 
Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Jake, let me be the first to call you a troll.
I beat you to it.
 
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