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CrazyDave · 05-06-2012, 10:43 AM

These might be of interest in your pursuit

Motorcycle Clubs

Patch Information

Outlaw Clubs 101

ARCPW · 05-06-2012, 10:50 AM

make it a Club. Gang has a negative sound to it. My Club was just started.. Just make sure your back patch is not used by someone local. Try to find a place that does alot of patches and have them make a logo or design for you all..

Fat Kid · 05-06-2012, 10:56 AM

If you're going for joy rides without any responsibilities then Riding Club is more than enough, from what I've heard in case of RC you don't need to obtain "confirmation" from leading Motorcycle Clubs.

rjdaines · 05-06-2012, 11:03 AM

I have no idea what 2-piece and 3-piece patches are, let alone any ancillary adornments.

wyomingtrucker · 05-06-2012, 11:08 AM

Either way if you want the cops to leave you alone get with the AMA and get your club set up through them as either a riding club or a mc.

Sent from my Motorcycle iPhone app

Dark Pony · 05-06-2012, 11:09 AM

1%er's will have an issue with your colors if they are similar to there own. You also need to contact any of the motorcycle clubs in your state and explain to them you want to start a riding club not a motorcycle club. As silly as it sounds you have a lot to do besides just sticking a patch on a jacket....having a motto and a garage to hang out in doesn't make you a gang...lol...but if you disrespect a real motorcycle club it could cause issues for you, so you need to get in contact with them and see if they approve...and if they don't...just ride without the patch.

GeoGiant · 05-06-2012, 11:41 AM

I'd ride without a patch... why invite headaches?

davelisowski · 05-06-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGiant

I'd ride without a patch... why invite headaches?

Agreed.

Just get t-shirts made or something...

willydawadd · 05-06-2012, 02:50 PM

i think its called friends... who ride together...

93gc40 · 05-06-2012, 03:04 PM

Being a GANG memeber is ILLEGAL in most juristictions. I advise going the MC CLUB or Riding Club route. READ the info CD posted. It will keep the Outlaw clubs from causing grief. IN FACT, if there are any 1% type Clubs in your area. You would be wise to consult them before wearing any kind of "Colors" or even forming a MC Club or Riders Group. Stay with a 1 piece bordered patch to avoid mistaken identity, when you are away from home. The T-shirt route, Soft Colors, is where I would lean. Remember if you model yourself after someone like SOA you will be treated as such. You will also be laughed at by REAL clubs.

The LEO types see all patched or labeled clubs as potential gangs.

05-06-2012, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fat Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Broward Posts: 657	If you're going for joy rides without any responsibilities then Riding Club is more than enough, from what I've heard in case of RC you don't need to obtain "confirmation" from leading Motorcycle Clubs. __________________ I'm not a spamer, im flooooooder First 10 miles long journal '04 Aero 750

05-06-2012, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
rjdaines Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The hot part of Arizona Posts: 293	I have no idea what 2-piece and 3-piece patches are, let alone any ancillary adornments. __________________ Honda Shadow VT750 Aero (2012)

05-06-2012, 11:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dark Pony Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 429	1%er's will have an issue with your colors if they are similar to there own. You also need to contact any of the motorcycle clubs in your state and explain to them you want to start a riding club not a motorcycle club. As silly as it sounds you have a lot to do besides just sticking a patch on a jacket....having a motto and a garage to hang out in doesn't make you a gang...lol...but if you disrespect a real motorcycle club it could cause issues for you, so you need to get in contact with them and see if they approve...and if they don't...just ride without the patch. __________________ 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit... -Daaaaaark Pony

05-06-2012, 11:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
GeoGiant Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 46	I'd ride without a patch... why invite headaches? __________________

05-06-2012, 02:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
willydawadd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: peoria, az Posts: 101	i think its called friends... who ride together... __________________ 2003 Honda Shadow VLX600

05-06-2012, 10:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
ARCPW Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 38	make it a Club. Gang has a negative sound to it. My Club was just started.. Just make sure your back patch is not used by someone local. Try to find a place that does alot of patches and have them make a logo or design for you all..

05-06-2012, 11:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
wyomingtrucker Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 78	Either way if you want the cops to leave you alone get with the AMA and get your club set up through them as either a riding club or a mc. Sent from my Motorcycle iPhone app

05-06-2012, 03:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
93gc40 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 4,343	Being a GANG memeber is ILLEGAL in most juristictions. I advise going the MC CLUB or Riding Club route. READ the info CD posted. It will keep the Outlaw clubs from causing grief. IN FACT, if there are any 1% type Clubs in your area. You would be wise to consult them before wearing any kind of "Colors" or even forming a MC Club or Riders Group. Stay with a 1 piece bordered patch to avoid mistaken identity, when you are away from home. The T-shirt route, Soft Colors, is where I would lean. Remember if you model yourself after someone like SOA you will be treated as such. You will also be laughed at by REAL clubs. The LEO types see all patched or labeled clubs as potential gangs. __________________ 93 VT1100C Harley Killer (1150cc), VH Exhaust, 2mm sleeved and bored, Modified Heads and Valves, Adjustable Timing, Touring Seat, Baby Apes, Metzlers

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