Are you a rider or a biker?
#2431
04-30-2014, 11:41 AM
never understood the need to be part of a "club" Only club I was ever a part of was U.S. Army.... if I need 40-50 guys to tell me what to think, and back me up, I don't need to be on a harley anyway. I'd just stay in the clubhouse and sew patches on for everyone else. 
#2432
04-30-2014, 11:51 AM
As can Masons
As can Elks
As Can VFW
As Can American Legion
As can Booster Organzations (clubs)
As can Golf Club Memberships ........ Et Al ..... Ad Infinitum
..... and Yes ... Just As Even Membership in HD Forums.....
You sure signed up to be surrounded by like minded interested people didnt you?
Enjoy Your Membership
LOL
Haole
#2433
04-30-2014, 11:55 AM
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That's John C. McGinley, he played "Red" O'Neill in Platoon, was one of the two Bobs in "Office Space" and was on "Scrubs" He is hilarious and I couldn't stop laughing at that scene.
Bill Macy played the nerd. Strangely wearing a WWII US Army tanker helmet (easily a $250-450 dollar item last time I checked)--not something you'd want to actually wear riding--but I understand it was for the style to define his character.
OK So here's a question for those in the know:
What about people like myself who don't belong to any club, do not wear colors etc. I am guessing I probably shouldn't stop anyplace with a lot of bikes outside and guys wearing cuts--or am I ok as long as I simply cause no problems?
I know what happens in the movies
I know what my gut tells me might happen, just curious from those in that lifestyle if I need to worry.
CISO
Bill Macy played the nerd. Strangely wearing a WWII US Army tanker helmet (easily a $250-450 dollar item last time I checked)--not something you'd want to actually wear riding--but I understand it was for the style to define his character.
OK So here's a question for those in the know:
What about people like myself who don't belong to any club, do not wear colors etc. I am guessing I probably shouldn't stop anyplace with a lot of bikes outside and guys wearing cuts--or am I ok as long as I simply cause no problems?
I know what happens in the movies
I know what my gut tells me might happen, just curious from those in that lifestyle if I need to worry.CISO
I frequent a little joint in the mountains of eastern Washington. The Bandidos,Christian Brotherhood,and Gypsy Jokers hang there on occasion. Mostly insecure posers in the Bandidos,save a few of the old guard,the CB's are good dudes,not trying to be something they're not. Jokers are ok,too. I go in whether there are 1 or 50 of 'em. It's not THEIR establishment,so f--k 'em. Go about your business,which is none of theirs. 
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#2434
04-30-2014, 11:55 AM
Semantics, You knew the Brotherhood in the Service and probably embraced it it while you were in there. MCs can be the same and fill that post Service void.
As can Masons
As can Elks
As Can VFW
As Can American Legion
As can Booster Organzations (clubs)
As can Golf Club Memberships ........ Et Al ..... Ad Infinitum
..... and Yes ... Just As Even Membership in HD Forums.....
You sure signed up to be surrounded by like minded interested people didnt you?
Enjoy Your Membership
LOL
Haole
As can Masons
As can Elks
As Can VFW
As Can American Legion
As can Booster Organzations (clubs)
As can Golf Club Memberships ........ Et Al ..... Ad Infinitum
..... and Yes ... Just As Even Membership in HD Forums.....
You sure signed up to be surrounded by like minded interested people didnt you?
Enjoy Your Membership
LOL
Haole
No, actually signed up to learn the mechanics of the bike. Main section I hang out in, is the political discussion, just to laugh at the liberals
I understand why people do it, but it ain't for me. I have yet to ride with anyone but the OL and my daughter. The bike is for me.... it's my therapy.
#2435
04-30-2014, 12:02 PM
Moderator
I went to a HOG meeting last year at Country Kitchen Buffet. After sampling the goods, I got really bad stomach cramps and had to run to the restroom. When I came out, one guy held me down and the president pulled my patch and pin right there. I had to do the walk of shame and they told me to never come back.
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#2436
04-30-2014, 12:04 PM
No, actually signed up to learn the mechanics of the bike. Main section I hang out in, is the political discussion, just to laugh at the liberals I understand why people do it, but it ain't for me. I have yet to ride with anyone but the OL and my daughter. The bike is for me.... it's my therapy.
I understand why people do it, but it ain't for me. I have yet to ride with anyone but the OL and my daughter. The bike is for me.... it's my therapy.I get what your saying, but your observation and premise of Club Membership is skewed to a negative light, I dont need 40-50 telling me what to think or do nor do they. Rules of the Club seem pretty common sense and straight foward to me so there is never an issue for me I would voluntarily live those standards anyway.
Much like you dont have a problem following society's laws (makes you a law biding member of the society club at large dont it? ...LOL) or gravitating to a forum for mechanically inclined persons for knowledge and personal benefit
it would have sufficed to say that that environment isnt for you ... rather than make a broad brush to stroke Patch Holders as sheeple incapable of independent thought.
I incidently share your observation of Wind Therapy over Psychotherapy
Haole
Last edited by HAOLE; 04-30-2014 at 12:07 PM.
#2437
04-30-2014, 12:27 PM
Elite HDF Member
Exactly the kind of b/s politics that keeps me from joining any MC... Anyone tries to remove a patch off my riding vest, it won't end well....There is an MC in Oklahoma that threatened death to any Patriot Gaurd Riders wearing the large PGR triangle back patch in Ok. They feel it's flying "colors" so we have been warned.... Not many riders pay much attention to that...
uh huh....
#2438
04-30-2014, 03:07 PM
Last summer I was at an patio beach bar on the South Shore of Boston which is Outlaw territory. A couple guys from an Outlaw support club were having some drinks and a guy walked in wearing a prison orange T-shirt with "81" on the front. The guys started giving him the evil eye but the guy totally ignored them. When he turned around, it said "Hernandez" on the back (as in "Aaron Hernandez, the Patriot player in jail for murder"). I just laughed and then doubled checked by shirt to make sure I was in the clear.
