Motorcycle Club Rules For Non Club Members...

Thanks for watching! Just a few reminders for new riders or those going around clubs or club members for the first time. This is not a pro club video nor is it a video bashing clubs in any way. Just understand proper protocol before you spend time around club members.

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[stevemellinger]

The rules of a non club member is that there are no rules. That's the beauty of it. You don't have to follow someone else's rules. You can be your own man.

[psychoslingers]

As a OMC 1% member, I just base everything off of respect. I keep it simple and easy. I’m not going to randomly mess with anyone, I’m not going to “patch police” anyone, I’m not going to degrade anyone, those days are gone as they should be. My club knows how I feel about that sh*t. I treat independents and RC’s the same way I’d treat another 1%. If you aren’t stepping on my toes, impeding on my life, or being disrespectful then you aren’t my problem or concern.

[MichaelHoward-tdqm]

As someone who HAS been in an outlaw 3 piece 1% club, I'll say the majority of clubbers DO expects to be viewed higher than non clubbers and DO think the deserve a level of respect that they themselves don't have to return, and it's BULLSH!T. I found it laughable that so many considered themselves a badass now they are in a club when before they were a clubber they were just regular dudes. Not disrespecting clubs BUT far too many of these guys forget that the MAN MAKES THE PATCH, THE PATCH DOESNT MAKE THE MAN.

[longeze]

I'm a US Marine, and looked into joining one of the USMC clubs about 10 years ago. I rode as a "prospect" for a few months, and got sick of the rules. I once saw an active duty Gunnery Sgt running to get members beers and cigars. As a man and Marine, it was embarrassing to watch and it just wasn't for me. It also took 3 hours to ride 50-60 miles because there were so many stops to hook up with more members. No real riding.
No offense to MCs, the guys I know are cool and I like them, but I'd rather be unaffiliated ...like the last 41 years. Good video!

[johnnystafford]

In the 90s Buddy visited my house, took his cut off, folded it neatly and placed it on the deck rail. I respected that and he showed his respect for my house. I often think of that.

[coloradogrownHD]

I treat anybody with the same respect they show me. I grew up in the street before I started riding and I learned quick you get what you give and nothing more.

[robertwilliams]

I don't think the problem is or ever was a matter of *"respect."* I think the issue is that MC's want to be treated special, not simply respectfully, as if they aren't regular people.

I find it fascinating that a culture that is so big on respect is well known to be routinely and arbitrarily disrespectful.

[BlackDragonNationalPresident]

Excellent video. Independent riders are truly a culture different than clubbers. When the two come together they don't always understand one another. Many clubbers completely transform their identities to everything surrounding the club. Independents still have a fire of independence that rails in the face of group think. Often clubbers think we are the last bastion of freedom in America, but truly its the independent who is free. Clubbers have more rules going on than the US military - where as independents are truly free! Ride on independent riders, I often times miss that life.
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[ratlips]

You have missed why they were called outlaws. They were cutting parts off of their bikes to lighten them up for AMA sanctioned races. The AMA decided that they were not complying with the rules and therefore they were "Out Lawed" from racing in AMA sanctioned events. Most noted was the 1947 Holister California events.

[brandonl]

Hell this is just great advice in general in dealing with anyone. Something that seems to be sorely missing in society as of late.

[bobjohnson]

Imagine being in an MC and think you're different than some weirdo dressed like a wizard doing pretend magic battles.

[Jesse-Jaymes]

I broke all these rules my first time around a club. Open house and I rolled up and just started talking to people and introducing myself and they spoke to me. I drank and ate and gambled with them. I was in a corner at the end of the night laughing and smacking each other on the back. Just remember once you want to patch in, the bigger clubs and support clubs will give you a polygraph test

[johnniehobbs]

I've been riding motorcycles since I was a kid some 50 years ago, and never belong to a club and never really had a desire too. I respect everyone I come in contact with and desire the same. If a person joins a MC to appear as, or wanting to become some bad guy, with an outlaw mentality. I think they have some mental issues that need addressing. With that being said, there are plenty of MC's out there that have good morality and have no problems with who comes up to them etc. Usually their top rocker tells you their frame of mind so, be careful when approaching a barking dog.

[AlBusillo-gu]

I was 9 years old with my mother on a ferry going to Maine from Prince Edward Island. While we were behind some men bikers, the horn on our VW bug was beeping intermittently without touching it. Some bikers thought we were beeping at them and approached us on foot. I sensed this was trouble. They asked my mother to raise the hood of her car, and they disconnected the horn. That's when I saw the big picture. They were good guys.

[Joel-hoxx]

Ive never riden with more than one person at a time, its too dangerous. My riding buddy of 50 years died a few years ago so I ride alone. Even though hes gone I still stop at our usual stops, and I still find myself looking back to see where he is, and sometimes I have a one sided conversation with him one the side of the road...I think he hears me in my heart.

[roberttolley]

After watching your video, and others, I got a couple patches, on Jean jacket. And a couple on vest. Went with flag, Harley Davidson, that's pleanty. Ordered david man passing patch. To put on 3 inch. Thank you for advice. I ride sporster, chopper long bike. So under radar is tough...

[StaszekAlcatraz]

Am I the only one here feeling excited while watching this video? So many rules to break and enjoy doing that!

[ler]

Nice job & good info. I've been riding for over 40 yrs solo, I never had any interest in clubs-too many rules & personalities for me I got enough of that at work and in the Army.

[charleycavanaugh]

I am glad that you explained these rules to People . Because today People don't seem to have Respect for anyone, Until they shoot their Mouth and come out with a Hand full of Teeth . And I have seen it . I am a 64 year old man . And I started riding in the 1970's and I had a couple of friends in Clubs that schooled me that the same rules we use for everyone else will go a long way to keeping you out of trouble . This may be a long way around, but I just really wanted to say thank you for that video . I have told accouple of young riders I know to watch it and Learn . Have a good life, and stay safe.

[justine]

Thanks for the information...this is why I don't go to any club or bar lol. But now your cool enough to put this put maybe I will do more. I am a back road driver 5'1 883 super low and then put a lower seat on my baby. You are awsome.