As a young man in the military (about 19), I had a Harley Sportster. I broke down one day, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, and didn't have a clue what to do. After a bit of time, a large pack of riders from a very well known MC came roaring up the road, saw me on the side of the road and pulled over. At first I was intimidated, but then the Road Captain asked me what was up, and within a few minutes they had my bike bungeed up and running. Super nice, super cool. They even gave me advice on what tools I should always have with the bike. My perception of "outlaw" bikers forever changed that day. Give respect, get respect.
Mike - I think at times we’re probably guilty of stereotyping certain groups or people. It makes me happy to hear good stories from the road. Remember to pay it forward. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@FingersFew we stereotype certain types of people because if we ran that same encounter again the second time with the 50/50 odds he ends up in hospital or dead and his bike stolen
I am 55 years old and my 1st bike was a honda 70 mini trail when I was 5. I still ride my Harley today. I have friends in many clubs from where I live in Florida to SW Texas. I love & respect my club guys, & was recruited a ton. The one thing I couldn't get past was "Here is when we ride. Here is when we party. Here is who we like & don't like". I liked my freedom too much. They are great people, it just wasn't my deal...
Funny how a Backstabbing trader ATF Agent is telling people about MC life. He doesn't know what it's about because he is a snake in the grass who calls you Brother be for they put cuffs on you
Despite having been apart law enforcement and targeting 1% MC clubs/individuals within that club, I have always found your videos to be honest, straightforward, very informational and well balanced. I appreciate the time, energy and effort that it takes to make these videos possible and free of charge. Thank you.
You can still have brothers to ride with without having to be in a club. I have some veteran buddies of mine that ride together and we always have each others backs.
It is not the same. Fingers is talking about a something completely different. You and your brothers do not have a small army of stone cold killers at your command or the national resources, or the mystique.
@@trissloan2340 Not everyone can be stone cold killers hell some of the sweetest people ive met where bikers and none of them would kill an innocent person and as for military personnel they take an oath to never raise their rifle at an innocent american
I grew up in the early 1960's in Washington DC area. Lived a block away from a national officer of a 1% club. They professed their individual freedom. They also demanded strict adherence to club rule. Members had to wear specific clothing, had to ride certain bikes, had to behave in specified manner., had to adhere to a specific life style and had to hate, to the point of death, certain people deemed "enemy." The hypocrisy was not lost on me and to this day keeps me a non-clubber. I have been riding for 55 years and a million miles and, yet, some tell me I am not a "biker" because I do not wear the uniform. I have yet to meet a clubber who was not just another poser.
Last night, my youngest daughter and I rode our bikes down the beach highway to a dark secluded pull-off to view the Comet NEOWISE and the stars and planets. No one to tell us what colors to wear. No one to tell us we were not riding fast enough. No one to tell us we were riding the wrong bikes. No one making comments about the girl biker. No one complaining about when and where we stopped for a picnic and star gazing. In short; we experienced the total freedom of our biker lifestyle, the lifestyle we were seeking from the start. No club can add to that, but they certainly can take away that freedom.
Derek Post 1st thing that not true about committing a felony to get a patch maybe in a 1% MC club but if it ain’t a 1% club you wouldn’t have to as they ain’t committing crimes. 2 a undercover cop is allowed to commit a crime if the crime is not stop able so let’s say there is 5 guys with guns and they say shoot someone then you would be allowed to if you were given permission but every other undercover op has different rules
Pros - You can feel tough with an army behind you. Feel like you have lots of friends. Pretend you are an outlaw. Cons - Getting told what to do. Ride crap bikes and pretend they are cool. Denounced by new friends if you don't do as you are told or leave. No more rebellious than being a law abiding citizen apart from you are trading the law for someone else's rules. I've been offered to join clubs but I've always said I'll ride what I want, how I want, where I want, with who I want. No patches, no identifying marks, a fast bike and a plate that is not registered to me.
No tattoos or crazy ink or were it goes on body. Never doing illegal or spend jail time for nobody ever. Will give info if they need but flip side underage stripper so it goes both ways.
A good club to join is one you don't have to look over your shoulder, AT ALL! I had a great time and learned a lot about the inner workings of our bikes, dealing parts with each other and lending tools and a hand. Dropped out when available time was up!
If your on a bike and not watching over your shoulder, your already fucking up. Club or no club. Always be aware of your surroundings. I get what you are saying though.
Until some mobs blm or antifa maggots show up then what? I agree, handle shit alone whenever you can but if shit in society ever goes side ways then you need friends. I guess you could have a compound in the woods and live off the land all alone. That don't sound bad.
I saw a MC outside of a carnival hours later they started shooting me and my friends ran to our cars and hid it turns out another gang did not want them over there and the rest is history
I've been invited to join or ride with a couple of clubs and I always tell them the same thing, an old Groucho Marx Quote..."I refuse to join any organization that would allow someone like myself to become a member!" Plus, at 58 yrs old, I have an issue with being told when and what to do by someone I hardly know!
I know that some MC members have done some terrible things to some innocent people, and that was really all I knew about 10 years ago when a bunch of 1% club members came riding up to a gas station in the tiny town I lived in. I’m not going to lie, I felt very afraid! THEN, I learned why they were there. A 4 year old girl in our town had been brutally abused by a man living with her family. This club came and escorted her to court and parked their bikes outside her house every night while they kept watch. These weren’t BACA bikers, although I have huge respect for them after learning about them recently. They were very a recognizable and well known MC. I understand that these guys are not guys you ever want to mess with, but I learned that they’re also not all about creating chaos, fear, and debauchery either. We only hear about the negative stories with MCs. There are some very decent people who are members and I would still always show respect to the tough looking bikers like I saw that day, but my mind was opened to the reality that they’re not all bad guys.
I’ve hung around, partied with, and fought with plenty of club guys. It was fun for a while but these days I really like riding alone, especially when I just want to ride and not stop at every gin mill along the way.
Yes not all bikers are bad poeple .. many might do some less than good things at times . But I can tell you I grew up around a large amount of 1 percenters who took me fishing , hunting , put my heathen ass back in line when I needed it . They saved my ass when I thought I would take on a when Damm town that was our rivals taught me manners kept me off hard drugs , gave me a place to lay my head when needed and kept my heathen ass out of the club gang life showed me I didn't want that world . I came from a really shitty place and they did good by me and never asked me to commit. Crime . Most of these guys are dead or doing life but what they did for me and some of my friends was amazing and the right thing .
Everyone is going around with handshakes and hugs talking brother 4life. It's always a good bromance until the law steps in and you see it all smoke in mirrors. Prison sentence will always win over brotherhood everytime. You be going that's my brother to sitting in a cell saying shouldve listened to my mother.
I just have a group of buddies that have bikes. I have an indian, one has a kawi another a suzuki, 2 have harleys. We just ride and hang out like we were kids on bicycles.
What ppl forgot is that guys started riding after the war to have something to do, have fun and ride free after coming home.. It became a brotherhood of free riders. Now its just outta control and if you get into a situation you'd have to take on the crew not just 1 on 1.. Also running drugs and starting bullshit!! Thats not a brotherhood of bikers. Its a gang period.. Even if you make a patch or patches with rc or mc on it they'll (gangs) will either beat your ass or cut the patch off of you. To me thats a threat and i carry so if patches mean that much to someone i hope it doesn't mean your life trying to do so. Just my opinion just like assholes everyone has them. I dont need a club for brotherhood! Its simply comes down to respect! Its earned not given.
@@FingersFew thank you.. Im sry but if im fighting for someones freedom or if i ride with family and make matching vests and it so happens to piss off a mc member then too bad family means everything and who is anyone to tell me dif. Like i said i carry so i dont take threats very well.. Specifically if we're all out here doing the same thing and riding, feelin free and should be no worries about what fkn patches you wear and get pc of mind.. Also Long as its not another bikers colors and patches then whats the problem!?
@@lilsk9116 i get that but.. If you make your own patch and has nothing to even do with any club out there then theirs no problem. I truly get where youre coming from but a patch shouldnt mean anything to anyone except yourself. Or the ppl you ride with. No one can tell you you can or cannot make your own rc or mc club. Its a free country and i served mine, i dont care about others feelings bc of a patch. Its just very ignorant and ridiculous that ppl think they need permission from the top dogs like around my place its the hells Angeles and sorry but im not gonna ask permission to make a patch that means something to me. I can care less if someone takes offence to a frign patch. U shouldn't be a biker gang if your feelings get hurt. But again this is my opinions and how i feel. Not trying to sound like a dick or anything against you but our military brotheran made this up for ppl who love to ride not be a gang and cause troubles. I ride for myself.
I just found your videos, this is the second one I've watched and first one to post a comment. Interesting perspective and some interesting comments from others. Respect from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Lived down the street from a "clubhouse" and bar...drank many a beer and shot pool in it. Their biggest suggestion, join HOG for a more family oriented bike club that supports charities, and yes I'm a life member.
Just substituting one set of rules for another is not for me. The "Do anything for a brother" mentality, even commit a felony and/or go to jail. To me a brother would not expect that of you, only a selfish person would. I also kinda like being alone.
What an amazing video. Informative and your responses to those who respect or disrespect you clearly demonstrated your candicity. As i read through everyone of the comments made and your replies my respect for you grew. Ive been a biker most of my life and although i do most of my riding solo i understand the attraction of brotherhood. I also understand that for any club to be successful rules and boundaries are required. But we live in a world that is becoming more selfish, corrupt and violent. Man dominating man to his injury as the good word states not that im preaching. Many people have preconceived ideas about bikers based on what they hear from others, certain films and books etc. You have obviously plenty of dealings and experience behind the scenes so to speak and have attemmpted to present a clearer picture based on those experiences. For most bikers though the m/c or one%er lifestyle isnt how they envisage biking and neither do i. Dont get me wrong, i enjoy riding both on my own or in a group, love socialising with fellow bikers and will whenever possible help any rider even if he was a member of a club. But thats my nature. My love for biking far exceeds any desire to be tied to a club but i fully respect those who think otherwise. What i do strongly object to is those who abuse the priviledge of being within the biking community while engaging in criminal activities. This brings biking into disrepute. Ride safe brothers and thank you for reading.
The question is why would law enforcement have their eyes on you? Why would fbi infiltrate a club? The answer to that question goes into the negative category I think
I've been fortunate to be invited along to some club open rides which have been fun and I've made some friends. However, as a female riding a cruiser, I find it very hard to fit in anywhere. I've tried a ladies group but they are very clicky. I think I'll stick to mostly riding on my own.
It's cool riding as a group but I found I couldn't take the time to really enjoy the ride since you're focused on the other riders and your position . I like getting out in the smaller roads and enjoying the view :D
I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps. Proud of my time but I was a lousy Marine. It did not take long to determine MC are nothing more than military cosplay wrapped up in a different package. I rode with several clubs in my youth as a hang around. But it soon became readily apparent all the shit I hated about military life was going to carry over if I put a patch on my back. At 57 I'm glad I never took to it. Clubs to me are nonsense. I am already one of the elite. Besides if you swear an oath to the Marine Corps and the United States and your club fights another club which has another Marine you are breaking at least one oath in that situation. I took one oath in my life and I never need to worry about divided loyalties. SEMPER FI.
Couldn't have said it better Greg, as Mike Branch (former USMC) said, I don't miss the circus just the clowns! Ride free brother, Semper Fi, Per Mare Per Terram 🦅🌎⚓🍻
Been riding all my life from when i was 7yrs old to now 49 and always ride alone. The only club i would be interested in is BACA for the only reason its for kids. I was never a violent person and anything shady i stay away from. Life has enough curve balls thrown at you without doing it on purpose to get in trouble. I love traveling solo on long trips because the main reason is i ride to be free and to get away from any stress. I think i ride for the right reasons. Having someone tell me what i can and cannot do i am not interested.
I know what you mean. Especially on long rides I get into a "Zen" type state and let the world melt around me. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.
I don't see how you can give an honest perspective to club life, since you never joined one for the right reasons and were looking for all the negative. RFFR
Mike, even I joined looking for the negative doesn't mean it was found. I found plenty of good in each case I was involved with along with being educated by members of the club. It's true I never intended to stay as with each case must end. None the less, opinions will vary. Thanks for watching and commenting.
He is giving an honest perspective, HIS perspective. You just do not AGREE with HIS perspective. What is the right or wrong reason to join an MC? Will reasons you accept be deemed right ones? Reasons YOU, do not accept, ARE the wrong ones???
Aaron - Sorry but you're thinking of Jay Dobyns (ATF). Jay has an incredible story and is much better looking. Thanks for swinging by the channel though.
@@FingersFew sorry I figured that out later after watching more of your content. No matter you still put your ass on the line in same fashion and helped us all out so regardless my hats off to you as well sir. I have subscribed and will keep watching. I grew up around pagans and phantoms near D.C. My dad was friends with people on both sides. He is dead now but always told me to be a lone wolf myself but still intrigued by the old school culture and your stories. Thanks for sharing
You missed the money con. You spend alot of money to be in a club. Mandatory runs, set nights, dues, events, ect. 1% clubs are super expensive to be in.
ILMAO Really? You clowns obviously never made it above spects did ya? Damn If still laughing. BTW you couldn't be more wrong. But every club has it's share of specs paying big time .
I really really wanted that "brotherhood" and Prospected w/ Marines MC out in Utah years back-even dropped 28k on a sweet street glide. When I saw that they were more about posturing toward 1%ers (trying to impress) and it was more about stupid biker politics than riding, I was turned off. As a prospect, I watched so called, "brother" fight w/ "brother" and I knew it wasn't the "brother-hood" I wanted. Many of those guys forgot what it really meant to be a Marine, but still call themselves Marines ; - just have no morals or ethics. I only stayed as long as I did because of their support club who's members were far better people than the actual prior Marines that made up Marines MC. P.S. Never did I see a "hot-babe" at the club-house. never.... When I left it broke my heart, but it was the best decision. Found a great bunch of guys and other Marines to hang out with and they too didn't like that club.
Thank you for the information. I have been going through the idea of prospecting for a club, I have a hectic lifestyle working for the railroad so that’s what really worries me if I’m gonna be able to manage my work life, personal life and MC life. I don’t have friends really, I have a family (kids and a wife) and ride solo, I have limited interests and even at my 34yo age I’d like the sense of belonging somewhere.
I am 48 years old and retired from the military I thought about joining a club when I retired but my biggest thing was I did my time as a private in the Army and I damn sure am not going back to being treated like that again just to join a club. I also enjoy my freedom to ride when I want to and not ride when I don't and am not going to be told any different at my age. Yes the true brotherhood would be nice because that is one of the biggest things that I miss from the military is the brotherhood that you share, but it isn't worth it to me just for that. I ride with club members and they are always trying but I am not going to give in.
@@FingersFew Thank you for what you did for this country as well. And BTW it was my pleasure to serve it was some of the greatest times of my life and I don't regret for one second my choice to join the U.S Army and if I was young again would do it all over again.
@Johnny Rep Brother I know how you feel I retired in 2012 after 22+ years in the Army and yes the struggle is real trying to make the transition and that feeling you were talking about with having that Mission,Direction,Purpose and Motivation. But I learned those years prepared us for this for us to find our own Mission,Direction,Purpose and Motivation, we have to find that passion and give it our all. For me it was two things first was my family being able to put that 100% all into things with my kids and my wife that I couldn't do before because of the mission. And second was believe it or not I volunteered with the VA to drive the van for veterans to and from their appointments from our small clinic here in my town to the VA hospital and that really seemed to fill that void of being around my brothers again, no they weren't the guys that I was in the shit with but it was guys that have been through the same stuck and it just was a perfect fit at a time when I needed it. That gave me the boost that I needed after talking to a WWII vet that was 93 years old and he told me that just up too 10 years or so ago he was still taking college classes because he said your never too old to learn something new and he inspired me to go back to school and now I am a few classes away from getting my masters degree and I wasn't even thinking about doing that I already had 2 degrees an associates and a bachelors degree but now I have a second bachelors and almost to my masters. The smallest things can inspire you to find that purpose you are looking for out here in the civilian world. Good luck brother but just know there is something out here for you.
I was prospecting and caught on right away that club life was not for me. I wanted to "ride free" and thought a club was the way to do it.... But the further along I went... I realized I wasn't truly free at all... I was just following orders in order to ride. I lost interest. I was labled a backslider and was even chased once after I was out.
@@FingersFew Thanks for returning the comment. No worries! It happened in my 20's and it's been 30 years. But everything you say is just how it is the good and the bad. I was a little lost back then and feeling alone and it filled that void for short time. I appreciated that part of it. Continue on your good work Fingers all the best for you!
Welcome aboard! I had a great time watching and jumping in on the live stream last night. I appreciate the support for the channel. Stay safe and ride free.
@@FingersFew ya ! i've been on and watching those guys for 2 years All became friends for sure we all are in this small you tube creator space for sure man!
Hey..After watching this, I understand much better now. The love of mechanics, community, riding, trading parts, the art and technical skill involved with restoring rusted pieces of crap into mechanical artwork. Totally not my thing, but I always encourage people to do what they love...So long as it doesn't negatively effect others. The one percent-ers need to be "x" amount of criminal to join...Right? Is it just me, or does it seem really dumb to label yourselves as such, and ride around in really, loud, conspicuous groups? Or do those guys ditch the club gear, and drive a car while they do their criminal stuff? I mean, disguises are smart, but how can you be an outlaw biker, if you do the bulk of your criminal stuff, while driving a car? So, when some Biker dude is taking offense, at me literally not knowing, or giving a shit about "full patched members" of whatever Club he belongs to. That doesn't impress me... Mad Jack Churchill riding a Zenith motorcycle, across 1,500 miles of Indian subcontinent, through jungles, With elephants, poisonous snakes, Tigers, thuggee death cults...That's impressive. If ya think about it, being in a biker club is basically the same as having a bunch of really strict, possessive, clingy boyfriends, who control what you wear, what you do, where you go, who you are allowed to hang out with. If you can't make friends by yourself, join a biker club everyone's required to call you "brother" here.
Ok first off they don't label themselves 1%. The FBI does. They just wear that label with pride. Secondly no you don't have to have "x" amount of criminal to be in them. There are lawyers, doctors, etc. in them. And lastly, this goes to your last comment. What you described is a big 1% club. The smaller clubs who don't rock the 1% and just rock a diamond 13 are less strict and restrictive. Don't take this Cop's information as word for every single club, he's only talking about the big 1% clubs, not all the others.
THE BIKE YOU ARE SITTING ON IS BEAUTIFUL BUT WHAT I LOVE THE MOST IS THE LOUD PIPES, i like your attitude, I'M AROUND YOUR AGE AND I WAS NEVER AROUND BIKERS BEFORE I MET MY BELOVED WHO TOLD ME HOW YOUR SUPPOSE TO ACT AND TALK, I DID A FEW THINGS YOU SAID YOUR NOT TO DO I LEARNED HOW TO ACT SAY AND SO FORTH. HE RODE WITH SOME BIG CLUBS WHEN HE WAS YOUNG HE PASS AWAY IN JUNE 2018. I LIKE EX BIKERS, BETTER THAN THE BUSINESS TYPE I THINK THEY KNOW MORE ABOUT LIFE AND WHAT IS ALL ABOUT
The moto is live free and ride. The reality is conformity and spending way more time standing around doing absolutely nothing with a bear in your hand pretending you are somebody that you are not.
Which club is the right one??? What club does not have rats???What club has not fucked over long standing members????What club has not cut loose members in good standing, or once you are incarcerated??
Gotta say first, love the bike. Just lost my anniversary bike the 11th of April. Let my dad ride it and didn't get it back. He's good though. Broken ankle broken pelvis. Thanks for the information. I still don't wanna join because I don't wanna be confused for an outlaw. I'd rather be seen as a RUB and not be, than to be seen as an outlaw.
Prefer solo, but if I attract a few mates down the line I don’t mind the company. As long as they don’t get booty-hurt when I don’t bother telling them where I’m headed then we’re good.
Extremely entertaining and informational! Watched through from beginning to end. I love riding, but club life never had any appeal. I wouldn't last a day. Lol. Ride safe!
I’m more of a nomad myself but it would be nice to join a club. I feel like I’d be able to fit in with rules and regulations. At the same time though I hate having extra rules in the army so I imagine I’d hate a clubs rules. I just wanna ride
Former Army myself. There not as many rules in the MC world as you think...and unlike the Army, disobeying said bylaws won't end in a UCMJ. basically it's just be respectful and try not to be stupid.
I was at the casino during the shooting. I watched guys duck and hide behind (Brothers).such a lie. I also find it funny that Sandy set up a Legacy, then years later the Manhattan club house was sold for MILLIONS and the money wasnt shared.
Never got it. "Rugged individualist "outlaws" " That dress alike..... Ride the same make bike.... Ride in a lemming pack... Submit to "club" rules & regs.... If I wanted to travel in a herd, I'd drive a minivan.
a pack is for survival as for the bikes and clothes ur over generalizing but girls tend to do that. u have never been a target wouldn’t understand riding in a pack. honestly just going along with this rat proves ur morals
Let me find out your that dude from beyond the law. XD Great vid man. Straight forward and honest. I would love to see the video you mentioned you could make twards the end of this video.
Great video. Can you explain why joining a RC and MC differences and what are the pro and cons - I personally believe a RC is way better if you do not have the will/time/resources for a MC. RC can be big also but they are on the lighter side of things.
That's a great idea for a video. I'll work on it. I've never been in a RC so I'd like to see who I could get to chat with me interview style and we could toss the differences back and forth. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I ride with my shirt that reads " THE BEST THING IN THE HARLEY SHOP WINDOW IS THE REFLECTION OF MY DUCATI" I have hundreds of thousands of miles under my wheels . I don't know why the BRO'S won't let me join up !!!
Art, Ducati makes one hell of a motorcycle. I wouldn't worry about the "Bros". Sounds like ya got a good thing going on. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Fingers Jauch thanks man ! Not really hip to this utube thing . shot a video of my bike yesterday and I don't know how to link to my comments. Its on my utube at Arthur Mchugh if you are interested!
On one of these comments you said you went into a club "looking for crime" and found none. This seems contrary to the constitution and to liberty in general. Police should not be looking for crimes by invading people's privacy. Police should only respond when a citizen reports a crime. The idea that any institution of government would infiltrate a private organization in search of crimes they don't have any preexisting evidence of is unamerican. Having said all this, I am going to subscribe to your channel. You seem like an interesting guy.
Andrew let me clarify this a bit. We received numerous reports of various criminal activity on a large scale. My team and I had purpose to enforce larger scale criminal organizations. In other words we did not focus on street level crimes. So when I say we found none, I mean we found no large scale crime. yes there were members (as individuals) doing some things they shouldn't but not to the extent reported by citizens or confidential informants. I took my oath seriously and still am a big supporter of the Constitution. I'll dive deeper into some my work in later videos that may shed more light on some of this. Thank you for watching, subscribing and thank you for a well thought out comment.
You ever hear of probable cause or The Patriot Act. What about, there is no evidence because people are intimidated or terrified to report anything for fear of deadly reprisal. Mop the floor, your heart is hemorrhaging, Lefty!
1. How do u join an institution, a club or big family and yet u don't want them to have regulations. The moment you confuse the precence of club regulations with deprivation of freedom, then u only have yourself to deal with. How do u secure order and the safety of 40 members riding together without any rules in place. 2. Most rules are basic and intended to benefit the members. Members normally make those rules for themselves. 3. Riding solo is but what it is. Most solo riders keep looking for riding mates because riding alone is not fun and it's risky and lonely. 3. Riding as a Club, is riding for a purpose such as charity, community development, etc. U not only look cool, well coordinated and professional, but u also have your back and many biking interests covered. So, join a club. 4. Remember, the biking dynamics have changed. Bikers are no longer thugs. These are lawyers, doctors, teachers, business women, pastors, etc. Why would they go around breaking the law bro. 5. Rules and conflicts are part of life. My mom loves me and she is the greatest person I have ever known, but trust me, when she forced me to do my home work, wash the dishes or pressing me to eat veggies (rules, rules, rules), at that moment I wished I had a different mom cos I yearn for "freedom". 6. It's not joining a Club that u need to fear. It's your rebellious spirit u need to face. See u all on the road guys.
I am a hang around in a support Club. This particular Club happens to be clean and sober. It is one of the best group of men I have ever met. I really feel that a lot of people quit prospecting because of the way they are treated. In my opinion anything good I have ever obtained has been through hard work. I don't believe that you should have an entitled attitude about Brotherhood. You should have to earn that.
Ok so my question is. What things do they have you do as a prospector? I’m 18 years old looking to get into a motorcycle club and just want to know if it’s worth it.
Steven- Every club is different. That’s why the Hang-Around period is so important. Generally speaking, prospects will do things like bike security, clubhouse security, escorting full patch members, learning basic bike maintenance… the list goes on. Some clubs are tougher on their prospects. No patch should ask you to do anything they themselves wouldn’t do or more than likely, have done. Only you can answer if it’s worth it or not but I can’t stress enough that the hang around time should give you a good idea if that club is for you or not. I hope this helps. Choose wisely and be safe.
The most hilarious aspect of this video? The tell at 6:49. Right after FJ says "Everything was cool" he subconsciously touches his concealed carry location. Everything may have turned out "cool" but it's obvious what was in his head was in the moment, LOL! I ride for enjoyment and wouldn't want to be involved in any situation that created obligations.
LOL, they had me surrounded! You are right though, when I start speaking of some of the events that have taken place the reel in my head plays the movie of it like it was happening again. Hey man, thanks for watching and making me laugh at myself.
Ive been on both sides of this fence . And I'm not talking about law enforcement. 1st of all when people join these clubs they know what they are joining and most have agendas themselves. Is thers brotherhood yes and no . It all depends how you play your hand in all this . 1% does not mean your a criminal . Its your dedication to the club and that you dont want to be structured to society laws and rules . Its really that simple . Whats a mandatory when you want to be there anyways ? Its not existaned. Look these people where not born differently then you . They have families as well . A lot are into criminal activity but its still a choice of that member and there are some clean chapters as well . Its what your looking for and what you want to do when your involved in these groups . The only option you dont have is defending your club at all cost . And why should this be a problem ? They would defend you at all cost . Its the code . I hope this was helpful ....
As a young man in the military (about 19), I had a Harley Sportster. I broke down one day, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, and didn't have a clue what to do. After a bit of time, a large pack of riders from a very well known MC came roaring up the road, saw me on the side of the road and pulled over. At first I was intimidated, but then the Road Captain asked me what was up, and within a few minutes they had my bike bungeed up and running. Super nice, super cool. They even gave me advice on what tools I should always have with the bike. My perception of "outlaw" bikers forever changed that day. Give respect, get respect.
Mike - I think at times we’re probably guilty of stereotyping certain groups or people. It makes me happy to hear good stories from the road. Remember to pay it forward. Thanks for watching and commenting.
That was nice of them
@@FingersFew we stereotype certain types of people because if we ran that same encounter again the second time with the 50/50 odds he ends up in hospital or dead and his bike stolen
@@mysty0what? You are saying if the club stopped on a different day they may have just attacked him ? Because he was there and broke down? 😂 Ok 🤡
I am 55 years old and my 1st bike was a honda 70 mini trail when I was 5. I still ride my Harley today. I have friends in many clubs from where I live in Florida to SW Texas. I love & respect my club guys, & was recruited a ton. The one thing I couldn't get past was "Here is when we ride. Here is when we party. Here is who we like & don't like". I liked my freedom too much. They are great people, it just wasn't my deal...
Well said!
Cool video but damn dude your music volume is higher than your voice volume. all I can hear is guitar over your monotone voice
same
Well when u make member you’re not required to do certain things
@@aeoii how about you shut your mouth?
Club life isn't for you if you are an undercover agent in a club!
Funny how a Backstabbing trader ATF Agent is telling people about MC life. He doesn't know what it's about because he is a snake in the grass who calls you Brother be for they put cuffs on you
Despite having been apart law enforcement and targeting 1% MC clubs/individuals within that club, I have always found your videos to be honest, straightforward, very informational and well balanced. I appreciate the time, energy and effort that it takes to make these videos possible and free of charge. Thank you.
You can still have brothers to ride with without having to be in a club. I have some veteran buddies of mine that ride together and we always have each others backs.
Thank you for your service. Hell yeah, ride safe.
same here. militairy brothers.
Thank you for your service and Semper Fi from an old Marine
It is not the same. Fingers is talking about a something completely different. You and your brothers do not have a small army of stone cold killers at your command or the national resources, or the mystique.
@@trissloan2340 Not everyone can be stone cold killers hell some of the sweetest people ive met where bikers and none of them would kill an innocent person and as for military personnel they take an oath to never raise their rifle at an innocent american
I grew up in the early 1960's in Washington DC area. Lived a block away from a national officer of a 1% club. They professed their individual freedom. They also demanded strict adherence to club rule. Members had to wear specific clothing, had to ride certain bikes, had to behave in specified manner., had to adhere to a specific life style and had to hate, to the point of death, certain people deemed "enemy." The hypocrisy was not lost on me and to this day keeps me a non-clubber. I have been riding for 55 years and a million miles and, yet, some tell me I am not a "biker" because I do not wear the uniform. I have yet to meet a clubber who was not just another poser.
Im the road capt of an mcc and if you think we all posers - you dont know shit!!!!!
@@janetgreenslade9281 you’re a girl
@@janetgreenslade9281 ok Janet... lol
@@nicholasbentley7351 my name is lost boy - janets my wife moron
Come on
Last night, my youngest daughter and I rode our bikes down the beach highway to a dark secluded pull-off to view the Comet NEOWISE and the stars and planets. No one to tell us what colors to wear. No one to tell us we were not riding fast enough. No one to tell us we were riding the wrong bikes. No one making comments about the girl biker. No one complaining about when and where we stopped for a picnic and star gazing. In short; we experienced the total freedom of our biker lifestyle, the lifestyle we were seeking from the start. No club can add to that, but they certainly can take away that freedom.
and how many crimes did you actually lead your club brothers into in order to make the bust?
I happened to notice he liked it but didnt reply. Funny isnt it
Right like he said he was a chapter president at one point.... sounds a bit like entrapment to me 🤷♂️
Derek Post 1st thing that not true about committing a felony to get a patch maybe in a 1% MC club but if it ain’t a 1% club you wouldn’t have to as they ain’t committing crimes. 2 a undercover cop is allowed to commit a crime if the crime is not stop able so let’s say there is 5 guys with guns and they say shoot someone then you would be allowed to if you were given permission but every other undercover op has different rules
Pros - You can feel tough with an army behind you. Feel like you have lots of friends. Pretend you are an outlaw.
Cons - Getting told what to do. Ride crap bikes and pretend they are cool. Denounced by new friends if you don't do as you are told or leave. No more rebellious than being a law abiding citizen apart from you are trading the law for someone else's rules.
I've been offered to join clubs but I've always said I'll ride what I want, how I want, where I want, with who I want.
No patches, no identifying marks, a fast bike and a plate that is not registered to me.
Agreed!
Yeah ok bud keep telling yourself that
I hear that shit with the registration bro! Right on, that right there is true outlaw. Man after my own heart.
No tattoos or crazy ink or were it goes on body. Never doing illegal or spend jail time for nobody ever. Will give info if they need but flip side underage stripper so it goes both ways.
A good club to join is one you don't have to look over your shoulder, AT ALL! I had a great time and learned a lot about the inner workings of our bikes, dealing parts with each other and lending tools and a hand. Dropped out when available time was up!
If your on a bike and not watching over your shoulder, your already fucking up. Club or no club. Always be aware of your surroundings. I get what you are saying though.
That was just to the first sentence BTW. Meant it as a funny.
And this is why you handle your business alone.
Dan Thompson
I poop and pee alone also.
Until some mobs blm or antifa maggots show up then what? I agree, handle shit alone whenever you can but if shit in society ever goes side ways then you need friends. I guess you could have a compound in the woods and live off the land all alone. That don't sound bad.
If youre alone,you don't have business to handle lol...
For sure 😂
I just want family. Real brothers. Real loyalty.
Hear ya just ride to ride and relax.
If your parents didn't provide you with them then everything else is friendship.
@@pconrz your wrong blood just makes you related LOYALTY is what makes u family never forget that
@@latinkings7673 Nah, you wrong.
@@pconrz ok that's fine it's your opinion I'm just speaking from my experiences
Been there done that. Now I just wanna know who my real friends are rather than it be determined by a piece of thread on my back.
I saw a MC outside of a carnival hours later they started shooting me and my friends ran to our cars and hid it turns out another gang did not want them over there and the rest is history
I've been invited to join or ride with a couple of clubs and I always tell them the same thing, an old Groucho Marx Quote..."I refuse to join any organization that would allow someone like myself to become a member!" Plus, at 58 yrs old, I have an issue with being told when and what to do by someone I hardly know!
Hahaha I hear that brother
I know that some MC members have done some terrible things to some innocent people, and that was really all I knew about 10 years ago when a bunch of 1% club members came riding up to a gas station in the tiny town I lived in. I’m not going to lie, I felt very afraid! THEN, I learned why they were there. A 4 year old girl in our town had been brutally abused by a man living with her family. This club came and escorted her to court and parked their bikes outside her house every night while they kept watch. These weren’t BACA bikers, although I have huge respect for them after learning about them recently. They were very a recognizable and well known MC. I understand that these guys are not guys you ever want to mess with, but I learned that they’re also not all about creating chaos, fear, and debauchery either. We only hear about the negative stories with MCs. There are some very decent people who are members and I would still always show respect to the tough looking bikers like I saw that day, but my mind was opened to the reality that they’re not all bad guys.
Totally agree. A person should keep an open mind and definitely don't believe all the hype. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’ve hung around, partied with, and fought with plenty of club guys. It was fun for a while but these days I really like riding alone, especially when I just want to ride and not stop at every gin mill along the way.
This video is how I found your channel. Good content
Being a hang around is hard asf sometimes, but what comes after all of that work will be all worth it
Interesting perspective you have on it. Seeing it from two different sides.
There always two sides of every coin. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Yes not all bikers are bad poeple .. many might do some less than good things at times . But I can tell you I grew up around a large amount of 1 percenters who took me fishing , hunting , put my heathen ass back in line when I needed it . They saved my ass when I thought I would take on a when Damm town that was our rivals taught me manners kept me off hard drugs , gave me a place to lay my head when needed and kept my heathen ass out of the club gang life showed me I didn't want that world . I came from a really shitty place and they did good by me and never asked me to commit. Crime . Most of these guys are dead or doing life but what they did for me and some of my friends was amazing and the right thing .
Everyone is going around with handshakes and hugs talking brother 4life. It's always a good bromance until the law steps in and you see it all smoke in mirrors.
Prison sentence will always win over brotherhood everytime.
You be going that's my brother to sitting in a cell saying shouldve listened to my mother.
I just have a group of buddies that have bikes. I have an indian, one has a kawi another a suzuki, 2 have harleys. We just ride and hang out like we were kids on bicycles.
Cruiser Power Ranger
As it should be 👍
Ride safe
That's just the way God intended it.
That's the way to do it.
What ppl forgot is that guys started riding after the war to have something to do, have fun and ride free after coming home.. It became a brotherhood of free riders. Now its just outta control and if you get into a situation you'd have to take on the crew not just 1 on 1.. Also running drugs and starting bullshit!! Thats not a brotherhood of bikers. Its a gang period.. Even if you make a patch or patches with rc or mc on it they'll (gangs) will either beat your ass or cut the patch off of you. To me thats a threat and i carry so if patches mean that much to someone i hope it doesn't mean your life trying to do so. Just my opinion just like assholes everyone has them. I dont need a club for brotherhood! Its simply comes down to respect! Its earned not given.
Wise words. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@FingersFew thank you.. Im sry but if im fighting for someones freedom or if i ride with family and make matching vests and it so happens to piss off a mc member then too bad family means everything and who is anyone to tell me dif. Like i said i carry so i dont take threats very well.. Specifically if we're all out here doing the same thing and riding, feelin free and should be no worries about what fkn patches you wear and get pc of mind.. Also Long as its not another bikers colors and patches then whats the problem!?
@@Hunterslife315 if you are wearing a patch they may think you are rivals on their turf
@@lilsk9116 i get that but.. If you make your own patch and has nothing to even do with any club out there then theirs no problem. I truly get where youre coming from but a patch shouldnt mean anything to anyone except yourself. Or the ppl you ride with. No one can tell you you can or cannot make your own rc or mc club. Its a free country and i served mine, i dont care about others feelings bc of a patch. Its just very ignorant and ridiculous that ppl think they need permission from the top dogs like around my place its the hells Angeles and sorry but im not gonna ask permission to make a patch that means something to me. I can care less if someone takes offence to a frign patch. U shouldn't be a biker gang if your feelings get hurt. But again this is my opinions and how i feel. Not trying to sound like a dick or anything against you but our military brotheran made this up for ppl who love to ride not be a gang and cause troubles. I ride for myself.
I just found your videos, this is the second one I've watched and first one to post a comment. Interesting perspective and some interesting comments from others. Respect from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Welcome aboard! Thanks for checking in.
I'm a NAVY VET and managed to have a barely street legal 500cc TRIUMPH factory flattracker(don't ask) while assigned to a ship!🍺🏁
Great lighting Fingers! My wife is a filmmaker and geez, you've got a great cinematic look. Nice work!
Thanks man.
Fraternities for tough guys. They'd eat me for breakfast.
Lived down the street from a "clubhouse" and bar...drank many a beer and shot pool in it.
Their biggest suggestion, join HOG for a more family oriented bike club that supports charities, and yes I'm a life member.
Just substituting one set of rules for another is not for me. The "Do anything for a brother" mentality, even commit a felony and/or go to jail. To me a brother would not expect that of you, only a selfish person would. I also kinda like being alone.
Well done Fingers, making us retired guys proud.
Good video idea:
Pros and cons of bring a rat.
Yeah, that's one I'd like to see...
Wouldn't mind hearing that one myself.
@@HatmanXIIX didn't you die of TB? what are you doing here
@@nordenexx3936 I thought he shot in the face by Micah "Super Horseshoe Stache" Bell
@Arthur Morgan, interested in the steel horse I see
I have been with the biggest brother hood club in the world for 23 years and it’s a true brotherhood
"You may not believe it, this man's a spy! He's an undercover agent for the FBI...." Charlie Daniels. Sorry, couldn't resist!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
"I don't even have a garage. You can call home and ask my wife"
One of my favorite songs from Charlie Daniels and I love devil went down to gorgia
Your number one reason is the number one reason I don't want to join a motorcycle club I just want to be left alone
Great video. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I truly appreciate it
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
What an amazing video. Informative and your responses to those who respect or disrespect you clearly demonstrated your candicity. As i read through everyone of the comments made and your replies my respect for you grew. Ive been a biker most of my life and although i do most of my riding solo i understand the attraction of brotherhood. I also understand that for any club to be successful rules and boundaries are required. But we live in a world that is becoming more selfish, corrupt and violent. Man dominating man to his injury as the good word states not that im preaching. Many people have preconceived ideas about bikers based on what they hear from others, certain films and books etc. You have obviously plenty of dealings and experience behind the scenes so to speak and have attemmpted to present a clearer picture based on those experiences. For most bikers though the m/c or one%er lifestyle isnt how they envisage biking and neither do i. Dont get me wrong, i enjoy riding both on my own or in a group, love socialising with fellow bikers and will whenever possible help any rider even if he was a member of a club. But thats my nature. My love for biking far exceeds any desire to be tied to a club but i fully respect those who think otherwise. What i do strongly object to is those who abuse the priviledge of being within the biking community while engaging in criminal activities. This brings biking into disrepute. Ride safe brothers and thank you for reading.
Dang, thank you for the positive feedback and understanding the purpose of this channel. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Ride safe.
The question is why would law enforcement have their eyes on you? Why would fbi infiltrate a club? The answer to that question goes into the negative category I think
If you don’t want any of those negatives find a 99% club and not a 1%
MrGrey • yeah really. There are more outlaws in Congress than on motorcycles. Why doesn’t the FBI infiltrate congress and bust their sorry asses.
I like the info you give . Even if I don't like your position on them always ... Love that bike you are setting on .
Robert - Now that's a comment I can respect. Thank you.
Your welcome
I'm a English guy and have no girlfriend and no life so I can't wait until the New gta 6 and the PlayStation 5 comes out
Haha
Thank GOD I Ride with the
SCV Mechanized Cavalry.
The finest most Upstanding group of Men I've ever met. Dio Vindice !
I've been fortunate to be invited along to some club open rides which have been fun and I've made some friends. However, as a female riding a cruiser, I find it very hard to fit in anywhere. I've tried a ladies group but they are very clicky. I think I'll stick to mostly riding on my own.
It's cool riding as a group but I found I couldn't take the time to really enjoy the ride since you're focused on the other riders and your position . I like getting out in the smaller roads and enjoying the view :D
I hear you. As long as I'm on the bike though, I'm happy :)
Why dont you go make a sandwich for your man
Jeffrey L Why don’t you make a sandwich for yourself?
Edmonton Boy no, no, no, you should have told him that he needs to go make a sandwich for a man.
Naaaaa, I’m too pretty for prison!
I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps. Proud of my time but I was a lousy Marine. It did not take long to determine MC are nothing more than military cosplay wrapped up in a different package. I rode with several clubs in my youth as a hang around. But it soon became readily apparent all the shit I hated about military life was going to carry over if I put a patch on my back. At 57 I'm glad I never took to it. Clubs to me are nonsense. I am already one of the elite. Besides if you swear an oath to the Marine Corps and the United States and your club fights another club which has another Marine you are breaking at least one oath in that situation. I took one oath in my life and I never need to worry about divided loyalties. SEMPER FI.
Couldn't have said it better Greg, as Mike Branch (former USMC) said, I don't miss the circus just the clowns! Ride free brother, Semper Fi, Per Mare Per Terram 🦅🌎⚓🍻
Very well said, former Army here. I miss the retards just not the nut house.
Been a slickback for over 40yrs, gonna stay that way. Broads love Firefighters.
Been riding all my life from when i was 7yrs old to now 49 and
always ride alone. The only club i would be interested in is BACA
for the only reason its for kids. I was never a violent person
and anything shady i stay away from. Life has enough curve balls
thrown at you without doing it on purpose to get in trouble.
I love traveling solo on long trips because the main reason is
i ride to be free and to get away from any stress. I think i ride
for the right reasons. Having someone tell me what i can and cannot
do i am not interested.
I know what you mean. Especially on long rides I get into a "Zen" type state and let the world melt around me. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.
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Good stuff! I definitely subscribed. Great info.
Thanks! Welcome aboard.
I don't see how you can give an honest perspective to club life, since you never joined one for the right reasons and were looking for all the negative. RFFR
Mike, even I joined looking for the negative doesn't mean it was found. I found plenty of good in each case I was involved with along with being educated by members of the club. It's true I never intended to stay as with each case must end. None the less, opinions will vary. Thanks for watching and commenting.
More to the point hows he breathing infiltrating a motorcycle club
Blood in blood out the 1% way
Its not my way of life for me
@@user-re6tn3oz9u "blood in blood out" depends on clubs... but Wright why is this man not missing rn?
He is giving an honest perspective, HIS perspective. You just do not AGREE with HIS perspective.
What is the right or wrong reason to join an MC? Will reasons you accept be deemed right ones? Reasons YOU, do not accept, ARE the wrong ones???
I'm not really into motorcycles, but is it still OK for someone like me to join a motorcycle club?
Most clubs dont let cops in.
no shit he was undercover
This guy is awesome I saw him on pat mcafee show. He went through some shit. My hats off to you man
Aaron - Sorry but you're thinking of Jay Dobyns (ATF). Jay has an incredible story and is much better looking. Thanks for swinging by the channel though.
@@FingersFew sorry I figured that out later after watching more of your content. No matter you still put your ass on the line in same fashion and helped us all out so regardless my hats off to you as well sir. I have subscribed and will keep watching. I grew up around pagans and phantoms near D.C. My dad was friends with people on both sides. He is dead now but always told me to be a lone wolf myself but still intrigued by the old school culture and your stories. Thanks for sharing
@@aaronstanley35 thanks Aaron. I appreciate the kind words. Sounds like your dad was a wise man.
You missed the money con. You spend alot of money to be in a club. Mandatory runs, set nights, dues, events, ect. 1% clubs are super expensive to be in.
OOH you are so right! Club life can and does get pricey at times. Good call and thanks!
Even I didn’t know that. Of coarse, I’m not in any club but these videos do answer some of my questions. 👍
ILMAO Really? You clowns obviously never made it above spects did ya? Damn If still laughing. BTW you couldn't be more wrong. But every club has it's share of specs paying big time .
True, true. I did not catch that until you brought it up. Former members say that, as well, on Gangland.
I really really wanted that "brotherhood" and Prospected w/ Marines MC out in Utah years back-even dropped 28k on a sweet street glide. When I saw that they were more about posturing toward 1%ers (trying to impress) and it was more about stupid biker politics than riding, I was turned off. As a prospect, I watched so called, "brother" fight w/ "brother" and I knew it wasn't the "brother-hood" I wanted. Many of those guys forgot what it really meant to be a Marine, but still call themselves Marines ; - just have no morals or ethics. I only stayed as long as I did because of their support club who's members were far better people than the actual prior Marines that made up Marines MC. P.S. Never did I see a "hot-babe" at the club-house. never.... When I left it broke my heart, but it was the best decision. Found a great bunch of guys and other Marines to hang out with and they too didn't like that club.
I joined price club! I got a free drink, they treat me really good!
Man... sweet bike!! What bars are those? Brand and inches?
The patch doesnt make the man........
the man makes the patch. Thanks for watching and commenting.
My patches define my personality. Favorite is my DILIGAF patch across the back.
@@cmfgates DILLIGAF
Just found this channel and am really liking the content so far. Subscribed. 👍
Hi Kenneth. Thanks for the sub, comment and taking the time to watch. There's more content coming so I hope you enjoy.
Always seems like these mc's talk about freedom, but then have 1000 rules you have to adhere to when your in one
Thank you for the information. I have been going through the idea of prospecting for a club, I have a hectic lifestyle working for the railroad so that’s what really worries me if I’m gonna be able to manage my work life, personal life and MC life. I don’t have friends really, I have a family (kids and a wife) and ride solo, I have limited interests and even at my 34yo age I’d like the sense of belonging somewhere.
Take care of your family.
I am 48 years old and retired from the military I thought about joining a club when I retired but my biggest thing was I did my time as a private in the Army and I damn sure am not going back to being treated like that again just to join a club. I also enjoy my freedom to ride when I want to and not ride when I don't and am not going to be told any different at my age. Yes the true brotherhood would be nice because that is one of the biggest things that I miss from the military is the brotherhood that you share, but it isn't worth it to me just for that. I ride with club members and they are always trying but I am not going to give in.
Jay, thank you for your service. Very much appreciated.
@@FingersFew Thank you for what you did for this country as well. And BTW it was my pleasure to serve it was some of the greatest times of my life and I don't regret for one second my choice to join the U.S Army and if I was young again would do it all over again.
@Johnny Rep Brother I know how you feel I retired in 2012 after 22+ years in the Army and yes the struggle is real trying to make the transition and that feeling you were talking about with having that Mission,Direction,Purpose and Motivation. But I learned those years prepared us for this for us to find our own Mission,Direction,Purpose and Motivation, we have to find that passion and give it our all. For me it was two things first was my family being able to put that 100% all into things with my kids and my wife that I couldn't do before because of the mission. And second was believe it or not I volunteered with the VA to drive the van for veterans to and from their appointments from our small clinic here in my town to the VA hospital and that really seemed to fill that void of being around my brothers again, no they weren't the guys that I was in the shit with but it was guys that have been through the same stuck and it just was a perfect fit at a time when I needed it. That gave me the boost that I needed after talking to a WWII vet that was 93 years old and he told me that just up too 10 years or so ago he was still taking college classes because he said your never too old to learn something new and he inspired me to go back to school and now I am a few classes away from getting my masters degree and I wasn't even thinking about doing that I already had 2 degrees an associates and a bachelors degree but now I have a second bachelors and almost to my masters. The smallest things can inspire you to find that purpose you are looking for out here in the civilian world. Good luck brother but just know there is something out here for you.
Fingers, what bike are you sitting on. Model etc.
I was prospecting and caught on right away that club life was not for me. I wanted to "ride free" and thought a club was the way to do it.... But the further along I went... I realized I wasn't truly free at all... I was just following orders in order to ride. I lost interest. I was labled a backslider and was even chased once after I was out.
Well I hope things cooled down and you can enjoy the breeze again. There's always negatives in all parts of life. Never give in and never give up.
@@FingersFew Thanks for returning the comment. No worries! It happened in my 20's and it's been 30 years. But everything you say is just how it is the good and the bad. I was a little lost back then and feeling alone and it filled that void for short time. I appreciated that part of it. Continue on your good work Fingers all the best for you!
what's up man! came from military biker live stream! new sub !
Welcome aboard! I had a great time watching and jumping in on the live stream last night. I appreciate the support for the channel. Stay safe and ride free.
@@FingersFew ya ! i've been on and watching those guys for 2 years All became friends for sure we all are in this small you tube creator space for sure man!
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA - I just hit your channel with a subscribe as well. I’m always up to help each other. Thanks again!
@@FingersFew hey man i appreciate that! thanks ! let me know what you think!
Hey..After watching this, I understand much better now. The love of mechanics, community, riding, trading parts, the art and technical skill involved with restoring rusted pieces of crap into mechanical artwork. Totally not my thing, but I always encourage people to do what they love...So long as it doesn't negatively effect others.
The one percent-ers need to be "x" amount of criminal to join...Right? Is it just me, or does it seem really dumb to label yourselves as such, and ride around in really, loud, conspicuous groups? Or do those guys ditch the club gear, and drive a car while they do their criminal stuff? I mean, disguises are smart, but how can you be an outlaw biker, if you do the bulk of your criminal stuff, while driving a car?
So, when some Biker dude is taking offense, at me literally not knowing, or giving a shit about "full patched members" of whatever Club he belongs to. That doesn't impress me... Mad Jack Churchill riding a Zenith motorcycle, across 1,500 miles of Indian subcontinent, through jungles, With elephants, poisonous snakes, Tigers, thuggee death cults...That's impressive.
If ya think about it, being in a biker club is basically the same as having a bunch of really strict, possessive, clingy boyfriends, who control what you wear, what you do, where you go, who you are allowed to hang out with. If you can't make friends by yourself, join a biker club everyone's required to call you "brother" here.
Ok first off they don't label themselves 1%. The FBI does. They just wear that label with pride. Secondly no you don't have to have "x" amount of criminal to be in them. There are lawyers, doctors, etc. in them. And lastly, this goes to your last comment. What you described is a big 1% club. The smaller clubs who don't rock the 1% and just rock a diamond 13 are less strict and restrictive. Don't take this Cop's information as word for every single club, he's only talking about the big 1% clubs, not all the others.
THE BIKE YOU ARE SITTING ON IS BEAUTIFUL BUT WHAT I LOVE THE MOST IS THE LOUD PIPES, i like your attitude, I'M AROUND YOUR AGE AND I WAS NEVER AROUND BIKERS BEFORE I MET
MY BELOVED WHO TOLD ME HOW YOUR SUPPOSE TO ACT AND TALK, I DID A FEW THINGS YOU SAID YOUR NOT TO DO I LEARNED HOW TO ACT SAY AND SO FORTH. HE RODE WITH SOME
BIG CLUBS WHEN HE WAS YOUNG HE PASS AWAY IN JUNE 2018. I LIKE EX BIKERS, BETTER THAN THE BUSINESS TYPE I THINK THEY KNOW MORE ABOUT LIFE AND WHAT IS ALL ABOUT
The moto is live free and ride. The reality is conformity and spending way more time standing around doing absolutely nothing with a bear in your hand pretending you are somebody that you are not.
Facts 😂
Sorry to show my grammar nerd here, but I think you meant a beer in your hand, not a bear.
@@peggybroady8500 You are correct.
Love 1%er outlaws!! Support 81 especially. Brotherhood we all need.
I'd join an MC for protection to be honest.
If you want real protection, ask Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior. 💯
Hire bodyguards
Hell ya local 81 representing brotha
Brothers in the club never ride alone you were in the wrong club
Which club is the right one??? What club does not have rats???What club has not fucked over long standing members????What club has not cut loose members in good standing, or once you are incarcerated??
Gotta say first, love the bike. Just lost my anniversary bike the 11th of April. Let my dad ride it and didn't get it back. He's good though. Broken ankle broken pelvis.
Thanks for the information. I still don't wanna join because I don't wanna be confused for an outlaw. I'd rather be seen as a RUB and not be, than to be seen as an outlaw.
I'd love to hear Fingers just go deep on some of his undercover stuff, although he probably can't by law.
Prefer solo, but if I attract a few mates down the line I don’t mind the company. As long as they don’t get booty-hurt when I don’t bother telling them where I’m headed then we’re good.
Dang, I love that bike 😍
Thanks DD! Thanks for swinging by.
Extremely entertaining and informational! Watched through from beginning to end. I love riding, but club life never had any appeal. I wouldn't last a day. Lol. Ride safe!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your feedback.
Seems like you were talking about Rico but didnt wanna say it. I personally feel Rico is BS
Thanks for the content Fingers.
Thanks for checking it out and taking the time to comment.
I’m more of a nomad myself but it would be nice to join a club. I feel like I’d be able to fit in with rules and regulations. At the same time though I hate having extra rules in the army so I imagine I’d hate a clubs rules. I just wanna ride
Former Army myself. There not as many rules in the MC world as you think...and unlike the Army, disobeying said bylaws won't end in a UCMJ. basically it's just be respectful and try not to be stupid.
I was at the casino during the shooting. I watched guys duck and hide behind (Brothers).such a lie. I also find it funny that Sandy set up a Legacy, then years later the Manhattan club house was sold for MILLIONS and the money wasnt shared.
I'm my own club. One man army.
Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me?
Never got it.
"Rugged individualist "outlaws" "
That dress alike.....
Ride the same make bike....
Ride in a lemming pack...
Submit to "club" rules & regs....
If I wanted to travel in a herd, I'd drive a minivan.
a pack is for survival as for the bikes and clothes ur over generalizing but girls tend to do that. u have never been a target wouldn’t understand riding in a pack. honestly just going along with this rat proves ur morals
Let me find out your that dude from beyond the law. XD Great vid man. Straight forward and honest. I would love to see the video you mentioned you could make twards the end of this video.
Clubs are about a lot of things.. but brotherhood isn’t one of those things.
Wrong...depends on the MC...it's not like it used to be. But there definitely is still MC's that are a real brotherhood
Great video. Can you explain why joining a RC and MC differences and what are the pro and cons - I personally believe a RC is way better if you do not have the will/time/resources for a MC. RC can be big also but they are on the lighter side of things.
That's a great idea for a video. I'll work on it. I've never been in a RC so I'd like to see who I could get to chat with me interview style and we could toss the differences back and forth. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Reach out to members of the VRA Vulcan Riders Association.
In the infamous words of Waylon..... Don't y'all think this outlaw shit, just done got outta hand?
Wow this interesting, but can a bmx rider join an outlaw tho ?
Is that an anniversary edition? That bike looks amazing.
Yes it is Brian. 100 years (2003). Thanks for watching!
I ride with my shirt that reads " THE BEST THING IN THE HARLEY SHOP WINDOW IS THE REFLECTION OF MY DUCATI" I have hundreds of thousands of miles under my wheels . I don't know why the BRO'S won't let me join up !!!
Art, Ducati makes one hell of a motorcycle. I wouldn't worry about the "Bros". Sounds like ya got a good thing going on. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Fingers Jauch thanks man ! Not really hip to this utube thing . shot a video of my bike yesterday and I don't know how to link to my comments. Its on my utube at Arthur Mchugh if you are interested!
There really isn't anything cool about being in a mc!
The small cow towns can be a real problem just stopping for a cup of coffee in leathers with no patch
I only ran into that once when I was out in MT on a rez. But yeah, it happens. Thanks for watching and commenting.
On one of these comments you said you went into a club "looking for crime" and found none. This seems contrary to the constitution and to liberty in general. Police should not be looking for crimes by invading people's privacy. Police should only respond when a citizen reports a crime. The idea that any institution of government would infiltrate a private organization in search of crimes they don't have any preexisting evidence of is unamerican.
Having said all this, I am going to subscribe to your channel. You seem like an interesting guy.
Andrew let me clarify this a bit. We received numerous reports of various criminal activity on a large scale. My team and I had purpose to enforce larger scale criminal organizations. In other words we did not focus on street level crimes. So when I say we found none, I mean we found no large scale crime. yes there were members (as individuals) doing some things they shouldn't but not to the extent reported by citizens or confidential informants. I took my oath seriously and still am a big supporter of the Constitution. I'll dive deeper into some my work in later videos that may shed more light on some of this. Thank you for watching, subscribing and thank you for a well thought out comment.
@@FingersFew thanks for your response. I look forward to more content from you.
@@FingersFew youre nothing but a filthy rat. They shouldve dealt with you. Piece of worthless shit
We can change this & should continue to push. They use security theater to steal our freedom!
You ever hear of probable cause or The Patriot Act. What about, there is no evidence because people are intimidated or terrified to report anything for fear of deadly reprisal. Mop the floor, your heart is hemorrhaging, Lefty!
1. How do u join an institution, a club or big family and yet u don't want them to have regulations. The moment you confuse the precence of club regulations with deprivation of freedom, then u only have yourself to deal with. How do u secure order and the safety of 40 members riding together without any rules in place.
2. Most rules are basic and intended to benefit the members. Members normally make those rules for themselves.
3. Riding solo is but what it is. Most solo riders keep looking for riding mates because riding alone is not fun and it's risky and lonely.
3. Riding as a Club, is riding for a purpose such as charity, community development, etc. U not only look cool, well coordinated and professional, but u also have your back and many biking interests covered. So, join a club.
4. Remember, the biking dynamics have changed. Bikers are no longer thugs. These are lawyers, doctors, teachers, business women, pastors, etc. Why would they go around breaking the law bro.
5. Rules and conflicts are part of life. My mom loves me and she is the greatest person I have ever known, but trust me, when she forced me to do my home work, wash the dishes or pressing me to eat veggies (rules, rules, rules), at that moment I wished I had a different mom cos I yearn for "freedom".
6. It's not joining a Club that u need to fear. It's your rebellious spirit u need to face. See u all on the road guys.
Mannn i miss my club i was in Wild Hogs! 😂😂😂 nice video though man💪🏼
lol, I saw the documentary on your club with Travolta. Thanks for swinging by and commenting.
What's the background music used here if i may ask?
Boss I have no clue at this point. Sorry.
@@FingersFew That's quite alright.
Love those bad girls. Like a moth to a flame.
So much for freedom of association.. thanks LEO and snitches
I am a hang around in a support Club. This particular Club happens to be clean and sober. It is one of the best group of men I have ever met. I really feel that a lot of people quit prospecting because of the way they are treated. In my opinion anything good I have ever obtained has been through hard work. I don't believe that you should have an entitled attitude about Brotherhood. You should have to earn that.
Ok so my question is. What things do they have you do as a prospector? I’m 18 years old looking to get into a motorcycle club and just want to know if it’s worth it.
Steven- Every club is different. That’s why the Hang-Around period is so important. Generally speaking, prospects will do things like bike security, clubhouse security, escorting full patch members, learning basic bike maintenance… the list goes on. Some clubs are tougher on their prospects. No patch should ask you to do anything they themselves wouldn’t do or more than likely, have done. Only you can answer if it’s worth it or not but I can’t stress enough that the hang around time should give you a good idea if that club is for you or not.
I hope this helps. Choose wisely and be safe.
The most hilarious aspect of this video? The tell at 6:49. Right after FJ says "Everything was cool" he subconsciously touches his concealed carry location. Everything may have turned out "cool" but it's obvious what was in his head was in the moment, LOL!
I ride for enjoyment and wouldn't want to be involved in any situation that created obligations.
LOL, they had me surrounded! You are right though, when I start speaking of some of the events that have taken place the reel in my head plays the movie of it like it was happening again. Hey man, thanks for watching and making me laugh at myself.
@@FingersFew Being able to laugh at ourselves is an important survival skill today's youth failed to learn.
Ride safe!
Ive been on both sides of this fence . And I'm not talking about law enforcement. 1st of all when people join these clubs they know what they are joining and most have agendas themselves. Is thers brotherhood yes and no . It all depends how you play your hand in all this . 1% does not mean your a criminal . Its your dedication to the club and that you dont want to be structured to society laws and rules .
Its really that simple . Whats a mandatory when you want to be there anyways ? Its not existaned. Look these people where not born differently then you . They have families as well . A lot are into criminal activity but its still a choice of that member and there are some clean chapters as well . Its what your looking for and what you want to do when your involved in these groups . The only option you dont have is defending your club at all cost . And why should this be a problem ? They would defend you at all cost . Its the code . I hope this was helpful ....