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A lot of those clubs are wannabes anyways. Can't count how many times I've had some HD hawg rider try to keep me off a road or some bar because I happened to be on my yamaha that day.
@@dce9018 😂😂… also, anyone watching these videos is in a club or going to join one if they’re interested. I don’t think this is in the gang member algo
I believe there are differences between clubs and gangs, outlaw clubs are gangs to me because they most of the time deal drugs or guns ect. That’s gang stuff. Clubs are just a bunch of dude’s enjoying fellowship together and sharing their interests in two wheels
After leaving the military I joined a bike club. When you first join you start as prospect, where they look at you as person, what you have to offer as well as is that club for you. It’s hard work prospecting and it takes a year to 18months to earn the right to wear the patches - that’s why in a nutshell you don’t wear the patch unless you’ve earned it and will likely see you getting it removed at the very least if you wear it when you shouldn’t! I spent over 10 years in the club, but ended up having leave due to work commitments though I’m still on good terms and visit when I can. Great times and great video
I agree and was looking for this post. What I wanted to mention is that you only get a bottom rocker as a prospect, the top rocker and patch is when you become a “full patch” member. The OP mentions I believe, only a top and no bottom rocker, when it’s the other way around. There are three bottom rockers: city/town, county/country, or Nomad. If I’m not mistaken, it’s been a while. Good video on clothing and brief history. That one pic with all the beer bottles was staged of course. I don’t think we new media back then like we do now….
I'm part of an mc and you did a pretty good job of explaining the "colors" and how we wear them. I appreciate the fact you kept it respectfull but didn't sound like a "know it all" at same time. Good shit.
I've been riding full time since '82, but never owned a real leather jacket until I traded a tool for one. Now I'm 64, carbon fiber full face helmet, Indian Scout bobber, i look as dashing as I once was - just 30 years late for anyone to care!😂
@@TheFlameBladeWielder Yes the post WWII biker jacket worn by Brando was based on a Police Highway Patrol jacket, that's why there's a little pocket on the front for handcuffs. Well that's what I tell the missus....😁
Bikers are such great guy's it doesn't matter who you are, what bike you ride, you can always strike up a conversation with them since they share the same passion as you do.
Antonio, you should really check out the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. You're gonna love the idea behind dressing up, the organisations they back via donations and you're definitely going to have a blast watching the dapper looks of us riders in the wrap-up videos.
Thanks for this episode on biker styling history. In the past few years, the rise in long distance adventure riding, gear has evolved into function over form (so to speak). Safety and functional considerations sometimes don’t always translate into good style, although some European manufacturers manage to balance both.
My jacket looks so basic but has armor on chest shoulders elbows and back. The only obvious thing is a logo but it matches the color of the jacket. And thats a sport jacket from dainese.
I am a member of a one piece patch MC. I have watched your videos for years. The information you shared is legit, and I can tell you have done your research on MC culture. The only officer you forgot that almost all clubs have is Sergeant At Arms. I had many misconceptions about biker culture before I became a part of it. I have become friends with many members of the larger 1% clubs, and they’re all stand up, solid people. I will say that your videos have helped elevate my biker look for sure!!!
Enjoyed your video. I've been riding for 40 years. Up until 3 years ago I wore a brain bucket or no helmet at all. I went down 3 years ago when my front tire blowout and got shot into a corn field. It was cut, but the ground was frozen. Torn MCL, ACL, miniscus left knee, and my noggin got slammed. Worst concussion I ever had in my life. I wear a real helmet now.
@bullast2046 Yeah ink as in tattoos, I'm a tech contractor so I can get away with it professionally and I plan to keep going with adding to my collection. Now put me in jeans and a hoody and it looks fine.. same with most "street clothes". But I do quite like a lot of the clean-cut suit looks, a lot of the "old money" styles also. Fortunately, all my ink is black and grey so it's just tweaking these styles to complement the ink and not hard contrast it. For example, if you look at a lot of the 1920s hipster styles and how that scene has got it to work well with ink. I'd like to do the same, but not be stuck to tweed and suspenders all year round 😂
@@deanoIRL ah.. I gotcha.. same with me and my ink.. didn’t learn that black and grey was how they were supposed to be until later in life.. most recently, had my back piece done.. I’m in TX and have to travel for artists.. haven’t found one I trust here
@bullast2046 Yeah got ya, I'm sure it can be done. I've seen enough examples on-line of it being done. It's just when I do it, it looks less like fashion and more like pending court appearance 😅
I stepped into that world for a while and the majority of bikers I ran into wore vests, boots and a turtle shell. That was their protection. I always wore a leather jacket, full face helmet and gloves. I've thought about getting chaps but I never got a pair.
@alleyoop1234 makes sense for safety and practicality of being an outlaw. Plus more real estate for stylistic choices as opposed to the ballistic helmet looking ones that show your cheeks ect
I’m a firm believer if you’re a biker and aspiring to join a club just know patches are earned and never bought. Some people in clubs take offense and will even G check you. So I would say leave your SOA cut or lone wolf eBay specials home if you’re riding in club territory. But if you just got random patches like band logos or locations you rode that you put on your cut most clubs won’t even bother you. And when coming to a club member never put your hands on the club colors some might take it as a sign of disrespect as well. But for the most part most outlaw bikers are actually down to earth people who just love to bullshit as much as the next person. So don’t let their reputation feel like you can’t come say hi and introduce yourself unless they are handling club business. Give respect to get respect.
10:35 As an American rider, I always encourage people to purchase gear that meets EU standards. Helmets that are at least ECE certified, jackets/pants/shoes that are CE Approved, etc. There are so many choices for gear that both looks cool and provides proper protection.
For my style on a bike in southern nevada it’s a slim 3/4 helmet, leather vest, t shirt, overalls usually hickory stripe but denim as well, western style work boots, leather gloves. In the winter I’ll throw a denim jacket under the vest. I have several very expensive full face helmets but they all make you look like a bobble head and for me they are claustrophobic and most the year just too hot and stuffy in southern nevada heat.
He said it, but I'll say it again due to how important it is. If you don't understand it, do not put it on your body. Wearing a 3 piece, an MC cube, a 1% diamond and to the right club member who's trying to either defend his clubs name or make a reputation for himself, pretty much anything from his world you don't know, this can you kicked off your bike or worse. The most important word to members: respect. Wearing what you do not know is taken as disrespect. I've equated it to stolen valor in the past. Moreover, if you're not a bandido, why would you want to wear their colors anyway? . Lastly, a 1%er once said, "you can wear anything you want if your balls are big enough" Be careful out there. If you don't know about club life, it's best not to represent yourself like you're affiliated
I got my first bike at 25 last year. Its so fun yet nerve racking at the same time but thats part of the thrill. Hope you get it soon. Keep it rubber side down.
Take a motorcycle safety course. 95 percent of the fatalities in serious injuries occur in the first year of arriving. Be careful at left turn intersections.
I disagree with the best helmet choice being modular, Full face is superior because theres no possibility of the helmet having a failure of the chin locking bar and your face being ground against the pavement.
My style started years before I started riding motorcycles mainly choppers. Leathers were a miracle from the heavens I live in the United Kingdom horribly weather here year around. Found this Harley Davidson biker jacket seven years ago in a thrift store . Was broke back then still wear it till this day. I have a few good leather boots many different trousers and jeans. That simple combination is so rare here it stands out and I love it.
I had a nasty crash just 2 weeks back... bike rolled over and almost totaled... but I walked out like nothing happened due to solid full gear.... keep them helmets on
About helmets, I always wear closed helmets, last crash I had, low speed front wheel bit the curve got trown forward straight to my face wasnt a big hit, but if I had an open helmet my face would be rearranged by now.
I will say as far as club patches there are MCs and MCCs in the Uk most MCCs in the UK have what we call a front or side patch where there clubs logo is placed on the side or front of the cut normally without top and bottom rockers although some have side rockers and the MCC will often have the name of the club on a bar patch on the front of the vest can very what side that bar is on
Im surprised you did not mention denim before leather. In the 60-70s clubs started out in denim because it was a cheaper alternative to leather. Same style different fabric.
Just to add to what you said about patches, my understanding is that the three piece configuration is mainly used by outlaw clubs. Non-outlaw, "family clubs" more frequently use a one or two piece design. And yeah, the 1% diamond is pretty closely associated with outlaw clubs as well. As a rule, it's a good idea to avoid any patches that might make people think you're in a club. Outlaw clubs basically act as sheriffs within the biker world, and might pull you over for a chat if they spot you. That includes overly realistic Sons Of Anarchy merch, which people have actually gotten confronted over.
Nope. The one patch set up is very old school 1%er. The number of patches don’t really matter anymore. It’s what the patches say that matter and what the club is all about that matters. There are Christian clubs that use the 3 piece set up.
@@forgedglory Sure, there are some older 1% clubs with one piece patches, and I'm sure there are some Christian clubs with three piece patches. Three piece patches aren't exclusive to the 1%ers, but isn't there a general association between the two?
@@Anthropomorphic most clubs today, both 99% and 1% have 3 piece patches. I only know of a few clubs that have just one patch anymore, and they are all 1%ers except for one that is a Christian club. It’s not so much about the patch set up it’s about territory claims and what the club is all about.
Patches are real simple. If you aren't in a club, organization or whatever else, don't wear em. Its safer that way. I think the rise of sport bikes in the late 80's and early 90's are what made helmets and gear cool and common. Racers had to use it and everyone wanted to look like they were a racer on the road so they wore the gear and it started to rub off into the rest of the biker world.
I support the repeal of helmet laws because I believe in freedom and Let Those Who Ride Decide. I occasionally wear a beanie helmet, but my favorite thing to wear on my head when riding is a leather aviator hat. It works great and looks cool!
I wear all the gear all the time. I dig all the leather because i got used to leather cowboyan in the desert. My wife likes the leather pants. Tough, cool and ready.
We do now live in the age of biker cosplay. I do find it interesting that the Aerostich suit is virtually unknown and unseen despite having been very popular in the 1990's. And it's lightening quick to put on and take off.
I relate to this on a really high level lol. I'm a young rider, my uncle is the founding father to a motorcycle club that I won't be naming for the sake of privacy. I often ride with them, and I remember the very first time I step my foot into the community of motorcycle clubs. We started at the basecamp, rode to a cafe where we met with 2-3 other motorcycle clubs. We had the whole cafe for ourself for the whole night, somebody probably made a deal of some sort. Anyway, I was clueless, everybody emptied up the center part of the cafe. I actually can sit wherever I like since I got my uncle as the founding father but I'm a junior there, so I did what everybody else did and sit on the side part of the cafe. All the founding fathers and presidents sat on the center part where they talked about certain stuff, planned something, all the stuff that the seniors usually do basically. Then I saw on the outside of the cafe, there's the lower ranking members with denim vests, unlike the leathers that we wore. They're tasked to watch the motorcycle and the surroundings. That's when I knew the whole biker clubs thing is no joke. We rode all around town till 4 A.M. Then I slept on my uncle's house. I rode a GSXR1000 K1, that night. Spectacular bike. While my uncle rode his honda shadow 1100.
He rode a Honda Shadow in an MC? I've never heard of such a thing. Usually the rule is you must ride American which for the most part makes it exclusively Harleys. Some Indians nowadays, and some Victory's if you were cool with having your balls busted for it all the time haha. Gotta be over 1000cc, but you also caught some flak for rid8ng 1200 sportsters (which is what I rode for awhile). But maybe being a founder gives you certain privileges, or it was an RC and not MC. Riders clubs have much less stringent rules on what you ride.
One of the worst things about “biker style” is the stigma that sometimes comes with wearing gear. 1) helmet always (personal opinion: only full face acceptable) 2) jacket/riding pants/boots aren’t only for scaredy cats. Two of my biggest regrets from my time riding are wrecking and not wearing full gear even though i have it. At the time of my accident, i only had a helmet and gloves to protect me (and the good man upstairs)
Great video, Antonio! Some cool facts I hadn't known previously. As a Canadian who has driven (just in a car) from coast to coast, I hope you managed to ride the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton and the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Calgary. Fun fact: Sonny Barger, founding member of the Hell's Angels, played, "Lenny The Pimp" on Sons Of Anarchy. Even he seemed to think the show was a little exaggerated 😂
I ride with a “no” patch motorcycle club. No issues ever that I know of. I also dress for the slide, not the ride. Helmet, gloves, boots, jacket and good attitude.
Good morning, first of all sorry for my English. I'm Sergio, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I wanted to know what happened with the UA-cam channel in Spanish, and if they are going to upload content again since I thought it was the best I have seen and it has helped me evolve a lot. Thank you very much in advance.. keep up the great work. good year.
The style now is bulky textile waterproof, airbag vests gauntlet gloves that have external exo skeleton on the fingers and casual urban icon motorcycle hoodies for young riders. Full face helmets looking like a storm trooper like the youthful Ruroc brand
I have seen people die from wearing a full face helmet. A turtle is the best thing for visibility and will still save you in a crash. You have to see and hear what is around you at all times
Professional motorcycle crasher here. If you care about your quality of life after a crash, get gloves with a plastic/TPU or Superfabric palm slider. I've crashed with and without them and they make the difference between shattering your wrist, snapping an arm and simply dusting yourself off and walking away.
For next year I want to rock the cowboy punk style, Since these wide legs pants came back into fashion, and the biker thing has re-emerged with the next movie The Bikeriders, I predict that this will be a trend for 2024
I think once your not trying to be somthing your not you should be ok. The 1%er thing should of been taken on by all bikers as a solidarity thing but its gaurded now and dont get caught wearing it unless your in a "outlaw" club. With such strict rules on do's and donts it almost feels like it aligns to the opposite of what its trying to be. Just do your own thing be about the bike and stay away from the group mentallity thats where you will feel the true connection.. man and machine.
I don't know usually their behind me cause they all ride harelys ,I do know this though they hate being passed and will try to catch up to you but the only time I was caught up to was at a gas station and they asked me if I was in a hurry ,I replied with I get 20 miles to the gallon if I'm lucky and every fuel stop counts.
I ride Indian chief motorcycles I'm in My 40s and love that 40s 50s aviator / Marlon Brando Elvis style. I love avirex bomber jackets. I own quite a few some with pin up girl in the back of the jacket's. Very vintage replica from the o.g. my favorite is My B3 with the sheep fur collar. I have quite a few 80s vintage biker jackets & Indian leather jackets. I own 5 bike's 😎 live to Ride Ride to live!👍
There is written that 2 world war soldiers of flight brigard called hells angels. If they survived, many of them had PTs - psycholocical hurtings. They can't fit in society again and driven around like ascapers. Than the name HA was bouth by young guys in the late 50s like Sunny Barger. They loved chopped there harleys bud not doing 9 -5 and bowling. Many followed them, finding somekind of family order and obidience. Law and order in police, military are the same brotherhood beings. The way of an eagle on street is totally different. Allone, no crime, no drugs, no alkohol, no women, but strong inwards, mature to fullfill his path in peace and politeness, love riding and feeling free in mind and body.
"Style that tons of women loved and tons of men are intimidated by" Ngl. Whenever I hear stuff like this, I chuckle Maybe my perspective as an European and not-a-harley-fan does massively affect my opinion Here most ppl see ppl dressing like this as wannabe outlaws, cosplayers and edgy cringelords. Most women(no matter the age) think it looks weird and very dated. Most ppl WILL try to avoid you with this style. Not because they are intimidated, but because we don't wanna be associated with ppl that think "I'm a tough guy because I dress like that" Just my 2 cents. If you like this style, good for you. Not my cup of tea. And yes, I also ride a motorcycle. Its a NT700 though
I think truckers had a similar culture in the 70s/80s. The counterculture/freedom on the highway/outlaw thing. As a truck driver myself I think that’s kinda cool.
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I read that a large percentage of men that join the Hells Angels motorcycle club have been abused when they were children.
I appreciate it calling them "Biker Clubs" not "Biker Gangs". You really are a rider. 👌 This was a great video.
A lot of those clubs are wannabes anyways. Can't count how many times I've had some HD hawg rider try to keep me off a road or some bar because I happened to be on my yamaha that day.
Hahaha the old " it's a club" bs tell me the last time members of the Kiwanis club killed members of the Lions club?
@@dce9018 😂😂… also, anyone watching these videos is in a club or going to join one if they’re interested. I don’t think this is in the gang member algo
I believe there are differences between clubs and gangs, outlaw clubs are gangs to me because they most of the time deal drugs or guns ect. That’s gang stuff. Clubs are just a bunch of dude’s enjoying fellowship together and sharing their interests in two wheels
@@spencegame what a load of crap name some names of what road or bar someone on an HD told you to keep out?
After leaving the military I joined a bike club. When you first join you start as prospect, where they look at you as person, what you have to offer as well as is that club for you. It’s hard work prospecting and it takes a year to 18months to earn the right to wear the patches - that’s why in a nutshell you don’t wear the patch unless you’ve earned it and will likely see you getting it removed at the very least if you wear it when you shouldn’t! I spent over 10 years in the club, but ended up having leave due to work commitments though I’m still on good terms and visit when I can. Great times and great video
I agree and was looking for this post. What I wanted to mention is that you only get a bottom rocker as a prospect, the top rocker and patch is when you become a “full patch” member. The OP mentions I believe, only a top and no bottom rocker, when it’s the other way around. There are three bottom rockers: city/town, county/country, or Nomad. If I’m not mistaken, it’s been a while. Good video on clothing and brief history. That one pic with all the beer bottles was staged of course. I don’t think we new media back then like we do now….
I have been riding alone Wolf for over 30years, no club required. 😎
I'm part of an mc and you did a pretty good job of explaining the "colors" and how we wear them. I appreciate the fact you kept it respectfull but didn't sound like a "know it all" at same time. Good shit.
I've been riding full time since '82, but never owned a real leather jacket until I traded a tool for one. Now I'm 64, carbon fiber full face helmet, Indian Scout bobber, i look as dashing as I once was - just 30 years late for anyone to care!😂
The early Moto style is born directly from WW2 Fighter Pilot & Bomber Jackets and not the other way around.
Schott did a double rider style jacket in 1928, which was before WW2, so that can't be right
@@TheFlameBladeWielder Yes the post WWII biker jacket worn by Brando was based on a Police Highway Patrol jacket, that's why there's a little pocket on the front for handcuffs. Well that's what I tell the missus....😁
Bikers are such great guy's it doesn't matter who you are, what bike you ride, you can always strike up a conversation with them since they share the same passion as you do.
I own a Schott NYC Classic Perfecto. Usually wear it in the winter. Best leather jacket I have ever owned.
Antonio, you should really check out the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. You're gonna love the idea behind dressing up, the organisations they back via donations and you're definitely going to have a blast watching the dapper looks of us riders in the wrap-up videos.
Thanks for this episode on biker styling history. In the past few years, the rise in long distance adventure riding, gear has evolved into function over form (so to speak). Safety and functional considerations sometimes don’t always translate into good style, although some European manufacturers manage to balance both.
My jacket looks so basic but has armor on chest shoulders elbows and back. The only obvious thing is a logo but it matches the color of the jacket. And thats a sport jacket from dainese.
I am a member of a one piece patch MC. I have watched your videos for years. The information you shared is legit, and I can tell you have done your research on MC culture. The only officer you forgot that almost all clubs have is Sergeant At Arms. I had many misconceptions about biker culture before I became a part of it. I have become friends with many members of the larger 1% clubs, and they’re all stand up, solid people. I will say that your videos have helped elevate my biker look for sure!!!
You don’t dress for the ride.
You dress for the crash.
I dress for looking good in a Coffin💀🦇
You almost had it right. You dress for the slide.
@@crypto_que agreeably better👍🏻💀
Always dress for the slide
Road rash isnt fun
This was exceptionally enjoyable, --especially for your good use of vintage photos! BTW: It was fun to see a Hollister "outlaw" biker named Dave ;-)
Excellent video... Thanks RMRS✌️♥️🏍️
Enjoyed your video. I've been riding for 40 years. Up until 3 years ago I wore a brain bucket or no helmet at all. I went down 3 years ago when my front tire blowout and got shot into a corn field. It was cut, but the ground was frozen. Torn MCL, ACL, miniscus left knee, and my noggin got slammed. Worst concussion I ever had in my life. I wear a real helmet now.
I would love to see a style video about car culture. Classic Americana to modern day outlaw racing would be cool.
Modern day outlaw drag racing is just a black t shirt and a black baseball cap!
Life long biker.
Former full patch.
LL&R
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Question: Are you willing to do an episode on getting heavy ink to work with more polished styles.
Heavy ink, as in, tattoos? To work whit what polished styles? Curious
@bullast2046 Yeah ink as in tattoos, I'm a tech contractor so I can get away with it professionally and I plan to keep going with adding to my collection. Now put me in jeans and a hoody and it looks fine.. same with most "street clothes". But I do quite like a lot of the clean-cut suit looks, a lot of the "old money" styles also. Fortunately, all my ink is black and grey so it's just tweaking these styles to complement the ink and not hard contrast it.
For example, if you look at a lot of the 1920s hipster styles and how that scene has got it to work well with ink. I'd like to do the same, but not be stuck to tweed and suspenders all year round 😂
@@deanoIRL ah.. I gotcha.. same with me and my ink.. didn’t learn that black and grey was how they were supposed to be until later in life.. most recently, had my back piece done.. I’m in TX and have to travel for artists.. haven’t found one I trust here
@bullast2046
Yeah got ya, I'm sure it can be done.
I've seen enough examples on-line of it being done. It's just when I do it, it looks less like fashion and more like pending court appearance 😅
I stepped into that world for a while and the majority of bikers I ran into wore vests, boots and a turtle shell. That was their protection. I always wore a leather jacket, full face helmet and gloves. I've thought about getting chaps but I never got a pair.
Where I live, I see most outlaws wearing full face helmets these days!
@alleyoop1234 makes sense for safety and practicality of being an outlaw. Plus more real estate for stylistic choices as opposed to the ballistic helmet looking ones that show your cheeks ect
I’m a firm believer if you’re a biker and aspiring to join a club just know patches are earned and never bought. Some people in clubs take offense and will even G check you. So I would say leave your SOA cut or lone wolf eBay specials home if you’re riding in club territory. But if you just got random patches like band logos or locations you rode that you put on your cut most clubs won’t even bother you. And when coming to a club member never put your hands on the club colors some might take it as a sign of disrespect as well. But for the most part most outlaw bikers are actually down to earth people who just love to bullshit as much as the next person. So don’t let their reputation feel like you can’t come say hi and introduce yourself unless they are handling club business. Give respect to get respect.
10:35 As an American rider, I always encourage people to purchase gear that meets EU standards. Helmets that are at least ECE certified, jackets/pants/shoes that are CE Approved, etc. There are so many choices for gear that both looks cool and provides proper protection.
As a motorcyclist, I see the vests and chuckle.
Most vests are just veterans still wanting that military lifestyle with a community
For my style on a bike in southern nevada it’s a slim 3/4 helmet, leather vest, t shirt, overalls usually hickory stripe but denim as well, western style work boots, leather gloves. In the winter I’ll throw a denim jacket under the vest. I have several very expensive full face helmets but they all make you look like a bobble head and for me they are claustrophobic and most the year just too hot and stuffy in southern nevada heat.
This guy is a legend
He's a biker a navi seal, entrepreneur/businessman, youtuber, takes care of his family
Started riding at 9 years old 71 still riding my harley
He said it, but I'll say it again due to how important it is.
If you don't understand it, do not put it on your body. Wearing a 3 piece, an MC cube, a 1% diamond and to the right club member who's trying to either defend his clubs name or make a reputation for himself, pretty much anything from his world you don't know, this can you kicked off your bike or worse.
The most important word to members: respect. Wearing what you do not know is taken as disrespect.
I've equated it to stolen valor in the past. Moreover, if you're not a bandido, why would you want to wear their colors anyway? .
Lastly, a 1%er once said, "you can wear anything you want if your balls are big enough"
Be careful out there. If you don't know about club life, it's best not to represent yourself like you're affiliated
Great timing with this video!!
Im 25, and I'm planning to get my first motorcycle.
Im looking at getting a Royal Enfield INT650 in chrome red
I got my first bike at 25 last year. Its so fun yet nerve racking at the same time but thats part of the thrill. Hope you get it soon. Keep it rubber side down.
Take a motorcycle safety course. 95 percent of the fatalities in serious injuries occur in the first year of arriving. Be careful at left turn intersections.
Gloves, jacket, boots, jeans all the time.
Finally some good representation of my people in the media 😂😂
Most Bikers have manners no matter how intimidating they may look
I disagree with the best helmet choice being modular, Full face is superior because theres no possibility of the helmet having a failure of the chin locking bar and your face being ground against the pavement.
Interesting point ….
My style started years before I started riding motorcycles mainly choppers. Leathers were a miracle from the heavens I live in the United Kingdom horribly weather here year around. Found this Harley Davidson biker jacket seven years ago in a thrift store . Was broke back then still wear it till this day. I have a few good leather boots many different trousers and jeans. That simple combination is so rare here it stands out and I love it.
I had a nasty crash just 2 weeks back... bike rolled over and almost totaled... but I walked out like nothing happened due to solid full gear.... keep them helmets on
No way the first tattoo you showed of the skull with the motor is me lmao I got that while deployed to Romania
Good video for newbies. Thank you for doing what you do
About helmets, I always wear closed helmets, last crash I had, low speed front wheel bit the curve got trown forward straight to my face wasnt a big hit, but if I had an open helmet my face would be rearranged by now.
Roland sands buffalo leather jackets. Softest/toughest leather jacket I've ever owned.
I will say as far as club patches there are MCs and MCCs in the Uk most MCCs in the UK have what we call a front or side patch where there clubs logo is placed on the side or front of the cut normally without top and bottom rockers although some have side rockers and the MCC will often have the name of the club on a bar patch on the front of the vest can very what side that bar is on
Triumph makes some great old style leather jackets. Got one for both me and the wife. She has a Bonneville T100.
Thank you for this! These type of videos from people that know what they’re talking about when it comes to our MC Culture💯
Im surprised you did not mention denim before leather. In the 60-70s clubs started out in denim because it was a cheaper alternative to leather. Same style different fabric.
Always well researched and presented work.
Just to add to what you said about patches, my understanding is that the three piece configuration is mainly used by outlaw clubs. Non-outlaw, "family clubs" more frequently use a one or two piece design. And yeah, the 1% diamond is pretty closely associated with outlaw clubs as well. As a rule, it's a good idea to avoid any patches that might make people think you're in a club. Outlaw clubs basically act as sheriffs within the biker world, and might pull you over for a chat if they spot you. That includes overly realistic Sons Of Anarchy merch, which people have actually gotten confronted over.
Nope. The one patch set up is very old school 1%er. The number of patches don’t really matter anymore. It’s what the patches say that matter and what the club is all about that matters. There are Christian clubs that use the 3 piece set up.
@@forgedglory Sure, there are some older 1% clubs with one piece patches, and I'm sure there are some Christian clubs with three piece patches. Three piece patches aren't exclusive to the 1%ers, but isn't there a general association between the two?
@@Anthropomorphic most clubs today, both 99% and 1% have 3 piece patches. I only know of a few clubs that have just one patch anymore, and they are all 1%ers except for one that is a Christian club. It’s not so much about the patch set up it’s about territory claims and what the club is all about.
Patches are real simple. If you aren't in a club, organization or whatever else, don't wear em. Its safer that way. I think the rise of sport bikes in the late 80's and early 90's are what made helmets and gear cool and common. Racers had to use it and everyone wanted to look like they were a racer on the road so they wore the gear and it started to rub off into the rest of the biker world.
I support the repeal of helmet laws because I believe in freedom and Let Those Who Ride Decide. I occasionally wear a beanie helmet, but my favorite thing to wear on my head when riding is a leather aviator hat. It works great and looks cool!
Nah f that logic
I wear all the gear all the time. I dig all the leather because i got used to leather cowboyan in the desert. My wife likes the leather pants. Tough, cool and ready.
Great thing is, nobody cares what your hair looks like if your arrive on a bike! 😎
We do now live in the age of biker cosplay. I do find it interesting that the Aerostich suit is virtually unknown and unseen despite having been very popular in the 1990's. And it's lightening quick to put on and take off.
I relate to this on a really high level lol.
I'm a young rider, my uncle is the founding father to a motorcycle club that I won't be naming for the sake of privacy. I often ride with them, and I remember the very first time I step my foot into the community of motorcycle clubs. We started at the basecamp, rode to a cafe where we met with 2-3 other motorcycle clubs. We had the whole cafe for ourself for the whole night, somebody probably made a deal of some sort.
Anyway, I was clueless, everybody emptied up the center part of the cafe. I actually can sit wherever I like since I got my uncle as the founding father but I'm a junior there, so I did what everybody else did and sit on the side part of the cafe. All the founding fathers and presidents sat on the center part where they talked about certain stuff, planned something, all the stuff that the seniors usually do basically. Then I saw on the outside of the cafe, there's the lower ranking members with denim vests, unlike the leathers that we wore. They're tasked to watch the motorcycle and the surroundings.
That's when I knew the whole biker clubs thing is no joke. We rode all around town till 4 A.M. Then I slept on my uncle's house.
I rode a GSXR1000 K1, that night. Spectacular bike. While my uncle rode his honda shadow 1100.
He rode a Honda Shadow in an MC? I've never heard of such a thing. Usually the rule is you must ride American which for the most part makes it exclusively Harleys. Some Indians nowadays, and some Victory's if you were cool with having your balls busted for it all the time haha. Gotta be over 1000cc, but you also caught some flak for rid8ng 1200 sportsters (which is what I rode for awhile). But maybe being a founder gives you certain privileges, or it was an RC and not MC. Riders clubs have much less stringent rules on what you ride.
@@ArtofStability he does have a harley, its a street glide if im not mistaken, but for some reason prefer his shadow.
Please sir..your best recommendations for riding leather
what are you rebelling against johhny? what have you got! one of the best movie lines ever
Wow in 67 years I never thought of myself as ''Stylish'' But I take exception to the word ''Biker''... I am a motorcyclist .
biker here since 2018
Thanks for the video. What made you stop riding?
Hahaha wing patches!! Never been to a wing party, wouldn’t want to go.
One of the worst things about “biker style” is the stigma that sometimes comes with wearing gear.
1) helmet always (personal opinion: only full face acceptable)
2) jacket/riding pants/boots aren’t only for scaredy cats.
Two of my biggest regrets from my time riding are wrecking and not wearing full gear even though i have it. At the time of my accident, i only had a helmet and gloves to protect me (and the good man upstairs)
Speaking on patches, I seen an MC with the Top Rocker that was the Geography Location, and the Bottom Rocker was the Club Name.
Great video, Antonio! Some cool facts I hadn't known previously. As a Canadian who has driven (just in a car) from coast to coast, I hope you managed to ride the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton and the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Calgary.
Fun fact: Sonny Barger, founding member of the Hell's Angels, played, "Lenny The Pimp" on Sons Of Anarchy. Even he seemed to think the show was a little exaggerated 😂
Coming from a MC I appreciate the correct information on this vid, great work.
Bikers favorite episodes 😂
I usually try 40s rider style or full neoretro black corpo depending on the mood.
I ride with a “no” patch motorcycle club. No issues ever that I know of. I also dress for the slide, not the ride. Helmet, gloves, boots, jacket and good attitude.
You forgot "MC", that don't stand for MotorCycle... And that patch make a great difference...
I'm a rider and my style is pretty much defined by my moto gear. riding jeans, boots, leathers, ; it's just convenient for me and it works.
That's why I start every conversation in men's restrooms with: " WROOM WROOM , BRAP, BRAP. BOP BOP BOP BRAAAP".
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I'm in an MC and was waiting to call you out but you nailed it. Nicely done.
Good morning, first of all sorry for my English. I'm Sergio, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I wanted to know what happened with the UA-cam channel in Spanish, and if they are going to upload content again since I thought it was the best I have seen and it has helped me evolve a lot. Thank you very much in advance.. keep up the great work. good year.
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They used real weed at the campfire scene. 😂
No reason to use parsley!
Because they are awesome. Especially choppers.
I always turn when I hear them down a street to show my love and hope to see them rock on by if I can see them past the cars👍🏻🖤
Less expensive alternative still! Haven't owned a car in over a year now. 75 bucks a year for insurance. Never going back to a car.
So as an eighty-two year old. I have been in style,all these years. Ain't I neat.
I was married by a Christian biker.
Thanks for the video.
Oorah!
Great video. And dont leave home without a great fragrance, lol.
The style now is bulky textile waterproof, airbag vests gauntlet gloves that have external exo skeleton on the fingers and casual urban icon motorcycle hoodies for young riders.
Full face helmets looking like a storm trooper like the youthful Ruroc brand
Great video !
I have seen people die from wearing a full face helmet. A turtle is the best thing for visibility and will still save you in a crash. You have to see and hear what is around you at all times
I love wearing leather jackets, but for riding my bike I'll stick to my full leather race suit.
Very cool video!
Harley-Davidson. Live to ride, ride to live.
the double rider came from German air pilots in WW2 and made popular for bikers by the Brits
You didn't mention the punk use of leather jackets. Was taken to another level!
Good video .
Why do I see "Vasooli Bhai" in the Thumbnail. The one who has Moustache 😂
Professional motorcycle crasher here. If you care about your quality of life after a crash, get gloves with a plastic/TPU or Superfabric palm slider. I've crashed with and without them and they make the difference between shattering your wrist, snapping an arm and simply dusting yourself off and walking away.
For next year I want to rock the cowboy punk style, Since these wide legs pants came back into fashion, and the biker thing has re-emerged with the next movie The Bikeriders, I predict that this will be a trend for 2024
I think once your not trying to be somthing your not you should be ok. The 1%er thing should of been taken on by all bikers as a solidarity thing but its gaurded now and dont get caught wearing it unless your in a "outlaw" club. With such strict rules on do's and donts it almost feels like it aligns to the opposite of what its trying to be. Just do your own thing be about the bike and stay away from the group mentallity thats where you will feel the true connection.. man and machine.
I don't know usually their behind me cause they all ride harelys ,I do know this though they hate being passed and will try to catch up to you but the only time I was caught up to was at a gas station and they asked me if I was in a hurry ,I replied with I get 20 miles to the gallon if I'm lucky and every fuel stop counts.
The helmet thing, maybe the think that if you going down, let it be what it be, freedom?
I ride Indian chief motorcycles I'm in My 40s and love that 40s 50s aviator / Marlon Brando Elvis style. I love avirex bomber jackets. I own quite a few some with pin up girl in the back of the jacket's. Very vintage replica from the o.g. my favorite is My B3 with the sheep fur collar. I have quite a few 80s vintage biker jackets & Indian leather jackets. I own 5 bike's 😎 live to Ride Ride to live!👍
I need that Challenger.
There is written that 2 world war soldiers of flight brigard called hells angels. If they survived, many of them had PTs - psycholocical hurtings. They can't fit in society again and driven around like ascapers. Than the name HA was bouth by young guys in the late 50s like Sunny Barger. They loved chopped there harleys bud not doing 9 -5 and bowling. Many followed them, finding somekind of family order and obidience. Law and order in police, military are the same brotherhood beings.
The way of an eagle on street is totally different. Allone, no crime, no drugs, no alkohol, no women, but strong inwards, mature to fullfill his path in peace and politeness, love riding and feeling free in mind and body.
Antionio I love your racer jacket. What is it?
I'm glad to be an introvert. Making me own rules. Zero percentor.
We do try.
Hahaha. On my bike in my DriRider jacket and Draggin' cargo pants, slouched into my Harley, I look like a Womble.
"Style that tons of women loved and tons of men are intimidated by"
Ngl. Whenever I hear stuff like this, I chuckle
Maybe my perspective as an European and not-a-harley-fan does massively affect my opinion
Here most ppl see ppl dressing like this as wannabe outlaws, cosplayers and edgy cringelords. Most women(no matter the age) think it looks weird and very dated.
Most ppl WILL try to avoid you with this style. Not because they are intimidated, but because we don't wanna be associated with ppl that think "I'm a tough guy because I dress like that"
Just my 2 cents. If you like this style, good for you. Not my cup of tea.
And yes, I also ride a motorcycle. Its a NT700 though
You forgot to mention the Dyna bro's!
For the younger crowd. Style = drip
I think truckers had a similar culture in the 70s/80s. The counterculture/freedom on the highway/outlaw thing. As a truck driver myself I think that’s kinda cool.
in french we have a saying:"seul les têtes intelligentes se protègent" translation:" only the intelligent ones protect their heads"
95% of the time I have my helmet on. In SC it’s hot so hotter times so I will just have gloves and helmet