Can You Wear A Biker Vest? We Break Down The Who, What, Why, And When.
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The topic of the vest or "cuts" that bikers wear seems to be a topic that fires people up. Not my goal at all, but when I do a poll and nearly 900 or 1,000 people responding say yes, I will do the topic. I wear a vest every time I am on my bike, but it is partly because the org I am a part of, the rest of the reason is a little more protection from the road and elements and all the storage! Do you wear a vest? Why? What did I miss?
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I wear a vest, it keeps the t shirt from flaping around. I don't have patches on it cuz... I'm a motorcycle enthusiast. I have nothing to prove to anyone. I just ride my bike where I like.
And with who ya like
As the Sergeant of Arms of The Puppy Lovers of Florida, I have to tell you, we love puppies down here.
We ride with Clyde and Eastwood, The Orangutans, no cute puppies
@@cyotedude Cute? Who said cute? We love ALL puppies in this chapter.
@@petersabolewsky4983 haha, all puppies matter
We're only allowed to have any sort of personal patches on the lower front right quadrant of our Kutte. Even then if it takes away from looking professional then the SAA can tell ya to take it off.
My group loves kittens. We HATE all puppies. Whaddayagonna do about it!
I've been riding for fifty years this year, and a "cut" has always been called a "cut" because they were made by cutting the sleeves off of a denim jacket and turning it into a riding vest.
I still have my original one from 40yrs ago, but had to retire it because it was falling apart.
It's mounted in a wood and glass display case.
Even the original hand embroidered club patches were made in three pieces because three smaller pieces were easier to work with than making one big one and having to cut it in three pieces, and it was the only way to finish the edges.
Personal experience from a life lived.
The government didn't want men hanging around together after WW11 because they would start comparing notes on how fucked over they were, and start tearing America a new asshole.
My first father in law spent four years in the engine room of an aircraft carrier, and upon coming home couldn't buy anything, not even seed or a mule to plant his fields, because the assholes who got out of going had bought everything up.
The "good old days" weren't really all that good.
The name "Hells Angels" comes from an old Howard Hughes movie of the same name.
It was about the first fighter pilots in WW1.
@Mike
If you're like me, wait a few years and stuff'll
fit again.
Clothes shrink and expand over the years.
You are right. It was a Hughes movie that started "Hells Angles". A squadron in WW1 also had that as there moniker.
Yep.
They must have been around longer than what someone else told me then. I was told that the first Hell's Angels were an American air force regiment called the 303rd regiment, working with the Chinese as volunteers, from 1941 to 1949. Thank you for correcting me as I have only been a cyclist, and study Motorcycling videos, to study motorbikes, as a further form of electronics. I am SURE I was watching properly, as it was a Facebook comment being shown it from one of my nephew's.
That's interesting stuff. I have a book on old school tattoos. It has the winged death head in it from 40s from Denmark. It must have been a popular thing then. I have many tattoos but I don't think I'd be brave enough for that one. There's another one from that book I was surprised to see. The number 13 from the 40s. I do have that one.
Apologies for being late to the party, I'm a Ret. Captain of the Fire Department, also I was a paramedic, and my Uncle who has been long passed now was with a very well known MC and when I was a kid I stayed at their place, so I grew up around MC. Fast forward while in the FD, we had a bad call wherein a guy riding in a group laid his bike down and slid across the highway for a bit, and when my department was first on scene I had Ambulance duty that day, and had a EMT in training with me, good kid he meant well, Paramedic today, anyhow, he's with me and the other members were cool let us in to work and this kid pulls out the sheers and I said do you want to live to see tomorrow? As I worked and explained you never ever damage the cut, if you absolutely have to, cut the laces otherwise I'll show you how to just roll them out of it, which I did safely of course. And held his cut up to one of his members who took it and thanked me. I saved two lives that day! I made appoint to instruct future medical professionals or Field Practitioners, as I call them by their super technical name lol, how to survive after saving a life and the first step is, do not cut the cut. Peace Brother!
That’s a great story!!!!!
@@ProfessionalMonkey Thank you, I'll be subscribing help your channel out. I always give thumbs up. Be Safe and Be Well Brother!
Respect.
Back in the 70’s we would take and cut the sleeves off our Jean jackets and call them cuts.
I was going to say the same, I grew up in the 70's in the UK and everyone wore cutoff denim jackets with patches on. Started riding late 70's, ended up with a Moto Guzzi, so attended V-Twin rallies and that was where I saw bikers wearing Cuts. My patches were on my Leather Jacket though but I was only in the Guzzi Club.
@@colinxsd2208 Hey Colin. We probably rubbed shoulders at the V-twin rallies at Shaftesbury in the late 80s.
@@NotNowCato1254 Hi Mike, we probably just missed each other, I think my last v-twin Rally was '84. I would have been on my Blue T3 with a White Polaris fairing.
@@colinxsd2208 Ah yes, you're right Colin. Think my first was 87 or 88 - my memory's not the best. It was certainly a good do, that I remember!
@@NotNowCato1254 Yes they were all good rallies, I couldn't believe how friendly the locals were towards us?
Love the videos man, it's clear to me that you respect yourself and others enough to try to help out with good info. Also, love the things your organization does. The dedication it takes to be a part of that world deserves respect.
Much Respect for you, you have a good way of explaining yourself and your organization (which shall not be named) and the rules you live by. I don't wear a patch but Respect all those who do. Keep doing your thing man and stay safe
For what it’s worth the story I was told by my grey grandfather who rode military issues harleys in the war, was that the riders were not allowed to keep their military issued leather jackets, unless they were damaged and out of regs. The guys decided to cut pieces from them for the memories. They earned them after all. Not everyone cut sleeves. Some cut them completely down. My great grandfather chose to cut the kidney area out as a kidney belt. His military “cut” is in my display case now. Been offered to have it curated in the harley museum, but refuse to give up the family history
That's a great story. There are shreds of truth in all of these I am sure. It's great that you have his!!!
I know this video is starting to get old but I'm thankful that you're out there providing information for everyone to save some skin!
Even though you couldn't show your colors, I still saw a piece, thank you and your organization for helping so many out there
yup is logo is there
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Git my hot pocket ready for this one lol
It is real simple: if you don’t know what it means/ the meaning behind or about! DO NOT wear it!!!!
There was a B-17 that had painted nose art called Hell's Angels. It was in the 303 Bomb Group.
Hells angels movie circa 1930 Howard Hughes first Hollywood project.
@@orphnemusic6788 probably where the pilots got the name from. you seen the names tank crews give their tanks lol
@@orphnemusic6788 - That's also correct. But at this point, It almost becomes a "chicken or egg" discussion.
Roger That !
You have a great sense of humor!! Yes that club started was started after WW2 and the bomber had that name painted on it. I used to ride and was a full member of a club on the east coast back in the 80's. A lifetime ago. You bring back so many memories brother. I know of your club and you all are a righteous club. As a child I was abused in every way. Stay safe Brother. keep two on the road 🛣️
Thank you, sir. Take care of yourself.
You went out and bought a Levi denim jacket, CUT the sleeves off to make a Vest! Thus the name Cut.
I love such content, especially as there is so much conflict caused by simple misunderstandings.
Also thanks for helping me pass some dark time, got t-boned some weeks ago and have just been released from the hospital. Had to undergo reconstructive surgery of my foot and so far things do not look all to well, I am facing some months of rehab and training, starting in two months if all goes well. Man, at least season's over here. All I wanna do is get well enough to be able to ride again, preferably by the beginning of next season.
Stay safe out there my fellow riders, wishing you many, many cop- and crash-free miles.
Take care of yourself, we'll see you back out there soon enough!!!!!
We're both going through some hard times right now brother. Lost my right leg above the knee last year, to an infection, after 40 years of riding. 47 counting with mom and dad.
First thing I was thinking about, lying in the ICU was how to get back on a bike again. Not riding hasn't, and doesn't, cross my mind. I will be back in the wind again.
Ended up selling my VTX 1800, to pay for my prosthetic, wife still has my smaller bikes. Yes, she rides. Got tired of being on the back, and we wanted to take her daughter with as well. So mom, dad, my road family, and I taught her.
She picked up a 2015 Honda 700 that's an auto, and I amnesiting for good weather to try it out. Also tracked down a 2013, ashamed as I am to say it, Spyder BRP, full dress, for days that 2 will be hard.
Modifying both so the rear brake will be hand control on the left. Been out on it a few times so far. Not the same, but I'm riding, and that's what counts.
My Family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and hope to see you out on the road again soon. Keep it shiny side up, and stay safe out there.
MLLH&R
Would love an update, to see how you are doing. If you're back on 2 again.
Had the 700 out 3 times this year. Also rode my mom's old XS 650 and XS Eleven Yamahas a few times as well.
1968 / 1969 clearly remember my bro who was a Harley Mechanic explaining his 'Cut.' He wore a Levi denim jacket, with the sleeves cut off, with his colors sown on the back, and a leather vest with club colors. He rarely used the term 'Cut,' He usually referred to his 'vests,' as his colors. I remember a gathering at a once well-known party ranch in the Lake Elsinore area, a group of MC guys from a nearby area were guests. One of them picked up the colors of a hosting member who had hung it on a clothes rack and waved it to show off. The climate in the room changed instantly. The guy was jumped by his own people and carried off the property very quickly. That saved him from a beatdown. About two weeks later the guy who owned the cut rolled up on the guy and had a sincere heart-to-heart conversation about respect. Coincidence? They ran into each other on a run 100 miles away.
Yup. Mine was a Levi's denim jacket sleeves and collar cut off with pins and patches on it. Plain Jane no frills. "Cut"
I grew up around the 1% world when my brother came home from Vietnam. My father and uncle rode in 1% club also, but my dad passed when I was very young. Anyhow, I always heard them referred to as colors. I don't believe I heard "cut" commonly used by that group of folks till about 20 yrs ago.
BTW Joey, I've seen some of those beats owns over disrespect myself. When I've heard the channel owner say leave a clubhouse early, he's giving good advice. Many of those come when folks have had a bit too much, and get a little too comfortable.
Great video. The club that I belong to started in 1919 by five veterans that rode motorcycles in Europe during WW1. We chartered with the AMA in 1926. It’s men only as members. My dad joined in 1956 so I grew up around the club. We have a lot of fun. I joined in 1991.
Just watched the video on the home page of your organisation. Respect for what you guys and gal's do.
Awesome man👍
I found being a friend to club members is better than being in a club. You get a lot of the perks like access to the clubhouses and riding in a group but don't have to follow rules (unless your in the clubhouse like not being allowed to touch the doors). Love that your club helps out kids and the community. I'd consider joining a club like that. The ones I have been around weren't those types of clubs.
Caught a split sec glimpse of part of the back patch. I won't blast brother but im looking at a sticker on the glove box door of my big rig right now thats the same thing.
Yeah I knew instantly
True men standing up for abused Children major respect for that Club
I'm a big supporter of that "organization"
MUst be a regional thing... When I was a lad in the 60's we called them "Colors"...
Wore my battle vest to a tattoo convention last year, security asked me to take it off so I "don't get killed by the biker gangs" that were there. Funny thing is,not one thing on the vest was bike related and only had band patches and the back patch was a Master of Puppets shirt I cut up. After a few hours I went to run home real quick for some water and food and realized I was walking out with the whole crew. When we got outside I lit up a cig, and we all had a laugh when we realized it. So far haven't had an issue with any biker I have come across. I would like to join a club one day but gotta get me a bike first.
This is why I don't belong to an MC, MO RG or whatever. Wear what the f@$k you want. Just be respectful of where it who your around. Common sense, if it was common anymore that is.
Cut up an old inner tube and cover the positive battery terminal
Then he can have TWO cuts lol
Yea cardboard becomes conductive in the rain lol
@@just-another-guy LOL
Hey man, thank you for the heads up! Wish I had watched your videos before a seven foot giant knocked on my door last year! I'm a 63 year old retired local 10 Ironworker, I've rode bikes my whole life ok, hell even my first X and youngest daughter worked for HD in KC. Six years into my retirement and well after $250+K in child support and some DOC time, I can finally buy my dream bike. My local as well as many others across the US and Canada started an international MC called the "International Association of Bridge Structural Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers"
Damn. I am sorry that happened to you. There really should have been a discussion, and then a solution figured out. The MC patch was a bridge too far on your scene, but coming to your house to collect was a mistake. I am glad you're ok, and don't worry, he will get his someday...
It's crazy to me that a person thinks they have the right to tell random people what they can or can't wear. I would never think to check my local bike clubs to make sure what I'm wearing wouldn't offend them.
I understand your regard for your organization’s privacy and policies regarding social media and how they are represented but for what it’s worth I think you would be an excellent spokesperson for them. You’re personable and seem very approachable and that is the kind of individual an organization needs to be their face. Keep the great content coming!
Thanks. I stay in my lane, or at least try to.
I agree and is probably why he has that VP patch.
For part of a charity org. you guys are way too secretive. Why even play in the 1% world just advocate for your group and raise as much money as you can for them.
I used to go to a bar in Madrid, New Mexico. I rode a rice burner and had a helmet.
They never bothered me. I just drank beer and treated them like the voting public.
Never got a problem.
That is exactly how you do that. Just be you, no one is going to give anyone trouble.
Thanks for the wisdom. I'm the goof likely to blunder my way into offense through pure cluelessness. I have mixed sound for bands in places filled with bikers over the years, and never had any cause for worry, except when somebody's lady thought the lady behind the bar was too friendly with her man. I ride a Royal Enfield, and my wife has a sportster. I thought I might catch hell for that. Nope. Seems like we all can get along.
I have a sleeveless denim jacket with a back patch that consists of a cut out graphic from a band t shirt and a couple of pin buttons near the chest area. No rockers, no affiliation, nothing like that, just a makeshift patch from a tshirt for a stupid punk rock band. I’ve never had a MC or MO member mention it or ask about it at all. The only people who have asked me about it are non-riders, or hobby riders who don’t know what they’re talking about. That’s the most annoying thing ever. Somebody coming up to you talking about clubs and whatnot, like dude, no, stop. I don’t represent any of that and I can’t speak on their behalf whatsoever, about anything. Of course I divert the subject elsewhere in a polite way, but I can’t say it doesn’t annoy me.
My cousin is a member of your organization. You all do great work. Keep it up and thank you to you and each and every member. I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for making this video. I've only been riding for a few years now and the topic of MCs, Organizations, etc. Still make me feel uncomfortable. I tend to just aire on the side of caution and avoid the topic all together, but I didn't have that feeling having you explain it out. I appreciate you taking the time.
That's awesome! I am glad it helped.
@@ProfessionalMonkey .. Yo Bro, a couple times in the vid i saw too much of your back patch and was able to put things together .. Righteous club, but ya may want to re-watch and blur those spots, so ya don't get jammed up. .. Peace
Dude, I love these videos. It’s like tooling around with your buddy in the garage.
Glad you like them!
The vest I have has on the back wings with a badge in the center that reads Jesus Christ Lord and Savior. On the front of it I have a Royal Enfield patch. I have two other patches I am going to have put on Independ Chaplin. I have no group colors. Hope that is not to offensive. I do ride at this time. Just not a big bike . It's a 50cc scooter. Working my way to a Royal Enfield classic 350.
I recognize those patches. I rode with the same club for 4 years. Also rode with an outlaw club after leaving.
Let's kick this hornets nest...
Some groups have very specific rules as to whether the US flag goes on the right or the left side when worn on the front of a vest however neither the US Flag Code nor any of the military uniform standards specifically say where to place the US Flag on the FRONT of a vest, jacket. or uniform.
Many think that the Union (stars) is always to be nearest the heart. This is a very popular sentiment but it is not in the flag code nor is it in any military uniform standard. The only place where the code states the Union should be nearest the heart is when worn as a lapel pin. Many, including veterans, often get this wrong. Many authorities on this topic feel that when displayed on the front of a vest or jacket the same rules should apply as when the flag is displayed on a wall.
The flag code says the place of honor for the US flag is to the left and uppermost place as seen by the viewer which means it should be to the far RIGHT uppermost placement on a vest (or wall) with the Union to the RIGHT (viewers left).
The prevailing rule is that whether placed on the right or the left on front of a vest that:
1. The Union should always be displayed to the viewers left. US Flag Code § 7.(i)
2. The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature. § 8.(g)
3. When worn facing to the front the Union should NEVER be to the RIGHT as seen by the viewer.
Since the US flag code and all US military uniform standards do not specifically address the positioning of the patch, the decision is left to the discretion of the organization prescribing the wear. All members should conform to their organizations standard and as long as the flag is worn respectfully either right or left is deemed appropriate.
Wearing denim over leather started cuts. It was easy to sew on denim and sewing on leather compromised the whole jacket. So denim over leather became popular up north.
Is anyone on this UA-cam channel wathing Demonsrow UA-cam channel for motorcycle club charters and chapters!
Yep. I know him and watch him. He’s a great dude. I was leadership for many years in multiple states, and responsible for club relationships statewide for Florida. I feel pretty confident I know what I’m talking about…
@@ProfessionalMonkey Thank you for your reply because i am trying to spread "The Good Word" to other bikers or clubs about "Sose The Ghost" and Demonsrow UA-cam channel so more people can subsribe or become members of his UA-cam channel!
Imagine getting slapped around by a Hells Angel for wearing an I love puppies patch.
I thought he surly was going to say I Love Hot Pockets and the bottom rocker would say Mom's Breast. He has the greatest sense of humor while being serious.
Here's 1 you haven't heard. I'm a headscarf wearing Muslim lady. I wear a vest or cut while riding, depending on weather, to keep my scarf from flapping into my face. 😁
There ya go! Right on sister!
Another great video, thanks for the info in them. I am on the Honor Guard & I am the Sergeant of Arms of the oldest American Legion Riders chapter up here in Indiana. I have so many RIP rockers for fallen riders, that it takes a lot of my vest & I have no room to put any more on. Thanks for the suggestion, I will have to start to design a single Fallen Veterans patch, for all of them, but not like your tombstone patch with the F word on it. PS: our rockers must touch the center patch, no space, unlike MC's.
Put them on the inside. I have seen that.
@Professional Monkey, Love the show BTW, as a post retired male, (hint)😂 I have no affiliation with any group, club, or gang. That being said though, I would say that your version of the "Loar" is (Probably) true, as I remember even in grade school, that we mimicked this trend with our "Cut off" Levi jackets, and if your family could afford it, a Schwinn bike. Mine couldn't. Love your show man!
Major respect for what you and your organization do. My mom has a history that I won’t go into here but I will say if there had been an organization like yours around when she was a kid it would probably have helped her out a lot.
@James Willis I can’t say 100% but I saw something that would indicate that. Plus in many of his videos he mentions things that I know members of BACA to do or have on them.
@James Willis it could easily be a different group but it doesn’t matter I know it heavily involves kids and mental health to me that’s a point of respect not to be ignored
Yes
A cut off was a Levi jacket with the collar and the sleeves CUTOFF. It was called a cut off since at least the 1950’s. Most of us even laced over the seams with leather boot laces. And to note the ape hangers if original all have a weld between the dog bones. They were made from shopping carts. Same size chromed tubing so all the controls would fit with a perfect bend in them.
I'd like to thank you. I recently got a vest, and as a surprise my wife put a patch on the back and a bottom rocker that says "dilligaf". After watching a few of your videos I chose to remove the bottom rocker because it looked too much like a club setup .
I just can't imagine allowing a bunch of people I don't know, to have that much control over my life. Haha seems pretty gay that they get that upset, and even more gay that anyone would give a shit what they think
Hey dude. Nice vids. Just here to say, like you, I have never seen one episode of SOA. Wont do it. BUT, I used to hang with a P of my local 1%er MC, and he used to say “It’s a really good show. It’s (1%er life) really like that”. So, I always abated my public dislike for the show on his behalf. I never dissed the show after that. Just a little POV for ya. Not trying to say anything. Just it surprised me that if an MC “P” liked the show, then maybe there was something redeeming about it. Still, I could never get over all the tough biker actors riding Sporty’s with a major lack of Softail’s and Touring bikes. Nothing wrong with Sporty’s. It was more the lack of all the other frames that bugged me. Dig it. MLLH&R.
I wear a vest to keep my shirt down when I’m out riding lol
When its hot a tank top and my vest keeps the damn bees from nailing me...I gotta stop and pop a shot...not good, but gotta ride.
Part thru vid. And TBH, I'm fine with a cut, just don't wear a center or rockers, unless maybe if it's just some dumb shit, that's not infringing. Like a center of a skull or something, don't use names, done use areas. And for fucka sake never use and MC and/or 1%. Memory patches are cool if you knew the guy, or band patches. But don't try to look like a club member or "biker" if your not . Keep your colors and patches neutral, and not specific to any club. Do a lil research, before your grab that iron and needle.
So, Question, statement or something or other along the way; I’m 6’1” 240 lbs former US Marine… I was riding my Harley Street Glide blacked out special 114; I rode it in to a parking lot of a local Indian Reservation that I hadn’t been to for a while. I saw all these bad ass Harleys, about 30 or so bikes all lined up, and I thought, “well, I guess the Casino has new motorcycle parking area… long story short, I pull in next to a couple of road kings and take off my Darth Vader style camouflage helmet, and sto my gear in my hard bags and begin to walk towards the casino entrance… before I could even get 20 yards, this military looking brother comes running over to me and says, “Sorry sir, but this area is marked off for a special MC event”. I said, well ok, sir, I’m on my ChaBBY (ChaBby is what I call my street glide) so I guess I’m in the right place… Bro says, well you don’t understand this parking area is only for the Vietnam Veteran Legacy Motorcycle Club. I noticed the motivator in my face had his vest on and was rocking some patches. I said, “Damn Sir I didn’t know this was only an area for Vietnam Legacy MC.” He looked at my Marine Corps Tattoos and said are you a Marine and when did you serve… after a brief conversation he tells me he is the VP of his club and although my bike looks cool, only Vietnam Legacy Veterans MC bikers can park here. He gives me a card and says, call me… you are someone we want in our Club, but until you are actually in our club, you cannot park here. I was all thinking, what the fuck, but ai politely said ok. Where is the motorcycle parking for non MC bros…. Anyway, at that point, all of a sudden 5 dudes swarmed me from out of nowhere… they all said call us. So, I moved my bike, greeted everyone and as it turns out, they were mostly navy guys… I made a joke and said, “Well I was in the navy, but the men’s department… it’s called the USMC.. lol.. they all laughed and gave me respect. Anyway, I moved my bike out of their reserved area and as it turns out they were actually there for a MC event. A couple days later, after a beer or two and a 10 hour shift, I saw that card that the VP had given me. I did some research on social media and saw that, in fact the Vietnam Legacy Veterans motorcycle club was on the up and up and does positive things for community… all veterans or active duty can apply. So I started texting the VP of the club and all were excited to accept me for membership, after seeing my dd2-14 military paperwork, but unfortunately I was instantly rejected because I told them, after the Marines, I used my GI bill to finish a college degree and became a probation office assigned to a boot camp style prison for Juveniles…… you see, they have a strict clause that says they cannot have a members that were ever affiliated in law enforcement capacities…. I thought, “Really? I lm a combat marine that made good and became basically a boot camp drill instructor running and marching little juvenile gang bangers around… apparently, some bikers don’t like that… any thoughts on that? It really turned me off from the whole club stuff… you would think, that a marine would be right up their alley, so to speak, but apparently that’s not the case. Oh, well, I’m just a lone Wolf biker. Just do my own thing.
Same in UK, your previous military service is void if you join corrections, police, customs, pretty insulting to guys who served in the same Corps but are snubbed due to thier choice of career. I too became a corrections officer in a young offenders institute to help those who needed guidance and discipline and steering in the right direction but that seems to be considered too law abiding and not in keeping with the MC ethos, the 'Once A Marine, Always A Marine' philosophy doesn't always apply in the club world!! Ride safe and free brother, Per Mare Per Terram Semper Fi 🦅🌎⚓ 🍻👍
Every passing day we move toward a total police state. We read stories about prison guards beating the eyes out of patriots exercising their first amendment rights. I guess some people aren't willing to give the benefit of the doubt to people in the enforcement arm of state-sponsored tyranny. Can you blame them?
Many of the first biker clubs were built off military service members from WW2 because they didnt wanna conform back to civilian life. Biker clubs dont fuck with police or law enforcement because they dont abide by laws
They only abide to their code
@@RobotDCLXVI um, prison guards beating people exercising first amendment rights? How, they work in a closed off environment away from the public. Did you mean cops?
Love the organization your with been to church with black canyon I'm the vice commander for NFF/NEW FOUNDERS OF FREEDOM shop 3 and looking to join once my kids are older love what you do keep it up
I know which organization you belong to, and while I will not disclose this, I will say thank you for what you guys do for the kids. Godspeed with your knees in the breeze brother
The Hell's Angels name comes from a squadron of the American Volunteer Group that flew in Chine before the US officially entered WWII.
Side note I was to young to really understand who they were and what they did. But I did meet some WWII hero's Like General James Doolittle, General Chuck Yeager and Gregory "Pappy" Boyington Who Flew with the Flying Tigers which was completely volunteer Pre-WWII for the U.S. Then ended up commanding VMF-214. They were hand picked top fighter pilots. Unlike the T.V. show. And yes Pappy Boyington had a hand in the show. But most of the other pilots from his Squadron did not really like the Show because how they were portrayed in the Show. Before and During WWII it was the Army Air Corp. The rename to Air Force Was many years after WWII. The hell's Angles was one of many fighter squadrons. And both the Navy and Marine air groups would also take names like "Felix the Cat". Not to be confused with the Black Cat's which was the nickname for the PBY's. That saved a lot of pilots and sailor in the Pacific.
that bomber group was the well known " HELL'S ANGELS " life expectancy was 72 hours or less
anyone can do what ever they want as long as the are willing to pay the consequence
I'm no longer with the few groups I've riden with (too much politics) and one group where I live has invited me to join as a prospect, but I politly turned them down (since I'm moving out to the area). They've been nice and polite and I still ride with them when I am not packing for our move south.
Question is someone can answer this: I took off the last patch I was wearing and put the American Eagle patch with THESE COLORS DON'T RUN
I still have the U.S Army top rocker, but I put that on the bottom because it was touching the large Eagle patch, so now it looks like a frown with U.S ARMY on the botton.
So far, no issues, but where I am moving to (Georgia) I wonder if anyone would have an issue?
Yes that particular name came from the 303rd from what my grandfather told me. If you made 25 missions and lived to talk about it you became one of them. That's what I was told anyway.
25 missions u went home yr tour was over o lunch %25 made rest were pow or killed
I Never wore too much leather or black t-shirts mostly because of living and riding in the South, i got tired of my fat ass roasting whenever i'm stuck at slow speeds or stop and go traffic. I also never wore to much clothing with advertisement or slogans on them boasting somebody else's crap. No leather vest or cuts with patches and crap advertising for somebody that never gave a shit for me except when i have money. Basically no cheerleading. When i need protection i throw on a heavy long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt or my canvas type Carhart coat and newer jeans or overalls. Mostly Overalls because a fat man can never have to much comfort or pockets. I Even have a "HA" family member but don't mess with the supporter aspect of it all even though they are good guys and treat me like family, but because what they are into is THEIR business and not mine, so again, no cheerleading and everybody is cool with it. To me it's being with the machine enjoying my ever decreasing freedom that we ALL are fighting for right now. I'm almost as happy running a farm tractor raking hay, but you won't see me running out buying a friggen John Deere T-shirt for the added thrill and experience. As you may or may not notice what's going on right now, but this skill will come to you as you get much older, you will be able to see thru the Dog and Pony shows the Government and society in general is putting on right now, but our days enjoying gas and diesel powered vehicles is coming to an end within the next 10-15 years. A friend of mine that works in the behind the scenes aspect of the Government let me know that they fully intend on clamping down on fossil fuel powered machines in favor of electric or any other type vehicle that won't cause pollution. So our days on these great toys is numbered, so get out there and run the tires off of your scoot and enjoy yourselves as much as you possibly can.
I've just purchased my first Harley several weeks back. As a Life time AMA member because of racing (motocross, hare scrambles and Enduro's) which I currently still do. Finally at 56 years old I've discovered the open road. I've been to so many MC events through the years, (Daytona bike week 10 to 12 times to race) and a lot of other places. I never knew about the patches and what they REALLY meant. All I knew was, they are a Club or Organization. Thanks for what you are doing. I enjoy your channel, you keep me laughing.
Jimmy Ward is a total 10/10 motocross rider name.
I come from a lifetime of moto and hill riding also. I spent several years on the street riding R6's. No more street for me right now. Too easy to die by the ignorance of cagers. I'll get a cruiser after my daughter is grown up and doing her own thing.
You should consider joining the Puppy Lovers MC out of Florida. They’re the best in the nation
I wear a cut because I want to wear one, I don't ride with an MC because I'm my own man, I don't ride an Harley, because I'm my own man but I love the biker image, ape hangers, leathers you name it. I have patches on mu cut because they are me, I don't wear a back patch because of the rule.
I get a kick out of watching your videos and like you giving the general public some good info
I respect the organization your apart of and the work y’all do
Regarding the battery positive-terminal /frame clearance. I would use some brush on electrical tape. It can be applied in a few layers to make it thicker, and can be peeled off when needed. Easy fix IMHO
I know when I was younger back in the 70’s- 90’s. We usually called a patched vest our colors, because it represented our family. Everyone has there own terms, who cares just be you and represent.
To funny!!! You call it "stark sparkling clean". I refer to them as shiny bikers.
In my lifetime. I have only sown 2 patches 1 was "infidel" which my son "may he rest in peice" wore on his cut and once at the chip. I had a large white multise cross with a black outline. Which turned out to be pink. I'm a bit colorblind. It took until my daughter came back from that days ride. For someone to tell me it was bright pink!!
The definition that you gave for a cut, was the one that I've been told as well regarding cutting the sleeves off.
That's funny w/the Hot Pockets thing, as Jim Gaffigan jokes about Hot Pockets regularly, and I think he's funny. Just saying.
Duct tape and cardboard has held planes together. Its not called 100mph tape for nothing. That will stay forever like that. The flag on either shoulder goes back to US flag etiquette. Great video.
22:37 "Park Rangers!" thats the tops. Hey, thanks for allowing comments finally just could have used this 50 some years back, its only common sense if you been taught. Anywho, ⁅many miles⁆ from Michigan†
I lost my cut of 40yrs of riding in a fire, to say I was gutted is an understatement. It was covered in all the rallies I'd been to, band names etc etc, it went everywhere I went so you can imagine how I mlssed it and I felt that part of me was missing when I used to go out. So I bought a new vest and have tried through various sources to recreate my old cut which obviously hasn't got 40yrs of wind rain frost snow and road grime the old one had and it looks very pristine shiny and new. Eventually it will get that patina that shows time in the saddle but what I'm trying to say is just because a dudes cut looks new it doesn't necessarily mean he's new to the biking scene.
I appreciate all the info, was a hang around with a punisher LEMC chapter in florida till i wrecked my bike and the national chapter found out i wasnt following the rules but working on it to be able to join, the club world is definitely dangerous if you dont know what you are doing
“cut”origin: [riding jackets with sleeves cut off]
Who cares 😆….I wear a clean leather riding vest for “form & function”, no patches at all.
I respect clubs & organizations and all it takes to be a member, I pay my respect by not wearing any patches at all on my “vest” MLLHR
Good point!
@@ProfessionalMonkey
Would you share where you bought your canvas?
Never seen one I like, but I’m digging yours and this heatwave demands my form & function leather stays in the closet….appreciate you MLLHR
Hoping the Legion Riders don't get any flak from the MC's, or the VFW riders who will sometimes put "Territory" on their bottom rockers.
In the heavy metal world, we call them battle jackets, usually denim ( easier to sew patches on) with the arms ripped off and patches of bands you've seen, festivals you've been to, with a reasonable amount of wear and tear and dirt on. Now I know where that comes from.
I’ve been in the metal world since 04 and no one out here called them anything. Some dudes wear them but it was very few. 🤷🏼♂️
ChopperRiders is a club in Greece !!! I know it for sure its in my town Thessaloniki !!!
Jorts. Lol. Thanks for the vid bro. Just found your channel. Good stuff.
Welcome!
Hey man, I think I recognize that as a patch love and respect if that is the case here where I’m at they wear denim blue denim and the lower is the dominant club in the area asked them to wear denim instead of leather and out of respect they were denim
I'm about to steal that toggle lock idea because I bought some extenders and its terrible how offten they open in the wind.
Also love what you guys do.
The MO I am a part of us ALOT like the MO you ride with. We only have one back patch, no rockers, region is placed on left side instead of right, then position under region then road name.
Out of respect for your organization, I won't name them. But I love what you guys do, as I'm a survivor myself, and I support you guys where it's allowed. Keep it up, I enjoy your videos.
People join organizations and MCs to try and look cool and project being a bad ass. Insecurities to cover and egos to stroke and all that.
It's cute honestly.
I don't wear any patches, but I have been around bikers enough to assume someone walking up to you is about to attack you. Never assume they need a reason and always assume they are actually trying to kill you when they start a fight.
Good videos man. I know you don't want to show your colors on the back of your cut, but you inadvertently held it up 3 times allowing me to read the name of your club, one word at a time.
You may want to review your video and edit out the parts where you can read the name. I know
the name but I am not writing it here, just wanted to give you a heads up. And btw, it's a cool name.
You can buy a battery with the terminals reversed.
Riding in manhattan is a whole different animal. You got 1 percenters the r.u.b's the wanna be's and the never was. A whole bunch of sidewalk commando's the people like me people that mind there own business and the company of a few bro's and the ride
I did slightly see what your club is. Good on you brother. Great organization! Keep up the great content!
a friend of a dead guy gave me my vest. He said think of John when I wear it. I do think of John when I wear it but I should probably look at the patches. People have asked me about this vest, and when I tell them the story , nothing else is mentioned.
There's no puppy loving club or organization?! That's bullshit. I want a puppy loving club.
As long as it is Puppy Lovers and not Dog Humpers....
You pretty much just told us what club you was in without saying the name don't worry your secret safe with me also they came to my house once when i was a kid
Got my first Harley Geezer Glide. Somebody help me understand how I’ve managed to live without it this long
It is eye opening right? Like this is how nice a ride can be???
rode a sportster for 29 years. just upgraded to a '21 electra glide standard. all i can say is holy shit!
from white knuckling it at 80 to avoid being blown off the back, to cruising along and looking down and saying "geez, i'm doing 85? sure doesn't feel like it."
...why did i wait so long??
Slightly conflicted about trashing bikes that lots of others admire, but,... went for a test ride on a new Lowrider S at a dealer event and thought that it felt like a cheap toy compared to my Money Pit Glide / Geezer Glide. (I know it's not fair to compare a stock bike. But, there aren't really any opportunities to ride someone's hot rod modified Lowrider S to find out how good they can be.) On another channel frequented by the current crop of performance bagger bros, someone called my bike a Mullet Glide because I still have stretched bags. Who else is with me and wants to see the Professional Monkey ditch the dome and grow out his mullet??
@@ProfessionalMonkey I have rode for 30 years and I was that guy, Harleys are overpriced and overrated. Till I got this bike and wow I will never ride another type of bike. I will say this though it is much much hotter to ride than my old water cooled Honda. Mine is a 08 Ultra Classic
I don't know if is true, but I was informed by an early member of Uyleses ,that they had originally had a 3 piece patch,That for a better word were persuaded for them to only have it as a 1piece patch,as they had bought it and not urned it ,by a group who are members of a 1 per center organisation
Thank you, very insightful and helpful information. I appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful!
You are , spot on , the problem arises , when citizens , who know , nothing about bike culture ,see a vest, cut , they make assumptions , and are not informed , because of , ie tv , and movies , I'm , just joe nobody, but I try and educate , people , that are non bike people, you like I have many , interests ,in the bike world , I stated biking for the common thread , it held , (the brotherhood of it) you are very spot on , every , group , no matter what it is has its way of doing things ,there are posers in group , ones own actions usually speak for the person , but , I do agree with you not to judge , based on , what you see , untill you know someone's back story first , but life just isn't like that , sad to say , but I do do my part to educate , everywhere I go , and conduct myself , with my own respect for me,, first , and to others second , it's like holding a door for someone , it's just a simple , act but , it does show , people your , character , you keep being the purest, that you are , keep being the person you are , I like me your vids , and information .
here's the thing none of us know the "right" way to mc (because I've never seen one with out problems) we just have "our" way of doing things and you have "yours".... the way or reason I was taught that you call it a "cut" is that this vest is your cut aka piece of the club
I bought the same mirrors and really liked the looks of them until I actually rode the bike. The glass part left town at 60mph on the first ride.
Cut, rags, patches.. whatever you want to call it. The one thing that doesn’t change is that represents your club and it’s to be respected, never compromised and protected!!! D.O.F.F.D.O.
If you are a member of a club and are a patch holder, there may be the expectation of respect from your fellow club members because you've "earned" your patch(s). However, there is absolutely no requirement for anyone outside your club to respect your patch(s). In the real world respect is earned based on the content of one's character, not automatically given because of any patch(s)they may wear on their back.
@@stanleydragon9548 true to some degree. Respect is given wether you are in a club or not, wether I know you or not. If you Violate it, then it’s no longer given.
@@ess_glide4427 Courtesy is given, respect must be earned. For me it's more of I will be polite and courteous to anyone I meet, but to get my respect they must earn it, I do not give it automatically. I must know I can trust a person before respect enters the equation. And like you, if someone violates that trust then they lose my respect immediately.
Currently wearing a bottom rocker withstate I'm from no club but I'm a 1% and I earned 😎 that one what's your take on this????
I’ve heard the lore of cutting off the sleeves of either a denim jacket or leather jacket. We rock a 1 piece and are an association rather than an M.C. I agree fully with the back being the groups you ride with. I’m not a load up my vest with a bunch of patches wearer either though.
my understanding is that Kutt in some language (German I think) means Battle Gear for the torso. so a vest is a cover a Kutt has pockets for weapons
Greetings from Germany. Although we're more restricted out here by law, I want to sent out my respect for the work you are doing with your organisation (which should not be named here)
Great Channel so far, watching you and your wife is always fun.
Awesome, thank you!
I am also from Germany. I've been riding motorcycles for 25 years and I have no problem with the rules and laws here. Only with some people without a school diploma who dress up privately and ideally don't even have a driver's license. Their rules are worthless. Bikers talk a lot about respect. But tolerance would be more important.
in case someone couldn't figure it out he's part ob BACA MC (bikers against child abuse) I think.
"Mom said I could put anything I want on my back." In that case, mom should be the first person to visit you in the hospital. Don't pretend to be what u ain't ("ain't" is proper English in Georgia).
Because grown men are really sensitive about embroidery.
Come get some.
Last month you said, in one of your videos, what should you do when a 1% er bought a drink for your girlfriend. You never explain what you should do. Could you please elaborate and finish the story. Thanks.
Let him, cheaper for you and she still goes home with you. On the flipside, she could go home with him and that would mean it probably wasn't gonna pan out for ya anyway in the long run.
@@matthewfranks9068 Thanks